Streets of Rage 4

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 329 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. strtfghtr88
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Outstanding game! This is how you bring back a series that's been dormant for decades! Although, not perfect, this game does so much right with amazing visuals, great audio, killer soundtrack and addictive gameplay! Tons of replayability and the added features of online co-op. Also added modes like arcade, boss rush and battle mode.
  3. Nimsul
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Streets of Rage 4 is a fantastic successor to the original 3 Streets of Rage games. While some of the artistic styles may be a little questionable, this game shares the same heartbeat and soul as Streets of Rage.

    The gameplay is paced more like Streets of Rage 2 than Streets of Rage 3, which i prefer. The attacks feel heavy and impactful. The musical score is top notch, thanks to    Streets of Rage 4 is a fantastic successor to the original 3 Streets of Rage games. While some of the artistic styles may be a little questionable, this game shares the same heartbeat and soul as Streets of Rage.

    The gameplay is paced more like Streets of Rage 2 than Streets of Rage 3, which i prefer. The attacks feel heavy and impactful.

    The musical score is top notch, thanks to the return and influence of the original composers
    Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima. Anybody who disrespects the music in this game loses any credibility that they could possibly have. From the moment you reach the title screen, you know you're in Streets of Rage, without question. And the sound effects are clean, crisp and satisfying to hear.

    The combat and gameplay feels very safe, familiar and comfortable from the original games but with a few added and welcoming features and combos feel very satisfying to pull off. it doesn't stray far at all from what made the original games feel great.

    While I found the stylized artwork a little odd for Streets of Rage at first, overall, it works. The backgrounds are gorgeously drawn and the lighting is perfect. It captures a more dark and bleak and gritty atmosphere and tone the game is set to.

    As well, the animation quality is absolutely superb. A lot of care and passion went into animating the characters.

    Even with several enemies on the screen at once, i didn't feel any drops in performance or framerate and the game continued to perform beautifully. And bosses have some unique combat mechanics that made them fun and engaging.    … Expand
  4. UriXD
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    The game is very good, with very colorful designs, the soundtrack is worthy of the franchise, and with too many levels and difficulties, with unlockables, highly recommended for fans of this genre.
  5. 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 ... 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?
  6. JP_Wilde
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    is a game that will please both old fans and people who have never played anything in the franchise.
    Everything I knew about Streets of Rage is here, they took all the good from the 3 games and added it here, still with a great selection of characters and game modes that we never had in the series, after all, it was 26 years without being updated!
    The game is incredible, let it be a    is a game that will please both old fans and people who have never played anything in the franchise.
    Everything I knew about Streets of Rage is here, they took all the good from the 3 games and added it here, still with a great selection of characters and game modes that we never had in the series, after all, it was 26 years without being updated!
    The game is incredible, let it be a revival for this SEGA franchise!    … Expand
  7. DelTorro
    May 5, 2020
    9
    Grew up with the SOR series, still regularily play the originals.

    First impressions after completing SOR4 Story Mode on Normal. Overall it's the best I could've hoped for (in so far as there was plenty of potential for this to be a disaster). Wasn't hugely into the art style after seeing trailers, but seeing it in person the stages are very detailed and animations are high quality.    Grew up with the SOR series, still regularily play the originals.

    First impressions after completing SOR4 Story Mode on Normal.

    Overall it's the best I could've hoped for (in so far as there was plenty of potential for this to be a disaster). Wasn't hugely into the art style after seeing trailers, but seeing it in person the stages are very detailed and animations are high quality. I'm sold in that regard.

    Soundtrack is obviously important in any SOR game, again it's pretty decent though you can kinda tell which tracks Yuzo Koshiro did and didn't work on. You can listen to rhe 'retro' soundtrack though which is a nice feature, but unfortunately they're very poor quality in terms mixing, the retro tracks sound really muddy.

    Gameplay impressions, seems to have a fairly high skill ceiling. Lots of different playable characters with unique styles of playing. Haven't tried any of the 'original' characters yet so I think a lot of the replay value will come from this.

    Finally, it's hard to judge as I may not fully understand their gimmicks, but some of the bosses are a real pain in the ass. Lots of unstoppable invincible/armoured moves and a lot of 2 against 1 situations that are pretty painful (single player obviously).

    I'm not sure yet how I'd rate this in comparison to the original games, but each of the originals have their own little flaws too and I still spent 15+yrs playing them anyway so I'm still looking forward to going back and playing through it again and trying to figure out strategies for the bosses.

    A worthy sequel.    … Expand
  8. PROh1bited
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Loved every minute of my playthrough with Cherry. Can't wait to do playthroughs with every character.
  9. jdeamaral
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    Absolute great....if you love Streets of Rage. Very little is done to evolve the genre. The graphics are now cell shaded, and regaining health has been inserted after a special. Do NOT FEAR THIS...It's great, when you play!!!!
  10. cutzman25
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    This game is one that i been waiting for for some 20+ years. I think they nailed it by including all of the retro aspects and music. Only downfall is that the new tracks aren't as good as the originals. Great to see the beat em up genre going strong.
  11. BigBossHayabusa
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Wow, this game has blown me away! It is shocking how faithful to the genesis classics this game is. Excellent beat em up gameplay that rewards replays and finding new combos. Tons of fun with a friend as well. Would recommend to every gamer.
  12. 15963574258
    May 3, 2020
    9
    The characters are moving too slowly, and they don't have enough countermeasures to deal with the danger. Even on normal difficulty, I find it difficult. Of course, I'm not saying that the game should be easier, I just want to say that the difficulty is out of balance... There are also too many accomplishments and trophies required for a single player, so why encourage us to play a singleThe characters are moving too slowly, and they don't have enough countermeasures to deal with the danger. Even on normal difficulty, I find it difficult. Of course, I'm not saying that the game should be easier, I just want to say that the difficulty is out of balance... There are also too many accomplishments and trophies required for a single player, so why encourage us to play a single player game that is better suited to multiplayer? I think players should be encouraged to play together. Also, Online mode can only be played by 2 people, so I think it should support at least 3 people (I know online level is probably designed for 2 people, but I think it should be designed for 3 people too). Some people thought the graphics were a little cheap, but I liked it, which is one of the reasons I bought it. It just wasn't rich enough, some levels in the game are too short, the enemies and bosses in the second half of the story were reused, and some of the characters looked like street fighters...
    Finally,the game really isn't good enough. But I would like to say that I like this type of game, I hope the game market can be more of this type of game, and bring us online cooperation mode.    … Expand
  13. Krisssharma
    May 4, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome, a love letter to everyone who loved the old trilogy.
  14. Crash33456
    May 2, 2020
    9
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  15. Do0m
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Exactly what we could expect from it. Great job from developers for this work. Making a new street of rage was not an easy task.
  16. Andrew32bit
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    I played first 3 chapters 26 years ago and I’m strongly reccomend this chapter.game of the year
  17. HardRockCafe666
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    Streets of Rage 4 is an incredible return to the roots of the beat em up genre but with a modern twist that transforms the legacy and makes you feel that 26 years have not passed since the last game.
  18. Highlander666
    May 1, 2020
    10
    what can i say about a game that I waited for 26 years? ITS GREAT, I will not compare this game with the old ones because with almost three decades apart the game obviously has many differences,the street of rage franchise has always been well known for its excellent gameplay and soundtrack, in both aspects this game does not disappoint, if i could i would change one thing or anotherwhat can i say about a game that I waited for 26 years? ITS GREAT, I will not compare this game with the old ones because with almost three decades apart the game obviously has many differences,the street of rage franchise has always been well known for its excellent gameplay and soundtrack, in both aspects this game does not disappoint, if i could i would change one thing or another but overall I couldn't be happier, I feel like a kid playing my favorite 16bit franchise again.… Expand
  19. 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 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    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.    … Expand
  20. Hiel_UFF
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    It is perfect so good game, una de las mejores sagas de la historia no merece menos como reconocimiento 17 personajes y 12 mapas con una musica sublime es dios .
  21. Flamesof24
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Everything I had hoped for in a sequel I waited so long for, and more. One of my favorite game franchises.
  22. StekloeD
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Street of Rage вернулся во всей своей красе! Стоит отдать должное разработчикам - проделана скрупулёзная работа, начиная с арта, приятной общей визуальной картинки, музыкальной составляющей в духе лучших частей серии (ещё бы, привлекли создателя с первых двух частей) и заканчивая бережным сохранением старых механик и грамотным привнесением новых, при этом ничего не сломав по пути. ВиднаStreet of Rage вернулся во всей своей красе! Стоит отдать должное разработчикам - проделана скрупулёзная работа, начиная с арта, приятной общей визуальной картинки, музыкальной составляющей в духе лучших частей серии (ещё бы, привлекли создателя с первых двух частей) и заканчивая бережным сохранением старых механик и грамотным привнесением новых, при этом ничего не сломав по пути. Видна любовь к наследию: в некоторых моментах просто хочется орать в голосину с отсылок на предыдущие части, ну и очевидный факт того, что добавили всех персонажей с предыдущих частей со всеми механиками. Лучшего продолжения и пожелать сложно. Об оптимизации говорить глупо, всё работает как часы. Ставлю 10 и иду играть дальше!)

    PS: На низкие оценки от игроков можно просто не обращать внимания, так как это ньюкамерский вброс, а игра всё же делалась с большим упором на аудиторию не понаслышке знающую серию Street of rage    … Expand
  23. Cikatama
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    This is quite the masterpiece. Stands tall alongside Streets of Rage 2. The amount of care that went into this project is one of the highest I've seen in a continuation of a classic - much like Sonic Mania and Megaman 11. Bought on PS4 even though I have Xbox Game Pass. Much recommended
  24. wiski
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    Fantastic, it brings me back to playing SoR in my bedroom on my Genesis, only with better graphics, art and more game options. Definitely a lot of fun, looking forward to playing with my friends online (Steam allows for 4 player online through Steam Remote Play) since it seems like it'll be even more fun than it has been just playing solo.
  25. notor12
    May 1, 2020
    10
    It captures everything that made the first three SoR games good and adds a little more with a modern flair on the retro classic.

    It delivers on both nostalgia and novelty at the same time. The execution here is almost perfect. The music and art style are different than the originals, but I thought they were both major improvements which enhanced the experience, they did not detract    It captures everything that made the first three SoR games good and adds a little more with a modern flair on the retro classic.

    It delivers on both nostalgia and novelty at the same time. The execution here is almost perfect. The music and art style are different than the originals, but I thought they were both major improvements which enhanced the experience, they did not detract from it. There are moments where the music just lines up so perfectly with the action it will give you shivers.

    The only downside is the game is really short, but it is certainly worth $20. I recommend playing on hard difficulty from the start to extend the experience.

    Anyone who says this is not Streets of Rage never played the originals. This is Streets of Rage to its very bones. The Streetiest of Rages, you might say.

    It's a almost unprecedented thing for a developer to make a true sequel to a beloved franchise 20 years later and pull it off in a way that doesn't suck, but by God those crazy bastards did it somehow.    … Expand
  26. SpewPuke
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    Faithful to the formula, unique characters that make you want to try them all. One I didnt like are the boss fights, they seem very overpowered compared to the characters, in the other SOR games they followed the same rules as any other enemy, for example you could grab them...
  27. riddick
    May 6, 2020
    10
    Коли почав грати, то ностальгія просто пробила!!!! Я к у старі добрі лампові дев'яності! Зараз через карантин проходжу гру один, але як тільки з'явиться можливість відразу зарубимся з друзяками як колись на MegaDrive!
    The Game is retro-bomb for all those gamers who play SoR on their MegaDrive consoles lately in 90th.    Коли почав грати, то ностальгія просто пробила!!!! Я к у старі добрі лампові дев'яності! Зараз через карантин проходжу гру один, але як тільки з'явиться можливість відразу зарубимся з друзяками як колись на MegaDrive!
    The Game is retro-bomb for all those gamers who play SoR on their MegaDrive consoles lately in 90th.
  28. PinkRanger
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game! This new Streets of Rage entry manages to keep the classic gameplay style SoR that fans love, yet evolved with a deep combo and juggle system that requires player skill and training. It feels rewarding and fun to master the characters.

    Amazing graphics with very detailed and fluid animations running at 60 frames per second. The music and sound effects keep the high    Fantastic game! This new Streets of Rage entry manages to keep the classic gameplay style SoR that fans love, yet evolved with a deep combo and juggle system that requires player skill and training. It feels rewarding and fun to master the characters.

    Amazing graphics with very detailed and fluid animations running at 60 frames per second. The music and sound effects keep the high quality as standard for the series.

    Highly recommended for Streets of Rage fans and beat-em up players, especially for people looking for a coop game to play with a friend (it has an option to disable friendly hits).    … Expand
  29. Potitoman
    May 3, 2020
    10
    An amazing modern sequel to one of the best games of the 16-bit era.
    They have made the hardrawn characters moves and gel with the world so well.
    The game is a furious and incredibly fun brawler with incredibly tight controls.

    Perfect. Absolutely perfect.
  30. Vevo99
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Nostalgia pura, muito legal de jogar em cooperativo com os amigos, me faz voltar na epoca que eu jogava os Stretts of Rageno mega driver, valeu a compra na Steam Argentina por R$20,00 haha
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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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