Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons

 PlayStation 5
User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
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  1. 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.
  2. LTTS_Kyle
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is a syringe of nostalgia to the veins of any old-school gamer who fell in love with the side-scrolling beat 'em up genre. Luckily, the visual flair, rogue-lite elements, and healthy number of unlockables keep it from feeling too stale. While it may not have staying power past a couple of weeks, for around $20 you get a fun, slick, simple sideDouble Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is a syringe of nostalgia to the veins of any old-school gamer who fell in love with the side-scrolling beat 'em up genre. Luckily, the visual flair, rogue-lite elements, and healthy number of unlockables keep it from feeling too stale. While it may not have staying power past a couple of weeks, for around $20 you get a fun, slick, simple side scroller with an array of unique-feeling characters to play as. Especially with a friend, the new Double Dragon is a blast, if even for just a couple hours.… Expand
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. RedDrakePL
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    Really fun game, one of the Best Double Dragon game from the series. You should play!
  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
  7. Fj_Lohner
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    Juego que cumple sobradamente, es divertido, con un diseño pixelado desenfadado y un apartado sonoro MUY bueno.

    En el apartado jugable, destaca la variedad de movimientos especiales, únicos de cada personaje, bastante fluidos y con muchas posibilidades de combinaciones diferentes. Tiene un gran aliciente rejugable puesto que cada partida puede ser diferente dependiendo del orden en    Juego que cumple sobradamente, es divertido, con un diseño pixelado desenfadado y un apartado sonoro MUY bueno.

    En el apartado jugable, destaca la variedad de movimientos especiales, únicos de cada personaje, bastante fluidos y con muchas posibilidades de combinaciones diferentes.

    Tiene un gran aliciente rejugable puesto que cada partida puede ser diferente dependiendo del orden en el que vayas a eliminar a las distintas facciones y un sistema de recompensas que invita a que selecciones la mayor dificultad posible.

    Como fallos, que no haya un sistema online cooperativo, algún que otro bug y que lo único que realmente interesa desbloquear son los personajes.

    Muy recomendable.    … Expand

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#73 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. PCMag
    Sep 28, 2023
    60
    Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is an entertaining beat 'em up with many unlockable characters, but its relatively long load times and inconsistent difficulty make for an occasionally frustrating brawling experience.
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  2. Impulsegamer
    Aug 7, 2023
    78
    Double Dragon Gaiden is another solid addition to a year of excellent brawlers.
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  3. Checkpoint Gaming
    Aug 3, 2023
    65
    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.
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