Incredible price for the seemingly great replay value.
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Double Dragon IV |OT| The masters of the art of Ssetsuken return!
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Incredible price for the seemingly great replay value.
Gonna probably double dip for this!!!
ChamplooJones
Formerly Momotaro
Cool! I just might bite.
Alex_Mexico
Member
First time I hear a PSN game gets released on a Sunday. I'll keep my eye on this
If it's indeed $6.99 that would make it $1 cheaper than the arcade ports of DD1 and DD2! Crazy
If it's indeed $6.99 that would make it $1 cheaper than the arcade ports of DD1 and DD2! Crazy
Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
Yeah I've never known that either. Could be mistake.
Yeah I was pretty sure it was Alex/Kunio as soon as I saw that. The only other character I can think of that would make sense is
Bimmy
The arcade archive games are all in that price range and are more expensive than they probably should be.
They are also from another publisher, presumably one who licenses them out so that's likely part of why they are pricey. Regardless the price for this game is less than I would have expected and it's cool they are doing a retro throwback like this.
Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
Sorry, the release date being a Sunday I meant.
MaverickHunterX
Member
Amazing OT!
And hot damn? It's only $7?! So weird for a PSN game to release not on a Tuesday...
Two questions, OP.
1. About the timeline, with DD3 taking place before DD2, is that based on the original Arcade storyline or something? The reason I ask is that in the NES and PC Engine versions of DD2,
2. And with the profiles, Jimmy is the older brother? I thought the Lees were twins?
Hell, I might grab this on steam, too! I hope that do a bundle with this and Double Dragon Trilogy. That fucking game is NEVER on sale, especially when compared to Neon
Hoping that the extra character is
, too
And hot damn? It's only $7?! So weird for a PSN game to release not on a Tuesday...
Two questions, OP.
1. About the timeline, with DD3 taking place before DD2, is that based on the original Arcade storyline or something? The reason I ask is that in the NES and PC Engine versions of DD2,
Marian is brought back to life at the ending. The NES DD3 ending reveals that Cleopatra was a possessed Marian in disguise, while the arcade and Genesis versions make no mention of her at all. Plus add that she was cut from Super Double Dragon, but mentioned in the marketing stuffs.
2. And with the profiles, Jimmy is the older brother? I thought the Lees were twins?
Hell, I might grab this on steam, too! I hope that do a bundle with this and Double Dragon Trilogy. That fucking game is NEVER on sale, especially when compared to Neon
Hoping that the extra character is
Kunio
storafötter
Member
Not seeing it on the PSN store yet. I guess it wont appear until later.
It supports at least shareplay on the ps4 if you happen to have a good connection.
It supports at least shareplay on the ps4 if you happen to have a good connection.
Wonko_C
Member
Yep, Jimmy is the oldest of the twin brothers.
Even if they were, you still have one person older than the other unless their heads came out at exactly the same time.
Piston Hyundai
Member
Holy shit, those keyboard controls are amazing.
FreDouheret
Neo Member
So. No Word about this beauty being released to the Xbox? Maybe later on. I hope so.
Conrad Link
Member
Oh man, I had no idea this game even existed and now it's almost out! How awesome.
As a huge fan of DDII on the NES this is insanely relevant to my interests.
I was just playing it recently on my NES Mini thinking how much fun I had with it back in the day.
Yea it's really frustraiting, there is so much more 'indie' stuff on PS4 it seems. I own a PS4 so I don't miss out but I prefer gaming on my Xbox because of the controller and my invested gamer score etc.
I really wish MS would make more effort to get these types of games. >_<
As a huge fan of DDII on the NES this is insanely relevant to my interests.
I was just playing it recently on my NES Mini thinking how much fun I had with it back in the day.Yea it's really frustraiting, there is so much more 'indie' stuff on PS4 it seems. I own a PS4 so I don't miss out but I prefer gaming on my Xbox because of the controller and my invested gamer score etc.
I really wish MS would make more effort to get these types of games. >_<
TLZ
Banned
That's cheap. Defo getting this day 1.
It's a low-budget download game from a Japanese developer, there's not a lot they can do to get those kinds of games on their platform at this point--a few years ago, perhaps, but now that Japanese developers are finally coming around to PC they don't feel the need to prioritise Xbox anymore, for better or worse.
OmegaDL50
Member
All of this information is straight from the official Double Dragon 4 website. So the timeline is something entirely new.
Also it's highly probable that this timeline is entirely based on the NES versions only. Since the developers are using the NES Double Dragon II as a base for Double Dragon IV being a direct sequel to it and all.
Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
I dont think it will, I think its a typo.
enixbelmont
Member
800 yen makes sense that it'd be 6.99.
I'm more hyped for this than any other game right now.
I'm more hyped for this than any other game right now.
OmegaDL50
Member
According to the Japanese Double Dragon 4 website, they list the official pricing as 800 Yen.
Which currency conversion makes that out as roughly $6.99
What reason would they have to sell higher than that? Especially for a retro-inspired sequel based on Double Dragon II.
bizzarewars
Banned
Damn, 7 bucks? I'll bite.
Same here. I remember reading those, especially that second scan. I remember the moving platform with those cogs really well.
eastx
Member
Has anyone gotten a review code for this yet? I wish I knew if I was going to have to buy it or not.
That's silly, considering that Jimmy was only evil in the NES version of the first Double Dragon and not any of the others. And the only reason they made him bad at all in that one version was to be able to include him without supporting co-op.
That's silly, considering that Jimmy was only evil in the NES version of the first Double Dragon and not any of the others. And the only reason they made him bad at all in that one version was to be able to include him without supporting co-op.
I'm assuming review codes don't even exist for this game. It's too under the radar for those. People will just review it once it's out. I'm thinking at this point Steam is gonna get the game first tomorrow and then Tuesday for PS4. I tweeted at Arc System Works to confirm but haven't heard back yet. Was really looking forward to playing this today.
gunstarhero
Member
Wow - those review scans for DD2: The Revenge bring back memories!
Can't wait to check this out - I had a feeling a Sunday release was too good to be true.
Can't wait to check this out - I had a feeling a Sunday release was too good to be true.
Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
Sorry, no I mean I don't think it will go up on PSN on a Sunday.
Yeah it seems like a marketing mistake. Looks like I'm double dipping and buying on Steam as well.
TotalMackerel
Member
Playstation Blog lists it coming out on 1/30 in their "The Drop" for the upcoming week.
Yautja_Warrior
Member
Love how they went with the NES style graphics, looks so good, in a retro way. Really looking forward to this, hope they can pull it off and nail the gameplay.
drangleic tourism
Member
All in....I keep a GBA around mostly for Double Dragon Advance. I love how they have some of the original creators involved.
Maybe if it does well it will get a Switch port. I'd definitely get it on the Switch again just to be able to play it on the go.
7DollarHagane
Banned
I wonder what the chances of a physical releases are.. probably pretty slim and much later.
Probably won't happen, but I'd be all in if it by chance happens. I'd actually be more interested in buying an official soundtrack instead if they ever release that.
Fairly certain that the former isn't true, and I don't recall fondness for or reverence of the look of the arcade versions ever being commonplace either.
Regarding the lack of an Xbox version, not too surprising considering that it's Arc (who seem to have pretty much written off Xbone support at this point).
Double Dragon II: The Revenge is one of the best games ever made on the NES. The arcade version is merely okay. They definitely knew what they were doing basing everything off of this one.
It's like how Capcom went back to Mega Man 2 for inspiration when making Mega Man 9.
It's like how Capcom went back to Mega Man 2 for inspiration when making Mega Man 9.
I still can't fully believe that Kishimoto is actually directing a new friggin Double Dragon game in 2017 after only consulting on projects like DD Neon (I believe) and the upcoming River City Ransom: Underground. Cool to see him in the director's chair again as this guy has been very influential (though overlooked as well) on the whole beat 'm up genre (and indirectly the one-on-one genre as a spiritual successor to it arguably).
Just like with Wild Guns: Reloaded last year, getting a new DD is something I'd never have dared to wish for. Granted, a new one with higher quality sprite art would have been cool too, but seeing as DD2 is still my favorite out of the NES versions, having DD4 be a follow-up to that one is quite awesome as well.
My only fear now is that the new sprites won't mesh well with the old ones and that the mix and match approach in terms of the enemy selection will create a weird jumble of styles. The oddly higher res looking background art might take some getting used to as well.
All that said: I can't wait to see if the gameplay will hold up and I can't wait to listen to a new official DD soundtrack!
Fake edit: I keep forgetting that we're getting a new Blaster Master (aka Zero) by Inti Creates and Sunsoft(!!!) as well still, which is another one of those "I can't believe this is happening" titles. Oh AND a new 2D Sonic game that looks very true to the originals with Mania. Jeez. What's next, a new Outrun or Shinobi?
Real edit: oh, I fully agree with Man God (Shane Bettenhausen???) above me and - unlike Jeff Gerstmann who seems to prefer the arcade games (which I never managed to fully get into due to playing them far after I got familiar with the NES games) - also think that DD2 might be the best DD game overall. To me, it has the most satisfying combat (due to the hit sounds and special moves in large part) and it also has the coolest presentation with those dark city backdrops and the best setting with its post-apocalyptic (Escape From NY meets Mad Max-ish) tones and more futuristic vibe. I was elated that they included it on the NES classic in fact.
Just like with Wild Guns: Reloaded last year, getting a new DD is something I'd never have dared to wish for. Granted, a new one with higher quality sprite art would have been cool too, but seeing as DD2 is still my favorite out of the NES versions, having DD4 be a follow-up to that one is quite awesome as well.
My only fear now is that the new sprites won't mesh well with the old ones and that the mix and match approach in terms of the enemy selection will create a weird jumble of styles. The oddly higher res looking background art might take some getting used to as well.
All that said: I can't wait to see if the gameplay will hold up and I can't wait to listen to a new official DD soundtrack!
Fake edit: I keep forgetting that we're getting a new Blaster Master (aka Zero) by Inti Creates and Sunsoft(!!!) as well still, which is another one of those "I can't believe this is happening" titles. Oh AND a new 2D Sonic game that looks very true to the originals with Mania. Jeez. What's next, a new Outrun or Shinobi?
Real edit: oh, I fully agree with Man God (Shane Bettenhausen???) above me and - unlike Jeff Gerstmann who seems to prefer the arcade games (which I never managed to fully get into due to playing them far after I got familiar with the NES games) - also think that DD2 might be the best DD game overall. To me, it has the most satisfying combat (due to the hit sounds and special moves in large part) and it also has the coolest presentation with those dark city backdrops and the best setting with its post-apocalyptic (Escape From NY meets Mad Max-ish) tones and more futuristic vibe. I was elated that they included it on the NES classic in fact.