Double Dragon: Neon

Billy and Jimmy Lee set out to rescue Marian from the villain Skullmageddon and his gang. The game follows their progress through a side-scrolling beat ’em up campaign.

Fight waves of enemies with punches, kicks, throws and combos. Dodge attacks to counter, stun foes to launch or grab them, and pick up weapons such as bats, knives and whips.

Collect cassette tapes from enemies or shops and equip them to change stats, stances and special moves. Play solo or in local or online co-op across stages ranging from city streets and labs to outer space.

Players who enjoy the game often praise its energetic 1980s-style soundtrack, campy humor and co-op play. Some also like tailoring moves and stats with cassette tapes and learning to time dodges and combos. Other reviews describe the controls as stiff or sluggish and find certain fights frustratingly difficult, so reactions to the combat are mixed.