Double Dragon: Brothers, Brawls, and the Birth of Beat ’Em Ups

In this episode of Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, we throw on the headbands and hit the streets to break down one of the most iconic beat ’em ups of all time—Double Dragon.

We dive into the origins of Billy and Jimmy Lee, the rise of side-scrolling brawlers in the late ’80s, and how Double Dragon helped define the co-op arcade experience before making its legendary leap to home consoles like the NES. From brutal difficulty and memorable music to controversial ports and sequels, we explore what the game got right, what didn’t age so well, and why it still holds a special place in gaming history.

Whether you grew up pumping quarters into the arcade cabinet or mastering the NES version at home, this episode is a full-on nostalgia trip packed with facts, stories, and plenty of tangents along the way.

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