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Double Dragon Revive

Double Dragon Revive

Released: 10/23/2025

Pre-order now to get the following limited digital content: ・Bonus game, Double Dragon Dodge Ball ・24 hours of early access (Deluxe Edition exclusive) “Double Dragon Dodge Ball” is a separate application from the main game. Supported languages: Japanese, English ■Regarding Epic Games Account Linking You can enjoy online play and cross-play with the Epic Games version without any issues, even if you have not linked your Steam account to your Epic Games account. By linking your Epic Games account, you will be able to invite players on the Epic Games version to your session. ■Deluxe Edition Contents - Main game - Digital Artworks - Digital Soundtrack - Additional character colors "Digital Artworks" and "Digital Soundtrack" are separate applications from the main game. The Double Dragon series has defined the belt-scroll action genre ever since it hit the arcades in 1987. Now it returns as Double Dragon Revive, thanks to the passionate support of retro game fans over the years! 1. Renewed, stylish character graphics! See your favorites from the golden age of arcades recreated in modern 3D graphics. Powerful foes from their past return to face off against the Lee brothers. 2. The ultimate belt-scroll action experience! The player traverses the screen horizontally to take down enemies in this beloved genre. Experience the same simple and intuitive gameplay, with controls and balance refined for the modern era. The carefully crafted experience, supervised by staff with experience on Arc System Works fighting game titles, makes it easy for new players to get engrossed right away. 3. Thrilling, strategic action! The combat requires adaptation and variety, more than a simple button-masher. Delve into the strategy by learning enemy patterns and finding the most effective attack timings. Pick up weapons scattered throughout the stages and make the most of the area gimmicks to seize the upperhand in battle!

Pre-order now to get the following limited digital content: ・Bonus game, Double Dragon Dodge Ball ・24 hours of early access (Deluxe Edition exclusive) “Double Dragon Dodge Ball” is a separate application from the main game. Supported languages: Japanese, English ■Regarding Epic Games Account Linking You can enjoy online play and cross-play with the Epic Games version without any issues, even if you have not linked your Steam account to your Epic Games account. By linking your Epic Games account, you will be able to invite players on the Epic Games version to your session. ■Deluxe Edition Contents - Main game - Digital Artworks - Digital Soundtrack - Additional character colors "Digital Artworks" and "Digital Soundtrack" are separate applications from the main game. The Double Dragon series has defined the belt-scroll action genre ever since it hit the arcades in 1987. Now it returns as Double Dragon Revive, thanks to the passionate support of retro game fans over the years! 1. Renewed, stylish character graphics! See your favorites from the golden age of arcades recreated in modern 3D graphics. Powerful foes from their past return to face off against the Lee brothers. 2. The ultimate belt-scroll action experience! The player traverses the screen horizontally to take down enemies in this beloved genre. Experience the same simple and intuitive gameplay, with controls and balance refined for the modern era. The carefully crafted experience, supervised by staff with experience on Arc System Works fighting game titles, makes it easy for new players to get engrossed right away. 3. Thrilling, strategic action! The combat requires adaptation and variety, more than a simple button-masher. Delve into the strategy by learning enemy patterns and finding the most effective attack timings. Pick up weapons scattered throughout the stages and make the most of the area gimmicks to seize the upperhand in battle!

Pre-order now to get the following limited digital content: ・Bonus game, Double Dragon Dodge Ball ・24 hours of early access (Deluxe Edition exclusive) “Double Dragon Dodge Ball” is a separate application from the main game. Supported languages: Japanese, English ■Regarding Epic Games Account Linking You can enjoy online play and cross-play with the Epic Games version without any issues, even if you have not linked your Steam account to your Epic Games account. By linking your Epic Games account, you will be able to invite players on the Epic Games version to your session. ■Deluxe Edition Contents - Main game - Digital Artworks - Digital Soundtrack - Additional character colors "Digital Artworks" and "Digital Soundtrack" are separate applications from the main game. The Double Dragon series has defined the belt-scroll action genre ever since it hit the arcades in 1987. Now it returns as Double Dragon Revive, thanks to the passionate support of retro game fans over the years! 1. Renewed, stylish character graphics! See your favorites from the golden age of arcades recreated in modern 3D graphics. Powerful foes from their past return to face off against the Lee brothers. 2. The ultimate belt-scroll action experience! The player traverses the screen horizontally to take down enemies in this beloved genre. Experience the same simple and intuitive gameplay, with controls and balance refined for the modern era. The carefully crafted experience, supervised by staff with experience on Arc System Works fighting game titles, makes it easy for new players to get engrossed right away. 3. Thrilling, strategic action! The combat requires adaptation and variety, more than a simple button-masher. Delve into the strategy by learning enemy patterns and finding the most effective attack timings. Pick up weapons scattered throughout the stages and make the most of the area gimmicks to seize the upperhand in battle!

Critics
61
Steam
65

Score Breakdown

60.6

Critic Average

32 reviews

65

Steam User Score

199 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-4.8
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-4.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

3 early (9%)29 launch window (91%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Based on 32 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 60.6/100. Critics score this game 4.8 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 32)+
  1. Hektor ApostolopoulosviaEnternity.gr
    Dec 4, 2025·Launch window
    50/100View review
    Steam 65.3/100 · -15.3 pts
  2. GameMAG StaffviaGameMAG
    Dec 2, 2025·Launch window
    50/100View review
    Steam 65.3/100 · -15.3 pts
  3. Marcel DeerviaA Gaming Network
    Dec 1, 2025·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 65.3/100 · +4.7 pts
  4. César SalcedoviaGamerFocus
    Nov 20, 2025·Launch window
    55/100View review
    Steam 65.3/100 · -10.3 pts
  5. SECTOR.sk StaffviaSECTOR.sk
    Nov 20, 2025·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 65.3/100 · +4.7 pts