Of Rage | Streets

: The games capture an idealized late '80s/early '90s "dirty neon" city vibe.

: Move side-to-side, defeating waves of enemies before facing a level boss.

After a 26-year hiatus, the series returned with a highly-rated modern sequel. Streets of Rage

(known as Bare Knuckle in Japan) is a legendary series of side-scrolling beat 'em up games. It follows a group of ex-police vigilantes fighting to save Wood Oak City from a corrupt crime syndicate. 🕹️ Core Gameplay & Mechanics

: While the original trilogy used 16-bit sprites, Streets of Rage 4 modernized the look with a cell-shaded, hand-drawn comic book aesthetic. 🥊 Streets of Rage 4 (2020) : The games capture an idealized late '80s/early

: Using special moves often costs a small amount of health, requiring careful timing.

The series is defined by its strategic, hard-hitting combat. (known as Bare Knuckle in Japan) is a

: In the original game, players could call a police car to launch a screen-clearing bazooka or minigun strike. 🎵 Cultural Impact