Double Dragon (bootleg with M6803) [Bootleg]

If you’re playing the M6803 bootleg variant of Double Dragon for the first time, these tips tailored specifically to this unique build will help you beat the game without running out of continues. First, familiarize yourself with the core control scheme: use the 8-way joystick to move, the A button to punch, the B button to jump, and press A+B simultaneously to trigger your character’s spinning back kick, a high-damage area-of-effect move that knocks down all nearby enemies. Unlike the official Double Dragon arcade release, this bootleg reduces the input delay for the spinning back kick, so you can trigger it even when you are surrounded by 3 or more enemies to escape tight spots. Second, prioritize taking down weapon-wielding enemies first: this bootleg increases the damage of baseball bats, knives, and lead pipes by roughly 7 percent, so a single hit from a bat can take off nearly a quarter of your health bar. When you defeat a weapon-wielding foe, pick up their weapon immediately – weapon durability is 20 percent higher in this build, so you can use a single baseball bat for 12 full hits instead of the original 10. Third, watch for hidden items exclusive to this bootleg: in the Level 2 sewer stage, stand on the third manhole cover from the left edge of the screen and jump 3 times in a row to spawn a full health roast chicken item that is not present in the official release. In the Level 4 factory stage, break the third wooden crate from the far right to find a hidden 1-up extra life. For the final boss battle against Willy, note that his machine gun fire rate is 15 percent slower in this bootleg, so you can hide behind the oil drums at the left side of the screen until he finishes a 3-shot burst, then run out and land 4 quick punches before retreating to cover. If you are playing in co-op mode, avoid attacking your partner: friendly fire damage is doubled in this build, so 3 accidental hits to your teammate will knock them out completely.