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Double Dragon II: The Revenge

Review · Action · NES · Atari ST · PlayStation 4

Double Dragon II: The Revenge

Reviewed: 28 May 2026

NES · Atari ST · PlayStation 4 · Wii · Wii U · Nintendo 3DS · PC · Xbox 360 · Commodore / Amiga · Genesis · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One

Arc System Works · 1988

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 32 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

32

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.26
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.65

Double Dragon II: The Revenge offers classic arcade beat 'em up action, promoting hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. Its cooperative gameplay encourages basic teamwork, making it an engaging experience for players looking for direct, action-oriented fun.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While Double Dragon II is free from modern monetization and social risks, its narrative centers on violence as a means of revenge, and it lacks diverse representation. The gameplay, while skill-based, offers limited cognitive or social-emotional depth beyond basic cooperation.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

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Parents ask…

Is Double Dragon II: The Revenge safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Double Dragon II: The Revenge a rating of 48/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Double Dragon II: The Revenge appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Double Dragon II: The Revenge, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB E10+, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Double Dragon II: The Revenge?

Our session recommendation for Double Dragon II: The Revenge is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Double Dragon II: The Revenge?

While Double Dragon II is free from modern monetization and social risks, its narrative centers on violence as a means of revenge, and it lacks diverse representation. The gameplay, while skill-based, offers limited cognitive or social-emotional depth beyond basic cooperation.