Streets of Rage 4 (2020)

Streets of Rage 4 is a side-scrolling beat 'em up that continues the series following the original trilogy. Players fight through Wood Oak City using a mix of returning and new characters, each with their own combat styles and special moves.

Fighting Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure Indie Arcade Action retro 2d pvp side-scrolling cyborg sequel hand-drawn colorful throwing weapons character select screen special attacks recruitable charactersGoogle Stadia, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS

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EurogamerMartin RobinsonApr 2020
Glorious artwork and a fan's eye for detail combine for a sequel that manages to best its forebears.
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Pure NintendoJames ColozziMay 202010/10
From great musical and visual presentation, to smooth fluid gameplay and unlockable content, bundled with online co-op play, Streets of Rage 4 is an absolute blast to play. Not disappointing in the least, it's more than just the finest addition to the series; it's the best in the genre, in my opinion.
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WellPlayedZach JacksonApr 202010/10
From start to finish, Streets of Rage 4 is a modern celebration of one of the best beat 'em up series of all time
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Tech AdvisorDominic PrestonApr 20203/5 stars
Even as someone with no history on the streets (of rage) it’s clear that this is a labour of love, so I suspect franchise fans will find enough here to make it worth the purchase. The series is showing its age though, and while the aesthetic has been updated to suit the times, Streets of Rage 4 feels a little too rooted in its ‘90s heyday.
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Press StartJames BerichApr 20206.5/10
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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About the game

Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: DotEmu, Lizardcube, Guard Crush Games
Publisher: DotEmu, Yooreka Studio, Playdigious, Merge Games
Released: April 30, 2020
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Perspective: Side view
Engine: Guard Crush Engine
Time to beat: 5.5 h rushed · 3 h main story

IGDB rating 8.1/10 from 215 ratings.

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