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Is Eight Dragons worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade beat-'em-up fans who want local or online sessions with large groups
- Players who prefer choosing among multiple characters with separate story paths
- Co-op groups seeking adjustable speed and difficulty in a side-scrolling action game
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking turn-based combat, exploration-heavy progression, or a role-playing system
- Those who prefer slower, less repetitive combat than waves of enemies in an arcade brawler
- Solo players who do not want a game structured around multiplayer support
Our take on Eight Dragons
Rather than centering on one hero, this beat-'em-up divides its campaign among eight playable characters, each with a personal route. It also expands the usual arcade co-op format to groups of up to eight players, while adjustable settings alter the fixed pace.
What is Eight Dragons?
Eight Dragons is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up set in a city controlled by criminal gangs.
Players fight waves of enemies with fists, feet, and improvised weapons before facing Kane and his criminal empire. Local and online multiplayer supports up to eight players. The game includes eight playable characters, each with a separate story, fighting style, and route. Their journeys connect to a broader narrative and its showdowns. Combat uses 2D pixel art and supports controllers or keyboards. Players can adjust the game speed and difficulty to change the pace and challenge. The structure combines cooperative arcade action with character-specific paths through the city.
How Eight Dragons plays
- 01Eight-player multiplayer
- Local and online modes support groups of up to eight players.
- 02Character-specific routes
- Each of the eight playable characters has a distinct story, fighting style, and path.
- 03Adjustable game settings
- Players can change both the difficulty and the speed of play.
- 04Improvised weapon combat
- Combat includes hand-to-hand attacks alongside improvised weapons.
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Eight Dragons: platforms & release
Is Eight Dragons worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade beat-'em-up fans who want local or online sessions with large groups. Skip it if: players seeking turn-based combat, exploration-heavy progression, or a role-playing system.
Where can I download Eight Dragons?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Eight Dragons's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Eight Dragons on?
Windows and Linux.
