Streets of Rage 2

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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[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. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    90
    Like all things immoral, this is tremendous fun. Buy it now...No better way of spending 400MP. [Dec 2007, p.109]
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  3. GameSpot
    80
    Streets of Rage 2 stands as one of the most well-crafted beat-'em-ups ever, and it still looks and sounds great and plays beautifully.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. GamerNode
    70
    Streets of Rage 2 is still an enjoyable experience to this day, but like other traditional beat-em ups, the game shows its age with its limited gameplay that gets old far too quickly.
  7. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    60
    The scrolling fighter may be dead, but this is the genre's finest relic. Get involved. [Dec 2007, p.96]
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. musicmaniac1965
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    Great game from the past finaly on Xbox 360 (and Playstation 3). This game gave Megadrive/Genesis owners a big smile on their face. This wasGreat game from the past finaly on Xbox 360 (and Playstation 3). This game gave Megadrive/Genesis owners a big smile on their face. This was (and for me still IS) the best home street brawler game, and now i can play this on my 55 inch TV where the color seems to jump from the screen. Animation is still as fluid as i remember, and game play is just perfect, especially when you use a fighting stick, it feels like a true arcade game. Can't wait for the Nintendo 3DS version, with added game play modes and 3D effect!… Expand
  2. Jets
    Sep 6, 2007
    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, 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
  4. Chad
    Sep 10, 2007
    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 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
  5. AlJ.
    Oct 19, 2007
    9
    This "IS" the best side scrolling beat em up there is. It's better than the first and third Streets of rage and blows Double Dragon out This "IS" the best side scrolling beat em up there is. It's better than the first and third Streets of rage and blows Double Dragon out of the water. This and Final Fight stand as the best side scrolling fighters that there are in my opinion. Even today the graphics and sound effects/music are second to none. The controls are just about perfect and the fact that you can get this for only $5 on XBOX Live is a steal. Get it now!!!… Expand
  6. Funkymonk
    Aug 3, 2011
    9
    Classic that's clearly still fondly remembered by a lot of people and is thankfully still great fun after all this time. Now, how about newClassic that's clearly still fondly remembered by a lot of people and is thankfully still great fun after all this time. Now, how about new Streets of Rage game Sega?… Expand
  7. D.D.
    Sep 30, 2007
    8
    Still great fun after all this time and a classic beat em up which has aged better than Double Dragon.
  8. JimB.
    Sep 5, 2007
    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 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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#61 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007