Welcome back to OH!CAST! 🎙️

This is episode where we dive deep into one of the most influential retro arcade games of all time — Double Dragon (1987).

Following the recent passing of legendary game creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto, we celebrate the legacy of the man who helped define the side-scrolling beat ’em up genre and changed arcade gaming forever.

In this episode, we explore:

🥋 The origins of beat ’em ups — from Kung Fu Master to Renegade
🐲 How Double Dragon revolutionised arcade gameplay
⚔️ Weapon pickups (bats, knives, whips) and why they mattered
👊 The birth of 2-player co-op brawlers
🔥 Iconic characters like Abobo and Willy
🎵 The unforgettable arcade soundtrack
🕹️ The slowdown, the difficulty, and the legendary “back elbow” strategy

We also discuss how Double Dragon paved the way for genre-defining classics like:

• Final Fight
• Golden Axe
• Streets of Rage
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade)
• Turtles in Time
• The Simpsons Arcade Game
• X-Men Arcade

Plus — why the rise of Street Fighter II and competitive fighting games shifted arcade culture away from cooperative belt-scrolling brawlers.

If you grew up playing Double Dragon on the NES, Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, Amiga, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum, or in the arcades — this episode is packed with pure nostalgia.

🎮 Double Dragon isn’t just a retro game — it’s arcade history.

If you love retro gaming, arcade machines, classic beat ’em ups, 80s gaming, 90s gaming, and gaming history, make sure to like, subscribe, and drop a comment:

👉 What’s your favourite beat ’em up of all time?

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