Product Overview
- Product Name: Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
- New or Used: New
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Brand New
- Notes: Brand new, never opened. Shrink wrap intact!
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Switch Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: N/A (Sealed Game)
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type*: OEM/Original
- Extras:
Game Description
Street fighting legends return in Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, a side-scrolling action adventure where rival gangs rule a shattered city and survival depends on precision strikes and relentless momentum. Built for the Nintendo Switch console, this beat ’em up throws players into fast-moving street battles packed with ambushes, combo chains, and crowd-control combat. The familiar rhythm of brawling through enemy-filled districts delivers the raw, hard-hitting intensity that defined the classic Double Dragon experience.
Released in 2023 and developed by Secret Base Pte Ltd, this revival reshapes the franchise with a modern run-based structure and strategic stage selection that changes how each playthrough unfolds. Signature heroes, iconic fighting techniques, and street-level chaos remain at the core, but progression and character switching introduce a fresh tactical layer. As a collectible physical game for Nintendo Switch, it stands out for franchise fans and retro brawler enthusiasts who want classic combat energy blended with modern replay-driven design.
Gameplay Features
- Side-scrolling beat ’em up combat uses run-based progression and selectable city districts that reshape each playthrough
- Control Billy and Jimmy Lee with tag-team switching that enables combo extensions and tactical recovery
- Unleash classic techniques like the Hurricane Kick and rising uppercut strikes to control crowds and launch enemies
- Recruit fighters like Abobo, each bringing distinct attack speed, power, and special combat abilities
- Battle the Shadow Warriors across gang-controlled streets filled with ambush waves and escalating encounters
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons continues the franchise that began with the 1987 arcade original by Technos Japan, widely credited with defining the modern side-scrolling beat ’em up formula. This installment preserves signature characters, cooperative street combat, and combo-driven fighting while introducing a roguelite-style progression system not present in earlier entries. The result is a modern reinterpretation that connects directly to the series’ arcade roots while evolving its structure for contemporary gameplay design.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2023
- Publisher: Modus
- Developer: Secret Base Pte Ltd
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone 10+
- UPC: 814290019013
- SKU: 5530175
- Format: Nintendo Switch Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Switch System (NSW Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
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