Streets of Rage 2

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31

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  1. Funkymonk
    Aug 3, 2011
    9
    Classic that's clearly still fondly remembered by a lot of people and is thankfully still great fun after all this time. Now, how about new Streets of Rage game Sega?
  2. musicmaniac1965
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    Great game from the past finaly on Xbox 360 (and Playstation 3). This game gave Megadrive/Genesis owners a big smile on their face. This was (and for me still IS) the best home street brawler game, and now i can play this on my 55 inch TV where the color seems to jump from the screen. Animation is still as fluid as i remember, and game play is just perfect, especially when you use aGreat game from the past finaly on Xbox 360 (and Playstation 3). This game gave Megadrive/Genesis owners a big smile on their face. This was (and for me still IS) the best home street brawler game, and now i can play this on my 55 inch TV where the color seems to jump from the screen. Animation is still as fluid as i remember, and game play is just perfect, especially when you use a fighting stick, it feels like a true arcade game. Can't wait for the Nintendo 3DS version, with added game play modes and 3D effect!… Expand
  3. Jets
    Sep 6, 2007
    10
    Classic co-op beat-em-up! Superb sountrack, very fun gameplay. Best game of the series, one of my top 5 for Sega Genesis (along with Sonic, Golden Axe, Outrun and ToeJam&Earl).
  4. Chad
    Sep 10, 2007
    10
    Jim B. is a moron. This was one of the best games of that time and still stands up today. He clearly sucks at video games if he was throwing his buddy 10 times in a row.
  5. D.D.
    Sep 30, 2007
    8
    Still great fun after all this time and a classic beat em up which has aged better than Double Dragon.
  6. AlJ.
    Oct 19, 2007
    9
    This "IS" the best side scrolling beat em up there is. It's better than the first and third Streets of rage and blows Double Dragon out of the water. This and Final Fight stand as the best side scrolling fighters that there are in my opinion. Even today the graphics and sound effects/music are second to none. The controls are just about perfect and the fact that you can get this for This "IS" the best side scrolling beat em up there is. It's better than the first and third Streets of rage and blows Double Dragon out of the water. This and Final Fight stand as the best side scrolling fighters that there are in my opinion. Even today the graphics and sound effects/music are second to none. The controls are just about perfect and the fact that you can get this for only $5 on XBOX Live is a steal. Get it now!!!… Expand
  7. JimB.
    Sep 5, 2007
    1
    Truly awful. Boring. Pointless. Co-Op makes you want to punch your best buddy in the face (in real life) cos he just threw you across the map by accident 10 times in a row! AVOID!!!
  8. Alex_Pilgrim008
    May 15, 2021
    9
    The best of the trilogy. Along with Final Fight, this ranks up as the best 90's best 'em up ever made. It's a showcase of what the Sega Genesis was capable. Graphically, this was a big improvement over the original game. And Yuzo Koshiro's electronic music was even better. A truly great brawler. I would rate this with a 9.2 out of 10.
  9. Zeon1982
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    I loved this game as a child. Awesome gameplay and a fantastic soundtrack. It was the best game of its time.

Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
93
#93 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. IGN
    73
    It's got a decent length for a game of its time and it certainly worth playing more than once. The visuals are surprisingly vibrant. Most importantly, it's fun. But the online portion of SOR2 is executed poorly. And, once again, Backbone Entertainment presents a classic SEGA title with absolutely no extras.
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  2. GameSpot
    80
    Streets of Rage 2 stands as one of the most well-crafted beat-'em-ups ever, and it still looks and sounds great and plays beautifully.
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  3. Xboxic
    80
    Beating up bad guys was never so fun and especially with a co-op buddy it’s a blast. Improving your Gamerscore shouldn’t be a problem either as over 75 percent can be achieved quite easily.
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