2023 VGS NES Weekly Contest - Double Dragon II

[Gloves | 11,759]

5 minutes ago, Bearcat-Doug said:

That and it's not like there aren't Youtube playthroughs that literally show you what to do.

Yeah I'll go watch a few for sure. Definitely not pulling any punches (heh) in one of my weakest categories. 

I got past that dude, but got killed by Abobo Dododobabobabo. 

[docile tapeworm | 4,194]

7 minutes ago, mbd39 said:

EDIT: Okay, still bitter about Mendel Palace. Nvm.

Dang I should have quoted that quicker cause that was some real talk!!!! Lol

[Gloves | 11,759]

Just now, docile tapeworm said:

Dang I should have quoted that quicker cause that was some real talk!!!! Lol

I can see edits, so...

[mbd39 | 2,017]

3 minutes ago, Bearcat-Doug said:

At least you didn't say Double Dragon 3 is the best of the franchise or I'd think you went crazy.

DD3 is considered to be far harder than the first two and it really isn't other than some BS in the last stage. Most enemies are easily dispatched with spin kicks and they don't even duck it.

 

[Bearcat-Doug | 5,104]

2 minutes ago, Gloves said:

Never played it, far as I can recall. Lol. 

If you don't like this, you likely wouldn't want to.

[Bearcat-Doug | 5,104]

Just now, mbd39 said:

DD3 is considered to be far harder than the first two and it really isn't other than some BS in the last stage. Most enemies are easily dispatched with spin kicks and they don't even duck it.

 

The final boss is ridiculously tough from what I remember. It's been a while since I bothered to play it.

[PII | 1,883]

15 minutes ago, docile tapeworm said:

PII thanks for sharing some childhood memories. It’s awesome.

Glad you enjoyed.  I love seeing stuff like that no matter whose it was, like that copy of Gyromite someone or other had on Ebay forever with no label and a hand drawn magic marker pic of Rob The Robot in it's place giving the finger with the caption "Rob Is A Dick."  lol

[docile tapeworm | 4,194]

16 minutes ago, Gloves said:

I can see edits, so...

hey man your going around hurting feelings brother mine included lol

@mbd39

[PII | 1,883]

51 minutes ago, Gloves said:

52 minutes ago, Bearcat-Doug said:

The ideal strategy is really simple, but the execution can still be a bit tricky if you aren't used to the controls.

The controls suck lol. The timing on the moves is silly. 

Last Week's Control Scheme For Attack: Hold "B", Aim Good.

This Week's Control Scheme For Attack: Have A Few Drinks, Then Get Into A Headstand.  Hold it without using your arms to brace yourself, then balance a piping hot cup of coffee on one foot and an even hotter cup of tea on the other.  Use hands to steadily rotate body on vertical axis...

[mbd39 | 2,017]

Overall Isolated Warrior feels like a much easier game compared to this one. I'll be surprised if there are five deathless wins this week.

 

[docile tapeworm | 4,194]

5 minutes ago, mbd39 said:

Overall Isolated Warrior feels like a much easier game compared to this one. I'll be surprised if there are five deathless wins this week.

 

I want to say I’ve 1lc before..could be wrong.

[PII | 1,883]

50 minutes ago, Bearcat-Doug said:

1 hour ago, SuperJimtendo said:

Everyone knows the original double dragon is better than double dragon2. But the double dragon movie is the best of the franchise. That cartoon probably ranks higher than double dragon 2. 

At least you didn't say Double Dragon 3 is the best of the franchise or I'd think you went crazy.

Double Dragon III isn't just the best of the DD Franchise, It's the Very Best Beat 'Em Up, EVER !

( PII prepares self to be pelted with tin cans, rotten tomatoes etc. )

[a3quit4s | 4,091]

2 hours ago, Gloves said:

Ok, added a proper score to my first post. I gotta stop taking melatonin then staying up until 3am playing these games, makes me forgetful. Thanks for checking me @mbd39! 

Your melatonin is not working as advertised lol

[G-type | 2,476]

1 hour ago, SuperJimtendo said:

Everyone knows the original double dragon is better than double dragon2. But the double dragon movie is the best of the franchise. That cartoon probably ranks higher than double dragon 2. 

But part 2 has the added feature of allowing the dragons to be double.

[Gloves | 11,759]

Ok I got past the underground part where jumping isn't allowed lol. I see trees, and a danger sign. Let's get it. 

[Gloves | 11,759]

18 minutes ago, a3quit4s said:

Your melatonin is not working as advertised lol

It's definitely making me sleepy, to the point I'm playing games with one eye closed half the time. But I for some reason keep playing instead of succumbing. 

[Bearcat-Doug | 5,104]

24 minutes ago, a3quit4s said:

Your melatonin is not working as advertised lol

I thought you said his morphine wasn't working!  Maybe I need a nap!

[Bearcat-Doug | 5,104]

6 minutes ago, Gloves said:

It's definitely making me sleepy, to the point I'm playing games with one eye closed half the time. But I for some reason keep playing instead of succumbing. 

I find melatonin to be kinda hit or miss for me, but it helps to lay down and attempt to sleep instead of playing video games lol.

[Gloves | 11,759]

Just now, Bearcat-Doug said:

I find melatonin to be kinda hit or miss for me, but it helps to lay down and attempt to sleep instead of playing video games lol.

Yeah I'm really not helping it help me help myself. 

[Bearcat-Doug | 5,104]

Just now, Gloves said:

Yeah I'm really not helping it help me help myself. 

I've had some luck with the ZzzQuil extended release tablets. Most anything else would just make me nod off for an hour or two only to wake up at 1:00 AM and not be able to fall back asleep.

[Bearcat-Doug | 5,104]

30 minutes ago, PII said:

Double Dragon III isn't just the best of the DD Franchise, It's the Very Best Beat 'Em Up, EVER !

( PII prepares self to be pelted with tin cans, rotten tomatoes etc. )

*Throws tin cans, rotten tomatoes, etc.*

[a3quit4s | 4,091]

1 hour ago, Gloves said:

Yeah I'm really not helping it help me help myself. 

I take it on occasion but I try not too cause it gives me weird ass dreams

[PII | 1,883]

1 hour ago, Bearcat-Doug said:

I find melatonin to be kinda hit or miss for me, but it helps to lay down and attempt to sleep instead of playing video games lol.

I really only find those things useful for helping stay asleep after a night of drinking.

On a normal night (an abnormal night for some) the best thing is simply to have been busy all day, the more hard labor the better; followed by the reading of a book an hour or two before bed.  If reading something you like doesn't make you drowsy, try reading something you don't like or something that takes a lot more effort than you're typically comfortable with.  If you don't like Math read a math book.  If you're interested/not interested in foreign language read an instructional book for that.  Find the set up manual for your stereo or some other God awful dead-boring instruction manual and try to really understand what you're reading.  Works Great. 

[Bearcat-Doug | 5,104]

1 hour ago, a3quit4s said:

I take it on occasion but I try not too cause it gives me weird ass dreams

Supposedly that's good because it means your in a deep sleep, but I've woken up on more than one occasion soaked in sweat at 3 am from some crazy nightmare.

[Bearcat-Doug | 5,104]

52 minutes ago, PII said:

I really only find those things useful for helping stay asleep after a night of drinking.

I've also found it useful for that. Otherwise I nod straight off only to wake up in the middle of the night wide awake with no chance of getting back to sleep.