Ken McKown
ZTGDDouble Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 8/2/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 7/27/2023
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
Prepare to throw down the Double Dragon way in this fresh addition to the iconic beat ‘em up franchise. 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 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 9 additional unlockable characters, each with their own special moves and unique playstyles. With 2 player local co-op, the action quadruples as you and a friend clean up the mean streets.
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- Secret Base
- Publisher
- Modus Games
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Metro GameCentralDouble Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons review – beyond Billy and Jimmy
Published 8/1/2023
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40
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Read originalJames Stephanie Sterling
The JimquisitionDouble Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons - Jimmy The Lock (Review)
Published 7/28/2023
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30
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Read originalMarcus Stewart
Game InformerDouble Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Review - Tag Team Turmoil - Game Informer
Published 7/27/2023
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73
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Read originalJoseph Moorer
Gaming NexusDouble Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 7/27/2023
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85
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Read originalDouble Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Review
Published 7/27/2023
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedDouble Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Review – No Coins Needed
Published 7/27/2023
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80
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalTyler Treese
PlayStation LifeStyleDouble Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Review (PS5): The Decent Return of Billy and Jimmy
Published 7/27/2023
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60
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseDouble Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons Review (PS5) - The Best Series Entry In Years And It Isn't Even Close - PlayStation Universe
Published 7/27/2023
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85
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalJamie O'Neill
Push SquareReview: Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons (PS5) - A Roguelite Answer to Repetitive Beat-'Em-Ups
Published 7/27/2023
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