Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Announced for Nintendo Switch – A Revival of the Classic Beat ’Em Up Franchise
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Published on: May 03, 2023
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Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Announced for Nintendo Switch – A Revival of the Classic Beat ’Em Up Franchise
In a significant update for fans of classic arcade action, Modus Games and developer Secret Base, in collaboration with renowned fighting game studio Arc System Works, have officially announced Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons.
This new entry revives the legendary beat ’em up series for modern audiences and is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch this fall.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons reimagines the franchise by blending the iconic side-scrolling brawler gameplay with fresh roguelite mechanics.
Players will return to the turbulent streets of New York City in the year 199X, where nuclear devastation has plunged the city into chaos.
Criminal gangs reign unchecked in the aftermath, pushing young heroes Billy and Jimmy Lee to embark on their own mission to reclaim their city and restore order.
This installment offers a unique opportunity to experience the early days of the Double Dragon brothers in an alternate retelling, introducing both classic adversaries and new foes.
With roguelite elements at its core, each playthrough in Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is uniquely dynamic.
The structure of the game ensures that the missions’ difficulty, length, and enemy count are impacted by the order in which players choose to tackle them.
After completing missions, players can opt for randomized upgrades to enhance character abilities or save their resources to revive fallen teammates, providing meaningful choices throughout the campaign.
The character roster is broader than ever, featuring thirteen playable fighters.
Core characters Billy, Jimmy, Marian, and Uncle Matin form the initial lineup, while an additional nine characters can be unlocked by collecting tokens during gameplay.
Each character brings a distinct playstyle and special moves, allowing players to experiment with various tag team combinations.
Strategic character selection is crucial, as players must balance strengths, weaknesses, and preferred fighting techniques.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons continues the series’ legacy of cooperative play, supporting two-player local co-op on the Nintendo Switch.
This mode enables friends to join forces and clean up the city’s criminal underworld together, amplifying the classic arcade experience.
Players can personalize their playthroughs by adjusting the game’s difficulty, directly influencing the number of tokens earned and the content available in the in-game Token Shop.
Options such as permadeath and infinite modes add further replayability and accessibility for different skill levels.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is expected to be available via the Nintendo Switch eShop this fall.
As the return of one of the genre’s most iconic franchises, the partnership between Modus Games, Secret Base, and Arc System Works brings both nostalgia and innovation to the beat ’em up landscape.
Stay tuned for more updates on Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, including its final release date and additional gameplay details.
