Streets of Rage 4 Reviews

Streets of Rage 4 is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.5 / 10.0
Apr 30, 2020

Despite the lack of a few features, this latest installment does for Streets of Rage what Sonic Mania did for its respective series.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 30, 2020

Despite having a hefty 26 year gap between Streets of Rage 3 and Streets of Rage 4, the franchise has thankfully not missed a step. It's a familiar, safe, cocktail of furious on-screen fighting, blood-pumping dance beats and enchanting visuals.

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10 / 10.0
Apr 30, 2020

Look no further for the top-of-the-line beat-em-up on Switch!

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Evan Norris
Top Critic
8 / 10
May 1, 2020

The streets are paved with gold in Streets of Rage 4.

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9 / 10.0
May 1, 2020

Whether you are a veteran of the franchise or not there is a fun game here to be had by all.

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8 / 10.0
May 1, 2020

A fine-tuned beat-em-up just like they used to make em’ that’s been brought to the modern era thanks to the inclusion of new features that make the franchise more accessible than ever before.

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A-
May 1, 2020

What Dotemu and partners have done is such a masterful expansion and resuscitation that I’d be willing to say that the series is officially theirs, and that they have collectively made brawlers a part of the conversation in game development for the first time in years. Bravo. Buy this game.

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9 / 10.0
May 1, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 is the perfect sequel, it builds upon the original trilogy whilst modernising it without alienating fans. Visually the game is gorgeous, all hand-drawn with brilliant lighting effects, visual styles, character designs, and original pixel-art protagonists and special moves. The music is just as good as I remember it, allowing you to alternate between the new music or classic tunes, this really is the perfect homage to the infamous Mega Drive games. Although not a very long game, you’ll get hours of entertainment out of Streets of Rage 4 thanks to the satisfying combat and progression-based rewards.

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Unscored
May 1, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 is a return to the origins with a renewed design and new mechanics that were missed in previous games. If you like beat'em up, you will love this game. Despite the short duration of story mode, it's replayable if we want to get all the available characters or challenge ourselves to finish arcade mode. In addition, the multiplayer section gives you an extra to play the game with your friends.

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8 / 10.0
May 1, 2020

Streets of Rage is back and better than ever. The latest entry has all the gameplay and fun factor polished to perfection.

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Gamefa
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
May 2, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 is a mighty comeback for a nostalgic Beat'em Up title and an overall great experience for old fans and newcomers. Visually, the game is very beautiful and the gameplay is smoother than ever. There are few minor issues here and there, but it absolutely worth a try.

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9 / 10.0
May 2, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 is unmistakably a sequel to this classic franchise; the developers understood what made the originals so great, and expanded upon them in ways that make sense. The most lovably crafted and well-designed brawler in ages.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 2, 2020

A bold return after 26 years of absence

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7.9 / 10.0
May 3, 2020

Streets Of Rage 4 brings back the retro franchise in such a masterful way that it can convert modern gamers into hardcore fans of old-school beat 'em ups. With that said, it's still a bit too dated in some regards although it remains a heck of a lot of fun.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 3, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 is back after 26 years, and it feels exactly the same as before. It can serve as a great example to the new generation on how we used to game, and the original fans of the series will find themselves in heaven with it.

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May 3, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 didn’t need to reinvent the formula; it just needed to expand upon it. There are some great changes here that help elevate the gameplay and combat, but the bland story and environments drag it down a bit. These things won’t deter those looking for a new Streets of Rage entry, especially one that has such great combat.

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9 / 10.0
May 3, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 is an amazingly good time for long time fans and new ones alike. You’re immediately pulled into a beautiful and colorful world, with a soundtrack that’s extremely addicting. Whether you’re playing alone or with friends, you’re in for a damn good time!

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9 / 10
May 3, 2020

EXCELLENT - Gamers have overlooked the beat’em up genre for decades, but Streets of Rage 4 is here to knock some sense into them. It walks that fine line of providing just the right amount nostalgia while at the same time injecting new characters and gameplay to create a fantastic experience that should appeal to the teenagers of the ‘80s and today. Grab a friend and kick some butt. Don’t sleep on this one!

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9.3 / 10.0
May 3, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 marks a superb return of the famed franchise, with the stylish combat, the slick visuals, and the nostalgic charm proving incredible throughout. The story mode is a little short in length and a few tough difficulty spikes caught me off guard, but it’s still packed to the brim with enough unlockables to keep you hooked in for a long, long time – well… provided you’ve got some friends to experience it with over and over again, that is. Whether you’re a new face to these deadly streets or a returning fan that wants to dish out some more beatings, you’re going to have one HELL of a good time playing Streets of Rage 4.

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8 / 10
May 4, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 is a welcome return for a classic franchise. Hardcore fans of the series are likely to be smitten with the amount of fan service and love that has gone in to this and rightly so. In not overhauling the game further though it may lose some appeal with new gamers.

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