While there won't be a Double Dragon game in Arc System Works' upcoming Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics, the Japanese publisher does have something special in store for Double Dragon fans this year... Double Dragon Revive, the slick 3D reboot of the classic co-op beat 'em up, is due out in October. Preorders have opened up and include a free bonus game. To further hype up aficionados, Arc System Works is releasing a series of developer diaries with lots of behind-the-scenes details and images.
Double Dragon Revive features:
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.
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.
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 upper hand in battle!
The first developer diary discusses the series history, the decision to use 3D graphics, and the gameplay. The second developer diary talks about the game's story, world, and heroes. A third diary will be released later this month. So far, these blogs provide a tantalizing glimpse of what we hope will be one of the year's best beat 'em ups! Revive will support 2-player local co-op, by the way.
Double Dragon Revive will arrive on Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam on October 23. The standard edition costs $34.99, and the Deluxe Edition costs $49.99. The Deluxe Edition includes the main game, digital artworks, digital soundtrack, additional character colors, and 24 hours early access (with preorders). Preorder either version of the game to get the Double Dragon Dodge Ball bonus game for free.