![]() ![]() While that is generally true, Double Dragon Gaiden makes up with its HUGE roster of playable characters, each with their own unique movesets and attributes. ![]() I’ve mentioned above that Double Dragon Gaiden lacks the combat complexity of Super Double Dragon. But once you get the hang of things, Double Dragon Gaiden becomes quite fun to play. The gameplay took me a good while to get the hang of, as I’m used to a faster gameplay style. While the combat is far flashier than the second entry, it lacks the grounded nuances of the SNES sequel. The combat is a mix between Double Dragon II and Super Double Dragon. The characters move very slowly, and button presses feels as if there’s a tiny amount of input lag associated with them. While most modern Brawlers choose to go in a fast-paced direction, the combat of Double Dragon Gaiden is comparatively slower. You can run through the whole game in about 2–3 hours and while the subsequent playthroughs can vary a bit depending on the order you do the missions, there still isn’t enough variety to warrant more than two playthroughs.Īt its core, Double Dragon Gaiden plays similar to any other side scrolling Beat ’em ups out there. While this mechanic really spruces up the replayability, there are only like five levels in the entire game and even at their longest variation, they’re pretty short. ![]() Earlier levels will be shorter with fewer mini-bosses, while latter levels are divided into multiple parts with multiple mini-bosses, traps and more. The order in which you choose missions will affect mission length, number of enemies, and overall difficulty. This is where the “Roguelite” elements of the game comes into play. From the get-go, you are given the opportunity to tackle the levels in the order of your liking. Each level in the game is governed by a boss thug, and there are four of them to take on. The storyline is as basic as it gets and for a game of its kind and, that’s completely fine. With the help of the mayor of NYC, Billy, Jimmy, Marian and Uncle Matin set out to clean up the streets, one crime boss at a time. Set in the ’90s, a Nuclear Holocaust has left the city of New York ripe for crime and corruption. ![]() Like the name suggests, Double Dragon Gaiden is sort-of-an alternate timeline prequel to the series. ![]()
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