QUByte Interactive, Piko Interactive, and Bleem! have announced a closed beta for Rage of the Dragons NEO, their re-release of the classic NEO GEO fighting game.
The new closed beta will run from October 11th through the 13th and will test online features like ranked matches, replay matches, leaderboards, and both creating and searching for lobbies. A new playable demo will also be available from October 14th to the 21st.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:
Get ready for the fury!
Rage of the Dragons brings back the adrenaline of 2D battles with refined gameplay, charismatic characters and a dual combat system that demands strategy and precision. In this game, every blow counts and every decision can be the difference between victory and defeat.
Rage of the Dragons NEO is a PC version of Rage of the Dragons, released in 2002 for arcades. It was a unique and innovative game, mainly due to its highly praised visuals and technical aspects at the time. With beautiful scenery and animations, incredible moves and an acclaimed soundtrack, it’s a must-have for any fighting game lover.
Famous for being very challenging, Rage of the Dragons NEO is based on tag team battles where the player uses two characters, controlling one at a time, being able to alternate them during combat, and being able to use both at the same time to perform unique special moves.
Features:
- Dual combat system: choose two fighters and switch between them in real time, creating devastating tricks and combos
- Iconic characters: Meet a gallery of fighters with unique styles, each with their own story and abilities ranging from the traditional to the supernatural.
- Classic arcade mode: Relive the golden days of fighting games with arcade mode, taking on a series of opponents in pursuit of the title of champion.
And more:
- Versus mode
- Training mode
- Dragon Challenge – new exclusive mode
- Ranked or casual matches
- Lobby for up to 8 players
- Replay with take over
- All online modes with netcode rollback
- Jukebox – choose the music to play in the menus
- Over 80 team combinations in classic mode
Rage of the Dragons NEO is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5. A release date isn’t confirmed.
