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Streets of Rage

Axel, Blaze, and Adam clean up the city with their fists. The original that set the blueprint for the series.

SegaBeat 'em Up1991
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Why It Matters

It set the template the sequels perfected and proved the Genesis could rival the arcades' best beat 'em ups.

What to Expect

Co-op street brawling, a call-in police special that clears the screen, weapon pickups, and eight escalating stages.

Controls

Full keyboard map for the Sega core — remappable from the in-emulator menu.

  • Arrow KeysMove / D-Pad
  • SA button
  • XB button
  • ZC button
  • QX button (6-button pad)
  • AY button (6-button pad)
  • EZ button (6-button pad)
  • EnterStart
  • VMode
  • 1Quick save
  • 2Quick load
  • 3Change save slot