Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Dominic Sheard (darkzero.co.uk)

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons PC Review

It was only a couple of weeks ago when I jumped into the new entry in the Double Dragon series, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragon . I discovered from the initial 90 minutes that blending the beat ‘em up genre with roguelite elements was a great...

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons adds some interesting ideas to the beat ‘em up genre that offer a neat twist on the standard formula the series and genre offers. It feels like a first step into something that could be amazing. The blend of...

Jul, 2023

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Expert review by : Clay Halton (pcmag.com)

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Review

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.

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : Alexander Cope (windowscentral.com)

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons review — An expertly reimagined classic for the modern age

Double Dragon returns with old-school beat ‘em up action and roguelike mechanics.

Tag-based combat system with fighting game mechanics ; Huge roster to experiment with ; Roguelike elements keep playthroughs fresh ; Advanced difficulty options

Certain enemies can be annoying in solo mode. ; No online multiplayer feature.

As a longtime fan of beat ‘em ups, I absolutely adored Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. The combat system is extremely in-depth and addictive, the huge roster of characters is fun to play with and the roguelike elements massively improve the...

Jul, 2023

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