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Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
Released On: Jul 27, 2023
67
6.8
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Based on 19 Critic Reviews
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42% Positive
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5% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 19 Critic Reviews
67
42% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
53% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons comes during a time where we wouldn't mind some good ol' fashioned beat 'em up side scrolling games. A huge roster of characters and a great new tag team feature really push the franchise forward. While it gets everything right, it baffles me that we have to wait for online co-op. Still, that shouldn't deter you. Double Dragon fans should grab this right now.
If what you’re looking for is a quick burst of arcade action, or just a decent action game you can jump into and play for 10 to 20 minutes, Gaiden’s got you covered. It doesn’t have quite as much depth as something like Streets of Rage 4, but its crowd-control mechanics are an entertaining addition to the basic beat-’em-up formula.
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Based on 16 User Ratings
6.8
69% Positive
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 16 User Ratings
6.8
69% Positive
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
13% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
19% Negative
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3 Ratings
Nostalgia - 1st place going play together. Music mmm Sound design amazing! Thx guys!
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PlayStation 5
It sounds like your initial hesitation about the roguelike elements in the game turned into a positive experience once you gave it a try. It's great to hear that you had a blast playing the game! The challenging nature of the final boss level adding a lot to deal with can indeed be frustrating yet incredibly satisfying when you manage to overcome it.
Your observation about the fighting mechanics and the wish for more safe options like invincibility frames during grappling is noted. Feedback like this can be valuable for both players and developers to understand how to enhance the gameplay experience.
Your recommendation to give the game a try is valuable for others who might be considering playing it. Each player's experience can vary, but your positive outlook on the game and its fun mechanics can inspire others to explore and enjoy it as well.
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PlayStation 5
Double Dragon Gaiden is another solid addition to a year of excellent brawlers.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons revives a fundamental beat-em-up dynasty, with variable paths and multipliers making it a worthy multiplayer investment.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons does a reasonable job of bringing back a classic series, but it’s unfortuantely hit and miss. Some imaginative stage design, a fantastic soundtrack, and stages changing dependent on the order you pick are all satisfying additions. But a focus on making money to earn tokens, some nasty difficulty spikes, and what feels like forced replayability detracts from the experience. This is close enough to a classic Double Dragon title that it’ll likely attract some fans of the originals. However, it’s also an example of a game that could have gone a little further and perhaps should have considered taking some inspiration from other successful recent revivals in the genre.
It’s commendable that Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons tries to do something a little new with the formula – although Streets of Rage 4 did get their first with its Survival mode which also features roguelike elements. There is fun to be had here, but ultimately, the late-game difficulty spikes are a major hurdle to get over – and the moment-to-moment action never reaches the heights of some of the best in the genre.
An occasionally interesting attempt to update the Double Dragon formula, which understands the appeal of the original but fails to offer any longevity or variety.
Incredibly fun! A lot to love here, from the retro attitude and light-hearted apocalypse of what the game refers to as New York City. I've also been loving the replay-ability of it, there are just enough roguelike elements to change things up each playthrough, and unlocking the many characters and learning their different move sets has been very satisfying. Game gives you a surprising amount of control over the difficulty- you can make it as easy as you like, but you'll get fewer tokens as a reward, which means taking longer to unlock additional characters and other easter eggs. Can't in good conscious give it a ten as it's missing a few things- namely network multiplayer and maybe a few more cutscenes - I want to see what all the unlockable characters do after saving/conquering the city, even if it's just a single still screen. Wouldn't mind a little more back-and-forth with the bosses as well. The game mechanics are generally great though the super moves are a little too easy to disrupt. That said, this is easily my favorite Double Dragon game, and I've been casually checking in and out of the franchise for decades. I bought it new for $30 on Switch and it's well worth it
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PlayStation 5
Really fun game, one of the Best Double Dragon game from the series. You should play!
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PlayStation 5
Really fun game. Remember you have to cancel your attacks recovery into run or jumps in order to have good mobility. Try to get as much special KOs and crowd controls too.
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PlayStation 5
I made an account just to warn other players of playing this game, it's a dreadful experience you want to avoid at all costs.
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PlayStation 5
Don't waste your money in this game, it is a complete mess, slow movements no enemy variety, boring bosses, awful music and a mediocre pixel art. I have never regretted a purchase so much. This is not the Double Dragon game we deserved.
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PlayStation 5
Summary It's the year 199X, and nuclear war has devastated New York City leaving its citizens to fight for survival as riots and crime engulf the streets. The city has been overtaken by criminal gangs who terrorize its ruins as they fight for total dominance. Unwilling to endure these conditions any longer, young Billy and Jimmy Lee take it upon...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- PC
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Jul 27, 2023
Developer:
- Secret Base
Publisher: Modus Games
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