Comparison

Double Dragon Trilogy vs Night Slashers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Double Dragon Trilogy

Relive the classic arcade experience with this compilation of three iconic beat 'em up games. Master martial arts moves and battle through urban landscapes to rescue a kidnapped girlfriend. Enjoy co-op gameplay, customizable controls, and multiple difficulty settings.

Highlights
  • Includes three classic installments
  • Arcade and Story game modes
  • Customizable controls
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Original and remastered soundtracks
  • Bluetooth co-op mode
Features
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A groundbreaking, uber-popular game upon its arcade debut in 1987, Double Dragon is the undisputed godfather of co-op beat ‘em all! Enter Double Dragon Trilogy, a compilation specially optimized for mobiles and which includes all three installments of the beloved arcade series: Double Dragon, Double Dragon 2: The Revenge, and Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone. The first one begins with Billy and his brother Jimmy, two martial arts experts, in a mission to rescue Billy's girlfriend, Marian, who’s been kidnapped by the Black Shadows Gang. All your favorite moves are here: punches, kicks, elbows, knees, head-butts and an assortment of not-exactly-street-legal weapons. Battle your way through all 3 titles and bask in the greatness of one of the ‘80s most popular arcade games! FEATURES: •Two game modes: “Arcade” (play the game from beginning to end and go for the high score) and “Story” (unlock new stages and achievements while playing through the game) •Customizable controls •Three difficulty levels: “mobile” (specially balanced for mobile games), “original” (similar to the arcade version) and “expert” (a real challenge!) •Achievements & leaderboards (Game Center) •Choose between the original 8-bit soundtrack and a brand-new remastered one! •Co-op mode (two players) via bluetooth •Gamepad support - very soon with most iOS controllers MORE ABOUT DOTEMU facebook.com/dotemu twitter.com/dotemu youtube.com/dotemu

About

Night Slashers

Experience a classic horror-themed beat 'em up with updated visuals and controls. Battle supernatural creatures across seven stages, facing challenging bosses. Unlock additional content for an expanded gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Free trial of the first level
  • Expanded hero roster
  • Enhanced controls and combat
  • Upgraded visual effects
  • Classic and new OST options
  • Revamped character selection
Features
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Play Night Slashers: Remake for free – unlock the full game for extra levels, characters, gameplay modifiers, and more! Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, set in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors. Prepare to step into the shoes of the unlikely heroes, as they battle hordes of supernatural foes and terrifying monsters. In Night Slashers, you're not just fighting for survival: you're battling to save the world from a supernatural apocalypse. Join the fight, experience the adrenaline, and embrace the horror. Your darkest nightmares await… Night Slashers is a classic arcade game that originated in 1993 and still stands as one of the best titles in the beat 'em up genre to this day! Gameplay consists of seven distinct stages, each subdivided into multiple sections. You can advance by navigating from left to right within each stage, combating waves of enemies to progress. Attempting to proceed further without eliminating foes halts the screen’s scroll until all the threats are dealt with. Upon reaching the end of each level, a climactic showdown with a formidable boss awaits. Achieve victory over the boss to advance. Features: • Free trial version: Play the first level of the game with one playable character - Christopher Smith • Expanded hero roster: Choose from a unique roster of heroes and plunge into the fight. • Enhanced Controls and Combat Mechanics: Take full control of your character with improved controls and combat mechanics. Execute combos, aerial attacks, and special moves, making the gameplay engaging and satisfying. • Upgraded Visual Effects: From blood splatters to dynamic lighting, witness the horror unfold with updated visual effects that heighten the intensity of the gameplay. • Sound and Music Perfection: Enjoy a high-quality haunting soundtrack. Choose between the classic OST to feed your nostalgia or the newly-arranged music for a modern-day experience. • Character Selection Screen Overhaul: Try the revamped character selection screen showcasing the heroes in a more engaging and visually striking way.

Screenshots

Double Dragon Trilogy4 screens
Night Slashers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Night Slashers at 100% against Double Dragon Trilogy's 42%. Night Slashers also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.3 vs 3.2). Double Dragon Trilogy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (307 vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Night Slashers is free to download; Double Dragon Trilogy costs $2.99 up front. Night Slashers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Double Dragon Trilogy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Night Slashers holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Double Dragon Trilogy has 307 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Double Dragon Trilogy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Night Slashers's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Double Dragon Trilogy versus Night Slashers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDouble Dragon TrilogyNight Slashers
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (307 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings307 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 24 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB629 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDotEmuForever Entertainment S.A.

Customer experience

Double Dragon Trilogy

All ratings307 ratings
Positive50.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative42.7%
Written reviews730 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral10.0%
Negative48.2%

Night Slashers

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Double Dragon Trilogy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sound issues on iOS 9+
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • Unlimited continues
  • Customizable button layout
  • Multiplayer co-op mode
  • Difficulty settings

Night Slashers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Double Dragon Trilogy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Night Slashers

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Double Dragon Trilogy free?
Double Dragon Trilogy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Night Slashers free?
Night Slashers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Double Dragon Trilogy or Night Slashers?
Night Slashers is rated higher. Double Dragon Trilogy averages 3.2 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Night Slashers averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Double Dragon Trilogy or Night Slashers have ads?
Neither Double Dragon Trilogy nor Night Slashers shows ads.

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