Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Famicom (JP) | NES (NA/EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Text | 2 | 3 |
| Difficulty | 1 | 0 |
| Content | 1 | 1 |
Version differences
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TextFamicom (JP)NES (NA/EU)
The English version adds a mission to rescue Marion. The Japanese script never mentions her, and the Lee brothers hunt for the stones to become the world's strongest fighters.1
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TextFamicom (JP)NES (NA/EU)
In Japan the murdered friend Brett is called Aldo, and his killer is Jim, brother of Willy from the first Double Dragon; this subplot was cut from the English version.1
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DifficultyFamicom (JP)
The Japanese version is easier: characters get more health per stage and there are fewer enemies.1
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ContentFamicom (JP)NES (NA/EU)
The final boss is a resurrected Cleopatra in Japan and Princess Noiram in English. The Japanese ending changes depending on which characters survive, while the English ending always shows all four heroes.1
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TextNES (NA/EU)
The two-player opening of the English version misspells Billy as "Bimmy".1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13