There are video games that rightly define an era, having influenced other titles that came after them. The Double Dragon series is definitely among them, and if you're feeling nostalgic, you will be happy to know that the classic side-scrolling beat'em up action will be making a glorious comeback next month.
Earlier today, Arc System works released a Double Dragon IV teaser trailer, confirming that the game will be released on Steam and PlayStation 4 on January 30th.
The next entry in the side-scrolling action game series Double Dragon is finally here!
The story picks up after the elimination of the Shadow Warriors in Double Dragon II!
Double Dragon IV will feature the same retro-styled presentation of the first few entries of the series, so long time fans will surely find themselves at home right away. Gameplay also promises to be as good as it used to be in other entries, as the team behind the original Double Dragon has also worked on the new game. Among the confirmed features is the ability to play all of the game's modes by two players at the same time.
Double Dragon IV launches on PC and PlayStation 4 on January 30th. We will let you know more about the game as soon as additional information comes in, so stay tuned for all the latest news.
About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.
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