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Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons - Nintendo Switch

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+)
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Prepare to throw down the Double Dragon way in this fresh addition to the iconic beat ‘em up franchise. It’s the year 199X, and nuclear war has devastated New York City leaving its citizens to fight for survivals riots and crime engulf the streets. The city has been overtaken by criminal gangs who terrorize its ruins as they fight for total dominance. Unwilling to endure these conditions any longer, young Billy and Jimmy Lee take it upon themselves to drive the gangs out of their city. Explore the early beginnings of the young Double Dragon brothers as they take on both new and familiar enemies in this alternate story. In this fresh roguelike take, every playthrough is brand new chance at new action. Featuring a unique and dynamic level structure, the difficulty of the missions you take on will change depending on the order you have selected them. Tag in and out as the classic duo Billy and Jimmy, switch it up with Marian and Uncle Matin, or experiment with 9 additional unlockable characters, each with their own special moves and unique playstyles. With 2 player local co-op, the action quadruples as you and a friend clean up the mean streets.
  • Details
    • Genre: Arcade
  • Key Specs
    • ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
    • Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • General
    • Brand: Maximum Games
    • Product Name: Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
    • Publisher: Maximum Games
  • Game Details
    • Genre: Arcade
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
  • Compatibility
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
    • Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Video Game Content Included: Full game
  • Other
    • UPC: 814290019013

Prepare to throw down the Double Dragon way in this fresh addition to the iconic beat ‘em up franchise. It’s the year 199X, and nuclear war has devastated New York City leaving its citizens to fight for survivals riots and crime engulf the streets. The city has been overtaken by criminal gangs who terrorize its ruins as they fight for total dominance. Unwilling to endure these conditions any longer, young Billy and Jimmy Lee take it upon themselves to drive the gangs out of their city. Explore the early beginnings of the young Double Dragon brothers as they take on both new and familiar enemies in this alternate story. In this fresh roguelike take, every playthrough is brand new chance at new action. Featuring a unique and dynamic level structure, the difficulty of the missions you take on will change depending on the order you have selected them. Tag in and out as the classic duo Billy and Jimmy, switch it up with Marian and Uncle Matin, or experiment with 9 additional unlockable characters, each with their own special moves and unique playstyles. With 2 player local co-op, the action quadruples as you and a friend clean up the mean streets.

  • Tag team action: Choose two fighters and seamlessly switch between them, giving you a multitude of strategies for devastating combos, defensive and offensive moves.
  • Beat'em up with roguelite elements: Experience endless playthrough possibilities with adynamic mission select function; the order in which you choose your mission will affect mission length, number of enemies, and overall difficulty. Choose where you improve with randomized purchasable upgrades for your characters at the end of each mission, or save your cash to revive your players in-mission.
  • 13 unique playable characters: Start the fight with Billy, Jimmy, Marian, and Uncle Matin. Earn tokens along the way to unlock a diverse roster of 9 more characters, each with their own playstyle and strengths. Strategically choose your fighting duo by taking into account each characters’ strengths and weaknesses.
  • Shape your experience and rewards: Adjust game difficulty to affect the number of tokens earned per session and use those tokens to unlock content from the Token Shop including characters, tips, and more. Modifier can be used to enter permadeath or even infinite mode.
  • Online and local co-op: Grab a friend and clean up the city streets together in local co-op mode that supports up to two players.
  • Survival mode: Test your might against a barrage of enemies in this wave mode that increases in difficulty the further you progress. Use tokens to unlock this mode, as well as special backgrounds during runs.
  • Versus mode: Select two characters and upgrades to battle against your friends to prove who is the ultimate Dragon Warrior. This mode and special backgrounds are unlocked via the token shop.
  • Tag team action: Choose two fighters and seamlessly switch between them, giving you a multitude of strategies for devastating combos, defensive and offensive moves.
  • Beat'em up with roguelite elements: Experience endless playthrough possibilities with adynamic mission select function; the order in which you choose your mission will affect mission length, number of enemies, and overall difficulty. Choose where you improve with randomized purchasable upgrades for your characters at the end of each mission, or save your cash to revive your players in-mission.
  • 13 unique playable characters: Start the fight with Billy, Jimmy, Marian, and Uncle Matin. Earn tokens along the way to unlock a diverse roster of 9 more characters, each with their own playstyle and strengths. Strategically choose your fighting duo by taking into account each characters’ strengths and weaknesses.
  • Shape your experience and rewards: Adjust game difficulty to affect the number of tokens earned per session and use those tokens to unlock content from the Token Shop including characters, tips, and more. Modifier can be used to enter permadeath or even infinite mode.
  • Online and local co-op: Grab a friend and clean up the city streets together in local co-op mode that supports up to two players.
  • Survival mode: Test your might against a barrage of enemies in this wave mode that increases in difficulty the further you progress. Use tokens to unlock this mode, as well as special backgrounds during runs.
  • Versus mode: Select two characters and upgrades to battle against your friends to prove who is the ultimate Dragon Warrior. This mode and special backgrounds are unlocked via the token shop.

Q: What is the ESRB rating of the game?

A: The ESRB rating for Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is E10+ (Everyone 10+).

Q: Does the game support local co-op?

A: This game offers a two-player local co-op experience so you and a friend can enjoy cleaning up the streets together.

Q: Why is every playthrough different?

A: Every playthrough is a brand new chance at new action due to the game's roguelike elements, making each playthrough a unique experience.

Q: Are there any unlockable characters in the game?

A: Yes, there are nine additional unlockable characters in the game, each with their own special moves and unique playstyles.

Q: Can you play as both Billy and Jimmy in the same playthrough?

A: Yes, you can switch it up and play as both Billy and Jimmy in the same playthrough.

Q: What is the game's setting?

A: The game is set in New York City in the year 199X, after a nuclear war has devastated the city.

Q: How many characters can you play as in the game?

A: You can play as eleven different characters, including Billy and Jimmy, Marian, Uncle Matin, and nine other unlockable characters.

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