XBLA Wednesday: Double Dragon

Filed in archive XBLA on May 9, 2007

The two-games-a-week streak had to end eventually -- this week's lonely release is Double Dragon:

"Double Dragon," from Empire Interactive Ltd., is a genuine re-creation of the classic coin-op arcade game. For the first time ever, fans of the franchise can play "Double Dragon" online with a friend over Xbox LIVE.1 The game features enhanced art, a new soundtrack and a host of extras."Double Dragon" will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft® Points and is rated E10+ by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, with mild suggestive themes and violence.

Game Features

The title includes the following:

·Two-player co-op multiplayer locally or over Xbox LIVE1

·Special extras such as a look at the original Japanese and U.S. "Double Dragon" sales fliers

·Gameplay with either the original graphics or with new high-definition graphics

·All new music

·Hints and tips for newcomers

·Three leaderboards

·Customizable button configurations

·Ability to earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points

This is probably a big deal if, you know, you like Double Dragon -- but right now you couldn't tear me away from Catan with the Jaws of life.