Streets of Rage 2 Classic

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Streets of Rage 2 Classic is a single player fighting game. It was developed by SEGA and was released on April 14, 2011. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Take to the streets a second time in SEGA’s cult beat ‘em-up

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,180 reviews

music25 positive mentions

monetization97 negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgic memories from childhood, providing a fun and familiar experience.
The graphics and music are well-executed, capturing the essence of the original Sega Genesis game.
The ability to save progress and play on mobile devices is a great addition, making it accessible for new and returning players.

The touch controls are often unresponsive and can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There are frequent ads that interrupt gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy the game fully.
The game has bugs that cause it to freeze or crash, particularly when trying to save progress or log into Google Play.

monetization
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the intrusive and frequent ads, even in the paid version. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others report that ads persist despite purchasing the premium upgrade, leading to dissatisfaction. Overall, while the game is praised for its nostalgic value and gameplay, the heavy reliance on ads detracts significantly from the user experience.
- “This is definitely worth the $1.99 cost for no ads. Happy gaming.”
- “A classic game in its own right and worth the 5 stars alongside for my $2 Google Play credit without ever seeing ads in my gameplay.”
- “As for me, I just like it how it is: no ads.”
- “I purchased the premium upgrade for ad-free access, and despite this, I'm unable to disable the in-game advertisements... unacceptable.”
- “Amazing classic game, ruined by greedy companies selling 'premium' versions and stuffing the free ones with ads.”
- “Having to watch ads to save the game is the ultimate BS in video games!”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
29%
8%
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic and catchy quality, with many reviewers highlighting it as one of the best soundtracks in gaming history. Players appreciate how the music enhances the overall experience, making gameplay more enjoyable and evoking fond memories. Some users expressed a desire for options to customize the music, but overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Just hearing the game music took me back 30 years to a simpler, better time.”
- “Beautiful game, the best beat 'em up ever that has the most memorable and awesome soundtracks that will make you feel like a badass when playing Streets of Rage.”
- “Amazing, and has one of the best soundtracks of any game ever.”
- “Atrocious imprecise controls reduce this to a mere music player.”
- “If there was an option to listen to your own music instead of the same old 1980s retro video game music.”
- “Would give it 5 stars if the music was emulated better.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
33%
9%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users. Many praise the visuals for being nostalgic and well-executed, especially for a mobile game, with some noting improvements over previous versions. However, there are also criticisms regarding the responsiveness of controls and some users expressing disappointment with the graphics quality, suggesting inconsistency in the experience.
- “Absolutely brilliant games, the first edition and this one are both brilliant, exactly the same as the originals and still as good. Graphics are really good for a mobile phone game.”
- “The graphics are exactly as I remember, and the best thing is you can download it onto 2 devices and play 2-player via Wi-Fi.”
- “Fantastic awesome graphics bring back childhood memories of my Sega Genesis. Great job!”
- “Good games, crappy graphics.”
- “Absolutely disappointing, screen so small, controls so hard and graphics like watching through broken glass.”
- “Terrible controls, graphics are bad.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
55%
13%
Overall, the gameplay is a mixed bag, with many praising its nostalgic feel and solid mechanics reminiscent of the original games. However, numerous users have criticized the touch controls as clumsy and unresponsive, leading to frustrating experiences, especially with the frequent pop-up ads disrupting play. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and smooth, others feel that improvements are necessary to enhance control and reduce stress.
- “Flawless gameplay like the originals!”
- “The controls are ok, the gameplay is pretty fun, and the music is really cool. It's short and sweet; love this game, it's awesome.”
- “Wonderful gameplay and experience.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are simple, but the onscreen controller is clumsy and doesn't respond well to touch.”
- “Making the gameplay annoyingly difficult to play.”
- “Bad controls; just five minutes of gameplay has caused pain in my fingers.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
5%
79%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes and unresponsiveness, particularly after updates or during gameplay. While some players have experienced smooth performance and minimal issues, the overall consensus highlights significant stability problems that detract from the gaming experience, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- “Brings back so many memories and runs great!”
- “Not sure what people are talking about; the controls are fluid and work great. Also, the save feature is not buggy.”
- “Definitely a swell game; no glitches I encountered during the short time I've played.”
- “It was working absolutely fine for a while but now won't let me save a game; every time I try, it just freezes my phone.”
- “This is a childhood game which was brilliant, but now having my memories overridden by these constant freezes is just ruining the whole experience.”
- “This game used to work great for me, but since the latest update, it freezes after a few minutes of playing and I have to force close the app.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The story is highly praised for its nostalgic appeal and engaging narrative, reminiscent of classic Sega games. Players find it captivating and well-integrated with the gameplay, although some have noted technical issues like lagging and bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “It brings me right back to my childhood, and the graphics, colors, and game story are all the same!”
- “The story is amazing and everything.”
- “I always loved Sega games, Jungle Strike, Story of Thor, just too numerous to mention.”
- “I love the game and the story, but fix the lagging, bugs, and freezing; that's all I can say.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game offers exceptional replayability that stands out among arcade titles, some users express concerns about excessive ads, which detracts from the overall experience and affects their ratings.
- “Its only downfall is the replay value, which is why I only gave it 4 stars.”
- “I love the game, but there are way too many ads. Other than that, the replayability of this game surpasses almost any other arcade game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized due to the use of a glitchy emulator, resulting in performance issues such as slowdowns and sound stuttering, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The original game is amazing, but the emulator they've used for this is glitchy and rough, often slowing down with the sound stuttering.”
- “The performance issues are frustrating; the game frequently lags and crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I expected better optimization; the frame rate drops significantly during intense scenes, ruining the experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, highlighting its awesome missions, perfect execution, and touching music that enhances the overall experience. The combination of heroic stages and powerful villains contributes to a deeply engaging and memorable journey.
- “It's an incredibly awesome mission game; there are no words to describe how amazing it is. It can't be compared to other games. The world is filled with perfect missions, heroes, stages, powers, villains, and dragons. Every moment is enhanced by the touching music.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, which is enhanced by its nostalgic charm, while the action and sound effects contribute to the overall comedic experience.
- “The game is very funny because it is old, but the action and sound effects are great.”

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Streets of Rage 2 Classic is a fighting game.

Streets of Rage 2 Classic is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Streets of Rage 2 Classic was released on April 14, 2011.

Streets of Rage 2 Classic was developed by SEGA.

Streets of Rage 2 Classic has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its monetization.

Streets of Rage 2 Classic is a single player game.

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