Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons

Simple, fun action ; Many unlockable characters ; Charming character sprites and environments ; Fun weapons add gameplay variety

Frustrating difficulty spikes ; A few striking issues ; Repetitive feel, even with the roguelite elements ; Long load times ; Lacks online multiplayer

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.

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...

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...