music works really nicely too, bouncing around urban and techno moods for good listening for the ears.

Streets of Rage 1 is relatively simple, but for a cheap brawler, it's a fun time, especially with a friend. While its sequel improves on everything presented here, the first game is a good game in it's own right, being one of the better brawlers of its era.

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Classic Beat 'Em Up Action

Back in the day, Streets of Rage was the first game I ever completed on the Game Gear. Since then it's seen numerous releases on various systems, and several sequels.

Similar to other beat 'em ups like Double Dragon and Final Fight, Streets of Rage has you travel through level after level fighting various thugs and criminals, each area ending in athrow you as well and towards the end there is two very annoying girls that can really spoil your day with their acrobatic moves. Streets Of Rage ruled the roost back in its day and even now it can provide a quick blast of fun.

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Solid beat 'em up game for the nostalgic...

Streets of Rage is a very straightforward beat 'em up game from the Genesis' golden years, featuring catchy tunes and a very solid fighting system. Each of the three characters has a combination attack and a few grapple moves at their disposal to dispatch the hordes upon hordes of thugs the game pours at you throughout the game. Weapons are dropped in the levels to aid you in dishing out punishment though the amount of attacks you