Streets Of Rage 4 - The HARDEST Sections + Combat Tips & Tricks [SoR4]

[@StoneEdgeGaming]

Apologies for the audio quality. I’m still trying to tweak settings and minimize room reverb.

[@gonzosensei]

I haven't noticed anything wrong. Keep up the good work! Great videos there!

[@dex6630]

Audio quality is honestly fine, much better than most tutorial videos and the video is really well produced in general.

[@bafbegagglestick6241]

Apart from two tiny ticks it was great, also nice video work! I liked the little "flashback" to catching the ele-pot out of the air, not to mention the evolution XD

[@Nywraper]

Add a older version of skate they can just call him Eddie

[@AdamGrey28]

Adam is so cheaty char! 1 Try this with Axel!

[@Nazraq04]

It's no joke that this is my game of the year. Streets of Rage was my favorite Genesis game, and wanted a worthy sequel to part 3 for years. Never expected it after waiting over 20 years. Finally saw the announcement for part 4, and I was very underwhelmed... Then it came out. This game killed every expectation and doubt I had! It FEELS right. It SOUNDS right. It PLAYS right. Streets of Rage 4 is the biggest success of the decade!

[@HR-ms6ed]

straight facts

[@danarief]

It would be perfect if Mr.X children aren’t so lame. The rest I agree with you. An amazing game

[@CapeRides]

The game is perfect, and twenty years after playing the old ones, it hits the spot perfect. I do wish for the old ones to be remastered

[@Lionbeard]

I'm Curious as to why you weren't excited about the announcement.

[@truegamer2819]

but we still need more DLCs and game modes, and dont get me started on the Shiva and Max street of rage 4 dlcs

[@Shishizurui]

and today i learn u can grab thrown beakers~ I have more trouble with the Fatman Guantlet than the first hallway of Y island more the rolling bastard than anything.

[@archersterling6726]

Man I always end up dying in the Y Island Hallway, I REALLY appreciate this! I tend to get hot-headed and play too aggressive when I get hit often. I need classes at Shiva's dojo.

[@anaincuevas9720]

I hop they make the new version of max and shiva playable I’m really hope

[@adamcalchi4709]

Same here I’ve been playing as sor3 shiva ,I love his style so I hope the new characters style is just as good!

[@jblue88hoodgamer54]

And make an older skate aka Sammy.

[@Jeefk0]

@@jblue88hoodgamer54 And name him Tony Hawk

[@jblue88hoodgamer54]

@@Jeefk0 LOL.

[@andregon4366]

@@Jeefk0 Ha!

[@Hashpotato]

waaait a minute...you can catch the beakers???

[@df1phantom]

And the ninja stars

[@Blit-X-TVLive]

Any thrown weapon. Can even catch the ones that Koobo ESPs towards you.

[@df1phantom]

@@Blit-X-TVLive yep, what's bad is I didn't think about it until I got tired of getting hit by it.mini Boss Donovan tought me 😂 IDGAF he earned that title

[@rizzlepmizzle]

@@Blit-X-TVLive that's a game changer

[@CapeRides]

But how?

[@tinyt.w.i.m7291]

What? Donovan is evolving!? Lol you even put his death noise as his cry 😆

[@rikielanasui742]

The worst ones throw shit at you.

[@allfodas]

"Uuuurghhh"

[@jcarr6945ify]

Great vid man 👍

[@rizzlepmizzle]

Great stuff. I found the section on Y-island especially helpful. I finally beat the game on mania using these tips.

[@AlanTwigg]

Really great guide! Clearly explained and without massive combos in the footage that makes it feel like it's just too dang hot. Thanks for taking the time to make and share it

[@alonsoc.r.3552]

Muy útil los consejos. Gracias por el vídeo

[@favoritecandy9261]

4:58 It was plain Unfair for that donovan right there.

[@jajafeedyns8082]

He didn't even have a chance to regret his decision.

[@favoritecandy9261]

@@jajafeedyns8082 Yep. Exactly.

[@alexmercer5965]

2:42 I’m assuming this is before a patch but Axel is GREAT, his damage is outstanding and he rivals Adam at being particularly terrifying when he has you against a wall. His reach is surprisingly very good, second only to Floyd I think for his jab, and his Grand Upper is one of the most spammable moves in the game for OTG hits, basic combo extensions, and wrecking mobs you have hit stunned. His forward special DESTROYS but its obviously not something you’d want to throw out with enemies right at your back, in that case you’d use his standard special or crowd control with either a grab or heavy attack.

[@cheap_clips]

100 hrs played, still helpful info, thanks. Hm, Axel is less being played than others, he's my fav, he's slow yes, but he does the most damage than others due to his comboes and spec attacks

[@tcaudiobooks737]

As far as crowd control goes, Axel is brilliant. His headbutt sends em all flying like skittles.

[@thecrimsonraven707]

You have to fight strategically with Axel since he does not have speed. I switch between Axel and Blaze, my two favs. I like Adam for being well balanced.

[@nabueso81]

I could say that Axel it's the most satisfying character... For my taste XD

[@smokeyjoe6059]

SOR3 Blaze/Shiva/Axel here.

[@Blit-X-TVLive]

Axel is great for wall juggling.

[@worldfallmusic]

“Super massive dickhead” looool I died! This made me laugh ridiculously 🤣

[@SolRyuKen]

This is a great video for beginners, especially those who just run up to enemies and try to hit buttons as fast as possible.

[@thelastnuggets]

Nice video man, you forgot in lvl 12 the room with all faty it's nightmare since the update who remove the ball 😢

[@johngivo1711]

Very intuitive NICE!

[@bazzjedimaster]

Hope Axel gets a buff in the next patch.

[@travistotle]

Same. He just has no tools, no real advantages over the rest of the cast. Adam has everything. Floyd has damage. Blaze has great combos. Even SoR3 Axel has an invincible offensive super. Axel in this game is slow, weak, and he doesn't have good combos. He needs something to be able to compete.

[@tomsmarkovs1946]

@@travistotle He needs to run, roll, have weapon specials and a stronger punch special. . . like sor3

[@SangwaBlod]

Very informative and helpful, thanks!

[@swiggityswooty1611]

Tazer cops need a wind-up animation before zipping toward you instantly, and garnet's jump kicks shouldn't home in on you.

[@RonnieJamesDeodorant]

I grew up on the SOR1 and 3 (never got to finish #2, but tried it out). And this one has been pissing me off. I miss the vertical role that was in #3. And every time I hit a wall on hard mode, I realize the tricks through videos like this. When you said "and don't forget you can catch the bottles/weapons in mid-air" I was heated lol. Kinda wish they demonstrated that in-game. I tried picking up Estel's grenades and it wasn't working so I just bailed on that theory all-around. Thanks for the tips though.

[@faceless-x-abberation8400]

Your tips are great! Thanks again for your videos!

[@jeff-r-son5769]

The last ennemy IS the worst 💢💢

[@markdavies8110]

Thanks for this, those Z guys have caused me no end of headaches. I think you really have to approaching each enemy differently compared to other sor games.

[@WHIPTY]

dude I beat mania and even still never once considered you could probably catch the beakers....omg lol

[@KevinMontalbo]

Subbed man! Truly enjoyed this video!

[@MisterMultiplayer]

Stage 7 Estel with 2 Commissioners spawned and i'll be impressed.

[@elixir5503]

The weapon in the dojo is not a spear. It is a traditional slashing weapon from ancient China used by a legendary general. The pronunciation is Guan Dao (Dao is a slashing weapon unique to China, and Guan is the last name of that general). Hope this helps, great work!

[@TSUNAMI17]

Great content here. Thank you for the tips!

[@mr.xx101]

great guide, veery helpfull

[@RR-rc8bh]

Now we need a video on fighting the 10 fat guys at the end, seems how they took the wrecking ball out of the center.

[@matthewporter3048]

Best strategy for old pier Murphy's is to throw a weapon towards them before the screen moves to show them. If done correctly it disarms both Murphy's and one Barney.

[@mikemartinez002]

Great vid. Perfect amount of info. Can’t wait to try the tips

[@pigboykool]

Thanks for the tips, it really help. I am still working on beating the game on Hardest level. It is just...............HARD!

[@DJDarryl88]

1:52 lol

[@MR-wt7wm]

Great skills learnt a lot from these vids

[@peterfairchild258]

Can't get enough of this game 🤩

[@SLISKI_JOHNNY]

I went from "fuck this game" to completing the entire thing as a SOR1 character yesterday - my biggest challenge so far. I can say that without special moves, the most difficult parts we Estel (especially 1st encounter), multiple fatties at Y Island castle, Ms Y and the final boss fight. At one point I even thought that I'm not gonna win the final fight, but thankfully star move wrecked the mech

[@muhammadyaqub962]

Pretty impressive tips dude

[@karenrosero2288]

9:13 in the hallway my main problem are the Y signal floor kicks. I just punch the Donovans and disarm the Galsias (I play as SoR1 Blaze who can kick at a longer distance and that cam make me somewhat invincible if I stay on control and play wisely, so I use that to grab those Donovan and whoever enemy I can and the use the chandelier to get rid of a herd of enemies. Maybe this is useful to other ones. EDIT: Also, for Koobo and the Z's, you wanna disarm Kooboo and then use that spike ball to Knock defeat him and the Z's. Then grab the newest possible to keep it until the hall where the Big Ben are since this is very useful with them. I'd appreciate more tips to defeat the different kinds of Big Ben in that hallway too

[@xbulelo]

1:42 was the key word: PUZZLE! I do see many errors in the game, though. Character macro / programming / AI / algorithm’s misbehave and ruin your day.

[@aryinc]

this game is so good. was kinda put off by the art style at first. but when you play this game, it is pure gold. truly one of the best in the series.

[@CasePompano1106]

There is another section that was hard for me and it was when you had to fight that Goro enemy in Chinatown, I don't know any strategies to defeat them

[@williamwigington356]

I usually try to just bait him and then grab him over and over and try not puch or kick him at all

[@worldfallmusic]

Thanks for the tips. Really helpful stuff. Previously, I’ve managed to be beat the game on mania by myself and with someone online. This game is hands down one my favorite games of all time but geez it is tough! Anyway, I’m still struggling with ONE section of the game. The freaking Y tower on mania (the part where the floor is wet). I’ve never passed this section without losing a life! (On mania of course). It’s not only hard to control your character, but also, dealing with the Sagat wannabes is a hellish experience. Once the kickboxing dudes with the red and blue shorts start coming, I get destroyed! Suggestions are highly appreciated and welcomed!

[@joseangelmarinromero5042]

what we can do with the jumping chicks in mania, they are the only one who can stop me in mania level

[@CorndogMaker]

The game needs Y button moves to always override whatever attack you're in the middle of, and to break you out of combos like they used to. No Idea why that was changed for the worse. Now you have to just put your controller down if Sheva hits you, and wait for the combo to finish. Also the standing still y moves wouldn't reduce life if you didn't hit anything, which made it so you could use their invincibility to dodge thrown weapons and whip attacks if you had good timing- bring that back

[@CHOUSASUKE]

i find that annoying as well, the green life stacks too fast too... i guess they dont want you to exploit it.

[@FaddyMatty]

Awesome video man.

[@myronjones7913]

Glad I found this video

[@dex6630]

Have completed this game on 3 difficulty levels (not mania) and just found out there is a strong attack. Wtf!? This is great news though.

[@StoneEdgeGaming]

😂

[@ralphmayers9859]

now when you know this bro i am sure you can kick asses on mania level with no problems. P.S. Also have completed the game on 3 difficulty levels,every stage also completed on S rank,but i discovered this strong attack ability after couple of hours i played by accident.

[@imamakeit5163]

Yea that charge attack been around scene SOR 2

[@Ock_mantis]

How lol.

[@Blit-X-TVLive]

I guess the fighting tips menu will stay ignored by most...

[@julianwildauer]

Love this game❤️

[@karenrosero2288]

I've cleared the game in mania but I'm having serious trouble ranking S in the old pier in hard difficulty. I think the only way is getting the maximum combo from the beginning until the armed Donovan, Galsias and Diamonds attack before the cops show up. I mainly play with SOR1 Blaze since I like her regular combo and strenght but she doesn't have a defense move for the Diamonds jumpkick that could be handy. My question is...do you think it's possible to rank S using SOR1 Blaze? My brother helps me sometimes and he mainly plays as Adam (SOR4 or 1) and we usually finish with two life's and two stars, total score of 20.000-21.000pts. I've reached 23.000 or so just by adding score trying to keep no damage and taking health items with a full life bar, but I genuinely think we have to get all possible combos. Ultimately, does anyone know how much points are needed to rank S for this phase in difficult mode?

[@scottshamblin6251]

Thank you. Very helpful advice. I knew you could force them to catch the weapon, but I did not know you can catch thrown weapons at you. I am still learning techniques and experimenting to see what works and does not for S ranks on Hard so far. Mania is insane but I like a challenge.

[@JayceCH.]

Careful as sadistically, they made enemy's weapons able to anti-air the player so if you're not close enough, they might immediately retaliate.

[@MorseCodeStutters]

Sick video dude very helpful. You would think Galsias in the dojo would be nothing but that room is a nightmare in Mania. Hmm why didn't you show the fight with the Baabo in Stage 12? That is difficult as hell with Evolved Super Massive Dickheads throwing weapons at you at the same time

[@StoneEdgeGaming]

In hindsight I probably should have included it but at the time thought it was the previous fight that is troublesome. I also don’t like to make videos longer than they need to be.

[@rikielanasui742]

Worst ones are Sparrows, Candy, weapon throw Donovans, Ninja Murphys, and army of Bongos.

[@bbgothviolator8953]

I've already platinumed and play on mania but always like looking at tips and different strategies from other players. One thing I dont use nearly enough is the charged hard attack. And charging during a grab is a brilliant idea, thanks for that. I also have to agree with Axel being the weakest character and honestly its a bit annoying as he was one of my favorite characters in the classic series. All they'd need to do really is give him a run or dash option and it would make him much more versatile. And I've been trying to figure out for the life of me why the updated variants of Axel and Blaze don't have a run or dash option. They are both incredibly slow, to slow tbh, ever try playing as Axel and someone else is cherry? The person will have to wait for you to catch up. Floyd I can completely understand not having a dash option. But the others make no sense, especially considering cherry n adam have a dash and the sor3 variants of blaze n axel have a run. mind boggling. As far as changes to the game attack collision needs to be addressed big time because it is nonsense at times. And what I mean for example, if i'm flying into an enemy with a flaming knee attack from cherry, that should not be cancelled out by a lesser weak attack like a lil jab, headbutt or slap from those jumpkick chicks. My attack should go right through that, it's only fair and right. Especially considering enemies are given every advantage under the sun. I also think the 2 second invincibility some enemies get after you knock them down and get back up needs to be taken out. Enemies have far to many silly advantages like that

[@CHOUSASUKE]

i know alot of the tech the characters have make them straight OP, but silly shit like getting hit during a combo from the front!? thatz just ludicrous. P.S the recovery on alot of moves are just pure shit LoL

[@JJPurp]

Tip: you can re use the taser against shielded police. Two hits with that should disable shield, then you drop it and re use it for the next shielded cop.

[@bafbegagglestick6241]

oooh, cheers

[@JJPurp]

@@bafbegagglestick6241 ikr! Figured it out when I was on the precinct level

[@fake._]

There are sections that are hard and _feel_ cheap, but that's the beautiful challenge like old games. You will fail, but you try again until you master it.

[@srsgoblin]

Regarding stage 11: if you're trying to max your score, you kind of need to fight the Dunphy enemies while keeping the Anne's alive, so you don't lose your combo with nothing to hit. Anne, unlike Veronica, can't throw her electricity bottle in more than a straight line. If she's significantly higher or lower than you, just leave her be. She'll help down the shields of the cops a lot of the time. It's definitely not the SAFEST route, but trying for high score is never gonna be safe.

[@StoneEdgeGaming]

Agree. Gotta wear down the shields to maintain combo meter.

[@ceylanayguner8178]

Streets of rage 4 is awesome like all of them

[@MMA-CLIPS2]

Great video man, but I wish you had covered the part on stage 10 I think it is where you fight the 3 or 4 biker chics with those hippy bitches throwing grenades at you. I'm stuck there on Hard difficulty. Any tips?

[@emarievans2012]

Ong😭😭😭😭😭

[@JayceCH.]

You can pick up grenades and throw them at the bikers. Killing the Bikers will get the grenaders to drop down and stop spamming them as much. You can also use your special there as it is the hardest part of the stage..

[@johnnygotti4369]

You did this amazing I thank you

[@19DM91]

Good tips

[@roadkillsarny8045]

Been playing this game since it came out and I don't care what anyone says, those Hard S ranks are just impossible from stage 3 onwards. The best it gives me is A, no matter how well I do.

[@wigletron2846]

Have they fixed the combo system on the xbox version yet?

[@CapeRides]

How did you catch the projectiles and can you do it with the fire and poison?

[@paulsmith5684]

Thank you getting this game soon very soon.

[@Sk4tman91]

Honestly, the hardest part on Y Island was what I call "fat corridor". The part you're overwhelmed by fat guys.

[@alexmercer5965]

This. Hardest part in the game imo, particularly because of the ones that spam the belly flop.

[@Sk4tman91]

@@alexmercer5965 Not to mention fire breathers and constant rollers.

[@AnyDudeUSA]

They have updated it a couple times already, like adding voices for a few characters, maybe we will see some more changes soon.

[@tatox666]

good video broh

[@ralphmayers9859]

Nice job dude!I like this video and your fighting style in SOR 4. P.S. maybe it's not hard 4 you,but in my opinion,u forgot about the biker girls in the end of level 5 (bar fight).Those btches can be really annoying especially when there are more then 3 of them.

[@JohnGuyJohn]

Axel is definitely getting buffed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIC3i5udiLVmebc

[@MeepleonFire]

Great video, you have to do the same in mania :)

[@arcengal]

Thank you to your videos for introducing me to Super Massive Dickhead and Active Frames God, the true names of the hardest enemies in this game.

[@stormtrooperelite1453]

if you want a real challenge, just don't play as Adam or Cherry that's all there is :)

[@bellzo5]

Diamond is a cute tough and sexy design

[@FliskFLask]

Chinatown section = keep posession of the spears. Shiva players: Are we a joke to you?

[@smokeyjoe6059]

I was looking for this.

[@Blit-X-TVLive]

You knew what you signed up for when you picked him. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Lionbeard]

Thank you for this video. The guys with the spears in the dojo own me but I wasn't jump attacking them.

[@kirkmiller7721]

Any tips on how to continue a combo through a bunch of Murphy's? I've tried batons but I don't think their fast enough.

[@kay_keik7842]

that comment about big ben @ 1:50 lmao i hate all of his variations. this game has so much depth than meets the eye. i love it

[@Jeefk0]

Oh, so that's what strong attacks are for!

[@oil_moon]

I really struggle with the double Baabo fight on Very Hard. Any tips for taking them out?

[@thelastnuggets]

Yo man I m not an expert but the only way I know to don't be raped, it's to jump in the same time to them for dodge they jump 3 times, and ulti when super Donovan spawn and prey they fall at the same place and try to make them don't stand up

[@Ian_Comics]

I did not know you could catch electric bottles in the air.

[@dff259]

Hard set last mission 6 bikers 4 gadget diamond

[@brandonmuse5532]

What about section 9

[@Pidza44]

What is best charactere (with olders SoR) for Hard S rank ? I don't win level 4

[@ねぷとねえねるじ]

1:49

[@BellowDGaming]

Adam is the overall guy equipped with tons of tools. Axel is Mr.Basic strong powerful simple moveset yet punishable and slow. SOR3 Axel though is a beast!

[@CHOUSASUKE]

sor3 Axel is real secret weapon SHHHHHHHHHHHH don't tell everybody LoL

[@SLISKI_JOHNNY]

Ikr? I generally consider SOR1-3 characters to be expert mode, but SOR3 Axel seems better than SOR4 Axel, mainly thanks to the sprint and his OTG dash attack (uppercut)

[@marche4ever]

Changes I wanna see: make all characters able to run/dash, remove armor from enemies, encourage star-move usage (or at last don't discourage it) during end-round score calculation.

[@Spicyjgaming]

any tips for the sewer level? for me thats one of the harder levels

[@truegamer2819]

Me: ahhh i need a real cool character to rely on for hard mode🤔 Adam: do you see these shades man, im your guy 😎

[@RacerNight86]

I love this game!!!!!

[@timecrashgroundzero]

What? you didn't find the battle of the fat dudes difficult? Shit's overwhelming

[@StoneEdgeGaming]

LOL. They changed that area in a patch that came out after this video. Used to have a wrecking ball in there that you could spam.

[@DaeStorm68]

Number 1 change that needs to happen: GIVE EVERYONE A GODDAMN SPRINT! You can't introduce that shit in the last game of the series and not have it in the sequel to that. What, did Axel and Blaze just FORGET that they knew how to run?? Get outta here, man. Even if they don't get back the dodge rolling from SoR3, they need to give the whole cast of 4 a sprint.

[@faye1710]

i hope there mana bar in sfr5 for special attack because enemies always hit me

[@FuzzMD]

How about tips on fighting Miss Y?

[@Undergroundtec]

Ah he stopped right before the mace bots! I've been stuck on the stage 12 mace bots on hardest for forever and I was really hoping he had some tips...

[@ThePKMNTrainerAndrew]

To anyone who wants to play Axel right now, I recommend the SOR3 version of the character. Vastly superior to the SOR4 version. Otherwise Adam and Blaze are probably the two best SoR4 characters to play as at the moment.

[@karenrosero2288]

Don't you just hate those Donovans that are sort of invincible...also, I always try to leep no damage and eat immediately the food with the full bar so I can add up score to have more lifes. Ahre there tips to defeat the Big Bens in the castle? Or Ms. Y?

[@aliekexie8467]

Why is Adam the only og that has a dash, is it payback for being in cutscenes only in SoR2 and 3?

[@eugenegoh]

Yeah how about the biker chicks at last stage before going into the castle?

[@smokeyjoe6059]

There is food in the motorcycles. Get to right side of the screen quickly in the beginning, corner your back to the lower right, keep all your health, and move when the healing items run out. Jump + Down Air as they pass.