Streets of Rage 2 Critic Reviews

Streets of Rage 2 is an easy recommendation for old fans and new brawler converts alike.

If you're reliving your youth, you'll find this is one game where rose-tinted spectacles haven't pulled the wool over your eyes. It is as good as you remember. If you're coming at this fresh, we envy you; enjoy every second. Streets of Rage 2 is back with a vengeance and it's thoroughly deserving of your time. A true classic.

The impeccable port combined with the additional features and cool 3D effect make this the definitive version of one of the pinnacles of the genre.

It keeps its "90's" charm and is featured in a well-crafted port. Gameplay has some issues, but the feeling of the game is still awesome.

With a superb conversion handled by M2 and lots of options to take on solo or with a friend, 3D Streets of Rage II is a game that has managed to stand the test of time. It's a must play on the 3DS, and fairly affordable for just a few bucks – a far cry compared to what the original game sold for.

3D Streets of Rage 2 on Nintendo 3DS eShop improves upon its roots in numerous ways - better combat, better performance, larger sprites.

Even after all these years it’s still an (upper)cut above the rest.

With a host of options adding accessibility and longevity, 3DS Streets of Rage II turns the best game in the series into a definitive version. Crisp visuals and fun, responsive gameplay will remind fans of the original why it was so great, and educate newcomers as to why it was – and frankly still is – the crème de la crème of side-scrolling beat-em-ups.

The same old beat 'em up still stands strong. A game you should have already played is now available with tons of new options, so if you haven't played it yet, consider choosing this version.

Streets of Rage 2 3DS has everything going for it as a downloadable retro game. Taking good use of the 3D effect, decent new modes, and offering players one of the best ways to play Streets of Rage 2 on the go, if you’re a fan, I don’t see how you could resist this brawl.

3D Streets of Rage 2 is the best conversion that could be made of Sega’s classic beat’em up. Everything that was good about the original was enhanced for the sequel and this new version for the 3DS eShop is nothing short of a near-perfect conversion of the beloved and iconic early 90s game.

3D Streets of Rage 2 it's the perfect tribute to an old classic. The 3D effect is stunning and the Rage Relay Mode add some new flavour in it.

Streets of Rage 2 is already considered to be one of the best games of all time, and this may very well be its new definitive version.

Accessible difficulty level, varied enemies, colorful stages and 3DS port developed by legendary M2.

Fans of the original and newcomers alike will have fun playing this remake.