Streets of Rage 4

 PC
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. IGN
    Apr 29, 2020
    70
    Streets of Rage 4 delivers the greatest hits of the classic series and is at its best when played with at least one friend. If the primary focus was delivering a traditional Streets of Rage experience with a modern coat of paint, it absolutely succeeds. But while it layers on a few new and interesting mechanics, it’s still a very conservative update to the quarter-century-old format that feels like a slave to the past.
  2. DualShockers
    Apr 29, 2020
    70
    Streets of Rage 4 is a great continuation of the classic series, though it doesn't do anything revolutionary.
  3. Game Informer
    Apr 29, 2020
    70
    Streets of Rage 4’s simple approach to combat and content is enjoyable in short bursts, but it doesn’t have the hooks to keep you coming back. This beat ‘em up feels like an homage to the ‘90s, but it’s also stuck in that era.
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  1. Ars Technica
    Apr 29, 2020
    I'm in love with my biggest gaming surprise so far in 2020. SoR4 is easy to share with friends and easy to get hooked on. Its levels are choreographed with tons of enemy types from across the series so that you don't land in the usual "ugh, same enemies again" fatigue that even the Genesis originals suffer from. And, heck, Lizardcube and Guard Crush were kind enough to bring back the cheesy two-player "battle" mode—and it's actually kind of legit, since it neatly implements the special attacks' new risk-and-reward proposition. If you're on board with the scant length and the game's urging that you replay it a few times for maximum value, I heartily encourage you to spend 10 satisfying hours with this beat-'em-up rebirth. [Ars Technica Approved]
  2. Kotaku
    Apr 29, 2020
    Streets of Rage 4 feels more like a celebration of that history inside of a new and updated world. I will continue to play an absurd amount of this game in the years to come, and I’m glad to fit it into rotation when deciding which in the series I want to dive into with friends.
  3. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Apr 29, 2020
    For anyone hoping it would bring a little modern fluidity to a long-stagnant genre, you might have to moonwalk upwards from this one. But for Ragers, it’s a sturdy score-attacking blowout to while away some hours, perfecting your flying knees and enflamed uppercuts, arguing over who deserves the trash salad.
  5. The Verge
    Apr 30, 2020
    I’m not sure I’ve ever played anything quite like Streets of Rage 4. There are lots of modern games that attempt to feel retro or remakes that update classics. But this is something different: a sequel that maintains the tone of a classic without missing a beat, yet doesn’t feel dated at all. It may look different, but it turns out, fighting street punks never goes out of style.

Awards & Rankings

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#28 Best PC Game of 2020
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#39 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 329 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 248 out of 329
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 329
  3. Negative: 28 out of 329
  1. AzurealZX
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    This is Streets of Rage without a doubt, anyone who says otherwise has NEVER played an SoR.
    It doesn't help that someone called the game slow    This is Streets of Rage without a doubt, anyone who says otherwise has NEVER played an SoR.
    It doesn't help that someone called the game slow yet IT'S THE FASTEST PACED SOR to date.
    Instead of just mashing this time though, the elegant juggle physics allow for some pretty sick combos between you and your partner that weren't really possible before. Combined with the series' entire soundtrack and every character that's ever been playable in SoR history, this is the definitive SoR experience.    … Full Review »
  2. meeta
    Apr 30, 2020
    2
    Wow, this is nothing like streets of rage at all. Crappy flash-like art style. Forgettable music. Completely different gameplay. Someone buyWow, this is nothing like streets of rage at all. Crappy flash-like art style. Forgettable music. Completely different gameplay. Someone buy these guys a megadrive and a SoR2 cart, they can't have possibly played any of the originals and still made this turd!… Full Review »
  3. PPaul27
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    The sensational return of one of the best beat em ups in history. Street Of Rage 4 is not only a nostalgia operation but a new beginning ...The sensational return of one of the best beat em ups in history. Street Of Rage 4 is not only a nostalgia operation but a new beginning ... Dotemu has realized a dream with great quality and with a new graphic style while maintaining classic gameplay. The result is simply perfect! Hey Capcom! Are you there?… Full Review »
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