![]() but I wouldn’t mind seeing more new characters either.“ “ I do hope we get to see some more redesigns of other classic fighters like Skate, Max, and Roo. The simplicity of previous Streets of Rage games is kept as well, which newcomers may find off-putting. Seeing Axel, Blaze, and Adam on the screen with new stylish designs hits that nostalgia nerve just right, as does using their classic techniques on familiar enemies. The demo stage I played through seemed to be something of an homage to Stage 1-1 from Streets of Rage 2. Of course, there’s something to be said for rose-tinted glasses being slightly involved. Fighting and forming simple combos is smooth and satisfying, and special moves look more dynamic than ever. It’s a simple premise that worked in the 90’s and still works now, especially if you have prior experience with the series. You pick a slick-looking fighter and take to the neon-lit, grungy streets to beat up strangely-named hooligans and ne’er-do-wells. Like its Genesis predecessors, Streets of Rage 4 is all about smooth fighting that’s more fun with friends. That being said, when I played Streets of Rage 4 at PAX East last week, I had a blast. What I’m trying to say is that I have a long and nostalgia-laden relationship with Streets of Rage, which may impact my feelings on Streets of Rage 4. My friend and I would always argue over who got to play as Axel, though he normally won since he was older. I grew up playing Streets of Rage 2 pretty much daily. ![]()
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