Streets of Rage 1991

Released: August 2, 1991
Anniversary: Turned 35 on August 2
Genre: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Arcade · Linux · Wii · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Android · PC · iOS · Mac
Developer: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
More info: Wikipedia IGDB

Where to buy

In a collection: Sega Genesis Classics

Steam Nintendo PlayStation Xbox

Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics

Steam
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Is it still worth playing?

You play Adam Hunter, Axel Stone or Blaze Fielding, former police officers turned vigilantes who save Wood Oak City from a criminal syndicate. It is a 1991 beat 'em up for the Sega Genesis, with a techno soundtrack by composer Yuzo Koshiro. The three cross eight levels and share a total of 40 moves, such as headbutts, backslams and reverse kicks. Knives, glass bottles, pipes and baseball bats can be used as weapons, and food such as apples and chicken restores energy. Enemies walk on from both sides, up to 12 on screen, and each round ends with a boss, apart from round 7. Two players can play together, and that is still the way to play it.