Michael Futter writes: There are a lot of ways to bring a classic franchise to contemporary gamers. Some choose to simply go the “pixel perfect” route, simply making the original experience compatible with current download services (the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men and The Simpsons arcade games). Others give their back library a shiny coat of HD paint, but otherwise leave the core game play untouched (Jet Set Radio HD).
Then there’s WayForward Games, the brilliantly twisted minds behind Double Dragon Neon. While many of our old favorites are best left behind the fog of nostalgia, this beat ‘em up classic looks our nostalgia in the face and says, “You want it how you remember it? Fine. We can do that and then some.”
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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..
No Scott Wolf? 0/10.
It's a shame. I had high hopes for this, but even the most dedicated of DD fans are saying it's disappointing. Might get it cheap if it goes on special sometime.
when I played the demo i enjoyed it. Im an old school Double dragon player playing it alot in 88-90. Those gamers of my era will enjoy it more. Its a good combination of modern gaming and classic gaming.
Shame, WayForward has had a fantastic track record but I suppose even the best stumble now and then. Hopefully they can recover on the next title.