Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons

"As a longtime fan of beat ‘em ups, I absolutely adored Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. The combat system is extremely in-depth and addictive, the huge roster of characters is fun to play with and the roguelike elements …"

"Not a mere reboot or refresh, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons delivers a fiendishly familiar beat ‘em up that will have you hooked on its charming retro styles and clever modern trappings."

"Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons carves out its own unique character against its predecessors and provides a fantastically edgy game that consistently calls you back for more!"

"Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons enriches the feel of classic beat &s;em ups. The basics are supplemented with modern sensibilities that sprinkle in some variety but perhaps not enough longevity for players drawn in by its "roguelite" branding."

"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."

"From the arcadey &s;80s through the modern day, beat &s;em ups are a dime a dozen. But the best of them offers a satisfying gameplay loop with thrilling co-op and unique visual stylings. Double Dragon Gaiden gets some of that …"

"Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons blends experimental elements with traditional Double Dragon gameplay."

"Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is a fast and responsive fighter, with some roguelike mechanics that add some enjoyment."

"Quite possibly, the best installment of the franchise since the original game. The small rhythm problems do not diminish a nostalgic, fun and much more varied experience than it seems at first."

"Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons convincingly declines the experience gathered with Streets of Red, giving new and interesting mechanics to the eternal Lee brothers&s; fight. A good number of extras and a roguelite structure are the pass for …"

"Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons adds some interesting ideas to the beat &s;em up genre that offer a neat twist on the standard formula the series and genre offers."

"While the new fighting mechanics and large roster of playable characters hit the mark, the rogue-lite elements don&s;t quite stick the landing. Still, the game is a fairly fun beat-&s;em-up experience, especially with a friend along for the ride."

"Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons lives up to the legacy of its predecessor, Double Dragon: Neon, while offering a unique and captivating experience. While it may lack the bold and bombastic soundtrack of Neon, Rise of the Dragons …"

"Have no doubt, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is one of the best beat &s;em ups of recent times, and considering the great quality we have had in the genre today, this is more than a compliment."

"Double Dragon Gaiden is another solid addition to a year of excellent brawlers."

"With fun, bright graphics and a novel approach to level design, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons refreshes the classic beat-em-up genre, even if it can sometimes feel a bit repetitive."

"Double Dragon Gaiden focuses on replayability to its detriment. Solid combat mechanics give way to balance considerations made to justify all of the difficulty sliders and upgrade systems. If I had to pick between a game with a lot of …"

"It’s cheap from both a visual and combat standpoint, it’s unpleasant to control, and the incentives for enduring multiple “runs” are among the worst rewards and unlocks I’ve ever seen. All it accomplished was getting me to replay Shredder’s Revenge …"

"Since it&s;s confined to two player local co-op, it&s;s not as exhilarating as the six player online chaos in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder&s;s Revenge. It also lacks the consistently updated polish of Streets of Rage 4, yet Double Dragon …"

"The breath of Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons burns hot thanks to clever tag combat and a big roster of diverse characters, but it doesn’t burn very long as you hit some poorly executed platforming, uninspired roguelike elements, …"

"The most interesting part of Double Dragon Gaiden&s;s legacy is that it arguably shows there is a whole lot of untapped creative latitude when it comes to freshening up traditional concepts and mechanics. Most commendably of all, late game difficulty …"

"Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons comes during a time where we wouldn&s;t mind some good ol&s; fashioned beat &s;em up side scrolling games. A huge roster of characters and a great new tag team feature really push the …"

"Double Dragon Gaiden is a new take on a beat ’em up series that refuses to go away and is one of the better Double Dragon games released in a while. While some will be tired of the pixelated look …"

"Double Dragon Gaiden continues the trend of the series’ ups and downs. While it has some truly great designs, it has a lot of frustrating choices that hold it back. I was really excited to see a new game in …"

"Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons does a reasonable job of bringing back a classic series, but it&s;s unfortuantely hit and miss. Some imaginative stage design, a fantastic soundtrack, and stages changing dependent on the order you pick are …"

"Double Dragon Gaiden is an interesting game with a lot of creative ideas. We’ve seen roguelikes and brawlers mixed before, but not nearly as intricately. I could feel that spark of passion as I played. Unfortunately there are some key …"

"Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons has some aggravating design choices that prevent it from reaching the heights of similar comebacks like TMNT or newcomers like Young Souls, but this is a respectable return for the Lee brothers. If …"

"Either alone or with a buddy, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is a good time. It updates a decades-old beat ’em up franchise by adding roguelike mechanics that actually harmonize pretty well. The gameplay is accessible but plenty …"

"Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons brings some innovations that nicely revitalize the gameplay and offer a new experience, but the game somewhat loses its essence from the well-known series. It provides replayability, but it is still relatively short."

"On balance, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons has captured us with its playful system halfway between tradition and innovation and has been able to give us several hours of carefree fun."

"A well crafted return for the legendary franchise, that mixes in an interesting way its beat&s;em up soul with some roguelike elements."

"Double Dragon Gaiden&s;s got one big problem. It&s;s not what you&s;d think, but exactly what you should&s;ve expected."

"Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons gives the series yet another fresh coat of paint and I’m glad to see the Lee boys back in action."

"Double Dragon Gaiden is beholden to some unique ideas, and they&s;re fairly well-applied. You can experiment with mix-ups and tag team advantages, and multiplayer makes things altogether more enjoyable, although it&s;s restricted to local co-op. But, being associated with Double …"

"It’s doesn’t add a ton to the franchise’s legacy, but it’s easy enough to settle into and be a worthwhile new diversion, especially in co-op."

"Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled."