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Streets of Rage 3
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Level 5 has 3 secret rooms. The one dragonslayer did not mention is the hidden entrance through the floor. If you look closely, part of the floor is different from the rest, and you have to attack while being in that position to go underground.
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Streets of Rage 3
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There 3 hidden 1ups, and 1 hidden set of Gold Bars. Can you find them all?
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Bare Knuckle III
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I just wish this game was more challenging like the US release, but it's good for beginners.
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Streets of Rage 3
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Best game in the series EVER.
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PhantasyStarWren's Last Game Reviews |
Streets of Rage 2 06-16-14 08:01 PM
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Is it as Good as it Sounds?
The first Streets of Rage game had its flaws, but it was still a pretty good game overall. Its graphics are the least impressive, but the gameplay was still good and brought up some cool ideas and mechanics. It even has a very nice soundtrack. I already reviewed the first Streets of Rage game on its game page, but I will definitely be comparing it to this game, Streets of Rage 2. I have a lot to say about this game, so bear with me.
Streets of Rage 2 was made by a different development team, known as Ancient. The man who composed the music for the first Streets of Rage, Yuzo Koshiro manages the Ancient company. We all know how well this game was received, as people were amazed by it. Not only has Streets of Rage 2 been claimed to be the best Streets of Rage game ever, but also one of the best beat 'em ups of all time. Many still enjoy Streets of Rage 2 to this day, as it is the most popular entry in its series. However, this is my review, so I'm going to tell you what I think about this game and if I feel that I can recommend it like I did the first Streets of Rage. This was the game that introduced me to the series, and I enjoyed the game in my earliest moments of playing it. Do my initial thoughts on the game match my current thoughts?
STORYOur story is mainly the same as the first game's, but with some differences. In the first game, three ex-cops quit their corrupted police force and took down a crime syndicate led by a mysterious villain named Mr. X. The ex-cops were known as Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding, and Adam Hunter. In the second game, Mr. X returns and attempts to lure Axel and Blaze into a trap by kidnapping Adam. The city is also once again a dangerous place, due to the work of Mr. X and his new and improved crime syndicate. However, two new characters join our heroes to bring Mr. X down again. One of them is a friend of Axel and professional wrestler, Max Thunder. The other is Adam's kid brother on roller skates, Eddie "Skate" Hunter. ... Read the rest of this Review
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Streets of Rage 05-28-14 01:19 AM
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It All Starts With This...
The first Streets of Rage is a classic brawler that may look dated, but is actually quite enjoyable. Being the first in the series, it certainly has flaws, but not enough to ruin the overall experience. Moving forward and hitting bad guys is not all you can do in this game. There are plenty of things to make the game more interesting. One of these things is the famous soundtrack composed by Yuzo Koshiro, who wanted to use the style of 90s house music. You may even find similarities to actual 90s music. Also, this game has some environmental hazards such as pits and crusher machines. There is also more than one ending, but I don't want to spoil too much.
The story of this game is very simple, but most people who play brawlers do not care about their stories. A powerful criminal syndicate takes over a once peaceful city and turns it into a crime-ridden nightmare. Because the police force is under this malicious control, three vigilantes quit and took matters into their own hands. Who are these three vigilantes you might ask?
You play as three characters: Axel Stone, Adam Hunter, and Blaze Fielding. They share the same move set, but not exactly the same moves and fighting styles. They also differ in power and speed, as Adam is the slowest and Blaze is the fastest. There are other differences like how our heroes use certain weapons and how some of them use certain attacks differently. For example, Axel's jumping attack has a shorter range than Blaze's and Adam's. Another example would be that Blaze throws enemies at a farther distance than Adam and Axel. You'll just have to explore these differences by playing the game as each character. Like most brawlers, you have your standard combo, aerial attack, and grab attacks. However, this game threw interesting moves to the table, such as vaulting, suplexes, back-attacks, landings from throws, team attacks (done by throwing or vaulting over your partner), and reversal throws (for when enemies grab you from b... Read the rest of this Review
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