Double Dragon
| Relationship | Randy Johnson says he bought Double Dragon for the NES decades ago, considers it one of his favorite games, and compares multiple versions based on which ones he could finish. |
|---|---|
| Sentiment | Positive |
| Assessment | Randy speaks fondly of Double Dragon overall, calling it a really good game and a favorite, even though he criticizes some specific ports and versions. |
Double Dragon is a beat-'em-up game that Randy Johnson discusses as one of his long-running favorites. In the video, he says he bought the NES version years ago, compares it with the arcade, Sega Master System, Sega Genesis, and Atari 7800 versions, and explains that his preferences are shaped largely by which version he can actually finish.
Randy's Take
Randy describes Double Dragon as a game he has liked for a long time. He says it became his favorite NES game, and he later revisits that preference by explaining that he especially likes the Sega Genesis version because it is beatable for him.
He also contrasts the versions directly. He says he preferred the Sega Master System release over the NES release in an older review because it includes continues and boss music, while the Atari 7800 version is the one he dismisses most harshly.
Version Comparisons
Randy says he played Double Dragon on several systems, including the NES, Atari 7800, Sega Master System, and Sega Genesis. His comments suggest that the different ports mattered to him because some were easier to clear and gave him more progression options than others.
His conclusion is straightforward: he has always liked Double Dragon, but he prefers the Sega Genesis version because he can beat it. That makes the game a positive personal favorite for him rather than a neutral retro reference.
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Source note: The transcript clearly supports that Randy is talking about Double Dragon and comparing several versions. The only uncertainty is informal ASR wording in a few places, so version names are normalized cautiously in prose while quotes remain exact.
References
- Randy Johnson, Randy Johnson video 7qQECa3WmUk (randy commentary), archived transcript.