Double Dragon: Neon

 Xbox 360
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. GameWatcher
    Sep 28, 2012
    90
    Double Dragon Neon is evidence. Evidence that my misplaced obsession with a classic coin-op wasn't misplaced after all. It's proof for those who weren't there – or weren't even born – who believe themselves gaming experts because they remember when the first Deus Ex game came out.
  2. Joystiq
    Sep 10, 2012
    90
    Double Dragon Neon is a fantastic game, one that's carried on a simple premise: it's fun to punch stuff.
  3. Worth Playing
    Oct 15, 2012
    87
    Double Dragon Neon is a game that fully understands the job it came to do and fulfills it admirably. It holds up to the classic games, even surpassing them in some respects, while being tons of fun to both play and watch. While it leaves you wanting more, it does so in a relatively good way. While Neon has a few obvious flaws that arguably should never have happened in the first place, the overall product still knocks it out of the park while bursting with pride in everything that it is.
  5. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 3, 2012
    85
    Double Dragon: Neon is either another must-own game from WayForward or the worst game of the year; it all depends on who you ask. Despite the lack of online play and a few repetitive moments, I was won over by Neon's charm. The 1980s are alive and well in WayForward's newest game!
  6. Impulsegamer
    Sep 24, 2012
    85
    Double Dragon Neon won't be for everyone but for those that grew up on the brawler genre and love the throw back titles, you will not be disappointed. Double Dragon Neon is a great example of rebooting a franchise and doing it right and for a measly 800 Microsoft points you can't really go wrong
  7. Gamers' Temple
    Sep 17, 2012
    83
    It's been several years since we last heard from the Lee brothers, but it's good to see that they haven't lost their touch for rescuing Marion!
  8. Metro GameCentral
    Sep 13, 2012
    80
    As gaudy and over-the-top as the '80s itself, but not quite as shallow. This masterful reboot of the granddaddy of scrolling beat 'em-ups has real punch.
  9. Machinima
    Sep 18, 2012
    75
    Double Dragon: Neon achieves everything it set out to: reinvigorate the Double Dragon franchise while adding new elements and retaining the core gameplay that made the original games popular.

Awards & Rankings

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#94 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 52
  3. Negative: 9 out of 52
  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.… Full Review »
  2. TheGunhaver
    Sep 19, 2012
    8
    I'm a little disappointed at some of the low review scores for this game. My friend and I have been playing Double Dragon and having a blast.I'm a little disappointed at some of the low review scores for this game. My friend and I have been playing Double Dragon and having a blast. The slower, deliberate pacing and controls might require a bit to get used to if you've been hammering on modern beat-em-ups like Castle Crashers, Shank, or Scott Pilgrim, but after a while they'll click into an all-too-familiar rhythm. The game can get a bit grindy once you get further into the game, but the solid fighting and high-fiving, bro-action silliness keep it lively. If you've got a buddy willing to plunk down $5 alongside you, chances are you'll be high-fiving each other right alongside the Lee brothers.… Full Review »
  3. 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 of    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 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.    … Full Review »
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