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Double Dragon

Review · Action · Genesis · Commodore / Amiga · SEGA Master System

Double Dragon

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 28 May 2026

Genesis · Commodore / Amiga · SEGA Master System · NES · Game Gear · Android · Atari Lynx · Atari ST · Atari 7800 · Game Boy · Game Boy Advance · Atari 2600 · PlayStation 4 · PC · Nintendo Switch

Arc System Works · 1987

LumiScore

67/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

51

Risk (RIS)

1

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

—

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.50
B3Motor
0.65

Double Dragon offers engaging cooperative gameplay, promoting teamwork and communication. Its action-packed combat requires hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and strategic thinking to overcome challenging enemies and progress through levels.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The game features moderate violence as players fight gang members. Its narrative is simplistic with limited representation, and the Bechdel test is failed due to the singular female character being a damsel in distress.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~5 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Double Dragon safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Double Dragon a LumiScore of 67/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Double Dragon?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Double Dragon is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Double Dragon?

The game features moderate violence as players fight gang members. Its narrative is simplistic with limited representation, and the Bechdel test is failed due to the singular female character being a damsel in distress.