Sega Game Gear · Beat 'em Up
Streets of Rage
Co-op
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Ancient |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Streets of Rage |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Ancient and published by SEGA, Streets of Rage arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1992 as a beat 'em up.
It came out in the Game Gear's second year on the market. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Defenders of Oasis and Phantasy Star Adventure. Among the 11 Game Gear beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Streets of Rage series; on the Game Gear you can also try Streets of Rage 2. The series also appears on other systems with Streets of Rage (Genesis) and Streets of Rage 2 (Genesis). Ancient also made Sonic the Hedgehog for the Game Gear.
Streets of Rage supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 want a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Streets of Rage 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.
Streets of Rage walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Streets of Rage.
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Streets of Rage FAQ
When did Streets of Rage come out on the Game Gear?
Streets of Rage was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1992.
Who made Streets of Rage?
It was developed by Ancient and published by SEGA.
Is Streets of Rage multiplayer?
Yes. Streets of Rage supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Streets of Rage take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Streets of Rage 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.
Read more about Streets of Rage on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.