Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons - PlayStation 5 - Maximum Entertainment

The legendary beat ’em up returns with tag-team combat and roguelite twists on PlayStation 5.

It’s 199X and New York City lies in ruins after nuclear war, overrun by criminal gangs. Billy and Jimmy Lee rise up to reclaim the streets in an alternate origin tale that blends classic brawling with fresh, replayable design.

Assemble your dream duo and switch between fighters on the fly to chain devastating combos and control the flow of every battle. A dynamic mission select system reshapes difficulty and level structure based on the order you tackle stages, keeping each run exciting and unpredictable. Discover 13 unique playable characters—tag in as the iconic brothers, try Marian and Uncle Matin, and unlock nine more with tokens earned during play. Tweak difficulty to influence how many tokens you earn, then spend them in the Token Shop to unlock characters and more. Team up with a friend in 2-player local co-op and clean up the mean streets together.

Ready to fight back? Jump in and rise with the Dragons today.

More Details:

• Platform: PlayStation 5
• Beat ’em up gameplay with roguelite elements and a dynamic mission select system
• Tag-team action: choose two fighters and swap instantly for combos and strategies
• 13 unique playable characters; earn tokens to unlock 9 additional fighters
• Adjustable difficulty affects tokens earned per session and unlocks via the Token Shop
• Supports 2-player local co-op
• Story setting: an alternate 199X New York City where Billy and Jimmy Lee battle gang rule