(LAST UPDATE: 11/2/2009)
Developer(s): BrezzaSoft, Noise Factory
Publisher(s): SNK Playmore
Platform(s): Neo Geo
Release Date(s): June 2002
Characters: Billy, Jimmy, Lynn, Radel, Annie, Cassandra, Oni, Pepe, Pupa, Alice, Elias, Mr. Jones, Kang, Sonia, Abubo, Johan
Related Games: Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Power Instinct: Matrimelee
Review: Rage
of the Dragons is based on the classic 2D sidescroller beat-em-up Double
Dragon, which has been reincarnated to a 2D fighting game with tag-team
gameplay. There are 14 (plus 2 secret) characters to choose from, each
with an average selection of special moves and super moves. While ROTD
has some interesting gameplay aspects, it simply falls mediocre when compared
to similar games... Such as
Garou: Mark of the Wolves,
which obviously had some inspiration in the making of this game, but neither
the gameplay, nor graphics, can seem to hold up the way some fans expected
it to.
There are
some clear gameplay flaws, including really cheap juggles and infinites,
that some would say "break the game." Certain games are fun to play even
if the gameplay is broken... But not this one, because the cheap stuff
is SO EASY to do. Not only the gameplay, but the graphics fall short. ROTD
doesn't quite have the "awe factor," the characters, or legacy of some
of Neo Geo's other 2D fighters, such as Garou or KOF. The characters just
lack flash and lasting appeal.
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6.5 / 10 |
Closing Comment: As a big fan of Garou, I had high hopes for ROTD since the games somewhat looked alike. Though a unique looking fighter, I was left pretty disappointed... It's an enjoyable game for a short period of time, and some of the characters are worth checking out; but in the long run most fans will turn elsewhere for a more solid & fun 2D fighting game experience. ~F.Yagami, Webmaster of TFG