The Evolution Of The Street Of Rage Game Series

Street of Rage is a series of beat-themed video games developed and published by Sega. The series comprises three parts released on various gaming platforms during the 1990s.

Street of Rage (1991)

The first part of the series, released on the Sega Genesis console, tells the story of three police officers investigating a series of violent attacks on the city streets. The player must control one of three heroes, each with unique skills and abilities.

The game presents a range of stages in which players must engage in combat with enemies and formidable bosses, utilizing an array of punches and combination moves. Additionally, the game offers a progression system that allows for the enhancement of the character's traits and skills.

Features of Street of Rage: 

• - A unique visual style that combines elements of comics and graffiti. 
• - A variety of characters with different abilities and fighting styles. 
• - A well-developed system of combo attacks and character leveling. 
• - A large number of different levels and opponents. 
• - It has an exciting plot and an atmosphere of street violence.

Street of Rage 2 (1992)

Street of Rage 2 was released in 1992 on the Sega Mega Drive console and was a continuation of the first part of the series. In this game, the player controls new characters - police officer Axel Stone and his friend Blake Morrison, who continue investigating crimes on the city streets.

The game is an improved version of the first part with new levels, opponents, bosses, and combo attacks. The game also features new mechanics, such as the ability to use various items on levels to defeat enemies.

Main Features of Street of Rage 2:

• - Graphics and animations were improved compared to the first part.
• - Brand-new personas boast distinctive powers and combat techniques.
• - A more diverse set of levels and enemies.
• - The ability to use items on levels to help in battle.
• - A more complex and exciting plot related to the secret organization "Clan of Evil."

Streets of Rage 3 (1994)

Streets of Rage 3 (also known as Bare Knuckle 3) was developed by Sega and released in 1994 exclusively for the Sega Mega Drive game console. The game is a sequel to Streets of Rage, Streets of Rage 2, and the last part of the series.

In Streets of Rage 3, the player controls one of three characters, each with unique abilities and attacks. The player must go through various levels, fighting various enemies and bosses to save the city from the threat of villains.

Main Features of Street of Rage 3:

• - The graphics in Streets of Rage 3 have improved compared to previous games in the series 
• - The game has a more diverse soundtrack. 
• - The game has received positive reviews from critics for its complexity and variety of game mechanics.

Street of Rage 4 (2020)

Street of Rage 4 is the latest installment in the popular Beat Them Up series of games developed by Guard Crush Games and Lizardcube. The game was released in 2020 on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch platforms. In Street of Rage 4, players control a team of four characters, each with unique skills and abilities. 

Main Features of Street of Rage 4:

• - The possibility of cooperative passage. 
• - The game has significantly improved graphics and sound compared to the series' previous installments.

All games in the Street of Rage series have received high marks from critics and players for exciting gameplay, excellent graphics, and musical accompaniment. Many consider this series one of the best in the Beat Them Up genre and enjoy playing it.