Axel Stone
A balanced former police officer with dependable speed, power, and close-range attacks.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Directional input moves the selected fighter. |
|---|---|
A | Use special attack Consumes health when used while the special meter is unavailable. |
B | Normal attack Can be chained into character-specific attack strings. |
C | Jump Jumping can be combined with attack inputs. |
BC | Jumping attack Press attack during a jump for an aerial strike. |
Control notes
Genesis button labels are used.
Some attack strings vary by character and positioning.
How it plays
How does Streets of Rage 2 play?
The game uses a side-on perspective and is divided into eight stages. Players move horizontally through streets, factories, amusement areas, and other locations while defeating groups of enemies and reaching each stage boss.
Attacks include normal strikes, throws, jumping attacks, special moves, and weapon attacks. Up to two players can cooperate in the main game. Each character has different speed, power, range, and move properties, while health is restored through food items and progression comes from clearing stages rather than gaining levels.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Streets of Rage 2?
Keep enemies in front of you and avoid being surrounded. Use throws to interrupt groups, then reposition before attacking again.
Save special attacks for dangerous crowds or bosses, and learn each character's reach and recovery time. In two-player games, avoid striking your partner and alternate attacks on the same target when possible.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Blaze Fielding
A technically skilled fighter with strong mobility, throws, and effective combo potential.
Eddie "Skate" Hunter
A very fast fighter who can run and move quickly, but has lower strength than the heavier characters.
Max Hatchet
A powerful wrestler with high strength and durability, offset by slow movement.
Mr. X
The crime boss who leads the Syndicate and serves as the final antagonist.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Food restores health; collect it only when it is useful, since some items disappear after the area is cleared.
- 2
Weapons have limited usefulness and can be dropped or thrown, so do not rely on them against every enemy.
- 3
Boss patterns become easier to read when you keep a safe distance and punish their recovery animations.
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