Streets of Rage 2 Mega Drive
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £27.57 | £13.28 | £80.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £25.96 | £13.28 | £80.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £23.76 | £13.28 | £49.58 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £22.04 | £13.28 | £45.41 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £22.04 | £13.28 | £45.41 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £22.80 | £13.28 | £47.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £24.20 | £14.86 | £47.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £34.66 | £14.86 | £89.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £27.09 | £13.28 | £47.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £27.92 | £13.28 | £49.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £25.27 | £13.28 | £47.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £30.25 | £13.28 | £47.99 | 10 |
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Game History
Streets of Rage 2 was developed and published by Sega for the Mega Drive (Genesis in North America). The game was produced by Sega's AM7 development team, the same group responsible for the original Streets of Rage released in 1991. The sequel entered development shortly after the first game's successful launch, with the team aiming to expand on the beat 'em up formula while improving graphics, gameplay mechanics, and overall presentation.
The game was released in Japan on December 20, 1992, followed by a North American release in February 1993 and a European release later that year. Streets of Rage 2 became one of the most anticipated arcade-style games on the Mega Drive during the 16-bit console generation.
Upon launch, Streets of Rage 2 received strong critical acclaim. Gaming media praised its vibrant pixel art, responsive controls, improved animations, and the quality of Yuzo Koshiro's electronic soundtrack, which became iconic in gaming music history. The game performed well commercially, selling over one million copies and becoming one of the Mega Drive's best-selling titles. It established itself as a genre-defining beat 'em up that rivaled arcade experiences at home.
Today, Streets of Rage 2 holds significant value among video game collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts. Original cartridge copies command premium prices in the secondhand market, particularly complete-in-box versions with manuals and cases intact. The game's influence on the beat 'em up genre and its recognition as a technical achievement for 16-bit hardware have cemented its status as a collector's item and a landmark title in Sega's library.
An interesting aspect of the game's development was composer Yuzo Koshiro's innovative use of the Mega Drive's sound chip to create electronic music that pushed beyond typical video game soundtracks of the era. The soundtrack remains celebrated and has been officially released multiple times. The game spawned a direct sequel, Streets of Rage 3, in 1994, and the franchise has seen revivals in subsequent decades.