Get ready to relive the nostalgic co-op beat-em-up action of the original Double Dragon, the game that started it all back in 1987. The latest installment, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, is set to launch across every major platform including PC, Xbox consoles, PlayStation 4 and 5, and the Nintendo Switch this fall.
What can players expect from this title? With the new retro pixelated art style, 13 playable characters, and two-player local co-op, the trailer promises to bring back the tried-and-true beat-em-up formula. The game also features a unique double-character gameplay, allowing players to control two characters at once.
Developer Modus Games is hinting at some roguelike elements, such as a dynamic mission select feature that randomizes stage length, enemy number and difficulty. As a 2023 console game, expect purchasable upgrades and light RPG mechanics.
The plot centers around series protagonists Jimmy and Billy Lee in a New York City devastated by nuclear war, where gangs of hooligans roam the radioactive streets. Players must face the challenges of this post-apocalyptic world and beat up their enemies to survive.
Although Modus Games may not be a household name, it has several well-regarded indie titles under its belt, such as Afterimage and Teslagrad 2. With a cool-looking trailer and Double Dragon not having released a game since 2016, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is definitely worth keeping an eye on.
