It’s a great optional mechanic and I love seeing Billy and Jimmy fly across the screen for epic long distance high fives. The other players just has to accept the invitation by tapping his or her stick, instantly giving both brothers a gleam, splitting life between them, or stealing the other’s life. Check out this article for further Achievement anaylsis.Įither player can initiate one of three high five moves by pressing directions on the right analog stick. Speaking of which, both players earn Achievements during co-op games, and their progress gets saved independently. Friendly fire can be toggled in the options screen - necessary for an Achievement or two. Billy and Jimmy get unique lines of dialogue in multiplayer, and I couldn’t help but laugh when one brother exclaimed, “Hurry up, butt weasel!” while waiting for his sibling to go through a door. So Neon adds crazy humor and an addictive unlocking system to the Double Dragon formula, but what of the co-op? Why, it seriously brings the game to life.
