The Censorship in Streets of Rage 2 (All Regional Differences)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 มิ.ย. 2024
- ⚠️ All gameplay recording, game curation and opinions included in each video, as well as editing is completely done by me
3 versions of the same game, Streets of Rage 2 (USA), Streets of Rage II (EU) and Bare Knuckle II ベア・ナックルII 死闘への鎮魂歌 Bea Nakkuru Tsū: Shitō e no Rekuiemu (JP); considered by many as the best beat em up ever created for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, and also one of the best games ever in the brawler genre. In this side-by-side comparison I want to let you know the differences between versions so that you can choose the one that best suits you as a player
In this video you will find:
• A side by side comparison of the changes between versions and omissions due to censorship.
• Curious facts about SoR2 and some secrets you may find interesting.
• Information related to each version such as release date, developer company, game genre and system it was released on.
• Official game box arts with a 3D presentation
• Educative and/or critical comments on the importance of every video game and why you should know it
Intro and Outro Music
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00:00 Intro
00:13 Box Art Comparison
00:26 Title Screen (Bare Knuckle II vs Streets of Rage 2)
00:38 Title Screen (Streets of Rage 2 vs Streets of Rage II)
00:49 Intro Scene (Japan Version vs International Versions)
01:58 Duel vs Battle Modes (Japan Version vs International Versions)
02:13 Sammy vs Skate Character (Japan Version vs International Versions)
02:28 Blaze's Underwear (Japan Version vs International Versions)
02:57 Kill Count (Japan Version vs International Versions)
03:12 Mr.X No Smoking (Japan Version vs International Versions)
03:27 Outro
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Sega of America: "What's the best way to censor Blaze's panties?"
Also Sega of America: "Let's make it look as though she's not wearing any"
basically not censoring it, though making it more risqué
I love how in the 3DS Version they make a reference to Blaze's underwear in the credits, whenever she jumps, Skate jumps with her to hide the shot.
I didn't understand it in the past until finding out it was a funny little censor.
The credits in the 3DS version is a really funny watch, you can tell the people who worked on it really loved the series
I love the 3DS version! M2 developed SEGA's 3D Classics, and you can find several translated interviews SEGA did with them archived online. They are all incredibly fascinating. M2 really did everything possible to make them look, sound, and play exactly as people remembered. For the Genesis titles they even put sound options to replicate the differences between the model 1 and model 2 Genesis/Mega Drive!
the 3DS versions are definitely the best because of the 3D and you can choose the region if im not mistaken. It's too bad they never did SOR3 though.
The logo for SOR2 trumps BK2 hands down. Also, Blaze’s censored jump kick always looked more natural to me…perhaps that’s why they kept it for BK3.
Best game on the genesis/mega drive, with an awesome soundtrack. A classic!
Some of the best music you will ever hear come out of a console.. I grew up a Nintendo Kid but Damn the music in this game is just perfect..
Nope Wrong. Streets of Rage 1 is clearly superior. Faster pace. Better backhits. Adam>Skate. Streets 1Blaze>2 Streets 1 Axel>2 cept his jump attack of course.... Course 2 has things that 1 lacks too which is awesome as well.... And still a classic.... With a good soundtrack.... Ain't awesome though with so many better musical options out there....
@@sd3823 2 is better. More varied,better dynamics. and the game for sure is better. 1 is a great foundation. I think even 3 is overall better then 1. By the time 3 released 1 was kinda outdated.
@@aryinc Compared to bombergames remake they all suck especially 4 with its shit ass loser input delay garbage and bullshit infinite combos. 4 has the best music of all them though.
@@aryinc 2 only has better enemies and bosses. With pacing and characters you control 1 is better. I honestly prefer 2 though for the enemies and bosses in 2 are much better. But 1 still plays a little better course compared to bombergames remake they all suck ass.
Great comparison ☕👌 I hope Bare Knuckle III v Streets of Rage 3, there are so much to show 👏
I will do that video ;)
Awesome video! I love your content on your channel, man. Keep it up! 👍
Love your videos, thank you for the consistent uploads💖
2.41.. that small detail right there automatically just makes the Japanese version better
I'm glad there are romhacks that restore the Japanese uncensored cuts and content to the american game.
*Your copy of SoR 2 contains both copies of the game dude you just gotta modify your GENESIS and hit that switch! And BAM! Japanese copy for your eyes ONLY* 💡
Without the mod community,most people would never no?
As a kid I had no choice idea bout the difference between the two 🤬
@@afriend9428 yup if I still had my genesis. I use emulation
You could also buy a Genesis Mini console and switch to the Japanese version. If you wanna go a more “legit” route.
I like the Japanese version but I rather just stick with the name for the west.. Streets of Rage just screams *"Sh_t about to go down"* while Bare Knuckles to me says *"Just another fighter vs fighter game"*
Nice video dude. Hey just thought of an idea.. I would love to see a video showing the opposite sometime such as American games that are banned in Japan such as Mortal Kombat or GTA for instance. That would be cool 😎 👌
Very good idea!
@@BitsBeats Thanks! I know there's more than that lol like manhunt and I think bully too but yeah haha. If you want was just trying to think of ideas haha
Only MK11 is banned in Japan. No GTA title is banned in Japan as far as I know.
@@2012JvN Interesting, a few friends of mine one whos lived there his whole life and another who moved there years ago both told me GTA is banned there maybe its a certain game in the franchise? This was actually the case with Germany where MK4 was banned there among other MKs. I remember reading that MK9 was banned In Japan when it came out but I know laws can change too. Like Australia for years mk in general was banned namely mk9 and if you got caught importing it was 100,000 fine but til they got their own ESRB system shortly after 2011.
But yeah with Japan surprised that MK 11 is but not MK X the fatalities in that game are arguably as bad if not worse than MK 11s.
There is a rare case of a game being censored for America but not here in Aus. For some reason the sex in Indigo prophecy was censored or removed completely in America but was left unchanged for Aus.
Faltou mostrar alguns detalhes como o nome dos inimigos e a na terceira parte do round2onde tem uns cartazes na versão original(japonesa/européia)que não tem na americana.
Awesome! thanks for showing us the comparison. Now i have the sudden urge to play the NTSC-J version to see Blaze und-.., ahem, i mean, differences.
You were so curious about this
Thank you for your awesome research 👍
The censorship in many games always struck me as unnessary. Censoring out Blaze' panties is something that no kid would have paid any attention to. That's entirely something adults notice that would have went over the heads of all the kids playing.
Pantyhose > stockings. Thinking responsible adults shouldn't allow any other indoctrination towards the youth. It was a minor change but necessary.
Delete this dumb shit
Maybe back then but NOW its a different story
We noticed it in the PAL version and paused it to make sure. I was 12. I never understand US censorship... all they care about is nudity but ultra violence is absolutely fine.
UK games censored any unnecessary gore in many titles
@@SuperXzm tell that to our schools and politicians 🙄
I played this game straight through every day the summer of '94...you could t save your game and come back...
Same Here 😍💪🏼
Absolutely outstanding video thanks as always dude 👍 you're channel is amazing!!!!!!😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Many thanks Mark ❤️
@@BitsBeats No problem dude 👌 👍 🙂
My friend and I would play this game over and over and over again for about 3-4yrs multiple times a day and never seemed to get bored, the level designs were all different, the bosses were unique, it was just a very fun game nothing more to say but great memories
Summer 1996 … Used to Play it before i Go Out to Play with my friends.. Great memories
Great video 👍
Is there a similar video like this for SoR1?
One other thing, the PAL version has a cheat code to let two players pick the same character which I _believe_ is exclusive to Europe.
EDIT: Oh and both will use the same palette which is really weird since the battle mode colours are right there.
Yes I coomed to Blaze doing a jump kick back in the day and I'm proud of it.
You aren't alone, brother...🤤
funny enough. the camp guy at the end of this video was also censored from the PAL version
Very enigma like music
We all love Blaze underwear don't we XD
I think I prefer the stocking tops.
JAPANESE MR X:HE DIES SMOKING HIS CIGAR
WESTERN MR X:RIP CIGAR
ayo what is the name of the track that plays at 0:22 that shit slaps
That's from Stage 1-2 (track name is "In The Bar") by Yuzo Koshiro
At least it's minor. Streets of Rage 3 was more egregious.
Nice.
I have the PAL version. And on the title screen it is a number 2, not the Roman numeral II.
omg that music
Oh man i love Sor it's my favourite game :D
street of rage very beautiful music always
Slow Moon is a good song on 2
So in the US wearing no underwear is better from a morality standpoint. Makes sense based on the extremely odd attitude to these things shown there.
Of course the Japanese version would be showing Blaze's underwear.
Of course Japanese are sick perverts
European version does it too.
Para mí Street Of Rage 2,casi ni hay diferencias entre versiones,adiós y saludos desde Chile🇨🇱.
Crazy that they had to censor games around this time when in the early days of NES they even had nudity in game manuals.
Blame Mortal Kombat for the birth of the ESRB
No son muy notables los recortes, eso es bueno. No como es Castlevania con la sangre, las cruces y demás.
Una cosa que me llamo la atención la primera vez que conocí el juego es que Skate se para con los pies al revés xDDDD
Yo decía que se parecía a una leyenda de mi país de un niño que tenía los pies al revés 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣👌
The cigar was awesome. Made Mr. X look more like a crime boss.
This game had the best soundtrack...
Original japanese versions of anything will always be miles better.
I never played the japanese versión. Nice video
Why does the Japanese box art of Axel looks like Van Damme? =)
And Mr X looks like Schwarzenegger. They were both very popular back then.
You can't consider yourself truly "evil" if you don't use tobacco products...
As versões japonesas são as melhores.
*WOW! I did n’t know about the underwear fing or the A button for the body counts* ⭐️ 💡 ⭐️
Oop- 😳! Please don't-
@@margaretlee2571 *um ..... the underwear or the body count you don’t like Miss?!?* 💡
I didnt know about the count.
I can't believe we don't get beat em up games anymore
Try fight n rage. It s fantastic. Mother Russia Bleeds and the Takeover are good too
@@ciuffoarancione8929 I'll give it a try can you tell me what is it on ?
... Streets of Rage 4 exists?
TMNT coming up soon..
Just played streets of rage it was fun and it's very addictive great combos and everything
So they censored Blaze's panties. That is sad. I am sad.
lol lmao
I kno rite
Did they? Or did they just make her going commando?
Something to consider.
I'll always support Japan over America.
JP uncensorship + us style = better combo.....then again...it would be dependant on the teams talents....personnaly i prefer Blaze without panties(look cooler)...for the jump position same....anyway...i'd redesign clothes entirely if i had to dress her up like a doll so it would be in my style XD.....heels and skirts ain't mah thing XD....body shape is a 10/10 on the other hand
🙌
NTSC JP japon 💯
So Blaze is going Commando.
Japan and Europe win for this one...
I don't remember the character blaze
Ever wearing blue always red .... yet
I have never played streets of rage .
What?
Basically, just do an English translation of the Japanese version. Profit. Even their box art was cooler and more accurate.
Snowflakeism started in US in early 90´s
Japan win
I like the American version
America has guns but beware of the underware 😁👌🏼
Elon musk should buy Streets of rage 2
Clickbait-ass title.
Why? There's censorship and regional differences
@@BitsBeats Then the title should've said that. There was only one instance of meaningful censorship (Blaze's pantyshots) and the rest was, as you mentioned, minor regional differences.
@@maltheopia also the cigarette
Why don't you make your own video then?
@@t.vampiro4800 Worst counter-argument someone could ever give. That's like if someone didn't like their government, you should tell them "why don't you make your own country?" Don't get upset because they made a genuine callout. You make yourself look like a tool.
Japan always better
JAPANESE MR X:HE DIES SMOKING HIS CIGAR
WESTERN MR X:RIP CIGAR