Streets of Rage 4 Reviews

Streets of Rage 4 is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2020

This iconic series has returned and Streets of Rage 4 is the king of the side-scrolling beat ‘em up!

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Apr 29, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 had a lot to live up to, and it delivered.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2020

Streets of Rage is back, baby!

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9 / 10
Apr 29, 2020

Simply put, this is the return that fans have been waiting for.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 is exactly how the franchise should have been handled in the 21st century. It features brand new visual upgrades, gameplay improvements, online multiplayer, and a killer modern soundtrack, but it still retains the charm and soul of the Mega Drive classics.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 is one of the best entries in a classic series in quite some time. With beautifully updated graphics and a soundtrack that you will be humming along with for quite some time, you’ll be reminded of how you felt if you played these types of games when they were first made popular.

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9 / 10
Apr 29, 2020

Taking a franchise as treasured as Streets of Rage and updating it was never going to be an easy task, but we can't imagine that any self-respecting fan of the series will be displeased with what has been achieved here. Streets of Rage 4 walks that fine line between paying tribute to its predecessors and forging its own unique path and feels like an evolution and a revolution at the same time. The gameplay is unmistakably faithful to the originals, but the addictive combo-heavy mechanics, gorgeous presentation and robust multiplayer options add a whole new layer of complexity, resulting in a game that fans and newcomers alike will enjoy no end. Let's hope we don't have to wait another 26 years for a sequel.

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9 / 10
May 18, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 does a textbook job of balancing between the new and the old.

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9 / 10.0
May 9, 2020

Creators of Streets of Rage 4 decided to forget about innovations and instead made us nostalgic by offering a classic gameplay with minor new features. And that's exactly what a lot of fans wanted.

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9 / 10.0
May 12, 2020

Everything the players expect from a Streets of Rage title, has been given to them. Nostalgia and modernization at their best

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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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90 / 100
Apr 29, 2020

Following up a series as renowned as Streets of Rage with a new entry is no small feat, but Streets of Rage 4 hits hard with its signature frantic action and stylish audiovisual presentation.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2020

Streets of Rage 4 is the perfect love letter to Sega's fan favorite beat-'em-up franchise. It captures the spirit and soul of the games while adding great new mechanics and tons of style. At its heart, it's a short, sweet, and well-made game about punching criminals until you can punch the biggest criminals of all. The price tag might be a bit steep if you're not someone who loves beating things up with friends, but for Streets of Rage fans, it is everything it should be.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2020

Both game's were led by development teams who had the challenge of continuing classic and beloved series. I'm happy to say that the dev teams creating Streets of Rage 4 have completely succeeded in making a new 2D entry in the series much like the Sonic Mania dev teams did. The utmost respect for the source material is clear throughout Streets of Rage 4 and I'm thrilled that we have this great new brawler in 2020.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2020

Take nostalgia out of the equation, and Streets of Rage 4 is the best entry in the series yet.

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CGMagazine
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2020

it is obvious the love and attention that went into creating Streets of Rage 4, a game made first and foremost for fans, but made accessible and engaging enough for casual players to enjoy. Streets of Rage 4 is a must play, particularly towards fans who may have been on the fence.

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9 / 10
May 19, 2020

At eleven chapters it's the perfect length, and yet I can't help but feel that I'd keep playing for as long as it kept throwing me new chapters. Then again, "New Game" is right there. The same thugs will happily line right back up, likely with the added confidence of a higher difficulty setting, and I'll be just as happy to keep punching them.

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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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9 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2020

Streets of Rage is an excellent and well made game. Whether your a fan of the series or a newcomer, it is fun and addictive experience. The developers did a great job of making it feel like the old games but also make it have a fresh and updated feel to it. Right i'm off to beat some more people upside the head with a pipe.

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90%
Apr 29, 2020

It's been more than 25 years since the last Streets of Rage game, and while ostensibly, Streets of Rage 4 might seem like more of the same, there's no way that could ever be considered a bad thing. Streets of Rage 4 is well worth the wait.

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