A trip to LA in 1988 had introduced Koshiro to emerging styles of electronic club music – which would only take off in Japan two or three years later. However, Streets of Rage 2‘s most noteworthy feature is its music, with a whole range of electronic artists (including Jay-Z producer Just Blaze) influenced by Yuzo Koshiro’s groundbreaking work. With nearly flawless gameplay and outstanding visuals, Streets of Rage 2 might well be the greatest beat’em up released for the Sega Genesis – and one of the entire genre’s all-time greats. It didn’t stand out as a classic, though – but Streets of Rage 2 definitely got there. Its predecessor was a strong entry in the very crowded genre of early 90s beat’em ups. That’s precisely what happened with Streets of Rage 2.
If all goes well, the result is a product that doesn’t innovate, but makes a good thing even better. Often enough, sequels to successful games or movies follow a predictable path – repeat the formula that made the first outing a winner, but make sure to tweak and polish your approach. Streets of Rage 2 Soundtrack (Sega Genesis), Motohiro Kawashima / Yuzo Koshiro, 1992
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