Streets of Rage 4

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"Streets of Rage 4" is a long-awaited addition to the classic beat-'em-up series, offering splendid gameplay with satisfying combat and combos. The game boasts stunning visuals and a beautiful soundtrack that enhance the overall experience. Players are invited to punch their way through the streets once again, taking down enemies and bosses in this highly anticipated fighting game.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 815 reviews

graphics41 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Excellent port that captures the essence of the original console version with great graphics and responsive controls.
The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the series, with plenty of unlockables and replayability, especially with the added DLC.
Controller support enhances the gameplay experience, making it feel like a true console experience on mobile.

The touch controls can be unresponsive and difficult to use, making gameplay frustrating at times.
There are issues with the aspect ratio being locked, resulting in unused screen space and a less immersive experience.
Multiplayer functionality is lacking, and many players are disappointed with the absence of local or online co-op play.

graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
12%
6%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their beauty and quality, often comparing them favorably to console and PC versions. Players appreciate the smooth performance and responsive controls, although some report occasional frame rate drops in specific areas. Overall, the visuals are described as stunning, with a perfect blend of modern and retro styles that enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful, even though it's 2D.”
- “The game is stunning, 10/10 for graphics - the same as consoles and PC.”
- “Great graphics, awesome sound effects and music, I'm simply blown away by this.”
- “The game plays smooth but some places like the boxing ring with the hole in the middle in survival mode always tanks the fps even on low graphics settings.”
- “Awesome, like in 1992 with a modern twist and graphics.”
- “Super, childhood memories.. extraordinary graphics, bgm and concept.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
Overall, the gameplay of the latest installment in the Streets of Rage series has received high praise for its smooth mechanics, engaging combat, and nostalgic appeal, with many players noting the impressive graphics and soundtrack. While some users expressed concerns about control responsiveness and online performance, the game is celebrated for its replayability and depth, making it a standout title in the beat 'em up genre. Many fans appreciate the modern enhancements while retaining the classic feel, making it a worthy addition to the franchise.
- “I'm very impressed with everything: graphics, gameplay, storyline, and the survival mode is addictive. Bring in some more DLC content and I'll play this forever. Keep up the good work!”
- “It's basically an improved version of older Streets of Rage games, with more characters, better gameplay, more modes to play, a great soundtrack, and excellent graphics.”
- “Great port of the classic follow-up of one of the greatest game series with its fantastic graphics and gameplay. I've always been a fan of the Streets of Rage series, and number 4 does the series proud.”
- “The only thing I'm disappointed with is using two screens where one screen is the actual touch control and the other is the video/visual playback/gameplay screen, like they did with the Game Pass app when playing touch-based games.”
- “Awesome game but please improve the online gameplay as it hangs a lot.”
- “Control is bad, movement is so slow making the gameplay slow and the fight unsatisfying while the enemy is zooming across the map, and the character's reach for attacking is short, which is frustrating.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
29%
13%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its blend of modern and retro styles, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Some users suggested adding an option to toggle between the new and classic soundtracks for a more personalized experience. While the soundtrack is generally considered top-notch, a few players noted issues with audio playback, such as restarts during levels and a desire for louder sound effects.
- “Great graphics, awesome sound effects and music, I'm simply blown away by this.”
- “Music is insanely good.”
- “Love this game, best in the series (the others are available on here too, love the second one) amazing soundtrack and lots of replay value.”
- “The music in levels has an odd habit of starting then restarting at least once before playing normally.”
- “Please sort this issue out by making the music and the sound effects louder.”
- “If you improve the music and the sound quality by making it louder on my device, I shall happily give the game more stars.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with many users reporting smooth performance and excellent graphical quality, particularly on higher-end devices like the Snapdragon 865 and 845. However, some players note occasional slowdowns and issues with character mobility and controller responsiveness, suggesting that further optimizations could enhance the experience. While the game performs well at default settings, there is a consensus that additional updates could improve its overall fluidity.
- “The performance is quite smooth.”
- “Superb graphical quality and performance on Snapdragon 865, smooth touch control, great, great stuff!!”
- “Running it on a Snapdragon 845, runs great at default settings, solid 60fps and smooth performance, supports gamepad as expected.”
- “While it doesn't bother me, I believe some optimizations could be made.”
- “I assume it needs to be optimized for S22.”
- “Characters' mobility and controller factors are stuttering and stiff.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The story aspect of the game has received positive feedback for its engaging narrative and appealing graphics, with players expressing a desire for additional content, such as new heroes and levels through DLC. However, some users noted the need for improvements, particularly in the presentation of cutscenes and the lack of checkpoints after failed missions, which can be frustrating. Overall, the storyline is appreciated, but players are eager for enhancements and expansions.
- “I'm very impressed with everything: graphics, gameplay, storyline, and the survival mode is addictive. Bring in some more DLC content and I'll play this forever. Keep up the good work!”
- “Old school style, nice graphics and storyline!”
- “And after finishing the story, it just ends.”
- “It just needs some fine tuning - the cutscenes in story mode don't show just the story text, but other than that, it's awesome.”
- “I would love to see the dev team adding a whole new story DLC which contains more new heroes and levels in the future, hopefully.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The stability of the game is inconsistent, with users reporting significant glitches, freezing issues, and button mapping problems, particularly on certain devices like the Galaxy S22. While some players experience smooth performance on specific hardware, others face game-breaking bugs and crashes, especially after updates. Overall, the game's stability appears to vary widely depending on the device used.
- “Runs great on Xperia 1, has nice artwork to fill the ultra-wide 21:9 screen.”
- “Running it on a Snapdragon 845, it runs great at default settings with solid 60fps and smooth performance, supports gamepad as expected.”
- “Runs great on the Odin Pro.”
- “Overall, the game is good, but my only issue is that the punch button, pick up button, and jump button freeze, forcing me to restart the level.”
- “I'm on a 5G connection, and the game glitches so badly that it just freezes.”
- “It was great when I was able to play it, but since the update, it just takes me to a black screen and freezes my phone.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
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Overall, players find the game to have high replayability, with enjoyable gameplay and a great soundtrack that appeals to both beginners and experts. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of new unlockables and customization options in the latest update, suggesting that additional content could enhance the replay value further.
- “I'm so glad I got this, paid for the extra content too. I love this; it's easy to pick and play, and there's so much replay value. Even if you're a beginner or expert, I can't wait to keep replaying this. I have no complaints thus far.”
- “Love this game, best in the series (the others are available here too, love the second one). Amazing soundtrack and lots of replay value.”
- “Replayable gameplay, cool music, satisfying combos on the go!”
- “Very good port. I loved this as a kid, but instead of just porting and adding DLC, you could have given it more replayability by adding more unlockables like more pictures or something, even costumes, just to add something new.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, with one reviewer highlighting its nostalgic impact that evoked tears due to fond childhood memories. However, there are concerns about button mapping glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “Best game ever I've played; it made me cry because I played Streets of Rage in my childhood.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the game is praised overall, there are significant issues with character development, particularly with character assets displaying as pink rectangles instead of the intended designs, indicating a lack of polish in this area.
- “Great game, but I'm getting pink rectangles on the character assets instead of the character designs.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “I was disappointed by how the characters didn't evolve throughout the story.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model is generally viewed positively, with users emphasizing that the game does not feel like a cash grab.