Streets of Rage 2 Xbox 360
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76 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] The classic arcade fighting game Streets of Rage 2 comes to XBLA. Play as Blaze, Skate, Max, or Axel as you attempt to save Adam from the evil clutches of Dr. X. Special fighting moves for characters and unique weapons add to the excitement as you fight your way to the Syndicate's stronghold. Classic arcade fighting action: Each character has special abilities. Learn to use their moves to defeat the enemies and the bosses. Unique weapons: Katanas, shuriken, knives, and more are available for the player. Weapons can even be thrown for ranged damage. Stellar soundtrack: The music for the arcade version of Streets of Rage 2 by Yuzo Koshiro is widely considered as some of the finest music ever made for an arcade game. All new achievements to master and improve your Gamerscore. [Microsoft]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Console Monster
    92
    Brilliant music.
  2. Eurogamer
    80
    Top notch side-scrolling brawler from 1993, and, in many respects almost as much fun now as it was then.
  3. Planet Xbox 360
    73
    Those looking to recapture their youth, and some difficult achievements, will find this to their liking. Anyone looking for a 'new' button-masher to eat up Arcade time will likely be a bit under whelmed.
  4. IGN
    73
    It's got a decent length for a game of its time and it certainly worth playing more than once. The visuals are surprisingly vibrant. Most importantly, it's fun. But the online portion of SOR2 is executed poorly. And, once again, Backbone Entertainment presents a classic SEGA title with absolutely no extras.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Chad
    10
    Jim B. is a moron. This was one of the best games of that time and still stands up today. He clearly sucks at video games if he was throwing his buddy 10 times in a row.… Expand
  2. Jets
    10
    Classic co-op beat-em-up! Superb sountrack, very fun gameplay. Best game of the series, one of my top 5 for Sega Genesis (along with Sonic, Golden Axe, Outrun and ToeJam&Earl).… Expand
  3. D.D.
    8
    Still great fun after all this time and a classic beat em up which has aged better than Double Dragon.
  4. JimB.
    1
    Truly awful. Boring. Pointless. Co-Op makes you want to punch your best buddy in the face (in real life) cos he just threw you across the map by accident 10 times in a row! AVOID!!!… Expand

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