Streets of Rage 2 on Game Gear with the 4 playable Mega Drive characters. Well adapted despite the portable's limitations. Yuzo Koshiro's legendary soundtrack present.
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Category
Beat-'Em-Up2 players12+
Co-op
Description
Axel and Blaze team with Skate and Max to free the city from Mr X's clan in this second Game Gear Streets of Rage. Published by Sega, released in the United States in January 1993. Side-scrolling beat'em up with four fighters, enriched special moves, more varied enemies, tough bosses. US edition.
Streets of Rage 2 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
An absolute peak for Yuzo Koshiro, the music unfurls house and techno of stunning modernity, from "Go Straight" to "Dreamer". The deep basslines and hypnotic pads turn every street fight into a night at the club. This legendary soundtrack is regularly cited among the greatest in video games.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Heavier blows, more varied moves and an even bolder mood: this sequel beefs up the beat-'em-up without losing any punch on the small screen. The joy of sweeping away a wave of enemies and chaining grabs stays instant and gratifying. With two players, the efficiency climbs a notch. Stylish, snappy and generous, a peak of portable brawling.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,25 MB📅01/01/1993
Published by Sega
Streets of Rage 2 (Game Gear) price, value & rarity
Streets of Rage 2, the sequel to Sega's beat 'em up in which Axel and Blaze, backed by Skate and Max, free the city from Mr. X's clan, released in a World pressing. A portable adaptation of a genre peak, it benefits from the immense reputation of the 16-bit original. Its collecting interest stays moderate due to a large run, but benefits from fans' lasting devotion to the Streets of Rage trilogy.
Is Streets of Rage 2 still worth playing in 2026?
A portable sequel to Sega's beat them up, Streets of Rage 2 unites Axel, Blaze, Skate and Max against Mr X's clan in a muscular scroll with more varied moves. The special attacks, the expanded cast and the staging gain scale, and the Game Gear version keeps the essence of that generosity despite the screen and the lack of co op. The snappy fights and the soundtrack stay delightful. For a fan of retro brawling or of the series, the title keeps a solid blow off and a real effectiveness.
