# Streets of Rage 2 Classic — SEGA’s Classic Beat Em Up

> Classic SEGA side-scrolling urban brawler beat 'em up game. (iPhone/iPad app by Sega America.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-2-classic/id425567844 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sega America](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.61/5 from 6,768 App Store ratings · 264 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-2-classic/id425567844/reviews.md

## What is Streets of Rage 2 Classic?

The ultimate urban brawler Streets of Rage 2 is now available on mobile! Play free and rediscover SEGA’s side-scrolling classic!

Mr. X is back, and he’s thirsty for revenge! After kidnapping Adam Hunter, Streets of Rage heroes Axel and Blaze join forces with Adam’s kid brother Skate, and wrestler Max to bring him to justice. Utilize all new blitz attacks and breakout moves in a city crawling with criminals and thugs, and put an end to Mr. X’s crime syndicate once and for all!

Streets of Rage 2 joins the ever-increasing line-up of ‘SEGA Forever’, a treasure trove of free SEGA console classics brought to life on mobile!

FEATURES
- Four playable characters, each with unique ‘blitz’ attacks, capable of dealing incredible damage to your enemies.
- Insane cast of end-of-level and mid-level bosses, from jet-pack fuelled psychos, to ‘Big Ben’, the lumbering fire-breathing brawler!
- Eight side-scrolling levels to tussle through – from amusement parks, to munitions dumps, until you reach the Syndicate stronghold itself!

MOBILE GAME FEATURES
PLAY FREE with ad-support or ad-free via In-App Purchase
SAVE YOUR GAMES – save your progress at any point in the game.
LEADERBOARDS – compete with the world for high scores
CONTROLLER SUPPORT: MFi compatible controllers

RETRO REVIEWS
“The best scrolling fighter you’re ever likely to play.” - Retro Gamer #94 (September 2011)
“Crafted in the style of a fine sculpture.” [97%] - E. Storm, Diehard Game Fan Vol. 01 #3 (January 1993)
“Streets of Rage 2 is without a doubt the finest scrolling arcade beat 'em up on any format!” [95%] - Steve Keen, Computer & Video Games #135 (February 1993)

STREETS OF RAGE TRIVIA
- Known as Bare Knuckle II: Requiem for a Deadly Struggle in Japan
- The Japanese version of the game shows Mr. X smoking a cigar during the final boss scene
- There's no need to fight the jetpack-weilding boss Stealth in Stage 6 – focus your attention on Souther instead! 
- Max Thunder was only playable in the 16-bit version of the game, appearing in neither the Game Gear nor Master System versions

STREETS OF RAGE 2 HISTORY
The game was first released on the SEGA Genesis in the US in December 1992
Developed by: Sega CS, Ancient, Shout! DW
Main programmer: Akitoshi Kawano

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## Key features

- Four playable characters with unique blitz attacks
- Challenging end-of-level and mid-level bosses
- Eight side-scrolling levels
- Save game progress
- Controller support
- Leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Streets of Rage 2 Classic?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Nostalgic gameplay
- 👍 Accurate recreation of the original
- 🕹️ Good controls with customization
- 🎮 Works well with controllers
- 💿 Brings back classic Sega vibes

**Cons**

- 🐛 Saving/loading issues
- 🔍 Unresponsive controls
- 🔇 Sound quality issues
- 💰 Requiring payment to remove ads
- 🔁 Needing to re-purchase after updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 6 and later
- Saving/loading not working consistently
- Sound distortion and stuttering
- Unresponsive controls and button mapping
- Issues with restoring previous purchases

**Most requested features**

- Add more Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games
- Improve save/load functionality
- Enhance sound quality and emulation
- Allow offline play and local saves
- Optimize controls for mobile devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 264)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-2-classic/id425567844/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very interesting game

*2025-05-20, version 8.0.0*

I truly enjoyed this game and I recommend you all to play this game too and I love it

### 5/5 — The throw back

*2025-05-19, version 8.0.0*

It’s so good  I used to have a arcade game  console sold it and  missed it  so I got this

### 5/5 — Best offline game ever

*2025-05-17, version 8.0.0*

When I first saw this on YouTube and it was recommended and was offline I couldn’t believe it. This game should get a trophy for being the best offline game to exist

### 5/5 — Omg it’s the best

*2025-05-17, version 8.0.0*

I love this game soooo much I feel like it brings back a lot of early 2000s vibes and all the levels are fun but a lot hard to beat but you’ll make it good luck and have fun!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-05-10, version 8.0.0*

I have played this game for a long time, and the only thing that I have ever done is glitch into walls. May you please try and fix this issue? It happened using Max. Other than that, I have no complaints.

### 5/5 — 很好

*2025-04-28, version 8.0.0*

很好

### 5/5 — Streets of rage. 2 classic

*2025-03-31, version 8.0.0*

Maxximus

### 5/5 — Worth it

*2025-03-17, version 8.0.0*

Just pay the 2 dollars and it never shows ads again, and it’s really fun, definitely recommend.

### 5/5 — Amazing revival

*2025-03-02, version 8.0.0*

It’s great to see an old game that I used to live come back

### 5/5 — 1Winwinchester

*2025-03-01, version 8.0.0*

@sakura

## Frequently asked questions about Streets of Rage 2 Classic

### What is Streets of Rage 2 Classic?

Streets of Rage 2 Classic is a mobile port of the beloved SEGA side-scrolling beat 'em up game. Players take on the roles of heroes fighting against a crime syndicate, utilizing special attacks and battling various enemies and bosses.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game features four playable characters, each with unique 'blitz' attacks. You'll encounter a variety of bosses and navigate through eight distinct side-scrolling levels. It also offers features like saving your progress, leaderboards, and controller support.

### How much does Streets of Rage 2 Classic cost?

The game is free to play with ad support. An option to remove ads and play ad-free is available via an in-app purchase. No in-app purchases are required to progress through the game.

### What platforms is Streets of Rage 2 Classic available on?

This is a mobile game, available on platforms that support SEGA Forever titles. It also supports MFi compatible controllers for an enhanced gameplay experience.

### What is the gameplay like?

The gameplay is a classic side-scrolling beat 'em up experience. Players move through levels, fighting waves of enemies using punches, kicks, and special 'blitz' attacks. The objective is to defeat Mr. X and his crime syndicate.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.0.0 — 2025-05-29

Bug fixes and refinements

### 8.0.0 — 2025-01-16

Bug fixes and refinements

### 6.4.0 — 2022-11-03

Bug fixes and refinements

### 6.3.5 — 2022-08-23

Bug fixes and refinements

### 6.3.3 — 2022-07-25

Bug fixes and refinements

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