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Streets of Rage 2

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67%Game Brain Score
humor, music
gameplay, graphics
97% User Score Based on 15 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Streets of Rage 2 is a single player and multiplayer arcade hack and slash game with a anime theme. It was developed by SEGA and was released on January 26, 2011. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Streets of Rage 2," the city is threatened by the return of Mr. X after a year of peace. Axel, Blaze, Sammy, and Max, a pro wrestler, reunite to stop him and rescue Adam. The game features improved graphics, detailed characters, and new moves, differing from the previous title in several ways, aiming to provide a better gaming experience.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Streets of Rage 2 offers nostalgic and addictive beat 'em up gameplay with simple controls and local co-op support, making it a fantastic experience for both new and returning players.
  • The game features impressive retro pixel art graphics, longer and more interesting levels, and a variety of new characters, enemies, and bosses, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
  • The inclusion of a legally obtainable ROM and Steam Workshop support for retro mods adds significant value for fans of emulation and customization.
  • The emulation quality has some issues, particularly with sound, and the technical aspects of the Sega Classics can lead to glitches and crashes during gameplay.
  • Players may find it frustrating that grabbing an enemy while holding a weapon causes the weapon to drop, and the AI can sometimes lead to instant deaths when overwhelmed by multiple enemies.
  • The multiplayer experience can be hindered by accidental grabs of co-op partners, and the game may not provide enough time to collect health items before moving to the next scene.
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Streets of Rage 2 enhances the beat 'em up genre with longer, more engaging levels, new characters, and improved mechanics, providing a nostalgic yet fresh experience. The gameplay remains excellent and competitive with modern titles, particularly excelling in its cooperative mode, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.

    • “Streets of Rage 2 is the second installment of the beat 'em up trilogy, and has changed a lot from the original, offering longer, more interesting and challenging levels, new characters to play as, new enemies and bosses, and also new game mechanics.”
    • “With excellent and nostalgic beat 'em up gameplay that still rivals those of its descendants today, Streets of Rage 2 still offers a fantastic co-op experience that is definitely worth playing.”
    • “The good guys and bad guys are both colorful and the gameplay is great.”
    • “The time recorded doesn't fit the real gameplay because of the emulator.”
    • “The gameplay feels unbalanced and frustrating at times, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
    • “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are praised for their mind-blowing quality, featuring a vibrant cartoonish-anime art style alongside impressive retro pixel art. However, some players find the 2.5D graphics challenging, particularly with the introduction of flying enemies that can be difficult to track.

    • “The graphics are mind-blowing in this game when compared to its predecessor!”
    • “It has a cartoonish-anime art style that adds a unique charm.”
    • “The awesome retro pixel art graphics are a standout feature.”
    • “The graphics are mind-blowing in this game when compared to the first installment!”
    • “It has a cartoonish-anime art style.”
    • “They have also introduced annoying flying enemies that are really difficult to track due to the 2.5D graphics.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the simple launcher experiences a number of glitches, indicating that stability may be an issue.

    • “However, the simple launcher has its fair share of glitches as well.”
    • “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and disconnections during gameplay.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as somewhat random, with special moves that can disrupt gameplay, adding an unexpected comedic element. However, players have the option to deactivate these specials if they prefer a more serious experience.

    • “The humor in this game is delightfully random, especially with the specials that can be deactivated, leading to unexpected moments that break up combos and throws.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, making even the most intense moments feel light-hearted and fun.”
    • “The witty dialogue and quirky character interactions add a layer of humor that keeps me entertained throughout the gameplay.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around Axel, who enlists the help of Blaze and his friend Max, a wrestler, to embark on a rescue mission. This setup hints at themes of camaraderie and adventure as the characters unite for a common goal.

    • “After contacting Axel, he quickly gets a hold of Blaze and his friend Max, the wrestler, for a rescue mission.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the protagonists.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its delightful quality, contributing significantly to its addictive nature, with notable contributions from composers Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima.

    • “The music is as delightful as ever and is half the reason why the game is so addictive, all thanks to Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima.”
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Streets of Rage 2 is a arcade hack and slash game with anime theme.

Streets of Rage 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, iPhone, Windows, PC and others.

Streets of Rage 2 was released on January 26, 2011.

Streets of Rage 2 was developed by SEGA.

Streets of Rage 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Streets of Rage 2 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Streets of Rage, Streets of Rage 4, The TakeOver, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons, Final Vendetta and others.