Neo Geo CD
On release, "GamePro" gave the Neo Geo AES version a negative review. They praised the charge meter and the accuracy of the controls, but criticized the "remarkably subdued graphics" and concluded: "Normally, "Double Dragon" would just be average, but the silly aspects (the announcer) and goofy fighters (with some very standard moves) get in the way". Reviewing the Neo Geo CD version, "Maximum" found the game lacked originality, had poorly defined sprites, and suffered from subpar gameplay compared to other Neo Geo CD games. They scored it two out of five stars.