Double Dragon V

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Double Dragon V - by KIman

Introduction:

Trying to make a new Double Dragon game, and running out of ideas, Tradewest decided to copy Street Fighter. All of the characters from the Double Dragon cartoon show were put into a completely different tournament fighting game. The series had never had a game like this, and Street Fighter had already perfected the formula. Trying to make a game as addicting as Capcom’s was impossible, but it’s still fun.

Graphics [8.5/10]:

The graphics are very well done. There a characters moving in the background, flowing water, neon signs, sewers, and a whole lot more. The backgrounds look so nice that they can be a distraction. The characters themselves seem to be a little different from their cartoon cousins. They just don’t look right, and the Shadow Master isn’t big enough (his weapon is also messed up).

Music and Sound [7/10]:

The music is plain, and neither scary like Mortal Kombat, nor exciting like Super Street Fighter 2. There is an announcer though, who calls “round one” and “Billy Lee wins.” The punches and kicks sound similar to Street Fighter, but this game came later. Tradewest should have added metal clashing sounds for the swords. Just like Street Fighter, some characters say things when they do a special move (and you can’t tell what they’re saying).

Game Play [7/10]:

It’s a fun game, a definite button smasher. Street Fighter veterans will be able to discover special moves very easily. There are multiple one player modes. And even a demo where you pick two fighters, and the computer controls them both. I don’t know why they included this. There is a story mode for the one player game, but there’s no real difference between that and the tournament mode. There are 12 fighters, and two of them can be accessed with a code. Each has his/her own special moves, and a new addition: dossiers. Now players can change the levels of strength for their fighter. 9 points are given, and they can be dispersed between three different levels: strength, defense, and special.

Challenge and Replay [6/10]:

There are better fighters than this one, and it’s not very original. The only real challenge is on the Pro setting. The replay is a little lower than Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat, but two players can have fun with this one.

Conclusion/Overall [6.5/10]:

Those looking for a Double Dragon game won’t find it. The title is confusing, but the game is nothing new. It’s fun for a while, but the fun lasts longer with a friend. It’s a nice addition to the tournament fighting library, and can compare to games like Weaponlord. It’s worth a try.

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