New Double Dragon game announced for PS5, Switch, Xbox, and PC

Belt-scrolling beat-’em-ups are truly back (again!Double Dragon, a brand new game in the Double Dragon franchise is now available. Double Dragon Gaiden The Rise ofDragonsThe classic arcade game genre will be given a roguelite twist with the addition of Billy Lee and Jimmy Lee.

Double Dragon Gaiden Rise of the DragonsSecret Base has developed and Modus Games have published the game. The new Double Dragon promises something deeper than a recreation of the series’ arcade days; players will choose missions of varying length and difficulty, taking on four gangs and their leaders, earning in-game cash as they sock it to street scum. This cash can be used to unlock extra characters, bonus between missions, upgrade, etc.

Billy Jimmy Joins the Party Rise of the Dragons are Marian — Billy’s girlfriend and the damsel in distress from the original Double Dragon, who appears here fully armed to the teeth — and Uncle Matin, who is described as a “riot-shield-wielding powerhouse.” Players will be able to tag in and out with different characters in two-player local co-op (online co-op is planned post-launch, Modus says).

Double Dragon Gaiden Rise of the DragonsThis summer, the game will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Windows PC as well Xbox One and Xbox Series X.

The most recent game in the Double Dragon franchise was 2017’s Double Dragon 4The game, developed by Arc System Works, served as a legacyquel to the original. This game was a sequel to Double Dragon 2The game received mixed reviews. Prior to that game, WayForward attempted to revive the beat-’em-up classic with 2013’s Double Dragon Neon.

Double Dragon Gaiden Rise of the Dragons is the latest (promising) attempt to keep the beat-’em-up genre alive. DotEmu has been putting out some recent releases, including this one. Streets of Rage 4.The following are some examples of how to get started: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s RevengeIt is a relief to say that the performances have been outstanding. Let’s hope Billy and Jimmy (and Marian and Matin) can keep the combo going.