Gameplay wise 4 is the best in the series, but while the soundtrack in 4 is pretty good, SoR2's soundtrack still reigns supreme.
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Sorry fellow boomers Streets of Rage 4 has surpassed the other entries in every way
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Has anyone played the excellent Streets of Rage 2X for OpenBOR?
It's a continuation of Remake and they have just introduced a new stage.
It's a continuation of Remake and they have just introduced a new stage.
I'll be sure to pass this message on to my parents in their early 70's, as they are the only boomers I know. Not sure what they'll think of Streets of Rage being modernized...
As someone who grew up playing these games in the late 90s:
SoR1 has the best soundtracks but the game is outdated now imo.
SoR2 is second close when it comes to soundtracks and much better than SoR1 at everything else. But the gameplay is reeeeeally slow for my taste.
SoR3 "or BK3 as I played it most the time" has the better gameplay between the old trilogy and better replay value for the multiple endings "even though getting to the true ending is pain in the ass". But has the weakest soundtracks. Except few but most bosses are not as memorable as 1 and 2.
SoR4 got most of the things right: best gameplay in the series, cool art style, varied cast of unique characters, great soundtracks and good replay value for the different modes and unlockables.
So I would say I'm with you OP when it comes to the official games... as SoRR 5.2 is the best packaged game out the bunch since it got everything good from the trilogy :p
SoR1 has the best soundtracks but the game is outdated now imo.
SoR2 is second close when it comes to soundtracks and much better than SoR1 at everything else. But the gameplay is reeeeeally slow for my taste.
SoR3 "or BK3 as I played it most the time" has the better gameplay between the old trilogy and better replay value for the multiple endings "even though getting to the true ending is pain in the ass". But has the weakest soundtracks. Except few but most bosses are not as memorable as 1 and 2.
SoR4 got most of the things right: best gameplay in the series, cool art style, varied cast of unique characters, great soundtracks and good replay value for the different modes and unlockables.
So I would say I'm with you OP when it comes to the official games... as SoRR 5.2 is the best packaged game out the bunch since it got everything good from the trilogy :p
Because I had a 6 button pad I never cared for the Star system in 3. Z attacks are the same and they're free. The input was harder, but not if you were decent at fighting games. 6 button pad simply gave players an edge.
I don't like the nukes in 4 either.
It's the first beat 'em up I've played in years and I've already sunk hours and hours into it. Will easily be in my top 10 for the year. Never played the other SOR games so they are on my list now too.
That won't be completely true for another decade, there should still be more boomers in their 50s and early 60s than over 65 (assuming we're going by the UN definition of "senior" meaning someone 65yo or older).
I really enjoy 4, but 2's still my favourite overall. Better music and stages, plus the bosses in 4 aren't as memorable imo.
SoR4 was a pleasent surprise. It's my game of the year so far as well. I've beaten it multiple times with my 5yo and we keep going back. Rising Up is almost up to the level of Yuzo's work in the first game and that's saying something.
Streets of Rage 4 is absolutely magical and the perfect modern sequel, but it's certainly not the best on the series in every way. There's a handful of things I would change in the game to make it the best, as many have already mentioned (running/dashing for every character, reducing boss/enemy armor, changing hitboxes for jump kick girls and a few other enemies, swapping out repetitive bosses, etc.)
I would probably rank them was:
[SOR Remake]
SOR2
SOR4
BKIII
SOR1
I would probably rank them was:
[SOR Remake]
SOR2
SOR4
BKIII
SOR1
They should have left in quick roll. It made no sense to take it out considering how many elements in the game feel like super fast gotch-ya stuff. The most annoying things in the game would be much better mitigated with the quick roll.
Other than that...yeah SOR4 is probably number 2. It doesn't beat SOR2 in terms of presentation or appeal and I feel like the point system should act more like it does in the older games to provide a more even experience if you play well but aren't abusing hitstun. But it's a super tight experience that's fun to play over and over and over. I was surprised how quickly the artstyle grew on me and how good the new designs are.
Agreed.
That's really only an issue if your only reference to SOR is SORR.
Yes. Ms. Y's theme is a dope rendition of the SOR2 final boss music.
The new soundtrack doesnt always hit, but I don't think anyone expected this game's OST to be able to unseat the majesty that is the SOR2 soundtrack, quite possibly the best game soundtrack ever.
Other than that...yeah SOR4 is probably number 2. It doesn't beat SOR2 in terms of presentation or appeal and I feel like the point system should act more like it does in the older games to provide a more even experience if you play well but aren't abusing hitstun. But it's a super tight experience that's fun to play over and over and over. I was surprised how quickly the artstyle grew on me and how good the new designs are.
Agreed.
That's really only an issue if your only reference to SOR is SORR.
Yes. Ms. Y's theme is a dope rendition of the SOR2 final boss music.
The new soundtrack doesnt always hit, but I don't think anyone expected this game's OST to be able to unseat the majesty that is the SOR2 soundtrack, quite possibly the best game soundtrack ever.
I'd say it pays more homage to SOR and KOF more than anything else.
No, I'm not a joycon fan ever since I got drift. (Nintendo doesn't repair them for free in Europe, either)
I play it with M30 Genesis controllers. You can easily remap the controls in-game and enjoy the classic configuration.
Speaking of is there a compilation release of SOR1-3 on PS4 or Steam??
I also haven't played Remake...on PC?
I also haven't played Remake...on PC?
I wish whoever did the credits song (Japanese composer) had produced more tracks.
I don't have any complaints outside of the soundtrack at some spots. Not as good as SOR2. It needs more synthesizer like 1/2.
Shoutout to the developers for having 3 Black main characters.
I don't have any complaints outside of the soundtrack at some spots. Not as good as SOR2. It needs more synthesizer like 1/2.
Shoutout to the developers for having 3 Black main characters.
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Yep, one of the things I really appreciate about it. Also Adam's design is excellent.
Hard to separate 2 and 4 for mine. But excellent entries. I think SOR4 takes the cake purely because it's still new and fresh in my mind
"It didn't try anything crazy in a world where people are always trying to reinvent the wheel. "
So many sequels and remakes try to move away from what made the old ones great, but SoR4 doesn't which is a big success as far as I'm concerned.
I'm not saying it's bad, I'm saying I applaud the creators for realizing what made SoR great and not fuck around with it *side-eyes FF7R*.
And no, a 4th sequel cannot be viewed as an individual when there are 3 previous games to inform it on what works. If sor4 played unlike SoR because the developers wanted to modernize it or something and had orchestral music, even if it was good, people would be rightfully upset.
I was replying to this:
"SoR4 is a success purely because it didn't ruin the name of SoR with some off brand "re-imagining".
I can't not respond to this because it's just so wrong. Boomers are 54-74 years old with the birthrate declining sharply in the second half of the period so the majority of births in this age range would be 65+. Unless you are discounting for deaths in which case 65+ will never overtake the younger group.
Also SOR4 is fantastic and I'd vote it best in the series. And people on here whining about everyone needing a roll and a run are the worst and apparently don't realize that's how you end up with Max not in SOR3.
I mean, I grew up on Genesis. Sonic and Streets of Rage specifically, and I think both of the modern entries are better than the trilogies before them. Sonic Mania and SoR4 are both solid evidence that the formula in both games was as great back then as people say.
Playing through for the first time on Xbox one x. I have to say it's an amazing love letter to Streets of Rage and the entire genre. It's beautiful to look at, it sounds amazing and the gameplay is simple but deep. Difficulty is also pitched just right. What a delight.
I think 4 is my favorite now. I grew up with SoR2 as my primary beat-em-up, too. The absolute best thing they did was put in the wall-bounce mechanic so you aren't constantly knocking enemies off the screen and waiting for them to come back. And I think the soundtrack stands toe-to-toe with 1 & 2, for me.
I was just thinking how much I disliked this game yesterday.
For me, it's an incredibly annoying game to play. Lots of damage sponge enemies, and way too many unblockable attacks and periods of enemy invincibility. You basically need to combo everything to oblivion in this game to have any success.
It feels like a different franchise, more than anything. Doesn't come close to 2&3.
The soundtrack is just really mixed - it also lacks any sense of cohesiveness.
For me, it's an incredibly annoying game to play. Lots of damage sponge enemies, and way too many unblockable attacks and periods of enemy invincibility. You basically need to combo everything to oblivion in this game to have any success.
It feels like a different franchise, more than anything. Doesn't come close to 2&3.
The soundtrack is just really mixed - it also lacks any sense of cohesiveness.
Streets of Rage 4 knocked it out of the park. Easily one of, if not the best in the series. They improved just about every aspect of the original, rivaled the mechanics of the 2nd and 3rd games and introduced a soundtrack that with time will likely become as legendary ingrained in my mind as past entries.
Beautiful work of art and we're blessed to have received a sequel to what seemed like a long lost franchise.
Beautiful work of art and we're blessed to have received a sequel to what seemed like a long lost franchise.
I'm 35 and think it's the best game in the series. My only complaint is I think the game might be a little TOO long, but I feel that way about SOR2 as well.
edit: oh my god i'm 36. fuck covid
edit: oh my god i'm 36. fuck covid
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