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Double Dragon III NES Guide

 

Mission 4: Italy

Mission 4 is relatively simple in terms of obstacles.  The level is very linear and requires no timed jumps, but it does required timed falling if you're playing with a friend.  Your only worry here is the annoying gladiators.  They can take more damage than previous enemies and throw unlimited spears.  Use either the Lee brothers or Chin.  If you can pull off the double cyclone kick, you will deal massive damage.  But be careful not to attempt the maneuver if enemies are far away because you're likely to get hit by the gladiators' spears.  Avoid using Ranzou since he is easily hurt and doesn't deal much damage.
Chin can't attack on both sides like the Lee brothers can with their cyclone kick.  When using Chin, keep both enemies on one side and use punches to defeat them quickly.  You can also use his leaping double kick attack if you need to knock some opponents away.
The gladiators, much like Daby, have unlimited throwing spears.  When they are at a distance they will hurl tons of spears at you.  Keep within close quarters to prevent this, and move up or down to dodge the projectiles.  Do not try to jump over them.
Continue defeating enemies and do not worry about progressing right.  After the enemies stop approaching, go to the edge on the right and drop down.  If two people are playing, it's a little more difficult.  You will both need to walk over the edge at the same time.  If you die, do not worry!  Simply continue forward and attempt to finish the mission with your remaining characters (you should still have three).  If you get a game over screen, enter the continue code as much as needed.  You won't need it during the first game over screen though.
Chin is still the best fighter to use once you are inside the building.  His punches can kill enemies after knocking them down only once.  Make sure to dodge incoming jump kicks.
If you're playing with a friend, use the Lee brothers to perform the powerful Double Cyclone Kick and take out massive amounts of enemies.  If for some reason your main character is low on health by this point, go ahead and select Ranzou, by try to use his sword and flying attacks.  His kick is slow and deals little damage.
After you take out all the enemies, the music will change and Roney Urquidez will appear.  He fights just like Jim, but he's much tougher.  First, the don'ts: Don't stand in front of him.  Don't attempt to punch or kick him.  Now, the dos: select Billy and/or Jimmy and pull out the nunchucks.  Stand above or below him and let him walk toward you.  Avoid his flying knee attack.  When he gets close, whack him with a weapon, then quickly move above or below him.  Rinse and repeat.  Do not stand in front of him after he gets back up.
If you are playing by yourself, Billy's nunchucks alone will not be enough to finish the big guy off.  Select Chin and his Iron Claw if he has a good amount of energy left.  If not, select Ranzou (finally), but do not use the shuriken.  They are relatively weak.  Instead, his flying attacks will fare better against Roney.

Continue to Mission 5