It’s hard to resist the call of nostalgia while watching Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons, theroguelite addition by the Modus Games/Secret Base duo to one of the franchises that made the history of video games. After the announcement, finally there is also the official release date: July 27 on PC via Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Switch.
This is how it is described on Steam the game:
It is the year 199X and a nuclear war has devastated New York City, forcing the citizens to fight for survival, while rioting and crime are rampant on the streets. The city has been overrun by criminal gangs terrorizing what’s left of it as they fight for total control. Not being willing to bear all this anymore, young Billy and Jimmy Lee take it upon themselves to drive the gangs out of their town.
Explore the beginnings of the young Double Dragon brothers as they face both new and familiar foes in this alternate history. In this gripping roguelite reimagining, every game is a fresh chance for never-before-seen action. The game features a unique and dynamic level structure and the difficulty of the missions you face will change according to the order of your selection.
Play as classic duo members Billy and Jimmy, upgrade to Marian and Uncle Matin, or try out 9 additional unlockable characters, each with their own special moves and unique styles. With 2-player local co-op, the action is quadrupled as you clean up the mean streets in company.
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