
What it is
The first Wood Oak City brawl, with three ex-cops, two-player co-op, and a screen-clearing police backup attack.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis / Mega Drive | 1991 | Standard | — |
| Game Gear | 1992 | Standard | — |
| Master System | 1992 | Standard | — |
| Sega CD | 1993 | Sega Classics Arcade Collection | — |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2013 | Standard | Digital · 3D Streets of Rage |
| Switch | 2021 | Standard | Digital · Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #3
Play it after 4 and 2 to see the series' arcade roots and simpler move set.
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