Double Dragon Advance

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. IGN
    70
    You'll get your butt thrashed the first or second time through, but it'll only take another one or two times to get to the end. After that, well...there's not much else to it. It's great while it lasts, though.
  2. netjak
    70
    Unfortunately, there is very little replay value to this game. While kicking the crap out of Willy hasn't really lost its magic after all these years, you can only go through this game at most a handful of times before it becomes repetitive.
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  3. 1UP
    70
    The original Double Dragon may not be quite as good as you remember, but this adaptation makes up the difference with its major additions and subtle improvements. In a market glutted with lazy Super NES ports, DDA stands out as a bare-knuckle champ.
  5. Gamenikki
    70
    Rent or buy, Double Dragon Advance brings a great update but is still too short. You decide.
  6. GamePro
    70
    Better suited for the GBA format than most of the muddy faux-3D titles out there.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    70
    This version of Double Dragon is simply the best; it even rivals the arcade version with new moves, weapons, updated graphics and some tweaks in the mechanics.
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  8. GamerFeed
    70
    If you're looking for some quick fun, or the ultimate Double Dragon experience, by all means pick this one up, but for anyone else, it may not be enough to keep you entertained.
  9. GameCube Advanced
    65
    Packs a punch and kick with its game play with numerous weapons, but it leaves a sense of blandness with lack of variety.
  10. Weekly Famitsu
    60
    5 / 7 / 6 / 6 - 24 [Vol 795; 12 Mar 2004]
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  11. GMR Magazine
    60
    Though nostalgia hounds will likely be amused, others will probably want more depth from the best beat-em-up 1985 had to offer. [Dec 2003, p.104]
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  12. GameNow
    58
    The fighting system is as basic and clumsy as it was back in 1987. [Dec 2003, p.75]
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Awards & Rankings

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#44 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#42 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Yojimbo2015
    May 5, 2023
    6
    Like Final Fight One this is a pretty faithful conversion of its arcade inspiration, but like all scrolling beat 'em ups is very one note andLike Final Fight One this is a pretty faithful conversion of its arcade inspiration, but like all scrolling beat 'em ups is very one note and shallow. Good if you like this type of thing but if you don't it's not going to change your mind.… Full Review »
  2. rmdhlamini
    May 3, 2022
    10
    This game is a perfect example of how remakes should be handled. Perfect game play for beginners and experts. Simply an outstanding featThis game is a perfect example of how remakes should be handled. Perfect game play for beginners and experts. Simply an outstanding feat accomplished on a handheld that still out beats many beat em ups to this day. absolute pleasure to play and experience … Full Review »
  3. yangfanhong
    Apr 2, 2021
    8
    This is a good action game. And more preciously, it added difficulty setting which is rare at that time. Great
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