Double Dragon Neon (2012)

Twin brothers Billy and Jimmy have been kicking butt and taking names for 25 years. Join them in this bodacious re-imagining of the classic beat 'em up that started it all, Double Dragon Neon. Battle through glass-jawed goons, deadly teleporting geishas, scientific abominations, and more as you hunt down the evil Skullmageddon and save the love of your life, Marion.

Fighting Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Indie Action Comedy helicopter martial arts 2.5d brawler steam bromance achievements steam trading cards tank kung fu level selection digital distributionPlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch

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Nintendo LifeGonçalo LopesJan 20218/10
Double Dragon Neon is an old game for sure, but fortunately, it's far from being an outdated one. Under the watchful consultation of series creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto, WayForward managed to successfully reboot the franchise back in 2012 for a whole new audience by adding a healthy dose of craziness to the more classic tropes of the genre, and that inventiveness still holds merit in 2021. What other game allows you to stop, pop'n'lock, break dance and beatbox mid-level? The Lee brothers have just become the perfect way to spend your time until Mr. Scott Pilgrim drops onto the eShop early next year.
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Cubed3Albert LichiMay 20218/10
Beat 'em up fans should not overlook Double Dragon Neon. For some inexplicable reason, it was scorned upon release by reviewers who failed to learn how to play it. With the revival of brawlers and local co-op becoming popular again, gamers will hopefully give it a second chance. It has an amazing soundtrack that is good enough to warrant the game be played on a big screen during get-togethers, and the playability is rock solid.
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Pure NintendoHarrison MilfeldJan 20217.5/10
Just as it was when originally released in 2012, Double Dragon Neon is still a well-made and well-thought out reboot of the arcade classic that will certainly please veterans and newcomers to Billy and Jimmy Lee's adventures.
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NookGamingFabio RodriguesJan 20214/10
I love beat’em ups and had an absolute blast with several others. My main reason for not being swept away by Double Dragon Neon is it lacked the same charm. The vibrancy was not there and neither was the personality. For these reasons and more, I can’t say anything else but this isn't recommended.
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WayTooManyGamesLeonardo FariaDec 20206/10
Just like other Double Dragon games released over the years, Double Dragon Neon isn’t exactly bad, but it’s so downright mediocre it’s hard to find anything worth praising in it besides the excellent synthwave soundtrack.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch
Developer: WayForward
Publisher: Midnight City, Arc System Works, Majesco Entertainment
Released: September 11, 2012
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective: Side view

IGDB rating 7.5/10 from 32 ratings.

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