Streets of Rage 4 is an absolute masterclass in how to revive a dormant franchise. Coming 25 years after the third installment, it manages to capture the soul of the 16-bit era while delivering modern, fluid combat mechanics that feel better than ever. The hand-drawn art style is breathtaking, replacing pixel art with a comic-book aesthetic that pops with personality and vibrant FX.
The mobile port by Playdigious is flawlessly executed. The touch controls are surprisingly responsive, though connecting a controller turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable arcade powerhouse. Whether you're juggling enemies with Axel's heavy hits or using Blaze's agility to dodge through a crowd, the impact of every punch and kick is palpable. The addition of the Mr. X Nightmare DLC and the survival mode provides endless replayability, making this a mandatory purchase for any action fan.
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Punch your way through the Streets of Rage once again!
Streets of Rage 4 takes forward the Streets of Rage legacy in this retro beat'em up with hand-drawn comic inspired graphics and updated mechanics.
Streets of Rage comes back for a sequel 25 years after the last episode : a new crime syndicate seems to have taken control of the streets and corrupted the police. All you have to fight against them is your friends... and your fists ! Critically acclaimed, Streets of Rage 4 won several awards and nominated as Best Action Games at the 2020 Game Awards.
FEATURES
- Rediscover the classic Beat em up Streets of Rage Franchise with new fight mechanics
- Get thrilled by the Retro hand-drawn comics-inspired artistic direction by the studio behind Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap serving juicy animations & vivid FX
- Unlock up to 5 new & emblematic playable characters and fight your way through 12 various stages to bring back order to the streets
- Challenge yourself in different modes : Story, Training, Arcade...
- Listen to a new Electro OST with world class musicians such as Olivier Derivière and legend Yuzo Koshiro
- Brand-new custom survival mode to the DLC (Mr. X Nightmare)
- New destroyables to help to maintain the combo counter"- Get retro with up to 13 alternative retro characters, secret retro levels or choose the SoR1&2 OST and enable the Retro Pixel graphics !
* NEW MAJOR FREE UPDATE*
- New co-op moves
- +300 in-game improvements
- Brand-new custom survival mode to the DLC (Mr. X Nightmare)
- New destroyables to help to maintain the combo counter
-MULTIPLAYER UPDATE-
- Play online with a partner and gang up to defeat the Y twins' evil plan together!
- Test your strength : hop in Battle Mode and fight your friends across your favorite levels"
-Mr. X Nightmare DLC-
The fight continues in Wood Oak City.
After the events of Streets of Rage 4, our heroes wanted to prepare themselves for future threats. Axel, Blaze and their mates will start a very special deranged training with the help of Dr. Zan, who built an AI program from the remnants of Mister X’s brain that simulates every kind of danger they could be facing.
With this DLC, get ready for:
• 3 new playable characters
• A new Survival mode with weekly challenges
• Character customization: build your own fighting style with new moves
• New weapons and enemies!o note that multiplayer mode will not be available at launch but will come in a free update after release.
CAREFULLY REDESIGNED FOR MOBILE
- Revamped interface
- Game Center achievements
- iCloud - Share your progress between iOS devices
- Compatible with MFicontrollers
- No micro-transactions!
Crack your knuckles and get ready for Streets of Rage 4 everywhere you go!
If you run into a problem, please contact us at support@playdigious.mail.helpshift.com with as much information as possible on the issue, or check our FAQ at https://playdigious.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-streets-of-rage-4/
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Punch your way through the Streets of Rage once again!
Streets of Rage 4 takes forward the Streets of Rage legacy in this retro beat'em up with hand-drawn comic inspired graphics and updated mechanics.
Streets of Rage comes back for a sequel 25 years after the last episode : a new crime syndicate seems to have taken control of the streets and corrupted the police. All you have to fight against them is your friends... and your fists ! Critically acclaimed, Streets of Rage 4 won several awards and nominated as Best Action Games at the 2020 Game Awards.
FEATURES
- Rediscover the classic Beat em up Streets of Rage Franchise with new fight mechanics
- Get thrilled by the Retro hand-drawn comics-inspired artistic direction by the studio behind Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap serving juicy animations & vivid FX
- Unlock up to 5 new & emblematic playable characters and fight your way through 12 various stages to bring back order to the streets
- Challenge yourself in different modes : Story, Training, Arcade...
- Listen to a new Electro OST with world class musicians such as Olivier Derivière and legend Yuzo Koshiro
- Brand-new custom survival mode to the DLC (Mr. X Nightmare)
- New destroyables to help to maintain the combo counter"- Get retro with up to 13 alternative retro characters, secret retro levels or choose the SoR1&2 OST and enable the Retro Pixel graphics !
* NEW MAJOR FREE UPDATE*
- New co-op moves
- +300 in-game improvements
- Brand-new custom survival mode to the DLC (Mr. X Nightmare)
- New destroyables to help to maintain the combo counter
-MULTIPLAYER UPDATE-
- Play online with a partner and gang up to defeat the Y twins' evil plan together!
- Test your strength : hop in Battle Mode and fight your friends across your favorite levels"
-Mr. X Nightmare DLC-
The fight continues in Wood Oak City.
After the events of Streets of Rage 4, our heroes wanted to prepare themselves for future threats. Axel, Blaze and their mates will start a very special deranged training with the help of Dr. Zan, who built an AI program from the remnants of Mister X’s brain that simulates every kind of danger they could be facing.
With this DLC, get ready for:
• 3 new playable characters
• A new Survival mode with weekly challenges
• Character customization: build your own fighting style with new moves
• New weapons and enemies!o note that multiplayer mode will not be available at launch but will come in a free update after release.
CAREFULLY REDESIGNED FOR MOBILE
- Revamped interface
- Game Center achievements
- iCloud - Share your progress between iOS devices
- Compatible with MFicontrollers
- No micro-transactions!
Crack your knuckles and get ready for Streets of Rage 4 everywhere you go!
If you run into a problem, please contact us at support@playdigious.mail.helpshift.com with as much information as possible on the issue, or check our FAQ at https://playdigious.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-streets-of-rage-4/


















Streets of Rage 4 takes forward the legacy of the iconic brawler series with a modern twist. Set 25 years after the previous episode, a new crime syndicate has seized control, and only Axel, Blaze, and their allies can stop them. The game features beautiful hand-drawn animations from the studio behind Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and a soundtrack composed by legends of the industry. With various game modes including Story, Training, and Arcade, plus optional DLC like the Survival mode, it offers a deep and satisfying combat experience.
New fight mechanics and combo system
Stunning hand-drawn comic-inspired art
Unlockable retro characters from SOR 1, 2, and 3
Online and local cooperative multiplayer modes
To maximize your score, focus on keeping your combo meter active by destroying environmental objects when no enemies are nearby. Use defensive specials to break out of grabs, but watch your health bar.
Streets of Rage 4 is styled after the classic Streets of Rage games originally developed and published by Sega on the Sega Genesis.
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Players navigate side-scrolling urban environments, defeating waves of enemies using standard attacks, jumps, and character-specific blitz moves. Collecting food restores health, while weapons found in the street can be used against thugs.
Yes, the game is fully compatible with MFi, Xbox, and PlayStation controllers for a console-like experience.