Description

Publisher Dotemu (Wonder Boy, Windjammers 1/2) and developers Lizardcube (Wonder Boy) and Guard Crush Games (Streets of Fury EX) revealed Streets of Rage 4, an all-new continuation of SEGA’s iconic arcade brawler series known for its radical fights, jammin’ ‘90s beats and dashing sparring gloves and bandanas.

History

A cult classic

Streets of Rage, known as Bare Knuckle (ベア・ナックル Bea Nakkuru) in Japan, is a trilogy of beat 'em up games developed and published by SEGA in the 1990s.

Famously known for its non stop action and electronic dance influenced music - scored by Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima - the series has gained the status of cult classic throughout the years. It is considered one of the best beat 'em up series of all time. After many years, Axel and Blaze are finally picking up the fight where they left.

Featuring hand-drawn visuals from the team behind 2017’s gorgeous Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap remake, Streets of Rage 4 builds upon the classic trilogy’s gameplay with new mechanics, a fresh story and a gauntlet of dangerous stages with a serious crime problem. Streets of Rage 4 recalls classic gameplay but it stands as an entirely original arcade-style romp thanks to the expertise of Guard Crush Games and Dotemu.

Whether players gang up with a friend or clean up the city solo, Streets of Rage 4 is a skull-bashing, chicken-chomping delight all set to a thumping soundtrack sure to get your blood pumping.

Mr. X Nightmare (DLC releasing July 15, 2021)

Mr. X Nightmare introduces three new playable fighters (Estel Aguirre, Max Thunder, Shiva: all very much requested fan-favorites) and a unique Survival mode, which challenges players to elevate and prove their true capabilities through special tests of skill. Players can additionally build their own personalized fighting style with new moves via character customization, while extra weapons and enemies are sure to keep the battles ahead interesting. Mr. X Nightmare includes lively new original music from Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania, League of Legends, and Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom etc.).

"A hefty offering of DLC which earned praise as a stellar example of DLC done right, standing as one of the all-around best reviewed releases of the year on all platforms despite its arrival as add-on content".

Separately, the free update adds an in-depth training system, color palette options, a fiendish New Mania+ difficulty, plus a wealth of refinements and balancing changes addressing feedback from Streets of Rage 4’s passionate community.

Social media

To keep up to date on all things Streets of Rage 4, punch your keyboard until it types https://www.streets4rage.com, go to https://www.facebook.com/StreetsofRage4 and slice that follow button on Twitter @Dotemu, @Lizardcube and @Guard_Crush.

Legal line

© SEGA, © Dotemu, all rights reserved. Developed by Lizardcube, Guard Crush Games and Dotemu.

Features

• The comeback of the legendary Streets of Rage series.
• Beautiful graphics fully hand-drawn animated by the studio behind Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap.
• Classic gameplay enhanced with brand new mechanics.
• Soundtrack by a wide line-up of world-class musicians.
• 5 main playable characters (8 with Mr.X Nightmare DLC) and many unlockable retro characters.
• 2 players online co-op, and up to 4 players locally.
• Story mode, Arcade mode, Battle mode, Training Mode, Survival mode (with Mr.X Nightmare DLC).
• Roasted chicken (or it is braised?) served on a pristine plate, and many other food options!