Double Dragon: Neon

1. Protec

   May 31, 2013

   10

   One of the best XBOX 360 arcade games i've ever played. Fun, filled with 80's easter eggs, great humour, great gameplay and on top of that:One of the best XBOX 360 arcade games i've ever played. Fun, filled with 80's easter eggs, great humour, great gameplay and on top of that: Difficult. This game is for those who love good old Beat Em Up's like Final Fight or Streets Of Rage. Music is great...this game has the most 80s vibe than any else game.… Expand

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2. Yaar

   May 4, 2013

   10

   It has been a long time since I played a game where it was so obvious that the developers loved their game and its source material than DoubleIt has been a long time since I played a game where it was so obvious that the developers loved their game and its source material than Double Dragon Neon. This game, it's amazing sound track by Jake Kaufman and it's surprisingly deep brawler game-play warrants several play thorough to see and do all it has to offer. Whether single player or bro-op it's a hype experience from start to finish that never takes itself seriously.… Expand

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4. bbrightside

   Sep 17, 2012

   9

   Don't be fooled by the low scores Beat-em Up fans Double Dragon Neon is a game you need on your radar!
   
   At the first announcement ofDon't be fooled by the low scores Beat-em Up fans Double Dragon Neon is a game you need on your radar!
   
   At the first announcement of WayForward remaking Double Dragon I was a tad sceptical and the first screen shots didn't help this feeling. Though the team have pulled through and the finished product exceeded all expectations. This game bleeds style like a rare steak from its cell shaded neon infused art style, 80s influence and referential humour. The story is as simple as can be, one day thugs take your girl and you'll have to fight tooth and nail to get her back. Fighting on the city streets, country side, laboratories and others locations that need to be witnessed first hand. Skills and fighting styles are earned by collecting mixtapes; skills vary from a spinning kick to a screen clearing dragon attack and styles are to cater to the way each persons play-style, having a rough time? Equip the "training wheels" style or do you want to abuse fireballs? use the "Magic gambit" style. Both can be levelled up at the various stores and collected through normal gameplay.
   
   On the topic of Mix tapes the games soundtrack has to be the best part of this game Jake Kaufman's work really makes the game flow and a lot of effort was put into the games sound design (All the mixtapes in the game have their own little jingles that each show the 80's influences and the OST is free on his bandcamp). The cast of voices have a refined cheesy vocabulary that fits well into the aesthetic, Minions will cartwheel on screen yelling out "Gymnastics!" as their battle cry. The Bosses are very creative to fight and require some skill and strategy to defeat (the final boss can feel a bit cheap). Minion feel a little repetitive but their designs vary over the levels and new foes are introduced all the way til the final stages. The game currently has some small issues from launch but a patch is already on the way and the bugs did not affect my gameplay. The game is short running about 2.5 hours on a single play through. Re-playability comes in the style of higher difficulties and maxing out your mixtapes. The game supports drop-in, drop-out local co-op but currently lacks a online feature.
   
   For $10 you really can't go wrong, Double Dragon Neon is one of the finer remakes of this generation that would be a shame to miss.… Expand

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5. City

   Apr 14, 2013

   8

   Double Dragon Neon se veut comme un hommage au beat'em all des années 90, tout en s'éloignant considérablement de l'esprit du titre originel,Double Dragon Neon se veut comme un hommage au beat'em all des années 90, tout en s'éloignant considérablement de l'esprit du titre originel, ce qui risque de lui aliéner les fans de la première heure. Pour les autres, ils prendront un certain plaisir parcourir, le temps de quelques heures, en solo mais surtout en duo, ce jeu de baston assez sympathique qui présente un challenge assez relevé. Pas un chef d'oeuvre, mais un titre l'ancienne qui gagne néanmoins être essayé...… Expand

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6. Pericles83

   Sep 22, 2012

   8

   Great game! Doesnt have the same vibe from the old double dragon games but its a great beat-em up and for only 800 microsoft points, a mustGreat game! Doesnt have the same vibe from the old double dragon games but its a great beat-em up and for only 800 microsoft points, a must buy for all the fans of the genre.… Expand

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7. MrJPrime

   Jul 9, 2022

   8

   What a hidden gem. 2022 and just now finally getting around to playing this. Fun rpg elements on top of a very solid beat-em up engine. HighlyWhat a hidden gem. 2022 and just now finally getting around to playing this. Fun rpg elements on top of a very solid beat-em up engine. Highly recommend.… Expand

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8. Awanka

   Dec 28, 2022

   3

   I only played it for two levels, but I did not have fun at all. It is somehow worse than the original Double Dragon. Input controls areI only played it for two levels, but I did not have fun at all. It is somehow worse than the original Double Dragon. Input controls are ambiguous. You'll try to pick up a weapon but will grab an enemy instead. The enemies themselves are annoying. There doesn't seem to be a way to reliably avoid attacks. Enemy attacks are fast, very difficult to dodge, and they'll shrug off your attacks, so you can't stun them with combos like most of these games. That might sound great to you in theory, but it really breaks the flow of combat. 2-D beat-em-ups aren't supposed to be that deep. This game tries to diversify the combat, but just end up making it a painful experience.
   
   Chalk it up to my own personal experience. It's worth a quick try to judge for yourself.… Expand

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