- Publisher: Arc System Works
- Release Date: Oct 23, 2025
- Also On: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
- Summary:
- Developer: Yuke's, Arc System Works
- Genre(s): Action, Beat-'Em-Up, 3D
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 16
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Mixed: 12 out of 16
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Negative: 1 out of 16
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Oct 13, 2025Double Dragon Revive was a real surprise — one of those games we didn’t expect much from, only to realize we had unfairly underestimated it. Yuke’s work is a smart evolution not only of the series it belongs to, but of the entire beat ’em up genre as well. It’s a genuinely satisfying title in its core elements, falling short only due to the lack of extra modes. Apart from that, it’s truly an excellent Double Dragon — one to be experienced, one punch at a time.
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Oct 20, 2025Double Dragon Revive brings back the iconic beat ’em up with energy but also with limitations. Its combat is fun and responsive, featuring distinct characters and challenging bosses, yet the overall polish feels lacking. The visuals are serviceable but dated, the story is merely functional, and the soundtrack fails to stand out. Occasional input delays and some design options hinder the experience. Still, for long-time fans, there’s enough nostalgia and heart to make it worth. Even if it falls short of true revival.
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Nov 20, 2025The classic fighting game has been revived in a modern version, but it doesn't bring a more intense experience or significant improvements.
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Oct 29, 2025Double Dragon Revive doesn't quite hit the mark, but does do some things right. The combat gives glimpses of greatness, but there's a lot going on with that combat. Limited space and room within levels mixed with random platforming/puzzle sessions is part of the reason the genre moved on to greater things. These elements didn't necessarily need to be revisited especially when other recent Double Dragon titles didn't try to do this. Yuke's seemed to go for a more serious tone with this release, and while Streets of Rage 4 was able to get away with a serious tone, it doesn't completely work here. It may be due to the fact that it feels more like a modern anime rather than a ninja gang story from the late 1980s. Revive may have also stuck out more if there hadn't been so many chances at reviving the series in recent years.
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Nov 7, 2025Double Dragon Revive is no revival of its franchise. If anything, it feels like mindless filler. The graphics are nice (though it seems that’s a rare opinion), the combat is solid, if incredibly simple, and the levels don’t do enough to really excite or tear away from what quickly becomes a repetitive tedium. The game feels terrified to try anything new and therefore settles for mediocrity, providing just enough to briefly entertain a player before failing to offer anything more.
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Oct 26, 2025In an era where titles like Streets of Rage 4, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and even its predecessor, Double Dragon Gaiden, have proven that it's possible to revive the classic beat 'em up formula with modern depth and respect for the source material, Double Dragon Revive represents a step backwards in virtually every way. It's a missed opportunity that likely relegates the historic series to the background once again, waiting for someone to finally do it the justice it deserves.
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Oct 28, 2025A dull reboot of a legendary franchise, Double Dragon Revive mixes tedium with wonky movement, boring stages and annoying bosses for an ultimately unfulfilling experience.