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In gang-controlled, postwar New York, choose two fighters, switch between them in side-scrolling brawls, and plan your route.
Released 27 Jul 2023
Switch Tag-Team Fighters
Clear Crowds with Specials
Choose Gang Order
The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise. With roguelite elements, every playthrough is a chance at new action. Tag in with 2 of 4 starter characters or unlock 20 additional characters, each with their own special moves and playstyles. Online & Local Co-op.
Developed by Secret Base · Published by Maximum Entertainment, Joystick
In an alternate 1990s New York devastated by nuclear war, Billy and Jimmy Lee and their allies set out to drive the city’s criminal gangs from the streets. Play solo or with a partner in a side-scrolling beat ’em up.
Choose two fighters for each run and switch between them during combat to extend attacks or change tactics. Fight through enemies and bosses, using each character’s distinct moves and special attacks; taking out several enemies with a special can also earn rewards.
Pick the order of four gang missions: later targets gain longer, tougher stages as the gangs grow stronger. Spend money between missions on randomized character upgrades, and convert remaining money into tokens after a run to unlock fighters and other extras. Difficulty settings and additional modes offer other ways to play.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its satisfying brawling, the distinct playstyles across its unlockable roster, and the option to switch between two fighters to build attacks. Several also like how mission order changes the length and difficulty of a run, giving them reasons to replay, and mention the nostalgic soundtrack. Common reservations include the short campaign and repetition across runs; some reviews also report co-op problems or difficulty spikes.
Prepare to throw down the Double Dragon way in this fresh addition to the iconic beat ‘em up franchise. It’s the year 199X, and nuclear war has devastated New York City leaving its citizens to fight for survival as riots and crime engulf the streets. The city has been overtaken by criminal gangs who terrorize its ruins as they fight for total dominance. Unwilling to endure these conditions any longer, young Billy and Jimmy Lee take it upon themselves to drive the gangs out of their city.
Explore the early beginnings of the young Double Dragon brothers as they take on both new and familiar enemies in this alternate story. In this fresh roguelite take, every playthrough is a brand new chance at new action. Featuring a unique and dynamic level structure, the difficulty of the missions you take on will change depending on the order you have selected them.
Tag in and out as the classic duo Billy and Jimmy, switch it up with Marian and Uncle Matin, or experiment with 20 additional unlockable characters, each with their own special moves and unique playstyles. With 2-player online and local co-op, the action quadruples as you and a friend clean up the mean streets.
TAG TEAM ACTION – Choose two fighters and seamlessly switch between them, giving you a multitude of strategies for devastating combos, defensive and offensive moves.
BEAT ‘EM UP WITH ROGUELITE ELEMENTS– Experience endless playthrough possibilities with a dynamic mission select function; the order in which you choose your mission will affect mission length, number of enemies, and overall difficulty. Choose where you improve with randomized purchasable upgrades for your characters at the end of each mission, or save your cash to revive your players in-mission.
24 UNIQUE PLAYABLE CHARACTERS – Start the fight with Billy, Jimmy, Marian, and Uncle Matin. Earn tokens along the way to unlock a diverse roster of 20 more characters, each with their own playstyle and strengths. Strategically choose your fighting duo by taking into account each characters’ strengths and weaknesses.
ONLINE & LOCAL CO-OP – Grab a friend and clean up the city streets together with online and local co-op that supports up to two players.
SHAPE YOUR EXPERIENCE AND REWARDS – Adjust game difficulty to affect the amount of tokens earned per session and use those tokens to unlock content from the Token Shop including characters, tips, and more. Modifier can be used to enter permadeath or even infinite mode.
SURVIVAL MODE – Test your might against a barrage of enemies in this wave mode that increases in difficulty the further you progress. Use tokens to unlock this mode, as well as special backgrounds during runs.
VERSUS MODE – Select two characters and upgrades to battle against your friends to prove who is the ultimate Dragon Warrior. This mode and special backgrounds are unlocked via the token shop.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 20 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
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