3/5/2023 0 Comments Streets of rage 4 switchThe head sound design for this title, Olivier Deriviere composed the best songs in my opinion. Yet, I found myself loving the music presented, not just because Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima came back to compose a few songs. This was a bad idea, as it could have set me up for failure. I came into this game expecting perfection when it came to the soundtrack. Two of the unlockable characters from SOR3 are present in the background with Roo being a bartender and Ash being a pin-up model on the cargo ship. What pushes the notch even further is the love and devotion given to all the nods and throwbacks. All the characters are given more detail than I could imagine. Instead of the classic and lovable 16-bit sprites, we are introduced to gorgeously drawn characters from the same team that brought us the remake of Wonderboy. One of the biggest changes in SOR4 from SOR3 is the graphical style. I am prone to get in the way of my compatriots. The ability to turn off friendly fire is my favorite aspect of multiplayer in this title. Lastly, multiplayer is back in a huge way, allowing for 4 players on the same console or 2 online. The game can be completed rather quickly, which is a bit of a letdown, even with its 12 stages. Arcade mode is more old school, it does not allow for continues. These two modes are very similar to each other, with Story mode giving a set amount of lives for each level and allowing for continues if you die. Pull off a nice 40 or 50 hit combo, and a nice bonus will be added to your score, which is needed for unlocking characters and getting extra lives in Story and Arcade mode. Speaking of combos, the game places a higher priority on them, especially when it comes to points. It’s great to clear out a large number of enemies or to use as a combo ender. Star moves are the last of noteworthy additions, it serves as a super move, like in a fighting game. Along with this, you can now set a button for back attacks, which have been in the series, but it’s nice to be able to do it with a single button. As someone who accidently used an item during a battle, I was extremely happy of their inclusion. It is literally used to just pick items off the ground and that’s it. One thing added to make the experience one hundred times better is the addition of a dedicated “pick up” button. Returning favorites Axel, Blaze and Adam are rejuvenated versions of themselves with all their quirks and specials. Yes, they made a game that plays like our nostalgia induced brain wanted Streets of Rage to play like! Character movement feels extremely satisfying. The team was able to create a game that feels like what we remember playing. Streets of Rage 2 is my favorite brawler of all time, and now a new game is finally coming out 25 years later? What if the game does not play well? Good news! This is the smoothest beat’em up game I have ever played. The hype leading up to the release of this game had me feeling uneasy. Both fights felt truly epic, and their accompanying story scenes were great. My favorite interactions in the story mode belong to series staple Shiva and newcomer Estel. It takes the existing world and expands it greatly by adding new elements and characters that truly fit in. It makes a cohesive story that feels like it belongs. This is where number four does something better. They were always basic and serviceable stories, sometimes going a bit goofy (SOR3). The stories of Streets of Rage were never the main selling point of the series. Old allies, Axel and Blaze along with new friends Floyd and Cherry team up to stop them, hopefully once and for all. X was no where to be seen, but his two children, Mr. Time has a way of making us complacent, and sure enough, an evil crime syndicate found a way to worm its fingers into every inch of the city. X, which led to relative peace in Wood Oak City. Many (25) years have passed since the defeat of Mr. Did it live up to the insane amount of hype, or should SOR4 stayed a pipe dream? Go straight to find out! Grab the Claw! (Grand Upper) Now we have reached a pivotal moment in time, as I have not only played Streets of Rage 4, but I have completed it several times. I can still remember the first time I played each title from this series. I have spent a majority of my life waiting for a sequel to Streets of Rage 3. To a 34-year-old such as myself, 25 years is most of my life. With it being a cult classic, many still found it to be a worthwhile endeavor. Sadly, many cast members had passed on, showing just how valuable time is as an asset. For a Twin Peaks fan, 25 years separated the 2 nd and 3 rd seasons. No matter if you are young or old, so many things can change. Introducing: Streets of Rage 4 Switch Review
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