Streets of Rage 2 Classic Co-op
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Beat 'em Up
Streets of Rage
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | SEGA |
| 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 | Certified classic · legacy score 22 |
Developed by SEGA, Streets of Rage arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991 as a beat 'em up.
It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Shining in the Darkness and Joe & Mac. Among the 34 Genesis beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Streets of Rage series; on the Genesis you can also try Streets of Rage 2 and Streets of Rage 3. The series also appears on other systems with Streets of Rage 2 (Master System) and Streets of Rage (Game Gear). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
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
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
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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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Streets of Rage FAQ
When did Streets of Rage come out on the Genesis?
Streets of Rage was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.
Who made Streets of Rage?
It was developed 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.