In a city overrun by crime and corruption, three ex-cops take matters into their own hands in a quest to reclaim the streets. Players can choose from Axel, Blaze, or Adam, each bringing their unique fighting styles to the brawl. The side-scrolling beat ’em up gameplay allows for intense action as you pummel wave after wave of thugs while utilizing an arsenal of weapons and special moves. With its catchy soundtrack and memorable pixel art, Streets of Rage not only carved a niche in gaming history but also laid the groundwork for future sequels and inspired countless brawlers to follow. Get ready to dive into a nostalgic experience filled with cooperative play and adrenaline-pumping boss battles that defined a generation of gamers.
Streets of Rage is the first game in what would become a classic brawler series across the early Sega systems. Clearly inspired by the success of Capcom's Final Fight, but with innovations of its own. Choose from three different fighters, all ex-cops, and each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and moveset – then go out on the raging streets and knock some sense into the multitudes of criminal ne'er-do-wells!