Hands On: Streets Of Rage 4 Is A Grand (Upper) Revival

Nostalgic hearts a-Blaze.

It’s been a wild ride for fans of SEGA fans the last few years. Lately, it seems as though the forgotten series of their past are returning in spades, thanks to the efforts of smaller indies the world over: Wonder Boy, Shenmue, Monster Boy, and finally, Streets of Rage. That last one is a big deal for a particularly loyal fanbase. After nearly a quarter century, Streets of Rage is getting the sequel fans have been clamouring for, but was it worth the wait? After the brief glimpse we took at the game at PAX West, we think it might just be.

As we reported earlier, Streets of Rage 4 is being brought to life by Guard Crush Games, Lizardcube, and DotEmu, the latter two being the teams behind last year’s Wonder Boy reboot, which Site Editor Damien McFerran praised for its sumptuous visuals. That praise is key here as well, as Streets of Rage 4 utilises the same techniques and a very similar art style. Unlike Wonder Boy, however, Streets is an entirely new game, rather than a remake of a beloved classic.

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