Streets of Rage 4 release date finally confirmed after 25 years of waiting

Sega finally confirmed the Streets of Rage 4 release date today. Nearly 26 years of waiting will come to an end this month on Thursday, April 30, when you'll be able to play Streets of Rage 4 on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. It will also be available on 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Xbox Game Pass at launch. 

The release date was revealed alongside a new trailer showcasing the game's Battle Mode, which is described as "a legacy experience🤪 returning from Streets of Rage 2 and 3." Battle Mode is basi🐼cally a multi-stage gauntlet for versus or team mode punch-ups which turn Streets of Rage 4 into more of a competitive fighting game and less of a brawler. 

"While it’s true that Streets of Rage 4 is all about cooperation, we thought it would be fun to let you guys play around with the characters and discover which of them is the most powerful,🥀 and which ones best suit you🌳r playing style. Whether you want to train your combos and specials, or just have some fun, Battle Mode is the place to do it – and it will be available right from the start."

Battle Mode aside, the bulk of Streets of Rage 4 looks and sounds like a faithful modernization of the o൲ld-school beat-'em-up. Retro enthusiasts Lizardcube, Dotemu, and Guard Crush Games have done a wonderful job of animating returning characters and detailing stages, turning the long-awaited sequel into a serious head-turner without sacrificing its retro flare. Fa𒈔ns have certainly waited long enough, and Streets of Rage 4 looks like a real treat. 

For more old-school goodness, hit up the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best retro consoles available today. 

Austin Wood
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