Double Dragon Revive
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Critic Reviews for Double Dragon Revive
Double Dragon Revive feels less like the miraculous resurrection its title might suggest and more like exhuming a shambling corpse.
Far from being the disaster we feared, Double Dragon Revive is a worthy entry in the series that brings some interesting ideas to a very classic development. It's dated and can't compete with the titans of the genre, but you'll enjoy it if you're a survivor of the Lee brothers' fights.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Double Dragon Revive isn't a completely disappointing game, but it doesn't completely captivate either. It's a prime example of a project that works just enough to be entertaining, especially when the action heats up and the combat system shows its potential, but never really pushes the envelope.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Double Dragon Revive isn’t the rebirth fans were hoping for. Its combat impresses with a variety of defensive and environmental mechanics that add real depth to each fight, but other elements drag the experience down.
Though Streets of Rage 4 remains the bar to pass, Double Dragon Revive even feels markedly less satisfying than the excellent Double Dragon: Rise of the Dragons which was released a little over two years ago. That said, while Double Dragon Revive does implement some neat mechanics which would serve future games well, the lackluster 3D character models and dull worlds act to its ultimate detriment, resulting in plodding combat that rarely satisfies or compels. If this was intended to be a true revival of Double Dragon, then someone forgot to bring along the soul because what we've ended up with is a hollow facsimile of what Double Dragon should be, rather than an evolved celebration of everything we loved about it in the first place.
Double Dragon Revive represents a step backwards in virtually every way. It's a missed opportunity that likely relegates the historic series to the background once again, waiting for someone to finally do it the justice it deserves.
Review in Italian | Read full review
A dull reboot of a legendary franchise, Double Dragon Revive mixes tedium with wonky movement, boring stages and annoying bosses for an ultimately unfulfilling experience.
Double Dragon is back, and it looks better than ever. Good looks and more freedom when it comes to movement doesn't translate to a game that's more fun to play, however, with the combat of Double Dragon Revive feeling rather clunky. And so, while it isn't a bad game by any means, it's simply not as enjoyable as it should be.
