Double Dragon Revive

The Games MachineDanilo Dellafrana

7.2/10

Double Dragon Revive brings back a fighting game legend: a solid but lackluster return, combining nostalgia, action, and a few technical stumbles.

SectorSKjinxed

7/10

The classic fighting game has been revived in a modern version, but it doesn't bring a more intense experience or significant improvements.

GameBlastMatheus Senna de Oliveira

6.5/10

Bearing the name of a famous brand, the new game has interesting qualities that are hampered by a production that fell short.

GameGrinJoshua Render

6/10

Double Dragon Revive is a classic brought back to life, but that means many of the issues have returned as well.

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

6/10

Doube 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, 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 to play as it should be.

GamerFocusCesar Salcedo

5.5/10

Double Dragon Revive introduces interesting ideas such as unique character moves and combat that attempts to be complex. However, these intentions are undermined by fundamental gameplay flaws. Character movement is clunky and imprecise, making combat difficult and ruining platforming sections. Boss battles are frustrating due to repetitive mechanics or artificial difficulty spikes created by an overload of enemies. Despite a noteworthy soundtrack, Double Dragon's return feels dull and underwhelming.

XboxEraNick "Shpeshal Nick" Baker

5.5/10

Despite having a Double Dragon game release only a couple of years ago in Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons which did an admirable job of bringing some relevance back to the franchise, Arc System Works decided to just…make another one? If it was a sequel to the 2023 game I’d be a little more understanding but this is something wholly different, a revival supposedly. Not many – if any, outlets got review codes for this game before or at launch (or at all) which doesn’t generall...

PPEKrzysztof Grabarczyk

5/10

We review Double Dragon Revive, the latest game in the renowned beat-em-up series. How did the Lee brothers' return fare?

Playstation UniverseJohn-Paul Jones

5/10

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...

GamingBoltRavi Sinha

4/10

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.

Final WeaponJordan Brown

Double Dragon Revive fails to deliver a much-needed shot of adrenaline for the Double Dragon series, falling flat in almost every regard. Only the most hardcore of genre fans will find anything to praise here, and all others should stay far away.

GamelinerRudy Wijnberg

Beat 'em ups are making a grand comeback, but can Double Dragon Revive hold its own? Read all about it in our Double Dragon Revive review for PS5!