Streets of Rage 4

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. Washington Post
    May 11, 2020
    70
    This nostalgic ode to a time when video games were less sophisticated banks its appeal on slick street art/arcade-style graphics and a catchy soundtrack.
  2. 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.
  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.
  5. Push Square
    Apr 29, 2020
    70
    Streets of Rage 4 makes a valiant attempt to drag the old-school franchise into the modern age. We've ended up with a beautiful beat-'em-up that's perhaps a little too loyal to the original games, but is ultimately a blast to play, especially with others. The appeal might wear off after a little while due to repetitive gameplay, but it's a huge amount of fun while it lasts.
  6. Press Start Australia
    Apr 30, 2020
    65
    Streets of Rage 4 is a solid tribute to the genre it arguably helped shape, but this feels like more of the same with a fresh coat of paint rather than an all-out reinvention. What’s on offer here is reminiscent and nostalgic, and still a great time, but it ultimately lacks the oomph to elevate it beyond the games that came before it.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Apr 29, 2020
    Glorious artwork and a fan's eye for detail combine for a sequel that manages to best its forebears. [Eurogamer Essential]
  2. Mashable
    May 6, 2020
    With a few concessions to modern game design, Streets of Rage 4 could be a fun and rewarding experience. As is, it feels like a dated game only meant for people who played the old games in the '90s. If Streets of Rage 4 proves anything, it's that the beat 'em up genre died out for a reason.

Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#32 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#7 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 378 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 315 out of 378
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 378
  3. Negative: 28 out of 378
  1. StekloeD
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Street of Rage вернулся во всей своей красе! Стоит отдать должное разработчикам - проделана скрупулёзная работа, начиная с арта, приятнойStreet 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    … Full Review »
  2. Vorman
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    The game surpassed my expectations.
    The graphics are perfect, the developers kept the SoR energy, the music is perfect, the game is extremely    The game surpassed my expectations.
    The graphics are perfect, the developers kept the SoR energy, the music is perfect, the game is extremely fun.
    Gameplay is solid, enemies actually have brain and interesting abilities, the new characters are amazing!    … Full Review »
  3. Sckratz
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Streets of Rage t's my favourite game series. SoR 4 best game ever! Best graphics, characters, soundtracks and multiplayer
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