The History of Streets of Rage - arcade console documentary

[@nal101]

Playing this, Spider-Man v Kingpin, and Sonic 1 as a kid in ‘91 was magic.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Oh absolutely

[@davidtaylor5293]

For me it was decep attack. Kid camelion and road rash 2

[@joeboo8626]

Hard to believe it's been 30 years. Gaming was incredible back then.

[@LionHeartBlade]

Spiderman vs Kingpin - went back and completed it 20 years later. Quality game

[@carloscanales3183]

I was right there with you, brother. So many people forgot or never knew about that Spider Man game, which was a shame considering how unique it was for the time.

[@democrazy69]

It was surprising that Streets of Rage 4 was actually good by today's standards and not just a throwback cash grab. Great video dude.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It was awesome, thanks buddy

[@paxhumana2015]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries , if you're going to cover this franchise, then, even though it's an unofficial game, you should check out Streets of Rage Remake, which was the main fan game that got the fire lit under Sega's a s s to make Streets of Rage 4/Bare Knuckle IV, with the help of Streets of Rage X, Streets of Rage 2X, and Streets of Rage XXX, all of which are ironically longer games than Streets of Rage 4/Bare Knuckle IV. Honestly, with all of those titles, you have essentially a more complicated version of the Metroid II: Return of Samus/AM2R/Metroid: Samus Returns fiasco, namely, instead of one okay game, and two incomplete, but pretty good, remakes/remixes, you have a pretty good official product and four equally good fan projects. Honestly, if Sega had not been such a s s h o l e s , and they had handled the project like they did with Sonic Mania, and how they actually welcomed the fan game that would eventually become the Freedom Planet franchise. I am honestly convinced that Sega has multiple personality disorder/schizophrenia, instead of outright selfishness and hypocrisy, like Nintendo. However, I am still sore about Ken Penders, Archie Comics, Fleetway Comics, Sega, and other artists all arguing over such things, and, for all of the arguing parties of that one...(I begin to play Jim Johnson's "Protection", a.k.a., the old A.P.A./last Ron Simmons theme, and the screams of people in states of t e r r o r that were arguing are heard, instead of the arguing). Yeah, they all should be glad that I didn't handle these arguments. Finally, as for the Fighting Force thing, there actually a sequel to that game, namely, it is called Fighting Force 2, but it is a way worse game, you can only play as Hawk, everyone else from the previous game died, and it is only available for the PS2 and PC, as far as I know. Also, as far as I know, it was also around the time when Sega and Core parted ways that Sega decided to just do the Die Hard Arcade/Dynamite Detective and Dynamite Cop/Dynamite Detective 2 games in response. The first game was released for arcades, as well as for the Sega Saturn, Sony PS2, and the PlayStation Network, while its spiritual sequel was released for only the arcade and for the Sega Dreamcast.

[@paxhumana2015]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries , Streets of Rage Remake also has a lot of quality of life improvements, among them, being able to perform combos, as well as for the characters to run, even the characters that were not in Streets of Rage 3/Bare Knuckle III, which was the only game of the old Streets of Rage/Bare Knuckle Trilogy to allow running for its characters. Moreover, there is also a much deeper combo system that is said to be one of the deepest that is in a beat-em-up/side-scrolling brawler/conveyor belt fighter game, like on par with Double Dragon Advance and A Night Where Good Things Are Bound to Happen levels of depth. Such quality of life improvements were also more or less added to Streets of Rage 4/Bare Knuckle IV as well. However, unlike Streets of Rage 4/Bare Knuckle IV, in Streets of Rage Remake, each character has their own Summon Special, as well as Ultimate Attack as well. Streets of Rage X, Streets of Rage 2X, and Streets of Rage XXX all do not have such things.

[@colonel_angus82]

I just finally got to play 4 this past month because it’s a free monthly game for PS Plus. I’ve had so much fun with it. Teaming up with a rando and running through the levels is amazing. The combos, graphics, and music is 👌🏼. I love that you can unlock the 16 bit characters and discover some of the 16 bit levels by the arcade machines.

[@KBXband]

It's amazing. I love that game.

[@blackflame4506]

Streets of Rage is still a GOAT series of beat'em ups til this day. Streets of Rage 2 is my personal favorite plus the stellar musical score of Yuzo Koshiro and Axel's Grand Upper lol Thanks for another awesome retrospective PatmanQC

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I couldn't agree more, thank you

[@lastninjalongplays]

Streets of Rage 2 is still the king of the Jungle, it was so good they made it a dedicated arcade game 👌👌

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I couldn't agree more

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Never thought he send you back To the factory level. Mr X is a troll.😂

[@Diwasho]

Bare Knuckle III is so underrated. It's better than SoR2 in every way (yes even music, fight me) but its reputation was ruined by the abominable localization, such a shame.

[@lastone87]

Growing up I was a NES and SNES guy, but there was no denying how great this game was. I still go back play SoR 1-3 occasionally and can listen to the SoR soundtrack anytime, specifically Keep the Groovin. Great video Patman!

[@Nokia3310do]

Streets of Rage was a good reason for SNES owners to also buy a Mega Drive

[@lastone87]

@@Nokia3310do most def, 2 other games I enjoyed playing on the Genesis were Road Rash and Home Alone among countless others

[@Nokia3310do]

@@lastone87 Sonic 2, Road Rash and NHL were my other favourites at the time. But you're right, there's a long list of great games that you couldn't play on SNES

[@websterwarejr4334]

BRAVO!….definitely one of the most criminally underrated console beat em up’ games on the planet..especially SOR 2 and 4!….

[@F3z07]

Wow! I love Streets of Rage 2! It's so good to have a Patman video of a game I enjoy! Thank you, Patman!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Glad you enjoy it!Thanks

[@GenMasterB]

When I saw Streets of Rage, I knew this was going to be a great video. My son was 9 or 10 when it came out and we'd play it constantly. Thanks for bringing back some good memories. Great job PatmanQC.

[@slightlyevolved]

Over thirty years, and SOR2 is still the one game me and my mom play when i visit. And she still forces me to take Axel because she refuses to play as anyone other than Blaze. (And one of us needs to be able to stunlock the bosses with the blitz move..) Also, listenign to this, i kept feeling the music was a bit off, then i realized its because ive akways played the CD version which had better sound and more channels so it doesn't have to drop channels for sound effects.

[@justafanofnerdculture7602]

Really, really diggin' that shirt, Patman! The 60s Batman TV show is quite possibly my all-time favorite TV show. Much, much love for Streets Of Rage. The Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis War was absolutely legendary! Those of us that were gaming during that time were the real winners, ultimately. I still play both systems regularly today. The 16 bit era is my favorite era of gaming easily. It was a very, very special time to be a gamer.You're the man, Patman!! Always enjoy your content, brutha.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks for the nice comments, love that shirt. I have a few other Adam West shirts as well. Thanks

[@justafanofnerdculture7602]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries That’s awesome, brutha! Can't have enough Adam West shirts, sir.

[@paxhumana2015]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries , LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, has a DLC level, a Character Pack, AND a Vehicle Pack, that are dedicated to that show. Also, it was the last voice credit to Adam West before he passed on, as far as I know.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

@@paxhumana2015 No, he voice a couple of cartoons for DCAfter that. If you are fan of the 60 show should check those out. By the way, that Lego Batman three level is by far my favorite. I was giggling like a schoolgirl the entire time I played it. It's unfortunate that Burt Ward didn't come back to provide the voice for Robin

[@mikeferr107]

Thanks for covering this series. It's gotten me back into playing these games again. Also, thanks for pointing out the SOR 4 game. I never even knew there was one. I just tried it out and it's awesome. Good work as usual, Patman. You're a wealth of information. I watch your vids often...and many of them, I watch repeatedly.

[@Captofthisship]

Im starting to Find myself getting fired up for your videos every time I hear that announcer. Hell to the yeahs!! And then the top all off you’re talking about one of the best beat ‘em’ ups of all time.

[@joeschmoe5231]

Amazing Spider-Man arcade beat-em up was the coolest beat-em up ever. It had big sprites, and each stage changed the depth perspective of the action. It also had a lot of classic Spider-Man villains & heroes.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It really was fantastic and it's crazy we never received a home conversion

[@forcedfeedbackclassicgamer5499]

Such a great series. SoR2 was absolutely badass. SoR4 is just plain siiiiiiick, plays so freakin' smooth and just looks gorgeous.

[@bonesjackson81]

Favorite game series. Hope for a part 5 before decades go by again.

[@EEPfehAGG]

BOOMSHAKALAKA! Always great to see you on camera Patman!

[@erneststackhouse1133]

i didn't know there was other "Streets of Rage" Music out there. i only have one CD. i put in tons of hours on the Master System "Streets of Rage" & will always be on my top list as this was my 1st time i was able to complete a Beat'em Up by myself! Give yourself a pat there Patman as this was a gem! Now if you excuse me i am going to paint the Streets with my Rage on the Master System one more time!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL thanks buddy, have fun

[@retrorockerross]

I love all of your videos, Pat. Thank you for being so consistent and high quality! Streets of Rage is my favorite beam 'em up series of all time.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a ton, yes I've always enjoyed it as well

[@rvfiasco]

Classic!! Luckily we had both systems. Great job as always!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes! Thank you!

[@bit-ishbulldog2089]

Absolutely adore this game series. And there is something about the first game, I think I like that one the most. Oh and you've always gotta have an elevator. A fighting game thing!

[@JRod-zr8qk]

PatMan!!! Nice choice!! I put crazy hours on these games growing up. Sega fan since day one!! Glad your feeling better!!

[@mattb9664]

Great series! Was just playing all last night. Very frustrating to play SoR2 with someone that doesn't know how to play!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

At this point, I would be happy to find anyone to play. I had to record all the video in single player mode

[@kevincocos2037]

glad your feeling better, your content is always top drawer. love the rage series, I think 2 is my favorite as well

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Magoo-n1u]

My brother and I used to 2P so many beat 'em ups. We'd joke around and spout-off our own character names and power-ups, my all-time favorite power-up will always be a "TIGHTER white t-shirt".🤣

[@geardog24]

Streets of Rage was always top tier in my childhood, and that was before they added a kangaroo.

[@CutthroatPro402]

Yes, SoR II deep dive please.

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

Welcome to, NBA Jam, PatmanQC, on fire edition!! *BOOMSHAKALAKA!!!!* PAAAAAAT MAAAAAAAAN (in g major) Love that intro brother

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks my friend

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries you're welcome And, I've been known to occasionally go all *BOOMSHAKALAKA!!!!* myself

[@GisherJohn24]

The music might still be the best soundtrack ever made for any video game. Part 2 crazily surpassed the great original for gameplay. But soundtrack IMO still goes with part 1. Arguably. Great video btw as always.

[@DHLUCKYMAN]

idk... Lords of thunder has a great soundtrack as well.. so does Way of the Warrior for Panasonic 3do

[@SteveCrew925]

Awesome content as usual Patman! You really do go above and beyond with all the details in your videos!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Glad you like them!

[@Oniphire]

I really hope you'll do a SoR2 deep dive eventually. In any case thank you for the work you've put into so many awesome videos! The trivia and comparisons of the different versions (not to mention hearing you say queefarific lol) are always the highlights for me but I love watching them all from start to finish.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thank you so much. I'm sure at some point I will cover the second game. Glad you enjoy all of my videos

[@joegalford2319]

Another banger! I like with the level previews you let the music play out to get feel for that too.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks, the music is an important part of the series so I wanted to showcase it

[@JeremyMagic]

Streets of Rage 2 is the best Sega Genesis game. Love your docs, PatmanQC!

[@wichitarichard]

Happy Little Beat 'Em Ups! Thanks Pat-Man!!! I love this franchise! I haven't heard of Revolution though at the time of typing this message!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL thanks buddy

[@ilcorra]

Patman + SoR! We eating well today beatemupbros!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Awesome, I hope you enjoy it

[@AnimeJason2011]

Streets of Rage was a blast, especially with the music by the great Yuzo Koshiro. Yes, you should review the next two SOR games and Streets of Rage Remake, as well. This series needs more love. Keep up the good work. 😉

[@kendallcooper8761]

Finally came around to watch this video. Great video. Hopefully videos for 2-4?

[@Curtis-y2r]

Thanks again patman for the short diversion, you arw the man. Keep it up!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks, will do!

[@jamesmoss3424]

I play Street of Rage at a friend's house 🏠 when I was a kid it's brilliant and the series still kick ass today. 😀👍🎮

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes, the last one was fantastic

[@shigshug8581]

Great commentary and underrated channel.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I appreciate that!Thanks so much

[@EverettNewell]

I really look forward to all patman vids

[@Rationalific]

I would indeed be happy to watch a full video just about Streets of Rage 2.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks

[@Rationalific]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries 👍

[@AceAcabras]

Fantastic review! Lots of great memories of this game!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@J45yu456]

Love the video drops by PatMan!

[@williammcdowell3718]

My favorite beatem up series!!!!!!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It's a lot of fun

[@danmanx2]

Thank you patman. I bought SOR4 last year and I enjoyed it thoroughly! Great to hear about 5!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Excellent, glad you enjoyed it

[@johnnygrind77]

The whole Streets of Rage series is a huge reason why I still love Beat 'em Ups to this day! I also own all 3 Genesis games' soundtracks on vinyl. Great work as always, Patman!

[@inphanta]

Beautiful video, my friend. Thank you once again. :)

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@justinwilliam6534]

I hope you do a video on the Street Fighter 3 series it’s absolutely underrated.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Possibly, although I haven't even covered streetfighter 2 yet

[@RacingHeartMedia]

As a Nintendo guy growing up Fighting Force 64 was a great game

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I played it a few times back in the day

[@PANTYEATR1]

Super Monaco GP is an awesome game with drama. I didn't even know about the Sega CD classics collection! I'll have to look for it. Glad you're feeling better Pat. Good job on another great video💪🏆

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I'm not 100% but I'm getting there, thanks for the nice words

[@PANTYEATR1]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries keep giving it hell bro! 💪💪💪

[@BlackArroToons]

Patman, great coverage of an awesome game series with Streets of Rage 2 being the ultimate beat 'em up, followed by 4, 1 and then 3 I'd say. SOR 1's music is still my all time favorite soundtrack though, then 4, then 2, then 3 for soundtracks. Olivier Deriviere did a majority of the music for SOR4, some awesome tracks from him. I agree, the Gamegear version is very limited. Thanks! I still play the Streets of Rage games all these years later.

[@klaxer9224]

Hey, Pat! Great job - as always ❤🎉😊 By the way... love Your timbre of voice. ❤❤❤

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks buddy :-)

[@tripdefect87]

I remember getting my Sega Genesis Model 2 with included 6-Pak cart for my 6th birthday in 95. I can't express my excitement for finally being able to have my own console. Obviously I played Sonic first (what 6 year old who loved the more cartoony Sonic cartoon wouldn't?), but then I started played Golden Axe, Revenge Of Shinobi, and Streets Of Rage and I fell in love. Revenge and Streets are very dear to me from the music side of things, I absolutely LOVED their soundtracks and it just felt so good beating the utter crap out of people with samurai swords, throwing stars, and metal pipes. (this is by no means to disrespect Golden Axe, because I loved it too, but it's one of those games that just feels infinitely more fun with a second player)

[@jasonshouseoffunandvideoga7169]

Such a great series and review. Can't wait for the next incarnation of streets of rage ☝️💪🙌

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

You and me both!Thanks

[@210k8]

This is my new favorite channel I can't stop watching you're videos can you do one on castlevania

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks have already covered It so check the archives

[@210k8]

@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries awesome on my way to find it now keep up the work your docs are the best 💪

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a lot :-)

[@AlphaZeroX96]

Another good history video from you. 👍

[@Sinn0100]

Sweet! I thought you were gone Patman. For some reason I am not getting any alerts for your videos. Whatever the problem is I know you're still rocking and that makes me happy. Now, to my comment... As you know, Patman, I was one of the few that sat squarely in both camps. I got my Sega Genesis in 1989, my Snes in 1991, and Sega CD in 1992. While I liked my Snes, the Genesis was my favorite. I especially hated what Nintendo of America did to the Snes's case. It was just hideous looking and stood out like a sore thumb when sitting in an entertainment center but I digress. One of the biggest reasons I loved Sega was games fot like Streets of Rage 1+2. They were grittier, darker, and more hardcore in their approach. To this day I still think SOR2 is the very best beat em' up ever created.

[@evilash570]

This whole series is Awesome!

[@jasonz7788]

My dude! Love your reviews thank you sir

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Glad you like them!

[@bluefat8096]

This is a fun video of the "Streets of Rage" series. I watch it for over 40 percent and I'll come back later to finish it.

[@captinplanet2007]

yes do SOR2 for sure would love a deep dive in the patmanqc style

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks buddy

[@jmotley1]

GOAT KZbinr!

[@Mitsuraga]

It's fitting that the channel I discovered by looking for videos about Data East's Captain America and the Avengers (still love the way you say the word "Avengers," by the way) would finally cover my personal favourite beat-'em-up series.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL, the pronunciation of that word will always be stuck with me. I still say to my son "you stupid men" and he knows exactly what I'm talking about

[@Mitsuraga]

That's fantastic (four). I've had the iconic "NOOO!" as a text ringtone for years. It always gets a reaction out of others - sometimes they find it funny, sometimes annoying, but rarely do they know what it is. My wife and kid do know it and think it's funny, at least.

[@Roger-fs5yo]

Hell yeah, a great start for a Friday morning🤟

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Hope you enjoy it my friend

[@5th_dimensionartist]

Streets of Rage 2 deserve its own review. It's the king of beat em ups.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I figured it would need some well-deserved attention but wanted to test the waters to see if anyone else thought so as well.

[@lastone87]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries It most definitely does deserve it's own review. I would put this on par with TMNT Turtles in Time as the 1a and 1b in retro beat em ups. If it wasn't for SoR 4 and Shredder's Revenge I would say they are the GOAT beat em ups!

[@Megamx4]

Yes indeed, please cover SOR2! Would love an in-depth deep dive by you, PatmanQC.

[@vidarlystadjohansen9829]

love beat'em ups

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

So do I :-)

[@NotGary_]

That was an absolutely magnificent review, as always. But! I'm going to greedily ask for the same deep dive into the G.O.A.T: Streets of rage 2!! I was a Nintendo kid, but after I played Streets of Rage 2 I started having some serious doubts about who was actually the console king. To this day Street of Rage 2 is still my all time favorite beat em up.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks. I will cover the second game in the future

[@gummybums]

Great video review.

[@dyl_pickle16-mta48]

I recently played the original Streets of Rage trilogy, and the games are so much fun.

[@hikaihikonoken9052]

This music lives in my head rent-free and I downloaded the OST to my cell phone to play when the Sega Lords demand it

[@KTJohnsonkidThunder]

LMAO at "Mr. Twitter". I never knew about the announcement of SOR Revolution. But I'm curious of it. SOR 4 was a BIG step up from SOR 3, and it holds up so well to the point where I double-dipped getting the digital & physical release, the latter having all of the DLC.

[@jackburton2680]

Just played the 4th finally couple months ago....greatest beatemup of all time i think

[@swardy27]

Hello! With Assault Suit Leynos 2 finally getting an english release i would love to see a video from you on the Assault Suit Series. The first game i remember playing as a child was Target earth on Sega Genesis ( Assault Suit Leynos in Japan). And thank you for covering SoR, another childhood favorite of mine.

[@bluefat8096]

I have return and I just finish watching this video. Yes, the "Streets of Rage" series a timeless hit; it is fun play solo or with a friend. My favorite "Streets of Rage" is number 2 because everything is better. The characters sprites are big and very colorful. The soundtrack never gets old and has it youthful energy that echoes to the present time of 2024. Yuzo Koshiro is a genius in video game music. Streets of Rage 2 is a very special game to me.😃

[@doggyd5874]

All The Streets of Rage games are so great and deserve a chance ❤

[@toddklein77]

PatmanQC, now with more “rage”! please!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL

[@thecunninlynguist]

Classic of classics. Amazing music and satisfying gameplay. Fave is 2 of course but 1 isn't a slouch. And 3 has its charm. 4 is cool. My fave version is SoRR however. Wish sega would make it an official release

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes can't wait for it to become official

[@devingiles6597]

PatmanQC, you should definitely do a deep dive look into Streets of Rage 2 in a future video. Pretty please?

[@henrlima87]

I still have both this and my mega drive ii around. It came with the mega6 compilation (i dont know if you guys got that) which was: world cup (italia 90 clone with another name), shinobi, columns, streets of rage, sonic and super monaco 2 (also a clone of super monaco, but features a girl instead of mario andretti on the cover). Looking back, its crazy to think such era defining and great games all came with the console, and all in one cartridge.

[@bobjones-m3p]

Patman, you are a good person. Also brave

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

You are very kind, thank you

[@DeliveryServiceFan06]

I Remember Playing This Game On The Atgames Sega Genesis Plug In Play System When I Was A Kid This Is My Favorite Sega Genesis Game Thank You PatMan I Like Your Videos And Your Channel Please Do A History Of Foodfight Arcade Thank You For This Video PatMan

[@rickycole4061]

Hi PMQC great video as always yes it was an avalanche of fighting games in the 80s Oh happy dayz 😂😂❤❤

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes it was :-) thank you

[@jackburton2680]

Is there anything more hilarious than playing this game with a younger sibling, putting in all that time and efffort to get to the final boss and then manipulating it so you can fight the other player and killing your siblings character, leaving him completely crushed and beside himself as he struggles to deal with the ultimate betrayal he just experienced?

[@Curtis-y2r]

I cant donate but thank you patman keep being a positive role model

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks for the nice words

[@TimoneWeiner]

another job well done sir

[@TheRealElJugo]

I loved my SNES, but the Genesis will always be my jam. And Streets of Rage 2 is the second best game on the system, after Shadowrun.

[@Luke.S2099]

I have all 3 of these on the Sega Megadrive Collection for the Xbox 360, and PS4. 2 is my favourite. Still haven't played SoR 4 yet.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Excellent, if you like those you should definitely check out the fourth one

[@RacingHeartMedia]

Still available??

[@Metalthrashingnate]

Streets of Rage 2 needs it's own stand-alone video yesterday.

[@cypherian2]

As much as I love the original series, I think I like SoR IV the best! Love the art style, music, and everything else! I have a lot of reservations about V going full 3D... That sort of thing either works really well or not all! We'll just have to wait and see?

[@DrJ3RK8]

Absolutely love Streets of Rage 4. It's in my top five probably for beat-them-ups :) Others being Final Fight of course, River City Girls 1 & 2. I do love some other ones like Undercover Cops, etc. but these ones stand out in my mind.

[@ryan_arya]

Great video, thanks for creating it. I'd love to hear your thoughts on my Streets of Rage concept movie trailer if you have time!

[@exidy-yt]

Great video Patman. I very much agree in that while the first Final Fight was better then the first Streets of Rage, subsequent games had the SoR series on top in every way. SoR 2 is probably the best beat-em-up of this type of all time, nudging out FF1. Great music and great weapons top off the blistering combat. I think I need to go bust out some emulation now!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I couldn't agree more, thank you

[@hansjuker8296]

If the movie "Streets of Fire" isn't referenced then this documentary is incomplete.

[@cybercop0083]

Streets of Fire was influential to Final Fight. There is no „direct“ connection to Streets of Rage

[@hansjuker8296]

@@cybercop0083 False

[@cybercop0083]

@@hansjuker8296 😘

[@stevekay6895]

Should have used the options menu to capture the music without the SFX but I guess it’s a more accurate representation of how you’re most likely to hear it while playing.

[@kenwheeler3637]

I've always liked this game. Sega did a great job. I need to give those two most recent versions a try as well. I didn't know they existed.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

You definitely should

[@capntinwhistle]

SoR 2 OST is some serious bump-from-car material

[@RacingHeartMedia]

God Bless Tim Kitzrow Midway found a gem making him an announcer for all of their sports games

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

He is the goat that's for sure

[@RacingHeartMedia]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries him and Kevin Calaburull the play by play announcer for the Seattle SuperSonics and Portland trailblazers

[@Matthew6248]

We're going to need a deep dive each for 2 and 3.

[@streetmagik3105]

Depending on who you ask SEGA may have made the first beat em up. Wikipedia will say its Kung-fu Master (1984), but SEGA released a game titled Samurai in 1980. It's a single screen game, not a belt scroller though, but many of what would become commonplace in the genre started there.

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Perhaps I should have clarified it as a side scroller. Good call though

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My boring SOR story. Read a review of it in a magazine at the time, looked good so I ordered it, then went on holiday. The whole holiday I was wishing to get home so I could play the game. While on holiday I discovered final fight, fell in love with that, it was amazing. Then got home, SOR was waiting, I played it and..... Compared to final fight it was a real let down. Tiny sprites and a lot slower. Having a PAL console didn't help the speed. Then got a SNES and played final fight instead. I did love the soundtrack though and also enjoyed SOR 2 although it's still far slower than the frenetic final fight action.