VGChartz’s Evan Norris: “Secret Base deserves credit for reinventing the Double Dragon formula. Thanks to it dynamic levels, modifiers, partner swapping rules, and cartoon graphics, Rise of the Dragons is a fresh look at a series approaching the four-decade mark. Not every change represents an improvement, however. While the new fighting mechanics and large roster of playable characters hit the mark, the rogue-lite elements don’t quite stick the landing. Still, the game is a fairly fun beat-’em-up experience, especially with a friend along for the ride.”
