The Double Dragon franchise has certainly seen its share of ups and downs. From the original game in 1987 to the iPhone release in 2011, Double Dragon has stretched itself over many decades, and several platforms. Unfortunately for many fans of the series (and to those unlucky enough to give this game a try), Double Dragon Neon (DDN) does not move forward in any sort of positive direction. In fact, aside from some new visuals and music, it hardly moves at all.
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"Digital games are more convenient than physical games, and usually cheaper too. Still, there's something about collecting physical games that appeals to many gamers. Preordering limited physical editions directly from boutique labels is always an option, but sometimes retailers offer the same editions for a better price. That's certainly the case with Best Buy, which currently has 14 Nintendo Switch titles from Limited Run up for preorder, including TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Double Dragon Neon, and several more co-op hits," says Co-Optimus.
Limited Run Games is preparing physical editions for both Double Dragon Neon and Double Dragon IV for the Switch that include standard and Classic Limited Editions. Pre-orders go live on May 28th, 2021.
The original Double Dragon from the Arcades about 30 odd years ago was amazing at the time, i played Double Dragon Neon not long ago and it had totally lost all of its appeal, its either Double Dragon isnt that good anymore or Neon is a crap representative of the original..
This game got really low scores. How disappointing.
I tried it through psn+ for free, its horrible, the controls suck a$$
Low scores? I've seen lots of 70~80% score reviews. Just because a few random websites with people who want to HEADSHOT DUR DUR DUR gave it a bad review doesn't mean it's bad.
I really enjoyed the game. Finished it twice with my gf and I can see myself finishing it again and again.
Seems like the ones giving it low scores are the ones that are too young too remember the original. I only played the demo and enjoyed it quite a bit... I heard they are planning to release a patch that allows for 2 player on-line play so that's when i'll buy the full game.
You're the one taking my statement out of context as I never accused you of being wrong. You generalized by saying that all bad scores are given by young people who don't appreciate the series, even though I myself am 29 and played a ton of Double Dragon as a kid...yet gave it a bad score (hence why I posted my score). That's what I'm calling nonsense, your lack of proof and general assumptions.
Also, paying tribute to an old favorite doesn't excuse poor mechanics. People aren't "spoiled", they just expect better as games have evolved from 25 years ago.
The game can be similar to the original without being as clunky. We're talking about an 8-bit Nintendo game here, which btw, controls better then this one. I actually booted up my old NES to compare, and I actually prefer the original to the reboot.
The main function of a game is to be fun to play. While it's "nostalgic" yes, it's frustrating to control, so the people who read my review, fans or not, are expecting my opinion to reflect whether this game is fun and worth their money. So that's exactly how I presented my article. A game that does in fact do a good job of reminding you of the old classic Double Dragon, and it's got some decent humor too, but if we get down to the pure mechanics, it doesn't hold up.