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Instruction booklet · August 5, 1994

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls

Fighting1 playerPre-ESRB

The story

Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls! Featuring 12 big lightning-fast characters! Four to six special moves for each fighter! Set your own strength, defense and more. Three different fighting modes. Secret moves and codes! Customizable controls. Unique final moves. Hot rock music tracks and 130+ sound effects!

Specifications

Released
August 5, 1994
Developer
Leland Interactive Media
Publisher
Tradewest
Players
1
Genre
Fighting
Rating
Pre-ESRB
Series
Double Dragon
Themes
Action
View
Side view

What the magazines said

5.25
EGM · one reviewer
Players
44/100 (12 ratings)
Nintendo Power
12.4/20
GameRankings
53%
MG
45%
Super Play
39%
VideoGames & Computer Entertainment
7 / 10
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