Double Dragon Neon

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Double Dragon Neon is a single player and multiplayer arcade hack and slash game with a comedy theme. It was developed by WayForward and was released on February 6, 2014. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Double Dragon Neon" is a comedy hack and slash game that offers both single-player and multi-player options, with a focus on co-op play. Battle your way through hordes of enemies and bosses with stunning gameplay, excellent graphics, and good music. Despite some bugs, the intriguing story, humor, and replayability make it a worthy addition to the classic beat 'em up series.

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music261 positive mentions

stability45 negative mentions

Captures the nostalgic essence of the original Double Dragon games with a fun 80s aesthetic.
Engaging combat system with a unique dodge mechanic that rewards timing and skill.
Great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and adds to the nostalgic feel.

Frequent crashes and technical issues, especially on Windows 10 with Nvidia graphics cards.
Repetitive gameplay and grinding required to upgrade abilities can detract from enjoyment.
Controls can feel sluggish and unresponsive, leading to frustrating moments during combat.

music
459 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Double Dragon Neon" is widely praised for its vibrant 80s-inspired soundtrack, featuring both original compositions and remixes of classic tracks from the series. Players appreciate the catchy tunes that enhance the game's nostalgic atmosphere, with many noting that the soundtrack alone is worth the price of admission. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The music is the heart and soul of this game and is worth a purchase for that alone.”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic for what it's going for and the enemy designs are on point.”
- “The music is just spectacular too.”
- “The only redeeming factor for this game is the soundtrack; the game itself, not so much.”
- “To me, the biggest problem with this game is that it seems the developers put more focus on the art and music than on the actual gameplay, which hurts it in my book.”
- “The sound track teases the classics, but takes them away and plays cheesy 80's material instead.”
gameplay
286 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Double Dragon Neon" is a mix of nostalgic elements from the original series and modern mechanics, featuring tight controls, a dodge mechanic, and RPG-like upgrades that enhance replayability. While many players appreciate the fun combat and humor, some criticize the gameplay for being slow, clunky, and occasionally frustrating due to imbalanced difficulty and hit detection issues. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of classic beat 'em up action with a fresh twist, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers, though it may not satisfy everyone due to its pacing and mechanics.
- “It brings fun aspects from older Double Dragon titles while also introducing new mechanics and fun special moves.”
- “Overall, I love the gameplay and the combat is fun along with the lightheartedness of it all and the whole rad 80s vibes it gives.”
- “The gameplay is fresh.”
- “Gameplay is slow and sloppy, weird enemy hitboxes, unavoidable attacks.”
- “The gameplay is slow, at times feels unfair (especially on enemies with weapons and bosses with superarmor) and encourages grinding for upgrade tapes.”
- “The main downside for me was that the gameplay just isn't that fluid.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant, colorful, and charming 80s-inspired aesthetic, while others criticize the visuals as clunky, outdated, or poorly designed. Many players appreciate the modern polish and smooth animations, but some feel the art style does not align with the original game's identity. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant aspect of the game's appeal, though opinions vary widely on their execution and effectiveness.
- “The visuals are stunning with the addition of supers that take over the whole screen; this game is spectacular.”
- “The graphics are bright, colorful, and varied, perfectly capturing the vibrant 80s aesthetic.”
- “The graphics are polished, and the game stays true to its roots while offering a fresh, modern look.”
- “The graphics do not hold up at all; it looks like a cheap Xbox Live game from 2008.”
- “The art style is now flashy and high resolution, but it looks very busy, unappealing, and headache-inducing.”
- “The graphics are poor; the 3D models of the characters look bland and have no personality.”
humor
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its over-the-top, self-aware style, featuring funny one-liners, quirky voice acting, and nostalgic 80s references that resonate with players. Many reviewers highlight the comedic elements as a key aspect of the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and engaging, especially in co-op mode. While some find the humor occasionally falls flat or feels forced, the overall consensus is that it adds a delightful charm to the game, enhancing its appeal as a fun and lighthearted beat 'em up.
- “The jokes, voice lines, story, and everything had a perfect Saturday morning cartoon vibe that had me and my friends laughing from beginning to end.”
- “The humor is delightful.”
- “It's a genuinely funny game with solid combat mechanics and online co-op mode, which has just received a patch which looks like it addresses the only issue I encountered, which was a horrendously tedious boss which crashed the game.”
- “The only slight joy I can derive from the game are the jokes that are so unfunny that they actually loop around to being funny.”
- “The humor feels forced and often falls flat, making it more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I found the attempts at humor to be painfully awkward, leaving me more confused than amused.”
story
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The story in "Double Dragon Neon" is intentionally simplistic and over-the-top, revolving around the classic premise of rescuing a kidnapped girlfriend, Marian, from the villain Skullmageddon. While many players acknowledge that the narrative is not the main draw of the game, it is infused with humor, 80s references, and a nostalgic charm that enhances the overall experience. Despite its minimal storytelling, the game successfully captures the essence of classic beat-em-ups, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate its campy style and comedic elements.
- “The story is ludicrously over the top and thus amazing.”
- “The jokes, voice lines, story, and everything had a perfect Saturday morning cartoon vibe that had me and my friends laughing from beginning to end.”
- “With an amazing soundtrack, great villains, and a bro-tastic storyline, it's everything anyone could ask for in a sequel.”
- “The story is very simple; in fact, it's literally the same one as the original game.”
- “The plot is paper thin, and that's okay; we're not really here for the story.”
- “There is pretty much hardly any story elements to this game; the only real bit of story you get is at the start of the game and the end; everything else in between is sort of filler and has no real relevance to the plot, which I thought was a little bit of a shame.”
stability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is widely criticized, with numerous reports of severe bugs, crashes, and freezing issues, particularly during multiplayer sessions and specific levels. Players have experienced game-breaking glitches that significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, leading many to recommend against purchasing it, especially on PC. While some users find the game fun, the overwhelming consensus is that its stability problems make it nearly unplayable at times.
- “It's funny, it's charming, it looks great, it runs great, it plays great.”
- “The game runs great on Windows 10 and NVIDIA; I have an older card too, ASUS NVIDIA GTX 560.”
- “However, when I play it, the screen glitches when the players hit the enemies.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is also pretty buggy.”
- “The game is incredibly buggy.”
replayability
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, particularly through its RPG mechanics, skill leveling system, and cooperative play options, making it enjoyable for both solo and multiplayer experiences. Players appreciate the humor, easter eggs, and the challenge of unlocking higher difficulties, although some feel it may lack depth for solo play. Overall, it is considered a solid choice for those who enjoy grinding and revisiting levels with friends.
- “The idea of leveling up is executed nicely and adds a bit more replay value.”
- “There's a great amount of replay value for a variety of reasons: humor and the aforementioned ridiculous story, easter eggs (including a handful of secret achievements), achievements, cassette tape collecting, the awesome soundtrack, and just plain satisfying beat-'em-up action.”
- “Take the usual side-scrolling beat-em-up and add in items you can upgrade and swap out to better fine-tune your playstyle, which allows for lots of replayability, not only from trying different strategies and leveling your mixtapes to buff your stats to take on higher difficulties, but also to play through all the fun and downright silly stages to catch all the in-jokes and odd humor.”
- “Not much replay value beyond normal and hard difficulties.”
- “I'd probably recommend picking it up on sale, because of the limited replayability, with the strong caveat that it's a fantastic party game.”
- “All together - I don't see this having much replay value, but I got the bro-pack on a Steam sale for a great price.”
grinding
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of "Double Dragon Neon" receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the RPG mechanics and replayability it offers, while others find the grinding tedious and excessive. Many users note that leveling up and upgrading abilities requires significant time investment, often leading to frustration, especially on higher difficulties. Overall, while some enjoy the grind for its potential rewards, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, making the gameplay feel sluggish and repetitive.
- “The gameplay is slow, at times feels unfair (especially on enemies with weapons and bosses with super armor) and encourages grinding for upgrade tapes.”
- “But unlocking the full potential of these buffs demands tedious grinding.”
- “When only one or two hits can take you down, you need your abilities maxed out, and that takes hours of tedious busywork.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues such as fluctuating framerates, stuttering, and crashes, even on high-end systems. Many users noted that these problems worsen over time, particularly in online play, where desyncing and disconnects are common. Overall, the game's technical shortcomings detract from the experience, despite its enjoyable gameplay and visuals.
- “Graphics are nice and colorful, soundtrack is really good, gameplay is straightforward, online play runs smoothly.”
- “Runs smoothly online and it's fun to play with your bro.”
- “The netcode and optimization could use a little work, but for 10 dollars, it's been a very fun and colorful ride.”
- “But it has some flaws... like for example the fact it's performance fluctuating from good to mediocre even with all hardware recommended available.”
- “Game has constant framerate drops (even on my main PC rig!), tons of crashing issues, and optimization issues with newer hardware.”
- “This lazy port is so horribly optimized you can expect to start getting massive slowdowns by the time you get to level 3.”
character development
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its impressive and varied character designs, crafted by genzoman, which effectively capture a vibrant 1980s aesthetic. Players appreciate the engaging dialogue and memorable one-liners that enhance the overall experience, although some note that character development could be overshadowed by other gameplay elements. Overall, the combination of striking visuals and nostalgic themes contributes to a fun and immersive atmosphere.
- “Great character designs, both classic and new, great dialogue, and just a good time all around.”
- “The character design and art is really impressive and is a great choice for the game.”
- “Everything from the music to the character designs to the one-liners smacks of 80s ethos and design.”
- “The devs spent more time on pointless achievements than gameplay or character design.”
- “Character designs are varied (albeit quite a few are re-used), but really well designed, with some really cool villains as well.”
- “Everything from the music to the character designs to the one-liners and the first boss (and probably bosses beyond that!) smacks of 80s ethos and design.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is a vibrant homage to the 80s, characterized by a fun, retro vibe filled with cringey pop culture references and nostalgic sound design. It combines a playful parody of martial arts and post-apocalyptic themes with over-the-top elements, creating an engaging and humorous experience reminiscent of classic NES games. Overall, the atmosphere is celebrated for its ability to evoke happy memories while introducing a layer of ridiculousness.
- “Great atmosphere, spectacular and very funny music and sound design.”
- “What they have done though is create an atmosphere that reeks of the 80s in every way.”
- “Instead of the serious atmosphere of martial arts films and a post-apocalyptic world inspired by Hokuto no Ken and Mad Max, this game feels like a parody full of cringey references to 80s pop culture and other old games.”
- “The over-the-top atmosphere not only taps into your happy memories, but introduces a layer of ridiculousness that wasn't present in the original game.”
- “What they have done, though, is create an atmosphere that reeks of the 80s in every way.”
emotional
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The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players feeling nostalgic and connected to their childhood experiences, while others express frustration and disappointment due to technical issues and gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall enjoyment. The sentiment reflects a sense of heartbreak over the game's potential being undermined by its flaws, leading to a reluctance to engage further.
- “As a kid of the 80s, it made me feel right at home playing Double Dragon II with my brother all those years ago.”
- “For what the game gets wrong is heartbreaking.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users feeling that the $10 price tag is unjustified given the game's broken state. Reviewers express frustration over the developer's unethical approach, suggesting that the game was designed to exploit nostalgia rather than deliver a quality experience.
- “The developer is deliberately and unethically trying to scam gamers into paying them the completely unrealistic cash grab price of $10 USD for a game they know is broken.”

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Double Dragon Neon is a arcade hack and slash game with comedy theme.

Double Dragon Neon is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Double Dragon Neon.

Double Dragon Neon was released on February 6, 2014.

Double Dragon Neon was developed by WayForward.

Double Dragon Neon has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its stability.

Double Dragon Neon is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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