Streets of Rage (1991) is the definitive Sega Genesis beat 'em up that set the standard for the genre. Play this classic online with no downloads required.
Key features:
- Three playable characters with unique fighting styles
- Two-player cooperative gameplay
- Iconic techno soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro
- Special attacks via police backup
- Multiple endings based on player choices
Characters:
- Axel Stone: Balanced fighter with powerful punches
- Blaze Fielding: Agile martial artist
- Adam Hunter: Strong but slower grappler
Gameplay highlights:
- Battle through 8 rounds of criminal-infested streets
- Use environmental weapons (pipes, knives, bottles)
- Face challenging boss fights
- Unlock the true ending by making the right choice
Legacy:
- One of the greatest Genesis games of all time
- Inspired modern beat 'em ups like River City Girls
- Spawned two excellent sequels
- Still praised for its groundbreaking soundtrack
Experience the game that perfected cooperative street brawling!