# Streets of Rage Classic — SEGA's Retro Arcade Hit

> Classic arcade beat-'em-up game with multiple characters and urban combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Sega America.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-classic/id320540355 (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: 4.53/5 from 3,097 App Store ratings · 247 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-classic/id320540355/reviews.md

## What is Streets of Rage Classic?

One of SEGA’s all-time greats, Streets of Rage is now available on mobile! Play free and rediscover this ground-breaking beat-‘em up.

Three cops, a city on the edge, and a crime lord known only as Mr. X – welcome to one of the all-time SEGA greats. Arm yourself with knives, bottles, and drainpipes and battle through eight thug-infested urban environments to bring order to the city. Relentless, explosive, and addictive as hell – Streets of Rage is the grand-daddy of beat-‘em-ups!

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

FEATURES
– Three playable characters, each with their own strengths and killer combos!
– Eight rounds of fast-paced brawling action!
– Local Wi-Fi multiplayer support to help you best the bosses!
– A devastating, rocket-propelled special attack from the ESWAT team!
– Times too tough? Get extra continues and special attacks via rewarded ads!

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
– HAPTIC SUPPORT – get into the game with responsive button presses
– CONTROLLER SUPPORT – MFi compatible controllers

RETRO REVIEWS
"Streets of Rage will knock you out!" [96%] - Doctor Dave, GamePro #27 (October 1991)
"I almost wet myself and called the police when we first plugged in the Streets of Rage cart." [93%] - Frank O'Connor, Computer & Video Games #119 (October 1991)
"There can be little doubt that Streets of Rage is the finest beat-'em-up ever to grace the Mega Drive." [885/1000] - Gary Whitta, ACE #50 (November 1991)

STREETS OF RAGE TRIVIA
– The Streets of Rage series goes by the name Bare Knuckle in Japan
– Streets of Rage was also released in arcades via the Mega-Tech and Mega Play boards
– Comic book legend Mark Millar penned two Streets of Rage comic strips for Sonic the Comic!
– There's an alternate ending to discover... can you find it?

STREETS OF RAGE HISTORY
– The game was originally released in 1991
– Developed by: SEGA
– Designers: Noriyoshi Ohba, Hiroaki Chino
– Lead Composer: Yuzo Koshiro

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Game apps are ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play option available with in-app purchase.

Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include "Interest Based Ads" and may collect "Precise Location Data". Please see our privacy policy for more information.

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## Key features

- Three playable characters with unique combos
- Eight rounds of fast-paced brawling
- Local Wi-Fi multiplayer
- Special ESWAT rocket-propelled attack
- Rewarded ads for extra continues
- Save game progress
- 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 Classic?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Classic game experience
- 🎮 Faithful to the original
- 💕 Nostalgic memories
- 🎨 Great pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Awesome soundtrack

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Lag and performance issues
- 🔍 Difficult controls
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Inability to save progress

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Saving and loading issues
- Multiplayer not working
- Audio glitches
- Unresponsive controls

**Most requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Controller support
- Customizable controls
- More Sega classics
- Improved graphics options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 247)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-classic/id320540355/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game

*2025-06-06, version 9.0.0*

A really good game almost as good as street fighter

### 5/5 — So iconic!!!!!

*2025-05-20, version 8.0.0*

One of the best classic games of all time.

### 1/5 — Forced ads TO SAVE a game?

*2025-04-18, version 8.0.0*

Forced ads to be able to save a game is an absolute no-no, moves like this means you're forcing every one to move to Andro1d and then pirate your app on the mobilism websiite. Very stoopid.

### 4/5 — ratio

*2025-04-05, version 8.0.0*

i wish it was full screen

### 5/5 — Thank you old friend

*2025-03-31, version 8.0.0*

Alsalamualaikom our old friend sega can you upload and develop here in app store ( sunset riders + spider man ) all thanks and respect and love.

### 5/5 — 👍👌🤌

*2025-03-20, version 8.0.0*

👍👌🤌

### 5/5 — Sega needs to make a video game console

*2025-03-15, version 8.0.0*

Please sega 🥺

### 5/5 — NYC’s FAVORITE

*2025-01-27, version 8.0.0*

The best game in the world.

### 1/5 — Can’t play offline anymore

*2025-01-18, version 8.0.0*

Used to be able to play offline in airplane mode. No more. One of the updates broke that option. Now get a prompt that internet connection is required. Game is trash now. Will be uninstalling.

### 5/5 — CONTRA

*2024-12-27, version 6.4.0*

Please upload CONTRA,MK3 and TMNT. Thanks I’m waiting for this games for so long. But u never put them here.

## Frequently asked questions about Streets of Rage Classic

### What is Streets of Rage Classic?

Streets of Rage Classic is a mobile port of the iconic 1991 SEGA arcade beat-'em-up game. It allows players to relive the experience of battling through urban environments against a crime syndicate.

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

The game features three distinct playable characters, each with their own special moves and combos. Players can engage in eight rounds of intense brawling action, utilize a devastating special attack, and enjoy local Wi-Fi multiplayer for cooperative play.

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

The game is free to play with ad support. An option for ad-free play is available through an in-app purchase, but no purchases are required to progress through the game.

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

Streets of Rage Classic is available on mobile devices. It also supports MFi compatible controllers for enhanced gameplay and features haptic feedback for a more immersive experience.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is perfect for nostalgic gamers who want to revisit a beloved classic, fans of the beat-'em-up genre looking for a challenging and fun experience, or players seeking a high-quality retro arcade game on their mobile device.

## 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 — 2022-11-09

Bug fixes and refinements

### 6.3.4 — 2022-08-16

Bug fixes and refinements

### 6.3.3 — 2022-07-25

Bug fixes and refinements

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