Streets of Rage Co-op
Sega Game Gear · Beat 'em Up
Streets of Rage 2
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Japan System House |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Streets of Rage |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Sega Game Gear in 1993, Streets of Rage 2 is a beat 'em up developed by Japan System House and published by SEGA.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1993 include Sonic Chaos, Tom & Jerry: The Movie and Power Strike II.
It is part of the Streets of Rage series; on the Game Gear you can also try Streets of Rage. The series also appears on other systems with Streets of Rage (Genesis) and Streets of Rage 2 (Genesis). Japan System House also made Ninja Gaiden and Factory Panic for the Game Gear.
Streets of Rage 2 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Streets of Rage 2 is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
If you like Streets of Rage 2, the Matrix also picks…
Streets of Rage 3 Classic Co-op
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker Classic Co-op
Captain America and The Avengers Deep cut Co-op
Playing Game Gear games today
Game Gear games are compact, colorful and closely related to the Master System library, so they are quick to dive into.
Streets of Rage 2 FAQ
When did Streets of Rage 2 come out on the Game Gear?
Streets of Rage 2 was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1993.
Who made Streets of Rage 2?
It was developed by Japan System House and published by SEGA.
Is Streets of Rage 2 multiplayer?
Yes. Streets of Rage 2 supports up to 2 players.
How long does Streets of Rage 2 take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Streets of Rage 2 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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