DF Retro EX - Streets of Rage 4: The DF Tech Review + Series Retrospective

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  • John Linneman loves Streets of Rage 4. In fact, we all do. It's a retro-themed game powered by modern technology that delivers a unique, brutally wonderful experience. In this special episode, we take a look at what makes this series so good - and how it's taken to the next level in Streets of Rage 4.
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  • @xPanDaemonx
    @xPanDaemonx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    The leap from SoR to SoR 2 blew my mind when i was a kid

    • @retrosoul8770
      @retrosoul8770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm glad they were able to eventually get proper power out of the Gen/MD, a bigger cartridge helped as well. Much more capable than your average Ninty kid will tell you.

    • @ravagingwolverine
      @ravagingwolverine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, it was a big leap. Going from a four-megabit cart to 16 allowed for a lot of improvement, and it's good that Sega didn't try to cut costs on that. It wasn't common to see jumps in ROM size that big from sequential games in a series.

    • @retrosoul8770
      @retrosoul8770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ravagingwolverine yeah thankfully I think they learned their lesson from being cheap with Golden Axe 2, using the same paltry cart size.

    • @gurriato
      @gurriato 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I started with SoR2. The jump down from that to the original also blew my mind, like I was looking at a Master System game. When I was a kid, more into console and game series wars stuff, I even was a bit embarrassed about it!

    • @ravagingwolverine
      @ravagingwolverine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@retrosoul8770 That's a good example. I mean, I love Golden Axe 2. I got it with my Genesis, but I an understand it feeling too similar to the first for those that had it. A real shame they didn't go with an eight megabit cart.

  • @Ghosty0392
    @Ghosty0392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +722

    I love the effort you put in every DF retro, they're like mini documentaries. Stay retro, John!

    • @bashirjohnson4120
      @bashirjohnson4120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree I learn so much more here then your regular reviews

    • @friedzombie4
      @friedzombie4 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      o7

    • @Beaut_Beau
      @Beaut_Beau 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It really is pretty incredible, i love this series!

    • @peace4myheart
      @peace4myheart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      All of them are very passionate at what they do. For instance, John Linneman loves retro gaming. That's why he is so thorough in this video.

    • @3ambreakbeats977
      @3ambreakbeats977 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ghosty for real

  • @KesMonkey
    @KesMonkey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    I can barely believe that we're getting an excellent Streets of Rage 4 in 2020. It's been decades since I've been hyped up for the release of a beat 'em up. Can't wait to play.

    • @TheAufziehvogel
      @TheAufziehvogel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm also impressed that they delivered a game in the end that crushed the fears after the very first trailer. And it get's even better, in comparison to Paprium from hour beloved Fonzie, Streets of Rage 4 is real. What I ask myself, is this still a SEGA IP? They are clearly outsourcing/lincensing their older IP's. I would like to know about SEGA's involvement here. Same as Panzer Dragoon Remake? They still own the IP or did they sell it?

    • @tunit20
      @tunit20 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      at least some good news in 2020 lol

    • @dynamo4543
      @dynamo4543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i agree with you,the game is great & fits right in with the series heres to hoping a 5 & 6 is on the horizon too

    • @doublep1980
      @doublep1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you like this type of retro style Beat´em ups,check out "Fight`n´Rage".
      It´s a new indie game,made by just ONE guy,which pays hommage to Streets of Rage,Final Fight,TMNT Turtles in Time etc. It has a very deep combat system,similar to a 1:1 fighting game ala Streetfighter,with combos,juggles etc.
      Alternative paths,multiple endings in the story mode,online and local multiplayer,various unlockable modes,costumes,characters etc. No microtransactions,no BS.
      It´s available on PS4,Xbone,Switch and Windows.I even installed on my old Windows 7 notebook and it runs perfect.

    • @pxs6654
      @pxs6654 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheAufziehvogel they still own all the ip's you mentioned. I would love to know what % of sales SEGA make from the game or did they charge them a one off fee to use the streets of rage IP.

  • @kadosho02
    @kadosho02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    SOR is back 😭it's so beautiful

  • @bashirjohnson4120
    @bashirjohnson4120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Big respect to the developers of sor4

    • @robertlawrence9000
      @robertlawrence9000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's crap out of touch garbage

    • @bashirjohnson4120
      @bashirjohnson4120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@robertlawrence9000 look I'm not going to argue with you over this OK it's not worth it if you don't like it OK cool that's fine with me I think the game is good sure it's a little different that the others I know that but hey it's best to have something than don't have nothing so if you believe that this game is no good well that's your choice respectful

    • @robertlawrence9000
      @robertlawrence9000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bashirjohnson4120 it's aggravating that Sega just threw away the franchise like this

    • @randomguy6679
      @randomguy6679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robertlawrence9000 how is it bad?

    • @orlanzo2621
      @orlanzo2621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Robert Lawrence I disagree with you big time. I think SOR 4 is a great game and definitely a worthy sequel.

  • @myopiniondoesntmatter7068
    @myopiniondoesntmatter7068 4 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    Just like Wonder Boy 3 Remake, they've absolutely smashed it again.
    Give them more forgotten SEGA IP's pls. Would kill for a proper Phantasy Star 1-4 remake, a legit Shining Force sequel (all the junk post 3 doesn't count) or even a Landstalker remake/sequel.

    • @BlownMacTruck
      @BlownMacTruck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      SO MUCH THIS. Modern gamers have no idea why Sega has such a reverent following among old schoolers. Show them why!

    • @eastern2687
      @eastern2687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'd kill for earthworm jim reboot, contra hard corps remaster, robocop vs terminator remaster,

    • @sirmi9868
      @sirmi9868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Alex kid in shinobi world remaster

    • @lazarushernandez5827
      @lazarushernandez5827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@sirmi9868 Man a Dot EMU remake of Alex Kidd in Miracle World would be amazing.

    • @obshaky
      @obshaky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I see you are a man of culture. Sega brings the better memories.

  • @phantomgfx580
    @phantomgfx580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    Streets of rage, particularly 2, Is still a staple in my current gaming diet. Looking fwd to this.

    • @madmax2069
      @madmax2069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yup, SoR 2 is my favorite. While I liked the music in SoR 1 but the gameplay is nothing compared to 2

    • @alainchristian
      @alainchristian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What’s a gaming diet?

    • @DarkReturns1
      @DarkReturns1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I just beat it a couple of weeks ago on my 3DS. Love the 3D effect in that game! Wish the 3DS had Turtles in Time also, that would be cool.

    • @melxb
      @melxb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      is streets of rage better than final fight

    • @phantomgfx580
      @phantomgfx580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@melxb personally, I think so. Final fight 1 no doubt is cemented in history as a gamechanger for the genre. But Sor2 elevates this thing to an artform, especially for the homeconsole. I feel final fight 3 was closer to sor2 in finesse, but sor2 as a whole just came together so well. Its literally the Dark Knight of the original trilogy.

  • @montygill2835
    @montygill2835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Double dragon, streets of rage, final fight. The late 80's early 90's had great fighting games.

  • @Alianger
    @Alianger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    22:10 This makes me wish Sega would revisit something like Comix Zone.

    • @andrews4731
      @andrews4731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      This art style is very similar to Comix Zone only higher def. That is also one of the best games on Genesis, strange no one picked it up

    • @philrichjr
      @philrichjr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Comix Zone had franchise potential. Ball was dropped somewhere.

    • @yaaserm.7695
      @yaaserm.7695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes Comix Zone all the way!

    • @teddyriggs1305
      @teddyriggs1305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would like Golden Axe in this style but with a bit more gritty old school comic look

    • @SeanUCF
      @SeanUCF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hell yes! I just played through comix zone a couple weeks ago. Still holds up as a fantastic game. Definitely could use a sequel or reboot.

  • @86lanzo
    @86lanzo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Anybody played Streets of Rage 2 and remember that wrestler boss ?..... how many of us called him Ultimate Warrior.. lol

    • @dnakatomiuk
      @dnakatomiuk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was actually based on the Ultimate Warrior from WWF

    • @JustKweku
      @JustKweku 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha meeee

    • @MrGoodboyjoy
      @MrGoodboyjoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is he in Streets of rage 4 as well

    • @stevejohnson1503
      @stevejohnson1503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrGoodboyjoy yes as a secret boss fight.

    • @MrGoodboyjoy
      @MrGoodboyjoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevejohnson1503 Thanks Mate!

  • @RetroBreak
    @RetroBreak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is a fantastic video! Love the depth you went into and seeing the early dev for the game and how it's all pieced together! Fascinating stuff!

  • @aaronh248
    @aaronh248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Brawlers used to be my favorite genre. Double Dragon, Turtles in Time, Simpsons Arcade, River City Ransom, SoR, etc.
    Created so many fun and amazing co-op experiences.
    100% sold on this. And I never even paid attention during development. So many updates to older style games like this have been so bad lately. So glad it came out great though

    • @robertlawrence9000
      @robertlawrence9000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Every character in this game looks woke compared to the originals

    • @Protestan88
      @Protestan88 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertlawrence9000 Yeah, not loving the hippy feminazi vibe. The standing and walking animations look tacky and overdone compared to the older ones.

    • @souljastation5463
      @souljastation5463 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vendetta, why nobody mentions it? It's one of the best brawler of all, time, maybe second only to Streets of Rage.

    • @aolson1111
      @aolson1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Protestan88 Why are you scared that women are in the game?

  • @AliceJameson
    @AliceJameson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This looks awesome. If they're not already making a remake of the first 3 games in the style/engine of this one then they absolutely should.

    • @NickHunter
      @NickHunter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd smash that to bits :-)

  • @Pewpewpew182
    @Pewpewpew182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    25 years later we get a new Streets of Rage. SOR2 and Brawl Brothers were my 2 favorite beat em ups back in the day. Love you videos. Stay safe!

    • @Pewpewpew182
      @Pewpewpew182 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Chris S. agreed brother

  • @andrews4731
    @andrews4731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DF Retro has become one of the pre-eminent review/retrospective features. Outstanding work and a standard of quality almost unmatched by anyone else. This deserves way more views!

  • @mickael486
    @mickael486 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Now that we've all had quality time with TMNT Shredder's Revenge, we can officially declare that Streets of Rage 4 is still King of the beat'em up resurgence and in the Top 5 of all time.

  • @Mithrie
    @Mithrie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I've been looking forward to this game for a long time. I love Streets of Rage!

  • @jasper_of_puppets
    @jasper_of_puppets 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    DUDE. I NEED an Alien vs Predator 2 Arcade beat 'em up like this in my life!!!!!!! The original Capcom AvP arcade game is one of the absolute best ever.

  • @Beaut_Beau
    @Beaut_Beau 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The knowledge, enthusiasm and joy of gaming on display in every one of John's DF Retro videos is incredible - it puts a big smile on my face :D

  • @RichHomieBodhi
    @RichHomieBodhi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Excellent work as usual. Hype is through the roof!
    I kind of wish you mention SoR remake though. That fan game is incredible.

  • @EposVox
    @EposVox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Heck yes! Picked up the LRG CE of it on PS4, stoked to get it

  • @shattercross
    @shattercross 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Bare Knuckle 3 is hands down my favorite entry in the franchise, I can play that game and listen to the music for hours.

  • @delightfulsquirtle316
    @delightfulsquirtle316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    man, this vid really makes me appreciate SoR4 way more than I already did.

  • @foorocker91
    @foorocker91 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    John the work you and everyone does at DF is amazing. My favorite video game channel on TH-cam. Thank you all for all the amazing work you do.

  • @waqasaftab1403
    @waqasaftab1403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    I love the OST of Streets of Rage 2... It was a techno masterpiece even compared to today's standards

    • @GraveUypo
      @GraveUypo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      "even compared to today's standards"
      today's standards are lower. that sentence makes no sense.

    • @mikesaintjulesmusic
      @mikesaintjulesmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, it's considered Eurodance or the mid to late 90s House Music. Techno music nowadays are guys like Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Alan Fitzpatrick. Deep dark productions that are much more thunderous. Varies in BPMs more so these days, but the soundtrack of Streets of Rage isn't Techno at all.

    • @sameold23
      @sameold23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sonic you are tripping hardcore. So does Sonic’s music on the genesis sound awful too?

    • @CubamusPrime
      @CubamusPrime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@secoTheSonicFan sorry but you're wrong. That is why is considered one of the soundtrack on any video game.

    • @cardassa
      @cardassa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SOR 1 for me. That street level music is just timeless!

  • @automatik25
    @automatik25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I always thought Axel said "Grab da pa"
    Now I know it's "Grand Upper".

    • @Psmgamer
      @Psmgamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I always thought he said Ran Ta Par.

    • @chickenfkeryay
      @chickenfkeryay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like greta pa to me lol

    • @PushStart_YT
      @PushStart_YT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just translated to grandpa

    • @azurthedragon
      @azurthedragon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought it was the French word "guet-apens" that means ambush XD

    • @MrSonrayz
      @MrSonrayz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wrath of paw!

  • @andrewhickinbottom1051
    @andrewhickinbottom1051 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent retrospective and analysis of the very excellent 4th one. Love all the behind the scenes footage you managed to get!

  • @rhysj170
    @rhysj170 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    John, you are knocking it out of the park with these DF Retro videos during lock down!

  • @SotNist
    @SotNist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love when Axel sounds like he's yelling "SANTA CLAUSE!" in Streets of Rage 2.

  • @ParsianTV
    @ParsianTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW that was fantastic. Thank you to the dev for bringing this game back from the dead. This was my childhood, played it on arcade, played it on Genesis and got the OG on Steam. Now i am getting this :)
    Also, THANK YOU Digital Foundry! this was a fantastic look. This channel is a gem.

  • @ottolehto
    @ottolehto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are such high quality, you continually impress me!

  • @Wladislav
    @Wladislav 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, love the behind-the-scenes stuff.

  • @ChrisLT
    @ChrisLT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Heck yeah, was hoping DF would take a look at these.

  • @Kos4Evr
    @Kos4Evr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    This is what Sega should have been doing instead of trying to make everything 3D.

    • @corey2232
      @corey2232 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      At the very least, once they realized they sucked at making everything 3D they should've gone back to this.

    • @ZeitGeist_TV
      @ZeitGeist_TV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kos4Evr it's a damned if you do damned if you don't thing.

    • @melxb
      @melxb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@corey2232 um not really yakuza is amazing and i would love a remake of skies of arcadia, but sure 2d games have their place too, i guess u mean their sucky turn outs of sonic in 3d

    • @melxb
      @melxb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i honestly would love capcom doing a 3d entry of final fight

    • @chaos3two
      @chaos3two 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@melxb it already exists, it's called Final Fight: Streetwise for PS2.
      Never played it but I would imagine reviews aren't kind 😕

  • @kennyc6327
    @kennyc6327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video, so hyped for this game, excellent work once again John. Thanks for everything you're doing. The Saturn is my favorite system so it's always a joy to hear that amazing intro.

  • @strtfghtr88
    @strtfghtr88 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was well done! I really loved the retrospective of the series here. Much love and respect was put into this game and this video

  • @Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial
    @Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Have the LRG edition preordered and can’t wait to buy it digitally when it releases, it’s my favorite childhood series

    • @NYCJoeBlack
      @NYCJoeBlack 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drink a Beer and Play a Game - When does LRG ship?

    • @watermelonpizza7824
      @watermelonpizza7824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NYCJoeBlack probably 2-4 months after the pre order period.

    • @mattlynch327
      @mattlynch327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have a pre order on the PS4 physical. I wish it wasn't like this though. For a series soo beloved by soo many still I think it's a shame to limit the amount of people being able to get a physical copy. I'm sure many more people would have liked a freely available physical copy than copies will be made. A game like this should be for everyone without railroading people into a digital purchase, sad coming from a series and a time when it was and was only about physical copies. The originals were never limited, why should a properly done sequel like this be limited? I felt forced to get a pre order down or face having to pay a scalpers price for it later. I hate this sort of business practice and really don't like the whole limited run/super rare thing of limited production runs on popular franchises like this. Limited run or should that be limited fun?

    • @NYCJoeBlack
      @NYCJoeBlack 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matt Lynch - I agree with you 100% and although I am no expert in the field, it could be that the market for that type of game isn’t really as big as you and I think it is. If they were to make physical copies widely available, besides the hardcore fans, fans of the genre in general, and those looking for a quick experience that is inexpensive, would the game really fly off the shelves to justify the production and manufacturing cost to produce physical versions of games?
      I don’t know how big the developer is, but finances could be the reason, maybe the publisher decided against it, who knows, but I do agree with you. I only buy physical games and I am so happy that companies like LIMITED RUN GAMES exist for that purpose.
      Now, if they can get the rights to turn these digital and or arcade ONLY games into purchasable physical releases, I would be forever extremely grateful!:
      (1)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Arcade (Arcade)
      (2)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time (Arcade)
      (3)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Reshelled
      (4)The Simpson’s: Arcade
      (5)X-Men: The Arcade
      (6)Tomb Raider of the Lost Ark
      (7)Contra Evolution (Mobile)
      (8)Crime Fighters (Arcade)
      (9)Crime Fighters II Vendetta (Arcade)
      (10)Superman (Arcade)
      (11)Castlevania The Adventure ReBirth (Wii Ware)
      (12)Contra Rebirth (Wii Ware)
      (13)Gradius ReBirth (Wii Ware)
      (14)Excitebike: World Rally (Wii Ware)
      (15)Shinobi (Arcade)

    • @NYCJoeBlack
      @NYCJoeBlack 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frederick Gerard Garcia - Thanks!!

  • @jamescornwell1935
    @jamescornwell1935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    well considering i bought sonic mania for my son on switch, the fact he loves monster boy and i platinumed it on ps4, and how stellar this looks to have turned out. This game is just a when not an if, and looks to be a really great way to spend an afternoon/ evening with your sega genesis friend or your son.
    glad to hear they made it good. and not just ok like double dragon neon, looking forward to scratching the coop beat em up itch.
    Also as always the care in your videos is peerless.

    • @luckyrockmore2796
      @luckyrockmore2796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My lil girl's favorite by far was River City Girls beat it 4 times, I hope she enjoys this enough to play through with me at least once.

  • @GeneralMcNuggs
    @GeneralMcNuggs ปีที่แล้ว

    Streets of Rage 1&2 is one of the most inspirational game experiences I had as a child. When Mr. X drops in SOR2--then tries to get back up, no gaming feeling was as viscerally satisfying.

  • @VitoNotVito
    @VitoNotVito 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love every single video from John. Stellar work as always.

  • @saimysilvia
    @saimysilvia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Please get the developer to make golden axe too.

    • @KudosMSGP
      @KudosMSGP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Derek Stewart Yes

    • @CBaskins420
      @CBaskins420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hell yeah, with some RPG elements, over the top magic effects, and superior weapons combat with serious impact. Maybe make it have a sort of dungeons and dragons dark and gritty style.

    • @shrek187
      @shrek187 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Golden Axe with the upgrade system similar to Castle Crashers.

  • @Art-Sin
    @Art-Sin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Who was waiting on Digital Foundry SOR 4 impressions? Great timing.

    • @leeboy2k1
      @leeboy2k1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Digital foundry sit on the fence to do damage limitation for their corporate colleagues, they are the spin doctors in shiny suits, to keep us plebs spending.

    • @samuelkibunda6960
      @samuelkibunda6960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@leeboy2k1 uuuuug how so

  • @Cafeman_2D
    @Cafeman_2D 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the thorough, technical, and entertaining video! I will be playing it for the first time tomorrow.

  • @maxsterbator69
    @maxsterbator69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job DF. I love your deep dive into one of my favorite game genres around. I appreciate everything you do.

  • @neo_wise5543
    @neo_wise5543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    first ff7 now this damn we are being blessed by john.

  • @klediouron
    @klediouron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Is the awesome music around the beginning a track of SOR 4 ? If so, ace soundtrack as usual.
    Edit : thanks for your answer John later in the video :D

  • @jibberjabber6919
    @jibberjabber6919 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love DF's videos. Always technical and informative.

  • @hugoestevesrj
    @hugoestevesrj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work, DF!

  • @DeaDPooL-XforceX
    @DeaDPooL-XforceX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Love streets of rage since bitwars every snes fanboys calling this game "poor man's final fight" me in response as a Sega fan boy do final fight got sequels? ! Love its soundtracks KEEPS ON ROCKING N BUMPIN!
    Can't wait to play the sequel!!
    Ps:Blaze Fielding still a hottie!

    • @TurboHz
      @TurboHz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It got, 2 in fact!

    • @jaykelley103
      @jaykelley103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Final fight does have sequels, but I do agree that streets of rage kicks its ass all up and down the street. Sega boyyyyssss

    • @glassvial
      @glassvial 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Poor man's Final Fight those fanboys say? To which I would reply, why was Final Fight Guy a thing, again? 😅

    • @bigmoneysteppa
      @bigmoneysteppa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then we got final fight perfect on mega cd.

    • @souljastation5463
      @souljastation5463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I loved final fight at the times, but in retrospective it is quite a shallow game. There were much better fighters at the times, like SOR2 of course, but also the outstanding Vendetta (crime fighters 2) or even Golden Axe

  • @astonmartin8537
    @astonmartin8537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Loved Street of Rage 2, played the hell out of that game back in the day.

    • @NickHunter
      @NickHunter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you still wanna play it now look up "Fusion" a genesis emulator for PC. Got all 3 streets games on it, runs like a dream and there's no setup bullshit like with the Amiga one

  • @Jamic9
    @Jamic9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The output from this guy just keeps on getting better.

  • @lukekingsland5851
    @lukekingsland5851 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video. In depth, informed and well presented.

  • @AgsmaJustAgsma
    @AgsmaJustAgsma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Streets of Rage 2 is imo a perfect game, so I'm curious to see how well this new entry stacks up.
    Also, SoR3's soundtrack is a guilty pleasure of mine, as chaotic it can get at times. The arrangements made for SORRemake turn an already excellent soundtrack for all three games even better.

    • @kornslipknot20
      @kornslipknot20 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SOR4 is perfect. Must play

  • @kevboard
    @kevboard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    "OK GOOGLE: how do I upvote a youtube video 100 times?"

  • @yiazmatoccuria8148
    @yiazmatoccuria8148 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was amazing. Thanks for your effort!

  • @Solms86
    @Solms86 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    DF Retro videos are always crazy high in quality, wow!

  • @Dark2Reaper
    @Dark2Reaper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No mentions about Streets of Rage Remake? It is easily one of the best fan made games of all time. Whoever made that clearly knew what made SoR great and is customizable down to every level.

  • @gregoryberrycone
    @gregoryberrycone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    favorite beat em up alongside turtles in time.

  • @patrickrutherford5553
    @patrickrutherford5553 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love what you guys do at digital foundry!! My favorite TH-cam channel Bar None!

  • @MuttleyGriffin
    @MuttleyGriffin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant watch as always! Can't wait to play!

  • @crashbandicoot5636
    @crashbandicoot5636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You know the industry is messed up when arguably smaller game developers pour in much more effort and work to their game's AI and polish than some bigger companies. That is exactly why the indie scene is no longer as niche as it used to be; hard work, love, and passion will ALWAYS be recognized by the ones who play.

    • @evilformerlys4704
      @evilformerlys4704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Then your realize that the game you're comparing to others is a 2D sprite based title. You do realize working with 3D complicates the shit out of programming? Clipping is a big issue still not resolved today, along with representing surfaces and keeping deformation correct. Ever seen clothing on 3D characters that weren't glued to their skin texture?
      😒🙄 Before you post ridiculous things, remember to use context. A 2D side scroller has a far lower threshold of issues that can pop up since hit scanning is also 2 dimensional. 👍 Decent thoughts but, I can list a bunch of games that are on consoles which quality is top notch from well known developers. Generalizing doesn't help either, so remember to avoid doing that.

    • @jppoirel
      @jppoirel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@evilformerlys4704 You missed a point : 2D animation requires to draw every frames at different stages : sketch, rough, clean.
      It doesn't need a huge computer to do so but lot of time and patience.
      3D animation can be done by the CPU : give him key poses and it will compute all the interval frames. Some 3D engine can use physics to animate characters and détails (articulation, hairs, clothes...).
      And whatever 2D or 3D, you still have to program AI and pathfinder... SoR in mania proposes crowds of foes, so. 2D games are not easier to do, it's another job with his on issues ;)
      By the way, SoR4 is as solid as any 3D BTA of Plantinum Games (master of the genre)... Artisticly and mechanicly.

    • @pferreira1983
      @pferreira1983 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@evilformerlys4704 Way too much money is wasted on making games today and they never turn out better than SoR 4.

  • @EmmanuelA1
    @EmmanuelA1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I didn't know about the history or that I wanted to play Streets of Rage 4 before watching this, thanks John. And thank God for Gamepass, I get to play this on day one with my subscription!

  • @jaykelley103
    @jaykelley103 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, John, as per usual.

  • @willykyu
    @willykyu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably one of the best videos you’ve ever made. And the technical part of SOR4 was just amazing and so respectful. I’m totally blown away but the game which is a modern retro master piece.

  • @vandammage1747
    @vandammage1747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Gotta love gamepass, my arcade sticks are ready for this masterpiece!

    • @vandammage1747
      @vandammage1747 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ricepony33 I'm on xbox but I'm pretty sure pc will have it too. Can't confirm it though.

    • @billygunn142
      @billygunn142 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      xbox gamers don't buy games

  • @pclinuxos_br
    @pclinuxos_br 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The only low point I found was the music: After 25 years, the old tunes still rock, and the new ones sound... Bland.

    • @danehenry895
      @danehenry895 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, the BOMBER GAMES remake managed to blend both old and new styles tho. Surprised SEGA didn't quite nail it with that.

    • @steveafanador6441
      @steveafanador6441 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree the music sucked. Nothing like the originals. I was waiting for a track to give the original vibe and none did.

    • @SeanUCF
      @SeanUCF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@danehenry895
      SoRR practically just plagiarized the original music. Not saying that's a bad thing really cuz it worked for that game, but I'm glad they went for more modern sounding music in SoR 4 to match the modern visuals.

    • @Hotobu
      @Hotobu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@steveafanador6441 Chinatown was good.

    • @filoflin5345
      @filoflin5345 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      NO!

  • @DrDoom-bl1sk
    @DrDoom-bl1sk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is phenomenal! It was fascinating to learn how they made the game. Thanks for your hard work! About to play the game. Looking forward to a great time!

  • @MightyMarshall
    @MightyMarshall 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work as always.
    Love your vids lads

  • @bloodypommelstudios7144
    @bloodypommelstudios7144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My opinion on the game has substantially improved. Particularly love what they've done with shadow, lighting and reflections.

    • @CBaskins420
      @CBaskins420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too for sure.

  • @Ziltoid_Knows
    @Ziltoid_Knows 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It seems like very few people know about the star system in SoR3 and the fact that you can enter button commands with a 6 button genesis controller to do super versions of some moves for each character.

    • @bittersweetjesus
      @bittersweetjesus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      whoa! I had no idea about that. That game gets a lot of negativity

    • @lordhokage0
      @lordhokage0 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I faintly remember that. I have the Sega Classics on Switch which includes all 3 SoR games. My intention was to beat them all again before this. I’ll have to try that out! Thanks!!

  • @avocadopictures9706
    @avocadopictures9706 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make the best new retro reviews, not just from the technology analysis perspective but as whole. Really glad this game turned out great, cheers!

  • @gebgeb1
    @gebgeb1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the editing on this one John. and the footage in front of the crt truly chef's kiss material

  • @rocketpunchgo1
    @rocketpunchgo1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This has got to be the fifth time DF has convinced me to buy a game I had little or even no interest in. And it isn't even a review.

    • @krunkerwallofshame5185
      @krunkerwallofshame5185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope you went back and played SOR2 while you were waiting. I literally hate all fighting and beat em up games except SOR2 and 3.

    • @metallicafan416
      @metallicafan416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      4 is really good

    • @swishpronoob
      @swishpronoob 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's on Xbox game pass for PC and Xbox one, FYI.

  • @Patrick73787
    @Patrick73787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love the art style of Streets Of Rage 4.

    • @Invertedzero
      @Invertedzero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's impressive, but I hate it for streets of rage

  • @saljuarez2910
    @saljuarez2910 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this excellent detailed review. You hit every nail on diving into many details. Love the behind the scenes the developers provided. I too was skeptical but seeing the reviews and new trailers I think it looks great!!! The visuals are dope!!!

  • @justinkelley7288
    @justinkelley7288 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Theres so much going on underneath the surface of this game, thank you for breaking it all down so that I can appreciate it even more thoroughly

  • @randytyson
    @randytyson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This decade is the time for beat em ups to excel
    That kuzoboy can finally have new material to remix

    • @luckyrockmore2796
      @luckyrockmore2796 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! First River City Girls and now this!

    • @CBaskins420
      @CBaskins420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man, could you imagine a dark and gritty Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter V beatem up? That would be sick to implement like an Ultimate MK 3 combo system, maybe to the degree of Jax. Then add some insane sound effects that rattle the wall.

  • @heardofrvb
    @heardofrvb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I thought the new Special mechanic is taken from Street Fighter IV's Focus Attack.

  • @socksfelloff
    @socksfelloff 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another AMAZING video, John. Thank you!

  • @2ndLastStarfighter
    @2ndLastStarfighter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, so glad I watched this. A great behind the scenes look at this amazing sequel, so damn informative. Thanks for including a few of the clips with the b/w line art, makes you appreciate the art here that much more. Great job on this mini-documentary!
    Tip for peeps playing SOR4: it's not talked about or shown in the in-game "fighting tips" but SOR4 actually has a soft land feature like a lot of the 1v1 fighting games. If you're getting knocked up into the air, hit the jump button when you're about halfway coming back down and you'll do a soft land. Saves time from getting up, so useful against bosses!

  • @Chillionaire
    @Chillionaire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Damn this is sick, definitely buying.

    • @robertlawrence9000
      @robertlawrence9000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's trash. Download the free Streets of Rage Remake. It's 100% better

  • @suketodara
    @suketodara 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was expecting some mention to BOR and SORR, specially the last one that could have been an official thing if things had worked like today.

    • @rocketassistedgoat1079
      @rocketassistedgoat1079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have SORR: the impacts don't feel right. Very disappointing. Play SoR2 back to back, and you'll see: the original is vastly better.

    • @robertlawrence9000
      @robertlawrence9000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rocketassistedgoat1079 both of those are way better than this garbage

    • @turbochop3300
      @turbochop3300 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rocketassistedgoat1079 I'm curious; What do you mean the impacts dont feel right in SORR?

    • @VicViper
      @VicViper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rocketassistedgoat1079 You know you can change numerous options in SORR to make them more like SOR 2 instead of SOR 3 if you don't like it, and use SOR 1 & 2 versions of characters (unlockables) to make them attack the same/have movesets from those games, right?

    • @Eatinbritches
      @Eatinbritches 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What??? SoRR feels perfect. You guys are on crack. The gameplay is pretty much identical to SoR3.

  • @16BitJayGaming
    @16BitJayGaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to getting to play this tomorrow. It looks really good and you showing the detail of the craftsmanship that went into it is great.

  • @JoaoFederle
    @JoaoFederle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    John, your videos are great. Please keep up the good work. I send my love from Brazil.

  • @VeiledJam
    @VeiledJam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What is the song name from the begining?! I neeeeed it

    • @farazhuq5568
      @farazhuq5568 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dionysus Streets of Rage 4 main theme

  • @deathdoor
    @deathdoor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Watch the making off the channel "stratefox" did with the older games, that channel it's excellent BTW! Give them the attention they deserve.

    • @samuelkibunda6960
      @samuelkibunda6960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes yes yeeeeeessssssss stratefox is often underlooked and under appreciated give them some love

    • @AutomotiveCNC
      @AutomotiveCNC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Strafefox must be part of the DF Retro team. I follow him since years.

    • @ryzmaker11
      @ryzmaker11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      strafefox is one of the best channels out there. it oozes that lovely mega drive/synth wave vibe and is very informative

    • @phantomgfx580
      @phantomgfx580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thisss!! I called it splash wave in my recommend. But yes my peeps. Check this out as a companion pie e to this Df.

    • @andersdenkend
      @andersdenkend 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes please everyone, check out Splashwave!

  • @karmig
    @karmig 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video as always, John. If DF was a band you would be the lead singer.

  • @danwhelan
    @danwhelan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this John! Installing the game now, been waiting so long for it!

  • @Shenron67
    @Shenron67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Funny how, for me, the first one is by far the best. It just feels real: no flashy moves, only you, your most of the time bare knuckles, and the punks.
    The ninjas, jetpack men, the aliens, the flashy street fighter-like moves just break the ambiance.
    I'll probably enjoy this fourth Streets of Rage, but unfortunately the game won't put me bare knuckles against my enemies.

    • @ajsingh4545
      @ajsingh4545 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      3 is my favorite 1 because its fast paced and has more moves

    • @rainasy1766
      @rainasy1766 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i agree 100%, the first one is so pure and fun. figuring out the boss patterns and i love the elevator fight and the "boss rush" in the last level. i tried to like the other versions too, but nope. its SOR 1 for me!

    • @blues05
      @blues05 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      1 is my favourite too. The intro theme of SoR 1 is the best score ever made in a video game for me.

    • @chickenfkeryay
      @chickenfkeryay 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love all 3 and while 2 gets the most love it isnt necessarily my favorite

    • @cruelwraith2games926
      @cruelwraith2games926 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Out of all the games I've ever played my entire life I've probably played Streets of Rage 1 2 and 3 and Final Fight 1 2 and 3 in all the other beat em up games more than any other game I've ever played

  • @jorgecuelar3391
    @jorgecuelar3391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anybody here has ever played the AWSOME fan made Streets Of Rage Remake? Its on pc its very well made...
    Also i recomend another AWSOME fan made game Final Fight LNS ultimate (also for pc) check them out if you are and oldschool beat em up fan

  • @MagisterHamid
    @MagisterHamid 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m amazed by the effort you put into this.

  • @Cash2024
    @Cash2024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic Review 🥰 thank you DF 😍

  • @Alianger
    @Alianger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As long as I can throw some enemies into pits, I'll probably have a decent time.

  • @Kuikkamies
    @Kuikkamies 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Didya check Final Fight's AI to confirm the claim? Didya check other belt-scrollers to see if their AI was equal or better? Or did you just pull the claim out of your ass?

  • @VGFreak
    @VGFreak 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing review of a most anticipated game. Kudos for the thorough and technical aspects of it, this is one serious gaming channel!

  • @Foreverdensword
    @Foreverdensword 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good review Thanks for the time put in

  • @shantanudeshmukh7021
    @shantanudeshmukh7021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Double dragon was and is fire

  • @McNuggs-
    @McNuggs- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Is it just me or does Axel seem like he's got a dad bod now? Kinda chubby looking with that gut.

    • @philrichjr
      @philrichjr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's just insanely swoll but wearing more loose fitting clothes.

    • @nathanddrews
      @nathanddrews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@philrichjr Just like all the old action dudes in the Expendables movies.

    • @SeanUCF
      @SeanUCF 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you're confusing chubby with Swoll. Axel is beefy AF in this game. He looks like he could bench press the space shuttle.

  • @tetsuoshima2314
    @tetsuoshima2314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OK, now I'm excited, thank you for this!

  • @SecretAgentSuperDragon
    @SecretAgentSuperDragon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos really are fantastic, thank you!