- January 29, 2017
- Arc System Works
- 4h median play time
Double Dragon 4
Double Dragon IV is a pure nostalgia trip, but it comes with enough interesting combat tweaks and bonus modes to be worth a few playthroughs for anyone with an appreciation of the NES originals.
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About
Double Dragon IV is a side-scrolling beat 'em up game, continuing the story of the classic Double Dragon series. Play as Billy and Jimmy Lee, battling through hordes of enemies using martial arts moves and various weapons. This installment features new levels, enemies, and a 2-player co-op mode to enhance the classic arcade experience.

- Nostalgic throwback to the classic NES Double Dragon games, particularly DD2.
- Gameplay includes new moves and unlockable characters, enhancing replayability.
- Affordable price point for fans of the series.
- Game feels clunky and unpolished, with issues like poor AI and hit detection.
- Lack of online multiplayer and limited options for controller configuration.
- Short story mode with repetitive level design and a weak narrative.
story
166 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in "Double Dragon IV" is generally criticized for being weak, clichéd, and unoriginal, often feeling like a mere rehash of previous entries in the series. While it features 12 missions with cutscenes to advance the plot, many players find the narrative mundane and forgettable, with a lack of depth and engaging dialogue. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers some replayability through character unlocks and additional modes, but the overall consensus is that the story is not a strong selling point.
“The game's story is told in a similar manner to previous games, with cutscenes prior to each of the 12 missions.”
“There's a story with an intro, cutscenes & ending (though the story's not had much effort put into it), with 'nods' to past double dragon titles, which is nice to see.”
“The story is much simpler than even Double Dragon II, but I think that works very much to the game's advantage as the themes of each stage work with the story.”
“The story is just a mess that doesn't make any sense.”
“The story mode is terrible; the story of Double Dragon was never all that great to begin with, but this is just by the numbers and poorly made.”
“The cutscenes and story are laughable, even for a Double Dragon game.”
Double Dragon IV Review - Kick, Punch, You All Remember
Double Dragon IV is a pure nostalgia trip, but it comes with enough interesting combat tweaks and bonus modes to be worth a few playthroughs for anyone with an appreciation of the NES originals.
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Even for those looking for a nostalgic trip through time, you are just much better off playing the original game and avoiding the mess that is Double Dragon IV.
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Nostalgia Is Not Enough
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