Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons

 PC
User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8

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  1. Mind_Flayer
    Aug 2, 2023
    0
    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.
  2. Nilderius
    Aug 2, 2023
    0
    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.
  3. LOBEI
    Aug 4, 2023
    9
    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.
  4. NU668
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm glad to hear that you give this game a perfect 10! It sounds like you enjoyed the gameplay and tag team action in the game, and you appreciate the inclusion of playable character Marian and the storyline where you have to reject the mayor, face off against the 4 gangs, and ultimately confront the unknown boss. It sounds like a thrilling and awesome gaming experience for you! If you have any more thoughts or questions about the game or anything else, feel free to share!… Expand
  5. play_game_day
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    The game is quite interesting and requires repeated play to unlock more content.
  6. laoyu2100
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    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    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.    … Expand

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. DarkZero
    Jul 31, 2023
    70
    Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is a solid beat ‘em up that fans will enjoy in solo or cooperative play. It might not be the greatest beat ‘em up that has been released over the last few years, and the lack of online in a time where most people will be playing cooperatively this way is a big shame, but even so, this release is certainly one of the more interesting ones in the genre and offers fun for a few hours to grind through the unlocks in the shop.
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  2. TechRadar Gaming
    Jul 28, 2023
    80
    Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is an exceptional side-scrolling beat ‘em up that infuses modern elements into the classic structure to make it more than the sum of its parts. Short, sweet and with a fascinating tag team mechanic at its heart, this old-school treat is worth a bash.
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  3. Hooked Gamers
    Jul 28, 2023
    93
    In all, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is a fun and nostalgic beat'em up with a pleasant amount of replayability, before even mentioning the local co-op to allow for even more of that good old arcade feeling. The only real issue this reviewer found while playing is that players may feel railroaded by whichever route through levels they find the easiest. That being said, if you're a fan of Double Dragon, beat‘em ups, or roguelike games that toy with a different genre, then Rise of the Dragons comes highly recommended!
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