Double Dragon Advance
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(GameBoy Advance - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Million
Published_By:
Atlus
Released On:
05 Mar 2004
After a global nuclear war leaves the world in ruins, gangs emerge as the new elite by seizing control of the city. Twin brothers Jimmy and Billy Lee survive the cataclysmic event with their martial arts abilities intact, but Billy's girlfriend is soon kidnapped by mysterious thugs. Now it's up to you to guide both brothers through different stages filled with enemies and boss characters. Whether you play solo or cooperatively with a friend, you must master new techniques and weapons to find the girl and defeat the bad guys.
UPC-A:
4984995101064 (Japan)
Part #:
AGB-BDDJ-JPN (Japan)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In a post-nuclear New York City ravaged by World War III, twin brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee run a Kung Fu gym to survive the lawless wasteland. When the dominant criminal organization, The Shadow Warriors, kidnaps their friend Marian and demands a secret martial arts book, the brothers must break their master's pacifist teachings to rescue her. Players control the Lee brothers in this beat 'em up action game, utilizing their combat skills to battle through the hostile streets and defeat Willy's gang.
Story
Story
A series of terrorist attacks triggered the outbreak of World War III, engulfing the entire world in flames. The war finally came to a close as nuclear weapons were deployed, but at the cost of massive destruction across the globe. Several years later, law and order gave way to plunder and murder, and strength ruled the world.
The setting is New York City, in the aftermath of the war. Twin brothers live on the outskirts of town. Their names are Billy and Jimmy Lee.
They manage a small Kung Fu gym where they train their students to survive in the hostile city. One day, the Lee brothers receive a letter from a group calling themselves "The Shadow Warriors."
If you want Marian back, bring us the secret book of Sou-Setsu-Ken.
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The Shadow Warriors
The Shadow Warriors are the dominant criminal organization in New York, led by a man named Willy.
Billy and Jimmy speak to their late Master silently in their hearts, as they faced his portrait.
Billy: “Master, you have taught us never to use our skills in battle. But, Marian's life is at stake... We'll save her, no matter what. Forgive us for disobeying your teachings...”
The battle has now begun!
Enemies & Characters
Billy Lee
The younger of the Lee brothers, Billy is a martial artist with a strong heart and body who co-founded Sou-Setsu-Ken. He is usually calm and quiet, but can only be stopped by his brother Jimmy when enraged.
Jimmy Lee
The older of the Lee brothers, Jimmy is high-spirited and possesses strength beyond compare. He co-founded Sou-Setsu-Ken with his brother and was the dojo instructor prior to the war.
Controls
L Button
Block / Drop Item
Control Pad
Move Character / Dash
START
Pause Game / Continue
SELECT
Switch Between Billy and Jimmy (1P Double Dragon Game Only)
R Button
Jump
A Button
Punch / Pick Up and Use Item
B Button
Kick
DOWN + B Button
Low Kick
LEFT (or RIGHT) + A Button + B Button
Head-Butt
R Button + A Button
Elbow
R Button + B Button
Back Kick
L Button (at the exact moment when an enemy punches you)
Parry
A Button and B Button simultaneously
Crouch
A Button while crouching
Hyper Uppercut
B Button while crouching
Hyper Knee
Pressing LEFT (or RIGHT) twice in quick succession
Dash
A Button while dashing
Dragon Hook
B Button while dashing
Side Kick
A Button + B Button while dashing
Jumping Spin Kick
A Button while the enemy is bent over
Uppercut
B Button while the enemy is bent over
Roundhouse
DOWN + B Button while the enemy is bent over
Tae Kwon Do Kick
Walk towards the enemy that is bent over
Head Grab
A Button while you have the enemy in a Head Grab
Judo Throw
B Button while you have the enemy in a Head Grab
Muay Thai Knee
UP + B Button while you have the enemy in a Head Grab
High Kick
B Button while jumping
Jump Kick
LEFT or RIGHT (opposite the direction you are facing) + B Button
Jump Back Kick
A Button + B Button while jumping
Cyclone Kick
DOWN + B Button while jumping
Dive Kick
Approach the enemy from behind
Arm Lock
R Button while being held
Break Free
B Button while being held
Front Kick
Repeatedly press the A Button or B Button while knocked down
Get Up (Faster Recovery)
A Button + B Button near an enemy that has been knocked down
Stomp
DOWN near the stomach of an enemy that is on the ground, facing up
Pin
A Button while pinning down an enemy
Jujitsu Punch
Stand UP while pinning down an enemy
Stand
Repeatedly press the A Button or B Button while being pinned
Push Off
R Button while jumping (at the exact moment when you hit a wall)
Triangle Jump
UP next to a ladder or climbable ledge
Climb Up
DOWN + B Button next to an oil drum
Oil Drum Kick
A Button next to a weapon
Pick Up Weapon
A Button while holding a weapon
Use Weapon
L Button while holding a weapon
Drop Weapon
How to Play
Game Modes
Each of the four game modes has unique characteristics. Try them all to see which one you like best!
1P Dragon Game
While controlling Billy, try to defeat all who oppose you by using your Sou-Setsu-Ken skills. To clear a stage, you must defeat all enemies within that stage. There are a total of 8 stages.
1P Double Dragon Game
In this mode, you will control both Billy and Jimmy. To switch between the two brothers, press SELECT. Billy and Jimmy can hurt each other, so be careful! Also, you must protect the character you are not controlling, since he is vulnerable to enemies' attacks.
Extra Lives
You will earn an extra life when you reach 20,000 points and again at 50,000 points. From then on, you will earn an extra life every 50,000 points. Rack up the points to be awarded more lives!
2P Double Dragon Game
Using a Game Boy® Advance Game Link® Cable, you and a friend can join forces against the Shadow Warriors. Control Billy and Jimmy to defeat your enemies using teamwork!
Before you can start playing the 2P Double Dragon Game, you must follow the steps below.
To play the 2P Double Dragon Game:
1. Connect two Game Boy® Advance systems using a Game Link® Cable (sold separately). The systems must be turned off beforehand. Refer to p. 9 for more details.
2. Turn your Game Boy® Advance on, and select the 2P Double Dragon Game from the main menu.
3. Wait for the other player.
4. Start playing!
Multiplayer Advice
You and your friend can work together and perform cooperative attacks (ex: one player holds an enemy from behind, while the other beats him up). Just be careful not to hit each other by mistake!
How to Connect the Nintendo Game Link® Cable
What you need:
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2 Game Boy® Advance systems
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2 Double Dragon Advance Game Paks
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1 Game Boy® Advance Game Link® Cable
How to connect:
1. Make sure that the POWER switches on both Game Boy® Advance systems are turned OFF. Then, insert a Game Pak in each system.
2. Connect the Game Link® Cable to the socket on each system.
3. Turn the POWER switch ON for both systems.
Player 1 is the system with the smaller plug. (See left.)
Note:
The game may not function correctly or the Link Mode may not function in the following cases.
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When a connection device other than an official Game Boy® Advance Game Link® Cable is being used.
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When a Game Boy® Advance Game Link® Cable is not connected firmly into the sockets.
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When the Game Boy® Advance Game Link® Cable is either pulled out or inserted during a link game.
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When the Game Boy® Advance Game Link® Cable is connected to the Junction Box.
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When more than 2 Game Boy® Advance systems are connected.
Survival Game
In this mode, you will control Billy as you try to defeat as many enemies as possible. The game is over when your health runs out. Afterwards, you will receive a rank that corresponds with the number of enemies you defeated.
Options
You can change the game settings in the Options menu. Press Up or Down on the Control Pad to select a category, and Left or Right on the Control Pad to change a particular setting.
DIFFICULTY
You can set the difficulty to EASY, NORMAL, or HARD. The default setting is NORMAL.
PLAYERS
You can set the number of lives per credit to 1-5. The default setting is 3.
CREDITS
You can set the number of credits per game to 0-5. The default setting is 5.
Tips & Maps
Combo
You can inflict a lot of damage by hitting an enemy with several moves in succession.
Launch to Head-Butt
Launch an enemy into the air with a move such as an Uppercut or High Kick, then hit him with a Head-Butt while he is still in the air.
Hyper Uppercut to Hyper Knee
Launch an enemy into the air with a Hyper Uppercut, then immediately crouch and perform a Hyper Knee.
Stomp to Pin
Approach the enemy as soon as you knock him down and attack by Stomping, then Pin the enemy down and punch him.
Create Your Own Combo
There are numerous other combos, so try experimenting with different moves, and Billy and Jimmy can work together to perform devastating cooperative attacks.
Hit the knife with your bat
When using a bat, you can hit a thrown knife back at the enemy, so practice your timing.
Kick the knife out of the air
You can protect yourself against a thrown knife by kicking it out of the air, but be warned that you will take damage if you time your kick incorrectly.
Use your surroundings to your advantage
There are certain spots where you can fall and lose a life instantly, and the same holds true for your enemies.
Proceed with caution
Enemies appear as you walk forward and the screen scrolls, so it may be wiser to advance a little at a time to fight smaller groups of foes.
Items & Weapons
Knife
Throw it to attack an enemy from a distance.
Bat
One swing can knock down multiple enemies. You can also throw it by pressing the A Button and B Button at the same time.
Whip
This weapon will allow you to strike an enemy from a safe distance.
Oil Drum
You can lift it and throw it at an enemy. You can also kick it by pressing DOWN + B Button.
Dynamite
This will automatically explode after a certain amount of time (it will start flashing right before it blows up).
Double Kali Sticks
You can attack rapidly when wielding this weapon.
Nunchaku
This is a powerful weapon with a long reach.
Ball and Chain
This weapon is easy to use because of its long reach.
Axe
One swing can knock down multiple enemies. You can also throw it by pressing the A Button and B Button at the same time.
Boulder
You can lift it and throw it at an enemy. You can also kick it by pressing DOWN + B Button.
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