Console-owners may have gotten reduced versions of the games overall, but some fared better than others - and the NES became the de facto home console for the series. While Double Dragon became big thanks to arcades, its NES incarnations gave it an entirely new audience. This arcade smash led to the genre being cemented as one of the biggest in both arcades and consoles, with Technos bringing it to the forefront and other companies like Capcom and Konami fallowing their lead. Double Dragon Neon would also get a port for PC via Steam, and one of the highlights of the game would be its unique 80’s induced soundtrack that combined pop and synth with new wave and metal.īe sure to check out more updates and news right here on MP1st.ĭouble Dragon Neon will be available for the Nintendo Switch starting December 21.The late ’80s saw the rise of the beat-em-up genre thanks in large part to Double Dragon. The game also introduced a new villain in the form of Skullmageddon - an obvious nod to the Masters of the Universe villain Skeletor and a super-lich who appears now and then in the game to antagonize the brothers. Originally released in Septemfor the PS3 and Xbox 360 as an online only digital release in each system’s stores, Double Dragon Neon was a western fueled reimagining of the Double Dragon franchise - with players once again taking control of brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee as they brawled through heaven and hell to rescue Marian from the Shadow Warriors gang.
Here’s the trailer announcement for the action packed tribute to everything Double Dragon and the 80’s! Looks like a retro modern classic beat ’em up from the PS3 and Xbox 360 days is finally getting the long awaited modern port release it deserves, as WayForward Technologies and Majesco Entertainment have announced that they’re bringing Double Dragon Neon to the Nintendo Switch - and it will be out a few days just before Christmas!
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