Streets of Rage 4 revives Sega’s classic beat ’em up series

After a 24 year hiatus, Streets of Rage is back. Dotemu, a publisher that specializes in classic games, announced today that it is working with developers Lizard Cube and Guard Crush Games on Streets of Rage 4, a new entry in Sega’s classic beat-’em-up franchise. You can watch the debut trailer above.

The first Streets of Rage came out for the Sega Genesis in 1991. It had two sequels, ending with Streets of Rage 3 in 1994. The games stood out with their punk aesthetics and catchy soundtracks. The franchise was a Sega staple during the 16-bit era, but it never lived beyond on it (until now).