Double Dragon Gaiden: How Roguelite Elements Add to the Beat ‘Em Up Classic
Summary
- Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is coming this summer to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
- The game touts the core classic beat ‘em up gameplay that has become iconized in the gaming community’s collective memory.
- Featuring fresh roguelite aspects new to the Double Dragon franchise; check out the announcement ...
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