A underrated gem of the beat'em up genre especially when playing the non-US version.
Pro
+ Wide range of characters and movesets
+ Multiple Endings
+ Impressive sprite work
Cons
- (US version) awkward plot
- (US version) Unecessaily tough difficulty
- Music may be abrasive to some (I personally view it as great fight music)
Overall: A must play for beat'em up fans, and absolutely worthy of any top lists. Even those who aren't fans of the genre may find pockets of enjoyment in this classic. I would say finding an english translation of the Japanese game may be the best way to play for my US players. Most would agree with it not being the best of the Streets of Rage series, but I'm not one of those people.
Pro
+ Wide range of characters and movesets
+ Multiple Endings
+ Impressive sprite work
Cons
- (US version) awkward plot
- (US version) Unecessaily tough difficulty
- Music may be abrasive to some (I personally view it as great fight music)
Overall: A must play for beat'em up fans, and absolutely worthy of any top lists. Even those who aren't fans of the genre may find pockets of enjoyment in this classic. I would say finding an english translation of the Japanese game may be the best way to play for my US players. Most would agree with it not being the best of the Streets of Rage series, but I'm not one of those people.