Streets of Rage 4 Mini-Review

Streets of Rage 4 renews the classic beat-'em-up series with beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a phenomenal soundtrack. The fluid combat mechanics, combined with the varied characters available to select, are a playground for experimentation, offering a lot of room for player creativity. While some may find the difficulty intimidating, the satisfying combos and co-op action make it a superb encounter.

Pros

• Gorgeous art style. 

• Excellent music.

• Tight gameplay, with responsive controls.

• Co-op is a lot of fun.

• Several game modes to choose from.

Cons(?)

• Difficulty can be steep.

• Limited story.

• Short campaign.

Publisher: Dotemu, Playdigious (Android, iOS)

Developer: Dotemu, Lizardcube, Guard Crush Games

Platform: Played on PC

Availability: Released on April 30, 2020 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One; Released on November 12, 2020 for Linux, macOS; Released on July 21, 2021 for Stadia, and May 2024 for Android, iOS.