#StreetsofRage

[@MistrBlistr]

I used to play this with my grandfather growing up. We loved to play video games together. I sure do miss him.

[@fiilthy]

I miss my Gramps, too. Cheers, pal.

[@MrVariant]

I'm thankful the delisted streets of rage remake held me over until SOR4 which has old man Zan who could represent grandpa. Nice to have someone great for multiplayer, or a ghost as a legacy if it's a time trial, though I think samurai shodown on ps4 had a type of AI based on your patterns. Level 7 and 8 are hilarious with glitches.

[@ShuOra]

My favorite beat em up series. I'm glad it's made a comback.

[@reloadpsi]

Streets of Rage 4 was an absolute miracle and I can't wait to see if there'll be a fifth.

[@TheEman590]

I love Streets of Rage 4. Playing as each character is fun because you can try all their different combos and special moves.

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

I’m just getting into 4 after hating on it for years. I always thought SoR Remake was superior 🤷🏽‍♂️ Anyway it’s so good. Captured that 90s feel so well

[@dude5089]

I mean, it's gotta be objectively the best beat'em up series of all time at this point. SoR 4 propelled it to that status, for sure

[@robertramsey8871]

There should be an enhanced SOR pack similar to what Konami did with Ninja Turtles

[@KingPhoey]

“Don’t forget to eat that roast in a stack of old tires!” 🤣

[@Solsta]

I love this game! I know the fan favorite is the sequel, but I have a massive fondness for this one. I played it every time I would visit one of my friends but never owned it until my grandparents were able to to get me a Genesis that came with the 6 in 1 pack, if anyone remembers that. Grew up pretty poor but anytime they got me a game I treasured it, and Streets of Rage was my go-to! Thanks for your hard work UCBVG, and Super Metroid when 😏

[@Lenoh]

I was so mad when I played the 2nd one, got talked up on how good Max was, and then went back to the 1st one and wondered why Adam Hunter wasn't in the 2nd one.

[@Solsta]

@@Lenoh Same! He was my favorite

[@MartynJamieson9]

Similarly I had 3 in one megadrive game that had Golden axe, streets of rage and revenge of shinobi on one cartridge. Fun times of being a mega drive owner, I have all these games on the mega drive collection on my PS5 :)

[@Zombies8MyPizza]

@@MartynJamieson9 I had the 3-in-1 cartridge too! That cartridge definitely spent more time plugged into the console than any other I owned 😅

[@superspecky4eyes]

Max is the best character in the game, he can do crazy damage but he is hard to use.

[@andrewnicon]

I remember my brother got a mega drive for his birthday when I was about 5 years old and I loved this, but my sister pulled it out of the wall like a week later to watch music videos on Saturday morning and broke it. Tbh i just want some sympathy for this loss 25 years ago.

[@TheEman590]

I remember getting this on the Wii Virtual Console and having a blast playing it. The music was awesome and i loved the nightlife tech noir feel of the city. Been a fan of the franchise since. Blaze and Axel were my favorites.

[@auguststafford]

Streets of Rage (and especially Streets of Rage 2) had terrific music. I love it!

[@TheDarkLink7]

"Genesis does...... Genesis does....... Genesis does what Nintendon't."

[@Valliac]

I remember tearing through this game with my brother, only for him to try to betray me at the end, causing the bad ending. Whenever he wanted to play it normally, I betrayed him. Every time.

[@JoshuaGanoTyraxLightning]

Karma. XD

[@AdiCool88]

Hilarious. 🤣

[@tigmo55]

I never owned a Genesis as a kid but I have the fondest memories of playing beat 'em ups with my childhood friend Jeff! We beat Double Dragon 3 for the NES together but I also remember us beating the original Streets of Rage on his Genesis. I forgot just how great this game was. The graphics, music, and atmosphere was top-notch and despite being a Nintendo kid, SOR is WAY better than Final Fight IMO. It's no contest. :)

[@EsperHubb]

Thank you so much for giving this game a complete play through. Gotta respect the 1st game for setting the bar up for the sequel cause even by itself, the first SoR game is solid.

[@granitebeast]

My favorite part of your videos is the first five minutes giving history and background about the game. Do you have any plans to post those segments as stand alone clips? I'd watch a whole Playlist of them

[@poughkeepsieblue]

Thats a good suggestion, id probably watch a playlist of them as well, as they are really well researched and presented.

[@officialtruvotru-druvevoch7049]

Game is hard!!

[@brendaleelydon]

Does he Tiktok? Cuz posting the first few minutes as (a series of?) Tiktoks would be cool, as well as possibly drive traffic to this channel! Besides that, I do know of a few creators that have separate YT channels for 'clip content', so maybe that'd be something worth pursuing? (I think people usually post them on a separate channel for algorithm purposes; YT seems to like for you to keep posting the same kind of content, & if you have long-form & short-form content on the same channel, it gets a li'l cranky. Freakin' emotional computer algorithms, amirite?!)

[@KID_JEDI_76]

I might be in the minority but SoR1 is my favorite in the trilogy. Don't get me wrong, I love SoR2 (I still own the cartridges for the first and second game and play them fairly often) and Sor3 is a fine game as well, but i really think SoR1 is an absolute masterpiece. There's just little details that are amazing about it. For instance: in Round 8, notice how when you start the level, and as you pass the first window, it is still night. The further you progress through the level and the closer you get to the final crime boss, you'll see that daylight is starting to break, signifying Mr. X's hold of the city is coming to an end! The music on that last stage is brilliant as well. You can feel the desperation and tenseness of the enemy as he throws everything he's got at you, yet you can sense the finalization of the long, hard fought and selfless journey to dispel evil and free the people of terror is right behind that last door. I love it.

[@superspecky4eyes]

I half agree. I think SoR2 is the better game and (arguably) has the better sound track. However, there is something about the grittiness of SoR1 that just hits different and just makes it feel more badass. I love it.

[@kbottrill1]

I think SoR1 is my favorite as well, the music is my favorite and I also tend to have more fun whenever I replay it compared to replaying 2 or 3.

[@Ratralsis]

Alright, "Boats of Anger" made me laugh. I'll admit it.

[@zer08927]

Yes! I remember playing this one with my cousin in elementary school. Thanks for uploading.

[@davidt3563]

Those were the days!

[@EMM-dd1vs]

Hell yeah brother! I see you beat the algorithm by releasing quality super mario content at the same time the movie was released. Genius. The subscriber jump was noticeable. Keep crushing it. Some of my earliest memories are watching you play video games. You could say I was your original fan. I got the live version of "U Can Beat Video Games" from you about 27 years ago.

[@KingofCrusher]

Please elaborate. I just discovered this dude about a year ago on youtube, but you're saying he was around in the 90's?

[@brendaleelydon]

@@KingofCrusher ...there was SMB movie released recently?? So his release of the SMW 2-part playthrough, at the same time there was a hecka lotta chatter about the SMB series/brand as a whole, likely contributed to a recent subscriber boost. That said, I also came across this channel a while back (I think 2 years now? I'd have to check; it was well before the merch launch, I remember that) & I'm just wicked proud of how much his channel has grown *AND* that he's hasn't changed his format or personality as he's grown. It's kinda refreshing, tbh.

[@ninjaguyYT]

​@@KingofCrusher He's friends/family with the guy that talks.

[@KingofCrusher]

@@ninjaguyYT Oh geez that makes perfect sense, haha. Rereading the original comment I'm like duh, of course this dude was friends with him as a kid. Thank you.

[@L_Train]

Beat the algorithm? Do you know what an algorithm is?

[@C.O.C_SQUAD]

Amazing guide, I've become obsessed with these games, been looking for something like this 👏

[@dajuanmenzies1292]

My favorite beat em up series, you got to play streets of rage 2 after this one.

[@arthursnyder6935]

Fun fact: some of the sound effects from the Shinobi games are also in Sonic Mania if you listen closely when fighting the Heavy Shinobi boss

[@LunaticEdit]

I don't know how I am just now finding out about this channel, but this is, hands down, the **BEST** retro entertainment KZbin channel in existence. I watch this while I code, I have it playing while going to sleep; I can watch them over and over. It's not a let's play, it's not a narration, it's not a guide, it's not a historical perspective, it's not a documentary, it's all of those things all at the same time. My hats off to you, sir.

[@tedy2777]

14:00 that's a gas grenade?? for the past 20+ years I thought it was a can of pepper...

[@Percsandperks]

Love your channel, man. Would love to see a Streets of Rage 2 vid!

[@troyhageman3173]

Another one I've beaten before. But, as usual, I expect to learn a lot I didn't know. Really appreciate all your videos and tips.

[@shawnc5244]

Half the games he covers ive beaten, like the Nes TMNT, but the other half I never beat are games I never payed attention to or knew existed.

[@troyhageman3173]

Same, but he always brings some good info I didn't know and some strategies that I wish I knew back then.

[@kbottrill1]

I've played this game dozens of times in my life, but even I learned a few things I didn't know about before.

[@ScottHicks-h4t]

Was one of my favorite Sega games with sports talk baseball and Joe Montana football and deion sanders football

[@GrinninPig]

The genesis was so cool back then

[@JoshuaGanoTyraxLightning]

I played this game so many times as a kiddo... but there was so many things in this Vid I never knew about... including the secret bad ending... which i'm SO glad is not the Canon one...

[@lupeayala3125]

Perfect Saturday morning wake up call! Thank you kind sir! 👍🐾🐕

[@nicholasa.jr.daddona8282]

Hope you are well, haven't heard from you.

[@tynyetv285]

Love this series! Started with 2 then went to 1 to 3. Happy that SoR 4 was made because it's an amazing game. I hope that there will be a 5th one. There's a fan made one that I enjoy a lot where it lets you pick your path and you can mix and match the levels from 1-3 it's an amazing and fun game. Can't wait for the next video🎉🎉

[@dannyhtheretrogamingmaster9548]

One of my favourite game series of all time. Done lots of playthroughs of SOR2 and Bomber Games remade version in particular.

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

I’ve probably put 1000 hours in that remake since it came out in 2011. Best fan game in history. Soooooo much incredible gameplay

[@0utcast]

Oh and here I thought that using the special attack on the elevator would cause it to drive through the building onto the elevator..

[@marcosdiaz2717]

You gamer sage! Keep going! All your vids, are historical and gamer strategy. Your vids are fun to watch. Its relaxing after, working a 10 hour shift. Congrats!

[@0utcast]

I love how the police car drove over the water onto the boat o fire his mortar

[@natejoe9924]

Oh my goodness I was freaking addicted to this game sometimes I would get new games and then I'll go back to this game

[@TheLegendOfOblivion]

Nice! Expanding your repetoire to some Gensis games and one hell of a game to choose! The music in these games are top notch.

[@Random_1384x]

Cant wait to see streets of rage 2

[@stephennicoil5225]

LOVE THIS GAME!! I can’t wait for you do SOR2 the best one!!!

[@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate]

I love this dude's channel SO much.

[@shawnc5244]

I remember when this first came out. Loved this game and the soundtrack.

[@dirkdiggler4567]

That pup grew up fast.

[@RozenD]

Episode 115, and still waiting for one of my favorite games of my childhood, a very rare obscure gem from RARE, Solar Jetman for the NES...

[@severintw]

Earthworm Jim (Sega CD) please

[@jonbourgoin182]

22:42 Abadede looks a lot like Jimmy Snuka

[@licensedprofessional4742]

The boss music makes me want to start my own streets of rage crime syndicate! 😂❤🎉

[@B33FY2011]

The first Streets of Rage Boss music is my favourite boss music of all time.

[@B33FY2011]

I love this channel and your tutorial videos. This is a very underrated channel and deserves way more subscribers. Watching and listening to you makes me want to boot up this game and smash it.

[@JJOrta]

yay!!! Sega Games!!! cant wait for the Comix Zone walk thru :)

[@doogles-lq9eb]

OMG! I love this game soooooo much! I spent so many hours trying to beat it as a kid the big guys in the factory level kept killing me. I didnt beat it until 2012 when i watched a tips video and picked up gaming again on how to just punch slow to trap the enemies in a loop. By far the best side scrolling fight game ever!!!!

[@zediahtimmons9704]

Your hidden item lore in all your videos is always the best

[@XiaoFury]

My best ever beat em up. Glad to see you covering it!

[@tama2003]

I love the fact that you are doing this game. I know you are a busy man. But whenever you get a chance I would love to see you do Streets of Rage 2 and Streets of Rage 3. Also Final Fight 2 and Final Fight 3. Keep the videos coming bro. I literally sit and watch your videos in its entirety. You rock bro.

[@davidmccann3651]

My favorite KZbin channel, just keeps bringing it!!!🎉

[@curtisholland16]

This was one of my favorite Sega Genesis games when I was younger

[@LukeLynch12T19]

One of the first six video games I ever played. You, sir, have earned a sub.

[@jinderbreadman]

I think many people consider SoR 2 to be an objectively-better game, but SoR 1 is still my favorite of the series. The soundtrack (especially that boss theme) is just too iconic to me. Also, SoR 1 has the best iteration of Blaze! Another easy way to beat the Blaze clones (as Blaze) is to corral them both to one side of the screen. Once they are there, face Blaze in the opposite direction of them, and do your backwards-kick as soon as the jump-kicker is half-way through the apex of their kick, and/or when the grappler is in range. They will never be able to land a hit on you in this loop.

[@markaitkenguitar]

Best preambles I’ve ever heard. I love this channel!

[@ccjuju]

I was in the Final Fight camp as a kid, but the Etrian Odyssey series made me fall in love with Yuzo Koshiro's music, after checking out his earlier titles his work really makes them fantastic.

[@MidoseitoAkage]

Street of Rages does what Final Fight don't.

[@MegaManRecharged1]

@@MidoseitoAkage Final Fight is great But Streets of Rage, oh boy! It's awesome

[@wrath2667]

Man, gotta love that Boss music 🦸‍♂

[@unclebill8038]

I ,personally, am a Blaze main. This video makes me extra happy!

[@bonezdem2829]

You are to nice. Showing strats for all characters 👌

[@kutilanggamingXYZ]

i subscribe you bro, this video so usefull

[@ridjenite]

Something U Can Beat Video Games forgot to mention about the Southers- don't try for air supremacy. They can dodge. a jumping kick and leave you wide open.

[@viljamtheninja]

31:40 I love the recurring UCBVG miniseries "little known nautical facts."

[@Alysa-Aiday]

I don't remember what 2 buttons to push on the Sega Genesis version, press R on Nintendo 3DS, but you'll do sort of a roundhouse kick that comes in *Really* handy when enemies are behind you.

[@TRONMAGNUM2099]

So happy you are covering Sega Content too!!!

[@hannes8835]

I'm not so into beat-them-up games, but I enjoy your videos and all the extra informations to the games.

[@AppliedCryogenics]

This is a great episode. Those handsome video-editing and script-writing dogs deserve extra treats.

[@custardgannet4836]

Love this series, waited 26 years for Streets of Rage 4! It was worth it through

[@ToneLuck-up3uq]

Until they did the recent patch that takes away shivas infinite combo. I got to lvl 82 b4 that patch. Now shiva does this extra move that messes everything up. 🤦🤦🤦

[@thecunninlynguist]

an absoluter classic. The music is legendary. Can't wait till you do Streets of Rage 2! Blaze was my fave to use in this one, Skate in part 2, Zan in part 3.

[@superspecky4eyes]

I love how your on screen tip boxes look like ones from actual gaming magazines from back in the day.

[@MultiPolarWorldCo-op]

2014 i just played streets of rage 3 with my 6 yo cousin, she loved it, its cool watching her play the same games i played as a kid.

[@Calcifrizzle]

Nice video! I've been craving a nice 16-bit beat 'em up lately, and this is one of the few I have legitimate access to, so this guide's come along at just the right time for me!

[@elioleguizamon889]

Excellent! thanks to your techniques against the bosses, I was able to beat the game. thanks a lot.

[@sneakyquick]

I still listen to this soundtrack today while I work.

[@Robeebert]

You can't walk back to the left, as the screen doesn't scroll both ways. You could say it's a One-way Street.

[@jamesc8259]

This was clever 😁

[@chazmaru9583]

Hate it whenever undercover cops steal my roadside chicken roast.

[@CenturionKZ]

One of the best channels on KZbin! Thank you!

[@cognacat]

Loved this game! Especially Streets of Rage 2! Nice upload.

[@MartynJamieson9]

For the Abadede/Ultimate Warrior clone boss I used to just to do static jump kicks as he will keep running at you constantly

[@arthursnyder6935]

The only issue with that strategy is if a Galsia sneaks up on you when do do it

[@alexkendall9809]

I appreciate the effort you put into this! Thank you :)

[@alanbalan3539]

Let me tell you some absurdities along the lines of completely failing to understand what the sprite I am seeing is actually supposed to be. At 14:50 you can see that poster, its corner flapping in the wind. I always thought is was a single shoe dancing on the wall. Second, you the that extra life at 26:43 that is clearly all three playable characters? I thought it was an old style alarm clock. The white of axels body being the face, his head being the middle part that moves left and right into two bells, with the heads of adam and blaze being the bells. When I reached these absurd conclusions I was 5 years old and playing on a 14" crt. Forgive me.

[@azuresonic69]

Thank you for covering the origins of a fantastic beat 'em up series! Also, can't wait for SOR 2! P.S. - What emu did you use for this footage? The audio sounds muted in the DAC or PSG channel. FM Sounds ok.

[@bak025]

One of my favorite games and I also loved playing as Blaze, I remember her flip kick not doing any damage was bumming me out. I love beat em up games. I was a fan of them all. This begs the question if you can make a video for River City Ransom down the line?

[@lektricsno]

Great video! I used to be able to beat it as a kid, but since had trouble. Your tips helped greatly! I'm now working on beating the game on Hardest without a continue. Wish me luck! :D

[@mikeL65000]

I think this is your best video yet. Great job.

[@dtcharo]

Love the doggos, love the channel, and love the SoR series. ❤

[@Colechamdiceman]

Streets of Rage 2 was the first game I ever beat :O

[@tonkrogerio]

Man I wish you had a guide for 3. trying to beat that game atm and f'ing heck. it's kicking my butt.

[@Terminatorx304u]

My friends and I called the Abadede boss the Ultimate Warrior and Souther, Freddy Kruger 😂

[@andrewsanchez9893]

The classic! Thanks for the upload!

[@katiepersons6575]

It'd be cool if after being sent back to do the last three stages you make it to him again and he actually makes you his right hand man in a secret ending.

[@dillonandon]

Love the Mega Drive videos. Thanks a lot, can't wait until you get to SoR2.

[@framjansen5443]

Well done as always..can't wait for the second..love the dogs full grown 2gether..

[@henryblazer20]

Man the effort you put into these is so appreciated!

[@vidarlystadjohansen9829]

This channel is sooo great!

[@glassvial]

I remember playing the hell out of this with my friend back in the day, on his SegaCD that had the 4-in-1 pack-in, SoR1, Golden Axe 1, Revenge of Shinobi, and Columns, still 4 of the best games ever made IMO.

[@jesusdelcanto9715]

Thank you so much for this always enjoyable content!

[@robertzwiebel5012]

I remember getting this game on my sega cd!!! Omg bashed so many enemies with my little sisters as a kid!!! It was so bad ass to beat this game!

[@Lenoh]

Oh my god, this means UCBVG is going to do Streets Of Rage 2. Get ready for an auditory treat on that one. The Stage 1 theme is one of the best _in video gaming history_ and there's a cheeky hidden 1-up right at the start because the devs knew how hard the game actually was ;)

[@denardoellisjr]

Ive been waiting for this video. I love this series so much ❤❤❤❤❤

[@FreihEitner]

Oh yeah! I always loved playing (and listening to) Streets Of Rage! Fan-freakin'-tastic game!