Streets of Rage 3 - Wii, WiiWare & Virtual Console Forum

StarBoy91 · 2009-11-13T02:48:16+00:00

Some sequels are good. :) Some are not so good. :( Others are so lopsided in quality that they could easily fit in with both categories, or not at all. :| Streets of Rage 3 is one such game where I'm left not knowing what to think of it in the end, 'cause the game is one big oddity (that I really like) [ :) ]. 1) Released in 1994 for the MegaDrive, this third and final chapter of the Streets of Rage trilogy by Sega and Ancient plays like Streets of Rage 2, but with a few added controls. You now have the freedom to run [ YAY!! ] by double tapping either the left or right directional button. Makes the game feel a little fast compared to SoR 2, unfortunately it was for that reason alone that I once preferred this over 2 (shallow, I know). What's cool is that you can also roll up and down by double tapping up or down in case you have to avoid certain attacks. You can decide either play with the three button scheme (which I barely do), or the six button scheme (which I always do). There's also a button in which if you hold it down and press any direction you'll unleash a powerful attack. But, if you attack a certain amount of enemies, you'll get a star (until you lose a life). That star increases the potency of your attack, so it's best to use it wisely. 2) This beat'em up I think is quite good, although I will admit that it's got a few issues. But, why don't I talk about the highlights first? The graphics look quite improved in some areas [more animation, detailed expositions, the discotheque] while in some areas it's just not as good [Shiva's character model, Axel's Western clothing]. The animation seems to have improved from the last game, giving it some fluid motion. :) I like how in the first stage the more you progressed the darker outside it gets. Pretty nifty, right there. The controls control well, and I like how this game has a double tap option. This game is more challenging than SoR 2, and I like how some challenge is implemented. For example: in this one stage, I'm expected to be fighting enemies while at the same time trying to avoid the oncoming obstacle(s) from either train tracks. That's a good prompt for challenge, right there. :) Now, for the downside; while I do appreciate the challenge SoR 3's got to offer, there were a couple of moments where I wished Sega would've given some slack (particularly during the Blaze clone fights). The plot is some of the most nonsensical I've yet experienced from a dark toned game, let alone a beat'em up . But, eh, without the plot, where's the prompt to acquire a certain amount of endings (from Normal mode and up)? The soundtrack I found quite disappointing compared to SoR 1 & 2 combined. :( Although, on one hand, some music sounds terrible to say the least (the first portion of the second stage comes to mind); but , on the other hand, there is some music I found worth listening to (discotheque, train stage, Yamato boss fight). It's a pretty lopsided soundtrack in a pretty lopsided game. I like Streets of Rage 3 , because of how challenging it is; though I will admit I only beat it a few times on Easy mode. What keeps me coming back for me is that Normal mode and up will go past the fifth stage, no matter how challenging it gets. I also like the fact that you can play as a secret kangaroo character named Roo if you enter a certain code on the title screen (just press up and a button on the title screen, iirc). :) It is by no means the best beat'em up out there, but it is a good experience. 3) And now, a video for those that have not heard of SoR 3 (and I don't blame you if you haven't) showcasing probably the best part I've yet seen in the game: [youtube:j7_PGmTehwM]

Topic: Streets of Rage 3

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Ashtrine
Sun 15th Nov 2009

when did this come out?

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cheetahman91
Sun 15th Nov 2009

24th Sep 2007 (NA)
5th Oct 2007 (EU)

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CanisWolfred
Sun 15th Nov 2009

Glad you really liked it. I always thought Streets of Rage 3 was a little stiff, but otherwise was a pretty nice edition to the series. Looking here, I actually see that it added even more that I never even knew it had(my time with it was short), so now I can really appreciate it. Thanks for your very informative review.

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WolfRamHeart
Sun 15th Nov 2009

I am thinking that I may finally download this game. I have put it off long enough. I loved Streets of Rage 1 and 2 but I was reluctant to get the third game after hearing a lot of negative feedback about it. The music still doesn't seem as good as the previous games but it still looks like a lot of fun.

[Edited Sun 15th Nov 2009 by WolfRamHeart]

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