Streets of Rage 4

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 329 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 248 out of 329
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 329
  3. Negative: 28 out of 329

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  1. Ameer-x
    May 6, 2023
    6
    لعبة كلاسيكية جيدة اذا كنت تحب الاجزاء القدية فهاذا الجزء يحتفض بكل مميزات الاجزاء القديمة و يضيف عليها
  2. BerceGampu
    May 3, 2023
    9
    Remind us on OG Classics games. What a nostalgic with an improved graphics but stick to the vintage feels
  3. Alvelian
    Jan 3, 2023
    7
    Не играл в прошлые части SoR, поэтому сравнить не с чем.
    Картинка в игре приятная, персонажей хоть и не много но они разнообразны. Сюжет мне был абсолютно не интересен. В целом довольно веселая игра чтобы убить на нее пару вечеров, или поиграть с друзьями.
    Олдскулам рекомендуется.    Не играл в прошлые части SoR, поэтому сравнить не с чем.
    Картинка в игре приятная, персонажей хоть и не много но они разнообразны. Сюжет мне был абсолютно не интересен. В целом довольно веселая игра чтобы убить на нее пару вечеров, или поиграть с друзьями.
    Олдскулам рекомендуется.
  4. TwoEars
    Oct 5, 2022
    7
    I have mixed feelings about this game. It's great fun to pick up and plays very much how a modern SoR game should play. Probably. The character designs are great. However I find the endgame enjoyment of this game very lacking, the more you play this game the more frustrating it becomes. Imho the game plays best on hard or hardest difficulty. When you get into mania and mania+ the gameI have mixed feelings about this game. It's great fun to pick up and plays very much how a modern SoR game should play. Probably. The character designs are great. However I find the endgame enjoyment of this game very lacking, the more you play this game the more frustrating it becomes. Imho the game plays best on hard or hardest difficulty. When you get into mania and mania+ the game doesn't get harder... it gets cheaper.

    Enemies move so fast and get in and sucker punch you and break your beautiful 100+ hit combo. Many enemies rely on sucker punches, priority throws and many bosses have way too many I-frames. You have to play not with skill but to avoid the cheese of the enemies. I never really feel like a mastered a level or play style, even when I pull off mania+ S-Tier rank I feel like I cheesed my way through it.

    So a fun game to pick up, but I find the endgame frustrating and unfulfilling. My advice? Play it, have some fun. Don't get trapped trying to find endgame enjoyment, there's isn't much. Move on to something else.

    I also have to say I preferred some aspects of SoR2 and SoR3 over SoR4, the characters and enemies where faster and more "raw". The SoR4 characters are generally slower and more about strategic gameplay. I think SoR3 Axel is more fun to play than SoR4 Axel for instance. SoR3 Shiva is peak Streets of Rage for me.    … Expand
  5. IMR707
    Sep 4, 2022
    7
    Pro
    - Fun game playing with friend
    - A small bit of possible combo variety

    Con
    - Not memorable story or character
    - A bit repetitive in terms of combat mechanics
    - Small amount of character selection

    Conclusion
    Fun game to play with friends
  6. kaczan3
    Jul 27, 2022
    0
    They pulled a bait-and-switch. They started with a traditional set of characters, including an atractive chick, but then added woke characters. It's the same attack they do in movies and shows -- they take a franchise that we love, and use it to surprise us and shove politics down our throats.
  7. Devastator1988
    Jul 17, 2022
    6
    An intense beat 'em up with nice OST. This game is for veterans who have nostalgy about 90's.
  8. TitaniumDragon
    May 3, 2022
    5
    Streets of Rage 4 is a nostalgic throwback, a side-scrolling beat’em up in the style of old arcade games.

    Unfortunately, time has not treated these games very well, and the game is very simplistic. Moving around and beating up folks just doesn’t have the same charm as it used to, and it really wants to be something you play with your friends, as there’s just not a whole lot of substance    Streets of Rage 4 is a nostalgic throwback, a side-scrolling beat’em up in the style of old arcade games.

    Unfortunately, time has not treated these games very well, and the game is very simplistic. Moving around and beating up folks just doesn’t have the same charm as it used to, and it really wants to be something you play with your friends, as there’s just not a whole lot of substance there single player.

    The bosses are okay, but nothing to write home about, and the overall mechanics are kind of clunky, with slow moving characters with limited mobility and attack patterns. It feels like an old game, even though it looks nice, and it just kind of illustrates why it is that they don’t really make beat’em up games anymore – they’re just too simple compared to more interesting modern-day works that have more elaborate and involved gameplay.

    Overall, I can’t really recommend this – while it is a nostalgia trip, the actual core gameplay is still very much early 1990s, and the world has just moved on from that, and in a good way; games are just a lot better now to play, and feel more dynamic than this.    … Expand
  9. naufri27
    May 1, 2022
    8
    Cómo hacer un juego nuevo respetando la esencia de una saga noventera mítica. Si existiera dicha asignatura en una carrera universitaria, Streets of Rage 4 debería aparecer en el examen final.

    Es casi imposible hacer un juego que, innovando lo justo para contentar tanto a viejos como a nuevos jugadores, salga tan redondo. Sus carismáticos personajes, su aspecto sacado de un cómic    Cómo hacer un juego nuevo respetando la esencia de una saga noventera mítica. Si existiera dicha asignatura en una carrera universitaria, Streets of Rage 4 debería aparecer en el examen final.

    Es casi imposible hacer un juego que, innovando lo justo para contentar tanto a viejos como a nuevos jugadores, salga tan redondo. Sus carismáticos personajes, su aspecto sacado de un cómic underground, su estilo machabotones con cabeza para recuperar la vida que se pierde ejecutando movimientos especiales, su estupenda banda sonora, ... Todo lleno de guiños constantes en su historia, entornos y enemigos hacia la trilogía original. Se ve genial, suena genial, y se juega genial.

    No se me ocurre ningún apartado de esta cuarta parte que no esté a la altura de tan esperado regreso, tanto si juegas solo o acompañado de amistades.

    Bueno, quizá que tenga contenido descargable de pago con ideas interesantes que hacen el producto original se quede corto y escaso. Y por seguir estirando para buscar alguna pega más, personajes míticos de las primeras entregas como Roo o Eddie Hunter no han regresado, al menos de manera jugable.    … Expand
  10. Leo_Manzano
    Apr 28, 2022
    6
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  11. Uarabei
    Feb 21, 2022
    6
    We take an old game and release it with modern graphics. We get the old game in the modern world. And this is a big disadvantage. It is necessary to introduce new mechanics so that the game somehow stands out against the general background, nostalgia alone is not enough.

    Even remakes introduce something new. But this game didn't.
  12. Piruz
    Aug 7, 2021
    7
    Old school beat 'em up, made with love and respect to the community. One of few things that makes me feel nostalgia
  13. somedude14
    Jun 27, 2021
    6
    Crashes, disconnects, freezes, lag. Enemies are more mobile than you, can attack at angles, and pretty much any time they do a jump attack, you're gonna take a hit. Game is overrated as ****.
  14. astronut
    Jun 8, 2021
    8
    I was actually skeptical when i saw the first pictures and i was so damn wrong, this game is just amazing. Sure it has all the flaws inherent to this type of game, but for a sequel to streets of rage it's just amazing... The graphics, animation, musics are perfect, i want to give it a 10 honestly but i'm trying to restrain my nostalgia.
  15. Hoshi212
    May 13, 2021
    7
    Updated:
    The game is finally balanced and fun to play. Not near SoR2 but a fun brawler. Give it a try as they finally made this game playable.
    ----- OLD: Cheap and unfair enemies with super armor, unfair boss attacks and i- frames kills this game completely. If a game feels unfair even on easy there is something wrong. I played through the original SoR many times and it never felt    Updated:
    The game is finally balanced and fun to play. Not near SoR2 but a fun brawler. Give it a try as they finally made this game playable.
    -----
    OLD:

    Cheap and unfair enemies with super armor, unfair boss attacks and i- frames kills this game completely. If a game feels unfair even on easy there is something wrong. I played through the original SoR many times and it never felt this cheap... Had high hopes finally a new SoR and then this... no thank you.

    It looks nice.    … Expand
  16. Oshiri_Maeda
    Apr 10, 2021
    7
    Good old beat em up. Brought nice memories of the original, feels good, but nothing special.
  17. gab_izidio
    Feb 4, 2021
    7
    Streets Of Rage 4 - 7.5 / 10 - {recommend}
    The game is [good and beautiful, but that's it]
    Great fighting dynamics, and perfect art direction in every way. However, the game is limited, the modes that you release after the story are not good enough to hold the player in the game, the story makes no sense and conflicts with itself. The design of enemies and characters is very good, but    Streets Of Rage 4 - 7.5 / 10 - {recommend}
    The game is [good and beautiful, but that's it]

    Great fighting dynamics, and perfect art direction in every way. However, the game is limited, the modes that you release after the story are not good enough to hold the player in the game, the story makes no sense and conflicts with itself. The design of enemies and characters is very good, but there are some unbalanced enemies that you cannot beat in normal mode without losing a life, which depends on the character you use, as there are some much more appealing than others, which makes the use of some of them useless, except for the design. In the end, the game shoots itself in the foot.    … Expand
  18. VigilanteOito
    Jan 27, 2021
    9
    Pura nostalgia dos classicos do megadrive.
    Muito bom trazer de volta essas franquias.
    Espero que tragam de volta o Final Fight ou o Double dragon
  19. Nickolababaiko
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    Продолжение легендарной серии драчек на прохождение с СЕГИ! Для меня она так и останется "Барк Накл!"))) т.к первая часть Streets of Rage в которую я играл в детстве с друзьями(сотни часов), называлась Bare Knuckle! Дети 90х поймут!))
    Streets of Rage 4 впитала лучшее что есть у серии классических частей 1,2,3 и приумножило в разы! Красивый стиль и приятная графика(в отличии от Battletoads    Продолжение легендарной серии драчек на прохождение с СЕГИ! Для меня она так и останется "Барк Накл!"))) т.к первая часть Streets of Rage в которую я играл в детстве с друзьями(сотни часов), называлась Bare Knuckle! Дети 90х поймут!))
    Streets of Rage 4 впитала лучшее что есть у серии классических частей 1,2,3 и приумножило в разы! Красивый стиль и приятная графика(в отличии от Battletoads которая детский садик теперь!) Отличная боёвка как для фанатов так и для незнакомых с серией!) Есть 5 новых персонажей и теперь внимание: разрабы запихали всех игровых персонажей из 1,2,3 частей! Ностальгия прет! Причем ими тоже можно достойно махаться!
    С друзьями играть, да в четвером на большом телике, под пивко просто СУПЕР!    … Expand
  20. overratedhuman
    Dec 30, 2020
    1
    How is this game receiving so much praise, I don't get it, it's incredibly cheap, cheesy, stereotyped and linear. I bought it to play co-op online, we beat it in a few hours. It felt like pretty much the same games we had in the arcades 30 years ago, simpler if possible. I mean, I don't hate the game, it was fun to laugh at it for a bit while talking to my mate, I just don't think it'sHow is this game receiving so much praise, I don't get it, it's incredibly cheap, cheesy, stereotyped and linear. I bought it to play co-op online, we beat it in a few hours. It felt like pretty much the same games we had in the arcades 30 years ago, simpler if possible. I mean, I don't hate the game, it was fun to laugh at it for a bit while talking to my mate, I just don't think it's worth the price... just pick up any random beat em up and you got this beat.… Expand
  21. TheEarthDragon
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    I really wish the people giving games a 0 would get their ability to rate revoked, as this is a prime example of a game that, visually alone and soundtrack alone, is not a dumpster game.

    I would highly suggest to get this game for a console if you really want the best experience, but if all you have is a PC, this is a great throwback to brawler genre and a solid continuation to the best    I really wish the people giving games a 0 would get their ability to rate revoked, as this is a prime example of a game that, visually alone and soundtrack alone, is not a dumpster game.

    I would highly suggest to get this game for a console if you really want the best experience, but if all you have is a PC, this is a great throwback to brawler genre and a solid continuation to the best series of the bunch    … Expand
  22. Sean-M
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Can't think of any better ways to bring this classic masterpiece to the modern era and still keep it fun and nostalgic at the same time. Great game, a most have for Streets of Rage fans.
  23. churros
    Oct 12, 2020
    8
    Pros:
    + juggling enemies
    + enemies don't go off-screen
    + grabbing throwables while in air
    + good controls

    Cons:
    - no defense
  24. ChoicestGames
    Oct 11, 2020
    8
    A beautiful homage to the original games, Streets of Rage 4 has everything a fan could want: beautiful and fluid comic book art visuals, a phenomenal soundtrack, lots of content to unlock, and a variety of single-player and multiplayer game modes to sink your teeth into. Sure, the story is short and a bit silly, but to be fair, so were the original games and once you see how much TLC theA beautiful homage to the original games, Streets of Rage 4 has everything a fan could want: beautiful and fluid comic book art visuals, a phenomenal soundtrack, lots of content to unlock, and a variety of single-player and multiplayer game modes to sink your teeth into. Sure, the story is short and a bit silly, but to be fair, so were the original games and once you see how much TLC the developers have shown this venerable franchise, you'll realise you've got a real gem on your hands. Recommended.… Expand
  25. thesek
    Oct 3, 2020
    8
    This game have some little bad thinks but its so great the music the graphics and the punch the enemy
  26. sherbz
    Sep 29, 2020
    8
    Very good old fashioned beat em up with enough twists and turns in there for a modern audience. There really isnt much to not like.
  27. LironesAlviento
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    Juegazo y muy buen homenaje a la saga y a los juegos de antaño, recomendable.
  28. WeeAreWun
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    I had fun playing this with a friend co-op. As a single player game I'd give it a 7 but as co-op its an 8
  29. RagnaRockPT
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    I find this game just average for todays standard, but got totally overrated by the press and nostalgia. The formula had to be changed since in the originals there were no save points, so they made it harder since you can now retry every level on it own, but feels a bit unfair like you are not really in control. It should have the possibility to run and/or roll to make it fair. I foundI find this game just average for todays standard, but got totally overrated by the press and nostalgia. The formula had to be changed since in the originals there were no save points, so they made it harder since you can now retry every level on it own, but feels a bit unfair like you are not really in control. It should have the possibility to run and/or roll to make it fair. I found Cuphead hard but fair for instance.

    It simply doesnt shine that much to hook me :(

    **Edit**
    After a bit of more playing, the game does have its apeal, it just doesnt make that big impact when you first play it. In my first play some levels seemed too long/hard, maybe playing the first time with axel is not the best option.

    The game has some weird flaws thou, apart from not being able to roll/doge to make the game more fair a classic move when you are grabbed from behind and then you can kick oponents has been ommited. Plus in levels where the plan is not horizontal enemies keep hitting invisible walls, also in some levels there are places where you cant go even thou there is nothing there to phisically stop you, feels weird.

    I've upped my review from 5 to 7 since i can now see the replay value of it and some of its appeal, althou I would enjoy a bit more polish :/ my expectations where too high I guess...    … Expand
  30. Anarkroft
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Un épisode qui rend merveilleusement hommage aux opus Megadrive !
    De prime abord, les nouveautés peuvent perturber. Mes premiers essais furent commentés de "mais pourquoi jme fais interrupt ?" "purée, ils ont changé les priorités" "purée, ils ont changés certains timings". Mais en fait, avec le recul, c'est adapté au gameplay moderne, et de fait est une vraie réussite.
    La bande son est    Un épisode qui rend merveilleusement hommage aux opus Megadrive !
    De prime abord, les nouveautés peuvent perturber. Mes premiers essais furent commentés de "mais pourquoi jme fais interrupt ?" "purée, ils ont changé les priorités" "purée, ils ont changés certains timings". Mais en fait, avec le recul, c'est adapté au gameplay moderne, et de fait est une vraie réussite.
    La bande son est fantastique également. Les nouveaux morceaux, recomposés pour l'occasion, sont dans l'ensemble, extrêmement réussis et collent parfaitement à l'univers du niveau (mention spéciale pour les fondus, où la nouvelle musique démarre en même temps que l'écran suivant et nous met dans l'ambiance.
    Les nouveautés dans le gameplay sont les bienvenues. Elles ajoutent de la profondeur au gameplay, sans rendre le jeu saturé de contrôles, et donc injouable. Parmi ces ajouts, on notera le coup spécial (défensif ou offensif) qui n'est plus basé sur les anciennes règles (pertes de HP si on touche un ennemi en mode defensif, jauge de spécial basé sur un timer) mais sur un ingénieux système de pool de HP mis en jeu : on "parie" sur le fait de pouvoir frapper des ennemis plusieurs fois sans se faire frapper. Une palette de coups aériens fait aussi son apparition.
    La direction artistique est au top, avec ces dessins faits main (jetez un oeil à la rubrique "extra). Ca plaira ou pas, pour ma part je préfère un jeu en 2D bien fait qu'une mauvaise 3D (on aurait perdu l'ADN de la licence).
    En bref, une belle réussite, une rejouabilité totalement au RDV, et un prix doux, faisant de cet opus un incontournable pour les fans !    … Expand
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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. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jun 30, 2020
    78
    It’s no secret that beat ’em ups are better in co-op, but it’s especially evident with SoR4. If you’re playing on your own, prepare to get juggled to death, but if you bring a friend or two – you’ll be the one having a party. [Issue#246, p.54]
  2. CD-Action
    Jun 25, 2020
    90
    It’s much more friendly towards newcomers than the arcade classics and yet it doesn’t put off the veterans of the genre. A sequel worth of its predecessors. [07/2020, p.76]
  3. Gamer Escape
    Jun 10, 2020
    90
    Simply put, this is the return that fans have been waiting for. Streets of Rage 4 delivers in so many ways that the $24.99 price point seems more than reasonable with all the included content, even with the short story mode. It may prove to be overwhelming for those unfamiliar with what it brings to the table, but you can’t deny how much love was put on the screen for beat-’em-ups and this franchise in general. If you can take the heat, you should absolutely jump in and send a signal that this is a game worth playing.
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