Streets of Rage 4

GameSpot

Heidi Kemps·May 5, 2020

Critic80/100

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Streets of Rage 4 expertly revives a beloved beat-'em-up franchise with great music, visuals, and most importantly, solid gameplay.

Polygon

Chris Plante·Apr 29, 2020

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Streets of Rage 4 is the sequel fans deserve

Eurogamer

Martin Robinson·Apr 29, 2020

Critic100/100

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If you ask me what it is that made Sega's games really sing when they were in their 90s pomp, I'd settle on just one th…

Kotaku

Paul Tamayo·Apr 29, 2020

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I will continue to play an absurd amount of this game in the years to come, and I’m glad to fit it into rotation when deciding which in the series I want to dive into with friends.

PC Gamer

Wes Fenlon·Apr 29, 2020

Critic76/100

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A beautiful, fluid homage to a classic beat-em-up series.

Game Informer

Joe Juba·Apr 29, 2020

Critic70/100

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This beat ‘em up feels like an homage to classic ‘90s brawlers, but it’s also stuck in that era itself.

Push Square

Push Square Staff·Apr 29, 2020

Critic70/100

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Streets of Rage 4 makes a valiant attempt to drag the old-school franchise into the modern age. We've ended up with a beautiful beat-'em-up that's perhaps a little too loyal to the original games, but is ultimately a blast to play, especially with others. The appeal might wear off after a little while due to repetitive gameplay, but it's a huge amount of fun while it lasts.

Nintendo Life

PJ O'Reilly·Apr 29, 2020

Critic90/100

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Streets of Rage 4 is the very best the series has ever been.

Pure Xbox

Damien McFerran·Apr 29, 2020

Critic90/100

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Taking a franchise as treasured as Streets of Rage and updating it was never going to be an easy task, but we can't imagine that any self-respecting fan of the series will be displeased with what has been achieved here. Streets of Rage 4 walks that fine line between paying tribute to its predecessors and forging its own unique path and feels like an evolution and a revolution at the same time. The gameplay is unmistakably faithful to the originals, but the addictive combo-heavy mechanics, gorgeous presentation and robust multiplayer options add a whole new layer of complexity, resulting in a game that fans and newcomers alike will enjoy no end. Let's hope we don't have to wait another 26 years for a sequel.

IGN

Dale Driver·Apr 29, 2020

Critic70/100

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Streets of Rage 4 delivers a fun, traditional experience but prioritises nostalgia over any kind of modern reinvention.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Brendan Caldwell·Apr 29, 2020

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For anyone hoping it would bring a little modern fluidity to a long-stagnant genre, you might have to moonwalk upwards from this one. But for Ragers, it’s a sturdy score-attacking blowout to while away some hours, perfecting your flying knees and enflamed uppercuts, arguing over who deserves the trash salad.