![]() The pixelated design is fun but hardly distinguishable from other modern pixelated side-scrollers. With that said, Gaiden has a distinctly different aesthetic from its predecessors opting for a far more exaggeratively cartoony approach with character heads that are nearly the same size as their bodies. Sure, there have been modern releases like 2017’s Double Dragon IV, but you’d be kidding yourself if you thought these were even as remotely impactful as the arcade, 8-bit, and 16-bit eras in gaming.ĭouble Dragon Gaiden’s primary objective is to honor the tradition of classic arcade-style beat ‘em ups. ![]() While it is legitimately a new entry in the franchise and not a port of a classic title, it seeks to recapture the magic of this classic, but largely dormant franchise. Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is just one in a multitude of sidescrolling, beat ‘em up throwbacks that have hit modern platforms. ![]() The demand for a dose of gaming’s most legendary adventures has been strong in recent years and game makers have caught on. You only need to head over to eBay and look for your favorite classic cartridges of yesteryear to understand that living your childhood dreams once again isn’t for those who are cash-strapped.
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