Double Dragon Gaiden Rise of the Dragons is a roguelike beat’em up spin-off of the cult series that began in 1987. It was developed by Secret Base and published by Modus Games, which licensed the Double Dragon franchise from Arc System Works. Double Dragon Gaiden Rise of the Dragons is set in an alternate 1990s New York City. The metropolis was destroyed as a result of a nuclear war. Survivors struggle among the ruins, engulfed in unrest, crime and chaos. The PCs, trying to rectify the situation, declare war on the four gangs terrorizing the city ruins. Double Dragon Gaiden Rise of the Dragons is a side scroller. The game features a wide roster of characters with different playstyles. It includes returning brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee, Marian a firearms specialist and Uncle Mateen.