Streets of Rage 2 (1992 Video Game) User Reviews (8)

Mr. X's reign of terror once again arises!

[Rabical-91 · 8/10 · 22 December 2020]

With Sega's 'Streets Of Rage' a hit, a sequel was a guarantee. One year later, 'Streets Of Rage 2' was made. Though adding some new characters and improving the graphics ( as well as devising a highly catchy soundtrack ), the sequel did not have the same impact as the first, possibly due to dropping one of the most popular characters from the original. Nevertheless, 'Streets Of Rage 2' provided another hit for Sega, not just on the Mega Drive, but on the Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear as well.

A year after Mr. X was taken down and his crime syndicate destroyed, the evil crime lord rises again, this time more dangerous than ever, to exact revenge on the trio - Adam Hunter, Blaze Fielding and Axel Stone - responsible for his downfall. He duly takes Adam hostage, prompting not just Axel and Blaze, but their friend Max Thunder ( who looked not unlike 'The Incredible Hulk', minus the green pallor ) and Adam's younger brother Eddie 'Skate' Hunter ( called 'Skate' because he never takes his roller skates off ), to hunt Mr. X down and once again put him out of action.

It is a good game, marred only by two things - the absence of Adam ( who was my favourite character to play as ) and the inclusion of Max and Skate. Max was too slow and clunky to be much of a good fighter whilst Skate, although skilled with his speed, lacks the fighting strength. The enemies are much harder to defeat this time around too, though on the plus side, a health bar is included on screen for the enemies so you are able to see your progress in defeating them. Another plus side is that the soundtrack ( as I earlier mentioned ) is much catchier this time around ( not that the soundtrack from the first game wasn't catchy ) and makes up for some of the game's minor shortcomings.

Something to watch out for - the arcade machines in the nightclub level bare the title 'Bare Knuckle'. This was the title of the original Japanese release of the game.

A year after this, 'Streets Of Rage 3' followed which alas would be the franchise's final jaunt with Sega.

Great Sequel

[jutinjustice · 7/10 · 5 April 2021]

Streets of Rage 2 is the second installment for this franchise it came only one year after the first game and for me it is superior to the first in many aspects :

First, the characters are bigger to be specific they're double sized which make the vision more comfortable.

Sec, there are new movements that makes the player more comfort and confident .

The final thing is it's much easier than the first game (some would call it improvement and some wouldn't).

However I didn't gave it a higher rate for ONE ISSUE: which is removing the helping button (you know the one that police helps you by firing the enemies) and someone might say that the add a powerful one which will make your kicks more powerful and it's not just for one time, you can do it many times ( but the main problem of this is that every time you use it you'll lose an amount of your health and if you kept using it you will die, and that's why I couldn't gave this game more than 7 points just like the previous one.

Get ready to rumble!

[CuriosityKilledShawn · 10/10 · 29 April 2004]

It is one year after Axel, Blaze, and Adam smashed the syndicate. However, Mr. X is down but not out. The team let their guard down. Axel Stone is working as a bodyguard, Blaze Fielding is now a dance instructor, and Adam Hunter rejoins the police while taking care of his younger brother Skate. Slowly, but surely, the tendrils of Mr. X's organization retake the city, and Adam is kidnapped. The gang find a photograph of Adam in chains and set out to rescue them, unaware that Mr. X is baiting them into a trap. They are joined by professional wrestler Max Thunder and once more storm through the streets wasting everyone in their path across the slums, an amusement park, a ship, a desert island, a factory, and finally confronting Mr. X in his new headquarters.

Everything about the first game is improved. Sprites are larger, gameplay is more dynamic, animation is less choppy, environments are more colorful and flamboyant, and the music...is awesome. Streets of Rage 2 frequently makes the number 1 spot of any "Best Video Game Music" lists. Yuzo Koshiro may have been inspired by the early 90s club scene but this stuff is not dated in the slightest. You simply must go out and purchase the soundtrack.

The first game was a fun beat-em-up, but SOR2 is an epic. 23 years on and this game still holds up. Revolutionary, bone-smashing, head- banging, ball-breaking action from beginning to end. What a game!

A perfect sequel in every way.

[KellySmiths55358 · 3 November 2002]

Streets of Rage 2 is without a doubt on my all-time Top 10 list of favorite video games. Everything about this game is almost perfect, if not perfect. From the sensational graphics to the engaging gameplay, Streets of Rage 2 has it all! If you ask me, no other fighting game can compare with this one! Even if you just get one fighting game the rest of your life, get this one!

"Streets of Rage 2"

[dee.reid · 10/10 · 8 April 2023]

"Streets of Rage 2" is one of the greatest video games ever made - period.

I grew up in the early 1990s, and "Streets of Rage 2" (also known in Japan by its original title "Bare Knuckle II," and is the sequel to 1991's "Streets of Rage") which debuted in North America in December of 1992, was one of my favorite video games to play on my trusty Sega Game Gear in the wee hours of the morning before I had to go to school.

A fast-paced, side-scrolling "beat-'em-up," "Streets of Rage 2" does not really have much of a plot, but what draws you in and keeps you playing are the beautifully designed levels and graphics, the fast-paced gameplay, and its "ground-breaking" electronic dance music (EDM) soundtrack (by Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima) - the latter of which is so addicting and memorable that I have a link to the full video game score on YouTube saved on my computer.

"Streets of Rage 2" is truly one of my favorite video games, and is definitely one of the greatest video games ever made.

10/10.

Its Legacy Lives On

[kenoreilly-79276 · 10/10 · 7 January 2024]

I should have done this years ago. I remember 6 year old me waking up and seeing Streets of Rage 2 under the tree in 1992 and I cried.

Streets of Rage 2 the once Sega Exclusive still holds up to this day better than most next gen games that came after it. Excellent Gameplay, Axel, Blaze, Skate & Max all play so differently from one another, Stage variety, Bosses are tough but so much fun and that soundtrack that even got it's own show at a Red Bull festival back in 2018. Go Straight & Never Return Alive are just the peak of 90s gaming music and being able to reuse them in stage 1 & 2 of SOR4.

Streets of Rage 2!

[Movie Nuttball · 2 March 2005]

Streets of Rage 2 is one of the most exciting video games! The characters, the action, the fighting, and the sure thrill of excitement makes this game a fun non-stop playing time! Below is a brief look how I think the game is!

Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!

Graphics: The graphics are wonderful especially for the Sega Genesis! The backgrounds are really beautiful!

Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you find out that it will become more difficult!

Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!

Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!

Overall: I have always loved Streets of Rage 2! If you like fighting and action adventure games then I strongly recommend you play this game!

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