STREETS OF RAGE 4 HISTORY - A FANTASY COME TRUE!?

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    Today, Top Hat Gaming Man discusses the history of Streets of Rage 4. The newly released entry in the Streets of Rage series that has been 26 years in the making.
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  • @artemismeow
    @artemismeow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    The ign review seems to be from an alternate dimension where beatemups are still common in 2020 and SOR 4 simply didn't bring anything new to the saturated genre. Otherwise the position is indefensible

    • @TopHatGamingManChannel
      @TopHatGamingManChannel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Good point! That is exactly how it reads!

    • @mikeb8674
      @mikeb8674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      It's IGN. That's all we need to know. These outlets are no longer staffed by folks who love and play games and know their history. I'd be surprised if their reviewer had ever played a SoR game all the way through, much less actually spent a quarter in an actual arcade cabinet.

    • @scottcoulter9324
      @scottcoulter9324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      IGN live to be edgy. The cockwombles.

    • @tovopro
      @tovopro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      artemismeow resorting to IGN info is like going to Geeksquad or Genius Bar in hopes that they’d fix your computer.

    • @Geobardi
      @Geobardi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      After all, you can't spell ignorant without IGN...

  • @SuiteLifeofDioBrando
    @SuiteLifeofDioBrando 4 ปีที่แล้ว +303

    I want to see a Golden Axe revival after seeing how well SoR4 was.

    • @TheSuperfrazer
      @TheSuperfrazer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Definitely, have you played dragons crown? It's a similar kind of thing with a lot of rpg elements

    • @markpugh6808
      @markpugh6808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Shame the 4th game of Golden Axe Death Adders Revenge never got ported to a console and was arcade only

    • @artemismeow
      @artemismeow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yea i hope they port beast rider to the switch....no im just kidding xD

    • @jackmorgan1710
      @jackmorgan1710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES

    • @soulshackles2242
      @soulshackles2242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I want to see Shinobi 4 too.

  • @Lord_Deimos
    @Lord_Deimos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    Streets of Rage 4 exceeded all my expectations. It is so damn good.

    • @markpugh6808
      @markpugh6808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Now there will be calls for a Streets Of Rage 5

    • @Yomeidient
      @Yomeidient 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Disappointed at no new max or shiva. If they do DLC for the game then it will make it 11/10

    • @markpugh6808
      @markpugh6808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Yomeidient they will probably do DLC later on adding the new style Max and Shiva and Roo as playable characters bet Ash wont ever be available tho for the same bs reasons he wasn't on the western version of SOR3 cuz of the PC brigade

    • @MrJibaku
      @MrJibaku 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen.

    • @Foreverdensword
      @Foreverdensword 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes sir

  • @thetruej7872
    @thetruej7872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Streets of Rage 4 is so awesome! Love the story, gameplay, levels, and unlockables.

  • @fernandowada7504
    @fernandowada7504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    This game is awesome. Already played it from start to finish 7 times! Can't wait for covid to be gone, so I can play it with my brother and relive our 90's childhood!

    • @Yomeidient
      @Yomeidient 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I played 3 player with my 8 and 4 year old lol. I'd imagine 4 player with some experienced players would be a blast!

    • @esmooth919
      @esmooth919 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am dying to experience four player mode, and with the new TMNT in development, I've got a lot to look forward to once this pandemic ends.

  • @neohayabusa13
    @neohayabusa13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Beat game a couple of times already. I am glad it's getting positive reviews. Now Nitpicking stuff that would make it better:
    1- Roll mechanic to dodge attacks( if one thing was to be picked from this list, i choose this one) like SoR 3 and remake. Some times getting blown up twice in the air by exploding things, felt very cheap. Also a Run would still be good to add for at least blaze and axel.
    2- In previous streets of rage games, you had a 1 or 2 hit window to press your special move when getting attacked. This one once you are getting hit there is no escape.
    3- Alternate paths. Funny that you mentioend designer like Guardian heroes since that game features that.
    4- A little more on the ending/Alternate endings
    5- and for those things above they could have charged more for the game.

  • @mr.c9382
    @mr.c9382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    First sonic mania and now this, western indie developers are showing Sega how to treat their franchises, hope we eventually get phantasy star 5.

    • @cinnamondan4984
      @cinnamondan4984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      federico velez Just the thought whets my sword ⚔️

    • @channelofstuff6662
      @channelofstuff6662 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      toobad sega is dead for them to show sega

    • @JTu8925
      @JTu8925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sega was always the more Western company in Japan. They are based in Tokyo. Now we need Jet Set Radio X!

    • @michael-zg5fq
      @michael-zg5fq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Golden axe with original 3 characters and a Shinobi game

    • @Foreverdensword
      @Foreverdensword 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's right bro we need new developers to Breathe new life into classic franchises

  • @riddim
    @riddim 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    They did an amazing job! I hope we get a part 5 and 6!!

  • @tovopro
    @tovopro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    This is THE GAME we needed. Not only is it important for reviving the genre, but also reviving the relevancy of sprite-base game engines. Too much COD monotony, and not enough creative games that cater to a mainstream market.

    • @hellhound4777
      @hellhound4777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The sad thing is if people don't buy this game there is a chance the sega won't want another sor.

    • @lisag4735
      @lisag4735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We have plenty of creative games. FF7 Remake is unique. Cyberpunk 77 is. The Indie games section on Steam is flooded with unique games.
      Streets of Rage 4 is a game that is fun for a few days, or a few hours. This isn't a game to keep coming back to, and plenty of Indie games do a better job at that.
      As fun of Streets of Rage 4 is, you are likely to get everything out of the game over the weekend, then move onto another game.
      Sega's Yakuza games provide alot more to do other than punching people for 2 hours.

    • @Hynotama
      @Hynotama 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      To be fair, 3d movement with sprites is kinda awkward. The reason why I could never really get into Castle Crashers. I adjusted quickly for this game though. Must be better optimized or something.

    • @VonTaylan
      @VonTaylan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hellhound4777 It is a GIANT succes my friend. 1.5 milion downloads

  • @TargetRenegade
    @TargetRenegade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I bought this on Friday. It's soo good, the inclusion of the retro soundtrack is awesome. The police station level with the SOR2 boss music is absolutely wonderful. 🥰

    • @bollywongaloid
      @bollywongaloid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Remember not to sleep on the new soundtrack... it’s actually pretty incredible and I didn’t give it a chance at first because I had the nostalgia/retro goggles on

    • @TargetRenegade
      @TargetRenegade 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bollywongaloid I switch between the two, some times mid level. 😉👍

  • @combatking0
    @combatking0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I wouldn't trust IGN's reviewers to recognise a truly great game or movie as such.

    • @lisag4735
      @lisag4735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IGN's score is fine. Streets of Rage Remake is a superior game, and that deserves an 8

    • @nickthamayne627
      @nickthamayne627 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lisag4735 streets of rage remake,honestly for me if I played it it’ll be the same just like the others I play for a while then get bored,they aren’t bad games it’s just not a game I would play for a hours.

  • @Kay_Drechsler
    @Kay_Drechsler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bought Streets of Rage II as an eleven year old for the Mega Drive and bought the new version IV for PC: they truly delivered. Everything done perfectly!
    Cool review video!

  • @Mamiya645
    @Mamiya645 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Bought it yesterday, had a lengthy session beating it today, IT RULES. Replay-value is SUPERB, combat feels 100% right and requires much more from you than the original trilogy (it's hard but a learning experience), do not let "it's not Japanese" scare you away. Will jump back in when my hands and fingers recover. (PS4/Switch versions have greatly expanded visual settings options, otherwise all are equal).

    • @stevenbowen9216
      @stevenbowen9216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed kind sir I looking forward to it for streets of rage 4

  • @thetruej7872
    @thetruej7872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Blaze Fielding looks sexy in this game!

  • @Dominic_el_tercero
    @Dominic_el_tercero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    the IGN review is terribel, I even noticed that the reviewer only played on easy, since in all the footage shows him having 5-7 lifes

    • @vguyver2
      @vguyver2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      IGN is a mixed bag. I remember when they gave an entire review on Godhand years back. They trashed the game, but the reviewer only played 2 hours. He also didn't understand the mechanics.
      I am *awful* at that game but even I can enjoy it because I appreciate that's it's a far more innovative and filled with depth that the reviewer didn't bother with past two three stages to discover.

    • @multimeter2859
      @multimeter2859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      For me, IGN lost credit when they gave GTA4 a 10.

    • @onetnecghoti3473
      @onetnecghoti3473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I played on easy...😑

    • @Dominic_el_tercero
      @Dominic_el_tercero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@onetnecghoti3473 that's fine but you had to pay, he got the game for free and even gets paid for his review, he is supposed to be a professional but instead of exploring the game he just finished it twice on easy and tried less than 5 minutes of everything else so it's lazy and unfair towars a game that deserves better

    • @lisag4735
      @lisag4735 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dominic_el_tercero if the IGN reviewer played SOR Remake, he would of given this game a 6.

  • @dannyjoyce4809
    @dannyjoyce4809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I don't understand peoples dislike torwards the art style. Im a long time fan of the series and think 4 is one of the most beautiful games to date. Represents everything i loved from into the spider verse.

  • @mr.checkyourself4672
    @mr.checkyourself4672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Everyone playing Streets Of Rage 4 all over recommendations

    • @vaughnbooker3463
      @vaughnbooker3463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Only the xennials needed the recommendation, for us 80s babies they had us at hello.

    • @TheSmilodon85
      @TheSmilodon85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Uh nope I'm a 80s born 90s kid. I swear my thoughts Manifest this game into existence...I kept saying For about a year, I want another Streets of Rage Because trust me today kids wouldn't understand what we went through, we had it harsh and games like this has a special place in my heart and psyche just growing up just used it as a distraction from all the bs that was around me at the time....
      Countless hours went into this Game as a kid Nostalgic to the core...Hope they make a part 5.

    • @FelixMuk
      @FelixMuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As they should be.

    • @FelixMuk
      @FelixMuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheSmilodon85 You were in the queue with a bunch of other people.

    • @ahappyimago
      @ahappyimago 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ne01LnWolf69Twin85 I was born in 86. What BS did we have growing up?

  • @thisguyrighthere4634
    @thisguyrighthere4634 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    hope they remake Golden Axe next

    • @Yomeidient
      @Yomeidient 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same team. That would be amazing. Except i can't remember the music from GA.

    • @Loundsify
      @Loundsify 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This

    • @finfen9730
      @finfen9730 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh man, that would be amazing.

  • @BluesElwoo2
    @BluesElwoo2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The SOR series is one of my favorites of all time! I owned them back in the day when they came out. I have played them plenty of times throughout the years. They are easily some of the best beat em ups of all time! SOR4 is a different game using the originals as the backbone, and does so with amazing success! It adds and tweaks mechanics while keeping the core combat, despite juggling changing how the game plays compared to the originals. Easily one of the best beat em ups to come out in a very long time! Pick up SOR4, you are going to love it!

  • @kennethclemons3415
    @kennethclemons3415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your videos on this awesome franchise that I saw in your channel. As a kid in the late 80s/ early 90s, I played the games when I has the Sega Genesis at home. Now 20some years later when I heard about this game, I was excited. My 90s memories are rekindled, lol!!! I immediately bought the game and played it twice.
    The updated and retro graphics that so perfect for some of us old school gamers, The game controls are crisp. The returning characters alongside with a few new ones which is always a good way to introduce a new generation of fans. the cutscenes and stages that moves the story along well.
    The icing of the cake is clearly the music soundtrack........is so frickin AWESOME....Bits of jazz, techno, club, hip-hop, rock influences with the 1990s sounds. The love the way the music transforms perfectly from one scene to another within each stage.
    In my opinion,this game was worth the wait and worth the price. I hope this game gets some additional downloads or content in the near future. Perhaps the same companies whom produce this game can make an follow up sequel within a couple of years.

  • @GinraiPrime666
    @GinraiPrime666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been on a real Streets of Rage binge with playing SOR4 and watching videos, including yours good sir, recently. I played the games back in the day, was around 1994 when I first played them but sadly I never owned them at the time. I remember enjoying them and I loved the Streets of Rage comic stories that appeared in our Sonic The Comic too (who remembers that?) and through playing the new game and watching the videos, I actually forgot how much I love this series. The gameplay, the music, the sheer enjoyment of playing through the stages and playing with friends and family, its all fantastic. I really need to get back to working on my Mega Drive collection and while I do still have a lose copy of SOR1 somewhere, I really owe it to myself to finally get the full original trilogy boxed, hopefully the Bare Knuckle versions too! Loved all your videos so far and really looking forward to watching this one too, you've earned a subscriber! Keep up the fantastic work! :)

  • @fighterxaos1
    @fighterxaos1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was waiting for you to talk about this! As soon as I beat it I was like “man I wonder what Top Hat thought of the level designs and boss battles”

  • @RockstarMazy
    @RockstarMazy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    the game is a beautiful masterpiece that was long overdue. I can't wait to play it

  • @Liquidcadmus
    @Liquidcadmus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    absolutely fantastic documentary! so informative and entertaining! great job!

  • @IamStreetFighter676
    @IamStreetFighter676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review! Keep them coming. Purchased SOR4 straight after.

  • @ZeroShaneBob
    @ZeroShaneBob 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been waiting for your video on this game. I loved your retrospective videos on the old games. Great stuff!

  • @urbanmidnight1
    @urbanmidnight1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing game! Pleased this old Sega fan tenfold. Great video! Definitely the most informative I've seen on YT.

  • @sndwav2049
    @sndwav2049 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I whole-heartedly agree that the IGN review was completely tone deaf. It sounded like it came from a much younger person who was not around for the 16-bit era and had never actually played the SoR series on original hardware. When my kids started showing interest in gaming, I taught them the roots first and they are now well-versed in classic games. My 8y/o is particularly excited for this new release, so I felt compelled to spring for the Limited Run Classic Edition physical release and we are anxiously awaiting it! Thank you for taking the appropriate time to fully flesh out this review, Mr. Top Hat. I was pleased to enjoy the whole of it.

  • @warrklownn1
    @warrklownn1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Top Hat for this. This is Highly informative and needed. As always youve put together high quality content under extreme pressure. Thank you my friend .....yeeeeaaaaaa!!!!

  • @JoKoKilla
    @JoKoKilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it! Thank you Top Hat Gamer! What a glorious video! Excellent presentation!

  • @Sinasi08
    @Sinasi08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This game is outstanding!! I'm 43 and played all previous 3 games on my megadrive. But even my nephews who never played any SOR (14 & 20) absolutely love this game. We have so much fun playing together. I gave them some tips on how to play better and stronger 😊

  • @marianoyuba3736
    @marianoyuba3736 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ohhh Hat, i figured you'd get on this sooner than later!!!
    Looking forward to watching it :D
    Love your videos, and congratulations on your milestone last week :D

  • @JustChrisWillDoTa
    @JustChrisWillDoTa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was watching our for your video on SoR4. Nicely done.
    It's an amazing game, love it. I've been playing it with my daughter most of the weekend. We've both had a good time, and she doesn't have the 90s nostalgia that I do.

  • @Genos2600
    @Genos2600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bought this for a friend and myself on Steam a few days ago. Well worth the 20 bucks each for an excellent update to an old classic. So much fun!

  • @Kenoji8
    @Kenoji8 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video and extensive overview! This game was certainly worth the wait! Kudos to you, sir! 😁

  • @tionik06
    @tionik06 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this kind of depth in your videos! New sub!

  • @vonniev0n
    @vonniev0n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Somewhere..... Capcom is making a new final fight with Akuma in it 😭😭😭

  • @SolidSnake684
    @SolidSnake684 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your Streets of Rage videos! This game is a fantastic celebration of a series that was dormant for far too long. So good to have it back!

  • @markb5775
    @markb5775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Ign sucks, I haven't gone by their reviews for years now

    • @applecreperonin
      @applecreperonin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i agreed, haven't trusted their reviews either...

    • @talhajaved4526
      @talhajaved4526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@applecreperonin IGN is just a meme at this point

    • @Foreverdensword
      @Foreverdensword 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pretty much IGN been garbage for a while

    • @jamnorge
      @jamnorge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did ign give this game a bad review?

    • @SokiSensei
      @SokiSensei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I kept my mind truly old school for this game, back when you didn't care about ign as a kid and you were critic as you played and beat the game

  • @infinityeight8705
    @infinityeight8705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really wasn't sure if I liked the look of this new game,
    But, I can honestly say it's fantastic, feels just right and plays great!
    The visuals are very nice and have grown on me - ultimately they were the right choice.

    • @Loundsify
      @Loundsify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah at first when I saw gameplay last year I was like no, what have they done but then you play it and you realise it's perfect.

  • @TeamRocketHQR
    @TeamRocketHQR 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you love a game don't let reviews control if you want to buy it or not. It's your money. They didn't pay for your game. If you want to get it because you want it fine. If not that's fine too. That's the way I've always felt about reviews myself for many many 20+ years.
    And far as Streets Of Rage 4 goes? This is a time to CELEBRATE!!!! This like Mega Man 11 finally releasing is a victory for all of us! And I'm incredibly greatfull to everyone that worked on the game. Thank you so much! Seriously things like this bring tears of joy for me! Keep this up and we'll see very successful sequels of many classic great games!

  • @sgtinsa8738
    @sgtinsa8738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    You can't spell "ignorant" without IGN.

  • @JokerLaugh
    @JokerLaugh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and review! Love the classic games and bought the 4th title when it was released and I have to say its awesome!

  • @DR360WHO
    @DR360WHO 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the fourth video of yours I have watched recently since I found your channel, i thought you caught lightening in a bottle, but it was no accident........just excellence, new sub, thank you Sir Top Hat

  • @adalidduarte8260
    @adalidduarte8260 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the heartiest YEAAAAAAAHH!! I've heard from you recently man! I'm happy for you!

  • @Jcarroz
    @Jcarroz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as always! Great to see companies using their marketing funds correctly by funding this like this! Stopped playing SoR4 just long enough to watch and forward this video.

  • @viperx220racing3
    @viperx220racing3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, best one yet. Keep em coming 👊😜👌 love this game,

  • @DrDoom-bl1sk
    @DrDoom-bl1sk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is amazing how everyone involved approached each aspect of the game. There was so much respect and humility shown by all of them. It definitely paid off, because Streets of Rage 4 is awesome!

  • @SLISKI_JOHNNY
    @SLISKI_JOHNNY ปีที่แล้ว

    The wait was so long that many players haven't even played the older SOR games; Hell, some of them weren't even alive when SOR3 was released. I'm one of these people.
    One day I saw SOR4 in game pass and thought "oh cool. this looks like a fun beat em up". Little did I know that it would become my #1 beat'em up and also one of my favorite games of all time. I liked it so much that I actually gave the older entries a shot (via Streets of Rage Remake) and had so much fun (still do from time to time).
    You could say that this game. along with fantastic TMNT Shredder's Revenge, brought back my love for beat em ups

  • @reel9
    @reel9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best coverages out there on this game.
    IGN and Game Informer seems to be those reviewers that give perfect scores on 1st Person Shooters but anything that is nostalgia or an expansion of true gaming, they hate.
    You did an amazing job on this my good sir!
    Greeting from the US.

  • @nunayadamnbusiness
    @nunayadamnbusiness 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got damn tophat.. you never cease to impress.

  • @Selvokaz
    @Selvokaz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now we just need them to remake Shining Force, maybe a new entry based off the original Shining Force 1 and 2 style of game play. A new entry into the Japanese style Strategy RPG.

  • @tardistime6857
    @tardistime6857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I’ve been waiting for this game for so long

    • @twan85
      @twan85 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here man!

  • @fosko7494
    @fosko7494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The greatest beat um up franchise has returned and it’s fantastic. SOR3 is my favorite of the original trilogy with 2 being second. I just got SOR4 so I’m going to have to see how my list changes. The SOR franchise is the best at what it does imo.

  • @afdronephotography3640
    @afdronephotography3640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I was there from the beginning loved the 2nd...third I just wasn't keen on....and when they announced they're making sor4 I honestly though oh god why...and my opinion has changed they did a cracking job of it and like said be great to see more awesome games made like this in the future

  • @craigwilks2202
    @craigwilks2202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A series revived and needed. I'm having a blast with this game, it didn't really miss a beat.

  • @KohighMathy
    @KohighMathy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video, Enjoyed it immensely :-)

  • @duaneball6359
    @duaneball6359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    IGNs review was ridiculous and couldn't be further from the truth. Absolute legend calling them out!! Great vid, appreciated all the info.

  • @Jok3r420
    @Jok3r420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You convinced me tophat i got my sega collection downloaded along with streets of rage 4 so much nostalgia now i get to share it all with my 6yr old son a metaphoric passing of the torch once he able to read better were moving on to final fantasy 😆 great and honest review much appreciated tophat

  • @SEVENTHSIGHN
    @SEVENTHSIGHN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad this games getting great reviews. I got it on release date but I haven't played it yet waiting for my mate or relative to come so we can play the whole campaign 2 player old school style.

  • @djjamesingram5767
    @djjamesingram5767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Possibly the best remake/sequel ever! Worth twice the price.

  • @AFMountaineer2000
    @AFMountaineer2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this game, already played through it a couple times and want to keep playing just to unlock everything

  • @paulskerritt5247
    @paulskerritt5247 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Top Hat Gaming on getting your free copy of SOR4 and giving us a very in depth video of my childhood game.

  • @thiagoramos2060
    @thiagoramos2060 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I study and work with digital marketing and I am a BIG lover of the classic trilogy... To me it was so engoyable to watch this video as a incredible project class. I am anxious to play this game! Thanks for this video

  • @edrosa3485
    @edrosa3485 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn't notice the length; well done!

  • @Cafeman_2D
    @Cafeman_2D 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent program. As you read IGNs review, I felt more and more offended at the ignorance. SOR4 is fantastic! Sonic Mania Plus and now SOR4 have shown how to bring back our 90s SEGA faves in a super enjoyable, fun and rewarding manner.

  • @RedKoopaShells
    @RedKoopaShells 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Literally just watched your other streets of rage video on SoR3 and was gonna ask when is the SoR4 video gonna come out?

  • @Novabug
    @Novabug 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was very impressed with it. Also, impressed with this video. Bravo sir on a stirling effort. However, I'm still waiting for my Cap!

  • @freakyfreak8429
    @freakyfreak8429 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video! Bro streets of rage 2 is one of my favorites of all time. Love the game. Sor4 is fun and enjoyable as Hell. Having a BALL playing. Wish there were more stages. So glad I got this game. Would love to see this made into a more open world or add at least 20 more stages or levels. LOVE N This Game

  • @Nogardo
    @Nogardo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    You convinced me. Never played any of the Streets of Rage games but I downloaded this one, great fun!

    • @onetnecghoti3473
      @onetnecghoti3473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Many of the Sega collections include either SoR2 or all 3

  • @stallionmouse
    @stallionmouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video as usual.

  • @Yomeidient
    @Yomeidient 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was younger I used to pick Skate all the time. Then a few years ago I realized how much I like Blaze. I am pleased at how well Blaze plays in this game.

  • @rml53595
    @rml53595 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, so this video convinced me to buy the game now and not later on some deep sale. I'm so glad you were entrusted to do this video by the devs because you simply deserved the opportunity. Also, I love the reviews of the reviews. I feel like IGN was like
    guy 1 "hey, there's a new streets of rage game, who wants to review it?"
    Guy 2 "uhhhhhhh, I think my dad used to play that game, I'll do it"
    Guy 1 "fuck it, you're hired"
    Again, thank you for what you do, I seriously love watching you go over the classics and take me back on a nostalgia trip or introduce me to things I never got to experience and forgot about over time.

  • @NekoDavid
    @NekoDavid 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its truly an instant classic. I've not been able to put it down

  • @yabbadabbindude
    @yabbadabbindude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I would have appreciated the universal implementation of all the missing SOR3 fighting mechanics like running and dodging. But that said I enjoyed the fighting mechanics despite how nerfed offensive specials are

    • @Sonickeyblade00
      @Sonickeyblade00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think I agree with this. But SoR3 did so poorly compared to SoR2, I don't blame the devs for focusing more on SoR2's gamestyle.
      But the reason people like SoR2 over SoR3 wasn't due to the mechanics, it was due to SoR2 having "better" music and graphics (Sprite Detail). Besides those 2 things, I think SoR3 beats SoR2 in every way. (This doesn't count the changes to the story from BK3 to SoR3.)

  • @nivek5352
    @nivek5352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is actually my first SOR game. My friends told me to pick it up the day it came out. I have been super addicted since then!

    • @theultimategaminghero3652
      @theultimategaminghero3652 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish my friends were as easy to convince as you, too bad they don't listen to me and buy this amazing game

  • @matthewkeys4503
    @matthewkeys4503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best gaming channel

  • @funkmastaC
    @funkmastaC 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great overview of a great game. Also a special collaborator was anthropants the king of streets of rage.

  • @Mackeriv
    @Mackeriv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Top Hat, great review as always! Not sure this was said here, but I just wanted to mention there is apparently a way to unlock Shiva, but it's ultra hard, and it's after you unlock everyone else.

  • @jacobwolbert9588
    @jacobwolbert9588 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with everything you said. I keep playing this game again and again. You were spot on in every bit of your review. Hopefully we do get DLC characeters down the line. I never knew of Ash until now.

  • @tasseiviews2947
    @tasseiviews2947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, I agree, this game is just incredibly fun to play!

  • @JdawgMMAblog
    @JdawgMMAblog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    God I hope Capcom makes a Captain Commando 2 that is like this PLEASE CAPCOM!!! Do it!!!

  • @ielventura6457
    @ielventura6457 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This game is so damn addicting and frustrating at the same time (at the higher difficulties). I find it funny the unlockable characters can be stronger than the main characters

    • @lilasianmami9993
      @lilasianmami9993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well the of characters were younger so it makes sense they would be op then the newer ones

  • @sukmykrok3388
    @sukmykrok3388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wet dream made a wet reality! As soon as I found out about the game release I got it! No questions axed!

  • @noahheninger
    @noahheninger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I wish Sega would buy the rights to SORR and port it to modern systems. Wish I could play it on Switch.

  • @aussiecoastie72
    @aussiecoastie72 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoy your channel and content ❤ power to you 😊 and streets of rage 4 is a great title !

  • @zanarkandace6821
    @zanarkandace6821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im particular about my games. I didn't particularly like 3, and I was pretty interested in Remake. Then, i saw 4. I actually found it on Gamepass for Xbox One. Download it on sight. Was not disappointed on the least. The difficulty is great. I jumped in on Normal just to start, and it wasn't simple. And the soundtrack... it was pretty damn glorious

  • @KennyJordana
    @KennyJordana 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Props and big ups to these developers who made SOR4. It's definitely a dope fun game. I'm having a blast playing it. They should make a remake of all of the 3 previous SOR games just how they did with RE2 and RE 3. I would definitely buy that.

  • @erniealien
    @erniealien 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was in my mid twenties when Streets of Rage 2 was released. It was my all time fave Megadrive game. I recently purchased Genesis classics for PS4 so I could play SoR 1,2 and 3 again for a bit of nostalgia. 3 days after the purchase Streets of Rage 4 was released. I wasn't aware this was being released but I bought it straight away. I smashed it all weekend and have already unlocked all characters from original SoR titles. Huge thanks to the developers, they have done an amazing job.

  • @AariboBear77
    @AariboBear77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Soundtrack! Great Models! Great Stages! Definitely recommend SOR4, if your a fan or if it’s your first time you can use Retro soundtrack, Retro Characters, and you can even go though some Retro Stages! I’m definitely happy with the outcome!

  • @MatMadikGCA
    @MatMadikGCA 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an awesome video mate, with some impressive and different looking footage than usual!!! 🎩
    #LondonRealArmy

  • @samfrito
    @samfrito 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks THGM for introducing us to the Lizard Cube, Dotemu and Guard Crush teams. They have the best philosophy about remakes from 8 and 16 bit eras. The two Wonderboy games are both a marvel and show proof that we need great teams bringing classics forward with resourcefulness and care. This was a hefty episode.
    SOR4 IS A DREAM COME TRUE! Thats what IGNs review should have been. Short and sweet.

  • @musclemark2710
    @musclemark2710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you to the developers, Sega, and Top Hat 🎩 gaming. Oh yeah thank you to the hardcore fans such as myself. This game is incredible and the hardcore fans are beyond happy and excited for more in the future!

  • @mikel0530
    @mikel0530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just one word: Finally!!
    I already was starting to think that after Dragon's Crown I wouldn't be able to put my hands on another great side scrolling action game. And what a game. That's how you do an enjoyable and replayable game. Fine gameplay, many characters, great graphics, great music and lots of nostalgic content.
    That said, seems like before they shut down SoR Remake they took a good note about why that game was so praised. I doubt that without that work, SoR 4 would have the different character's all previous versions in the game. So the fans who made that posible have my insignificant gratitude.
    About IGN, the moment I heard (in youtube and for coincidence; like if I would care about what those joke of "experts" opine) the reviewer say that to have a boss at the end of each stage of this BEAT'EM UP was predictable, that AFTER 26 YEARS to have Axel and Blaze as main protagonists was repetitive... that guy really get's paid for what he does?
    So once again, Finally!! ... and fuck IGN.

    • @Leynx-Et-Fenrir
      @Leynx-Et-Fenrir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dragon's Crown...such an awesome game.

  • @bonesjackson81
    @bonesjackson81 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am beyond pleased with SOR4. We've all waited so long could anything really live up to the wait and desire for SOR4? Somehow all these brilliant devs did it. Truly amazed at how much I love SOR4. I say Sega gives them Shinobi, Golden Axe, Astal and Nights. Keep these folks making more Sega content. They have yet to disappoint.

  • @MentalDeviant
    @MentalDeviant 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought the limited run physical copy. So I have to wait to play this 🎁

    • @waverazor
      @waverazor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its gonna be a long wait

  • @Robert-gw6py
    @Robert-gw6py 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations to the dev team. They truly created a worthy successor to the Streets of Rage series. I would love for the same team to create a similar treatment (with the same updated mechanics and art style) for the Golden Axe series.

  • @aaronlinton-chambers
    @aaronlinton-chambers 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be nice if you could interview the game developers. I also want to say thank for making this content given that you have been through a lot thanks for this beautiful content

  • @MonolithH
    @MonolithH 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of very few SP/MP campaign games I will keep revisiting possibly for years.

  • @qigonglungz
    @qigonglungz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the series... I love the new game... I hate the look of "Dad Bod Axel" but I understand that time changes thing... they hooked Adam up though, he looks and plays awesome, love his dash mechanic... Overall I'm impressed with the original 4 and the new DLC... GREAT VIDEO MAN!!!