“It's a classic NES game, I'd go so far as to consider it to be a staple of the system. It had some flaws, sure, but they aren't too bad considering.” GameFAQs · 15 years ago
“Double Dragon does include some nice "extras" - configurable controls, and some arcade flyers, which should be worth an extra point, but throws the point away with quite possibly the worst (unstoppable) menu music I have ever heard in my entire life.” Eurogamer.net · 18 years ago Double Dragon XBLA - Xbox 360 [Arcade]
This version is effectively a straight emulation, maintaining the original's pixel-perfect graphics and even its notorious hardware slowdown when more than four enemies are on screen. “It's a classic NES game, I'd go so
The port maintains original arcade framerate drops during busy scenes, which some found frustrating on modern hardware. Community Perspectives Community Perspectives The Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) version
The Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) version of is a direct port of the 1987 arcade original, known for its "arcade-perfect" emulation and a few modern touches that received mixed feedback from critics and players alike. Key Features
An optional graphical facelift was included that sharpens and smoothes the original sprites. Reviewers from Eurogamer.net described these as "unsettlingly ugly," noting they resemble a flash game.