Streets of Rage 2
The pinnacle of 16-bit beat-'em-ups with expanded movesets and Yuzo Koshiro's legendary soundtrack. Play as Axel, Blaze, Max or Skate to defeat Mr. X's syndicate across 8 stages.
Controls
About This Game
Introduced character-specific special moves like Axel's Dragon Wing Uppercut and Blaze's Flying Swallow Kick, ditching the Police Backup system.
Featured larger sprites with 8-way movement and multi-hit combos - a technical marvel pushing the Genesis/Mega Drive limits.
Sold over 1.85 million copies worldwide, regarded as one of the greatest beat-'em-ups of all time.
Related Games
1991
Beat 'em upSega's definitive 16-bit beat-'em-up where ex-cops Axel, Blaze, and Adam clean up crime-ridden streets. Features Yuzo Koshiro's iconic techno soundtrack and cooperative gameplay.
1994
Beat 'em upThe darkest entry in the trilogy with branching paths and multiple endings. Introduces Ash as the first unlockable character and a controversial 'rage' health-based attack system.
1991
Beat 'em upStreets of Rage (Bare Knuckle in Japan) is a side-scrolling beat 'em up for Sega Master System. Players control ex-cops Axel, Blaze, or Adam as they fight through crime-ridden streets to overthrow the evil Mr. X and his syndicate.
1988
Beat 'em upThe landmark beat-'em-up where brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee rescue Marian from the Black Warriors gang. Introduces combo attacks and upgradable moves in a single-player campaign.
1989
Beat 'em upBilly and Jimmy Lee return in this brutal sequel to avenge Marian's death, introducing new combat mechanics including aerial attacks and grapple throws across 9 stages of street brawling action.
1991
Beat 'em upThe Lee brothers embark on a global quest to recover five mystical stones, featuring new playable characters Chin Seimei and Yagyu Ranzou with unique fighting styles across 7 international stages.