Double Dragon III is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game developed by Technōs Japan and released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in Japan. The game features two-player cooperative gameplay and allows players to switch between multiple characters with unique abilities. It follows the story of martial artists Billy and Jimmy Lee as they travel the world to gather allies and take down a mysterious organization known as the Black Shadow Warriors. The Japanese version of the game includes additional content and features not found in the international release, such as new levels, enemies, and playable characters.
