Double Dragon Advance (GBA) Playthrough [4K]
4"Double Dragon Advance" for the Game Boy Advance (GBA) is a modernized adaptation of the classic beat 'em up arcade game "Double Dragon," originally released in 1987. Developed by Million Co. and published by Atlus in 2003, it aims to recapture the essence of the original while incorporating enhancements and additions to appeal to contemporary audiences.
Players control martial artists Billy and Jimmy Lee as they fight through waves of enemies to rescue Billy's girlfriend, Marian, who has been kidnapped by the Black Warriors gang. The game includes new levels, enemies, moves and weapons not present in the original game, offering a fresh experience even for players familiar with the original.
The visuals are colorful and detailed. The controls are responsive and intuitive for executing various attacks, jumps, and special moves. The game also has a multiplayer mode, allowing two players to team up and play cooperatively through the game's levels. There's also a survival mode where the goal is to beat as many enemies as is possible without dying, and a mode where you can switch between Billy and Jimmy Lee.
"Double Dragon Advance" updates and revitalizes the classic arcade beat 'em up game while straying true to its roots. It's a great example of how to remake a classic title, as it mixex both old and new into something even better. Even if the game is very short, it's still great fun and is definitely worth playing through long after you've beaten it the first time.