Streets of Rage 4

 PlayStation 4
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 378 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 35 out of 378
  3. Negative: 28 out of 378

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  1. Roland
    May 8, 2020
    10
    An amazing return to form for the classic series. Not only a sequel faithful to the tone and feel of the original, but a fantastic game on its own strengths, one I would recommend just as strongly if it were a new IP. Also has one of THE most infectious soundtracks in recent memory.
  2. hagelt18
    May 2, 2020
    10
    A perfect score might seem crazy for this game, but it earns it because it was absolutely everything I hoped it would be. I grew up in the golden age of beat'em ups, and Streets of Rage was always one of the best. This latest entry continued that legacy while also distinguishing itself as a unique experience rather than simply rehashing the old games. I played through the story with myA perfect score might seem crazy for this game, but it earns it because it was absolutely everything I hoped it would be. I grew up in the golden age of beat'em ups, and Streets of Rage was always one of the best. This latest entry continued that legacy while also distinguishing itself as a unique experience rather than simply rehashing the old games. I played through the story with my brother hoping it would recapture some of the great times we had playing it on our sega genesis as kids. It delivered in spades and it was an absolute blast! Can't wait to play through it again with the retro filter, music, and unlockable characters.… Expand
  3. xdestron
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    This game is so much more than just nostalgia bait, it's the tightest, most fun, side-scrolling brawler on the market. The gameplay and fighting systems are legitimately perfect. The Mr. X DLC adds so much replayability to the game it's incredible. I wasn't sold on the soundtrack at first, but over time I came to really like it.

    It's just a total package, especially if you're a fan of    This game is so much more than just nostalgia bait, it's the tightest, most fun, side-scrolling brawler on the market. The gameplay and fighting systems are legitimately perfect. The Mr. X DLC adds so much replayability to the game it's incredible. I wasn't sold on the soundtrack at first, but over time I came to really like it.

    It's just a total package, especially if you're a fan of the series. It stays true to it's classic roots as well!    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. Mastodon_Slayer
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Im a big fan of Streets of Rage from Mega Drive, and i loved this game. For me its a 10/10.
  6. YoSahop
    May 4, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely fun. Had a hard time playing online with WiFi and the game would cut out on me when we’d get to a boss, but that all seems to be patched. The music is dope as well. Ended up passing $189 to limited run for the limited collectors edition physical game due to this game slowing up and showing out. Highly recommend buying and keeping for the catalog. If you’re aThis game is absolutely fun. Had a hard time playing online with WiFi and the game would cut out on me when we’d get to a boss, but that all seems to be patched. The music is dope as well. Ended up passing $189 to limited run for the limited collectors edition physical game due to this game slowing up and showing out. Highly recommend buying and keeping for the catalog. If you’re a collector, get this physical version while you can.… Expand
  7. JAX85
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    after many AAA and 3D games , this game is Amazing , Best Beat em Up Game 4 Ever ! We need more beat em up games like Street of rage , like Teenage Muntant Ninja Turtles , Golden Axe and .... please make more , please
  8. Mad-Marston
    May 1, 2020
    10
    I'm once again the same 7 year old kid who played Streets of Rage 2 and was blown away.
    Thanks Dotemu, Lizzard Cube and Guard Crush for bringing back the charm and joy of Old School to modern Tech. Thanks for bringing back the childhood days of this 35 year old guy.
  9. kremedved
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Perfect game! Love it so much, I waited 26 years for it! Just like in childhood.
  10. Samyar91
    May 14, 2020
    10
    All I can say is,two thumbs up!It’s a great gae and best nostalgia ever...It’s been 25 years ago that I played streets of rage..now isI can ask for
  11. felipenavarro92
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Extremely nostalgic! The co-op mode is very good and the details are great! Thanks for that !
  12. Malachi2017
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The best in the genre so far.
    Highly replayable for couch coop.
    The update for new movesets improved gameplay and replayability.
  13. phiron
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Os gráficos estão muito bonitos e o jogo é extremamente divertido e bem feito, uma continuação que faz jus aos seus predecessores.
    Parabéns a toda equipe envolvida.
  14. ThyagoFox
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Streets of Rage 4 é a evolução da trilogia do mega drive, pega tudo do bom e de melhor dos jogos anteriores,inova em muitos aspectos e da um novo tapa no visual,alem de ser uma continuação,foi feito com muito carinho pra galera saudosista das antigas e ao mesmo tempo conseguem fazer algo extraordinário pra galera nova q nunca jogo um título da franquia na trilogia do mega drive.
  15. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    They dont make games like this anymore. I for one love this game and would recommend it to anyone
  16. mrhotroad
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    Такие игры делают, конечно же, для повзрослевших детей, ностальгирующих по сеговским играм. Важный момент - это чтобы игра ощущалась сегодня на твоей своременной консоли ровно как в детстве, дарила те же эмоции, чтобы была такой же, какой ты запомнил предыдущую часть.
    В SOR4 всё в полном порядке. Анимация, механики, стиль, костюмы, ощущения - всё на 10 из 10.    Такие игры делают, конечно же, для повзрослевших детей, ностальгирующих по сеговским играм. Важный момент - это чтобы игра ощущалась сегодня на твоей своременной консоли ровно как в детстве, дарила те же эмоции, чтобы была такой же, какой ты запомнил предыдущую часть.
    В SOR4 всё в полном порядке. Анимация, механики, стиль, костюмы, ощущения - всё на 10 из 10.
  17. siedex
    May 10, 2020
    10
    Played such game for the first time. Had two amazing evenings playing it with my friends. Awesome. Especially music. Thanks.
  18. LonelyDinosaur
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Правильное и отменное продолжение отличной игры детства, которое больше все же играет на ностальгии, но как же круто снова вернуться. Ничего лишнего, все как надо.
  19. ilcubo2
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    best beat em up game ever made! gorgeous in every respect! spectacular!!!!!
  20. Aquaplay
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Jogo extremamente viciante e frenético, combate altamente responsivo, level design muito bem feito, música combinando perfeitamente com o ambiente, um verdadeiro novo clássico desse gênero fantástico.
  21. RochaMasters
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    O melhor Streets of Rage de todos os tempos, gráficos, jogabilidade, quantidade de personagens, trilha sonora, modos de jogo, multiplayers ou seja um jogo completo.
  22. Opticalenvy
    May 9, 2020
    10
    They dont make games like this anymore. I for one love this game and would recommend it to anyone
  23. Farlandsaga
    May 2, 2020
    10
    it is really good game,I Love it.because the graphics and music is so great .you need to buy it.
  24. Vlad101
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Отличное, качественное и классическое продолжение серии!
  25. rb85
    May 23, 2020
    10
    A gift from Dotemu, Lizardcube and Guardcrush for SOR fans. For me, GOTY!!!
  26. Raiden2100
    May 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a good secuel, only need, a little bit solid history, and more enemies! More more more and more! Like the elevator of the 11 stage like street of rage 2 , but anyway its a good secuel Game with a good Sinergy.… Expand
  27. epicwinpt
    May 5, 2020
    10
    I feel a bit odd in reviewing this game as a 10. Mainly because in my build up to Streets Of Rage 4s release there were things I wasn't happy about. I didn't like the new art style - or more accurately - it worked for Wonder Boy 3 - The Dragons Trap - but not for this. I didn't like Cherry Hunter's guitar being unbreakable compared to a lead pipe and Floyd having this massive cannon.
    As    I feel a bit odd in reviewing this game as a 10. Mainly because in my build up to Streets Of Rage 4s release there were things I wasn't happy about. I didn't like the new art style - or more accurately - it worked for Wonder Boy 3 - The Dragons Trap - but not for this. I didn't like Cherry Hunter's guitar being unbreakable compared to a lead pipe and Floyd having this massive cannon.
    As the game neared release the developers started to show that they WERE listening to fans of the series. Adding in the retro characters was a stroke of genius. They even responded by adding in some old school filters. I actually suggested that to them and clearly they listened.. or were already on it (I like to kid myself and think they listened to me ;) ).
    Upon release.. I felt a bit let down by the music.. but as I've played it more, I've realised that the music is pretty stonking and I now have it in my car to listen to and I guess grow to love even more.
    The gameplay though is just a joy to behold. The retro characters have been tweaked in order to fit in with the new game engine but the adjustments aren't jarring.. the SoR1 characters feel surprisingly great.. if a tad overpowered.. but that's cool. All characters do feel great to play and new comer Floyd and Adam are my current faves to play as.
    My only nitpicks now are that they decided to perpetuate the look of Blaze being overly sexualised. What strong female fighter would go into a street brawl wearing hoop earrings and a boob tube is beyond me.. but then again.. she's been wearing that since SoR2.. I had kinda wished to see her depicted more like her SoR1 look where she looked more mature and capable as opposed to Julia Roberts ala Pretty Woman.

    Streets of Rage 4 is a fantastic package upon release but not only that - this game has room to move. When you unlock all the characters.. when you see who else appears in the game as either enemies/bosses/background characters.. Lizardcube/Dotemu clearly have it set that they intend to add even more characters to the roster. The map of the city showing you the locations seems initially unnecessarily large but again - this game has been designed in a way that intimates that new characters, locations, stages and episodic DLC could very much keep this game in your gaming rotation.
    As a huge fan of SoR 1 and 2 (3 was meh.. good ideas just poorly executed in terms of overcooked graphics, sound and fighting engine tweaks to try and make it cool).. I never thought I'd see another Streets of Rage. Lizardcube and Dotemu clearly had a similar love for the game and have crafted this new entry into the series and it deserves all the acclaim is gets. I've bought this on PS4 digitally and I have a physical Switch copy on the way.. It deserves a double purchase as far as I'm concerned.    … Expand
  28. Marshall2000_uk
    May 1, 2020
    10
    I’ve been waiting for this game for years and it was well worth it, still has the feel of the original (which I still play for time to time) but with a fresh flavour. It’s much harder than the original aswell but that’s not spoiling it for me. I love beat em ups and they just updated the best one ever.
  29. Zerodarkaxel
    May 8, 2020
    10
    I never felt so excited with a beat them up since final fight and these guys made it pretty well surpassing it, thanks!!!!
  30. Neekzz
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Perfect! Plays great on in arcade cab. Game flows. Seems like this dev team gets it to me. Weird how the ppl who did not like it gave such low scores but this is just what I expected, if not more. As an older gamer I love these modern take on retro games. remakes and sequels keep em coming.
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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. LaPS4
    Sep 18, 2020
    82
    Streets of Rage 4 offers a varied and fun beat'em up, with a wide variety of game modes that can be enjoyed both alone and in company. If you are fans of the genre, this is your title.
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  2. Finger Guns
    Aug 10, 2020
    90
    Streets of Rage 4 is not here to redefine the genre. It’s here to give fans something they have waited over 2 decades for and it doesn’t disappoint.
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  3. GamePro Germany
    Jun 12, 2020
    87
    Streets of Rage is a declaration of love for Segas's Beat 'em Up classic and skillfully transports the game's principle into the modern age.
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