Streets of Rage , Sega's answer to Final Fight, follows the story of three young police officers - Adam Hunter, Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding - in a city controlled by a criminal syndicate led by a "Mr. X" where crime is rampant.
The game is straightforward and simple, using three buttons to control movement and combat. Each character has a limited set of moves, including punching and kicking, as well as special attacks from a support police car.
Gameplay involves moving through levels in a typical arcade side-scroller fashion, clearing screens from enemies one after another while avoiding damage until the final boss. Levels feature obstacles like death drops and elevators, and players can collect items such as melee weapons, bonus points, and health-restoring food to aid them.
The Sega Game Gear was the chosen platform for Streets of Rage , a beat-em-up game that offered fast-paced action and simple controls. Released in 1990, the game provided hours of entertainment for fans of the genre.