First released in 1987, Double Dragon is perhaps not the first name on people’s lips when they think of fast-paced, action-packed retro beat ‘em ups. That title likely goes to Streets of Rage. However many have grown up with the classic duo of Billy and Jimmy. There should then be much love for the latest release in the franchise – Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC.
Tag Team Chaos
Available now on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC is Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. It sees Billy, Jimmy and some other members of the Double Dragon family, attempting to seize a 1990s New York City from the clutches of criminal gangs. A nuclear war is enveloping the nation. And from there, a tale of the origins of Double Dragon’s iconic fighting duo is told. In a brand new way!
You see, Rise of the Dragons is a unique take on the beat ‘em up genre, as it incorporates roguelite elements. Before heading out on each run, you can use your hard-earned cash from previous playthroughs to upgrade your heroes, or save your money to revive your tag-team buddy if you are playing in co-op. Each playthrough is bespoke. And each comes featuring a variety of difficulty levels, dynamic level structures, and differing enemy types.
It comes with an additional nine unlockable characters. And each have further abilities to check out, as Rise of the Dragon soon becomes a very complicated fighter indeed.
Key Features
- Incredible, seamless tag team action.
- A multitude of devastating combos, defensive and offensive moves across the game’s 13 unique playable characters.
- Powerful abilities from series icons Billy and Jimmy Lee alongside Marian, returning as a fully realized, firearm-wielding ranged fighter.
- Newcomer Uncle Matin, a riot-shield-wielding powerhouse.
- Two-player local co-op that quadruples the action with a friend.
Enter the Fight Today!
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. It’s also on PS5, PS4, Switch and PC. To pick up a copy on Xbox, you can do so via the Xbox Store for £20.12.
Stay tuned for our full review.
Game Description
Prepare to throw down the Double Dragon way in this fresh addition to the iconic beat ‘em up franchise. 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 themselves to drive the gangs out of their city.
Explore the early beginnings of the young Double Dragon brothers as they take on both new and familiar enemies in this alternate story. In this fresh roguelite take, every playthrough is brand new chance at new action. Featuring a unique and dynamic level structure, the difficulty of the missions you take on will change depending on the order you have selected them. Tag in and out as the classic duo Billy and Jimmy, switch it up with Marian and Uncle Matin, or experiment with 9 additional unlockable characters, each with their own special moves and unique playstyles. With 2 player local co-op, the action quadruples as you and a friend clean up the mean streets.
