Guard Crush, Lizardcube (Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap) and DotEmu (Windjammers 2) have announced that the classic beat ’em up franchise Streets of Rage will be receiving sequel. Check out the animated trailer for Streets of Rage 4 below, which sees the return of Axel and Blaze.
Featuring both co-op and solo gameplay, Streets of Rage 4 features many of the same tropes as the original games. You’ll beat up street punks, chow down on chickens to restore your health, and travel through a series of stages. The visuals are hand-drawn, courtesy of Lizardcube, and there are new mechanics and stages to experience.
The last time we saw Sega’s franchise was with Streets of Rage 3 on the Sega Genesis in 1994. It was later ported to platforms like Nintendo Wii, GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. Streets of Rage 4 doesn’t have a release date and its platforms are still to be announced. Nevertheless, it’s hard not to be hyped for the return of a beat ’em up founding father.