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Streets of Rage 2

Choose a ROM to play. If a hosted file is on S3, it starts by itself.

EmulatorJS (open source, GitHub) · Touch pad on phones. A Bluetooth gamepad is better for fighters and karts.

Controls

On a phone, use the on-screen pad. A Bluetooth gamepad works too.

D-pad← ↑ ↓ →
AS
BX
CZ
StartEnter

Streets of Rage 2 is the Mega Drive beat-em-up with Blaze, Axel, Max, and Skate. Play in this tab.

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Cheat codes

Same-character is a title-screen hold. RAM lives/special codes go in the cheat menu.

Infinite livesFFEF81:0009
SpecialsFFEF84:0009
StageFFEF80:0005
Same character (B+Start on portrait)Same character: B+Start on character

Walkthrough

Streets of Rage 2: 8 stages to Mr. X. Axel or Blaze for a first clear.

  1. Roster

    Roster

    Axel even, Blaze fast, Max heavy, Skate fragile. First clear: Axel/Blaze.

  2. Stages 1–3

    Stages 1–3

    Throw, eat when yellow, specials in crowds.

  3. Stages 4–6

    Boat, arena, elevators. Clear a wave before you push.

  4. Stages 7–8 and Mr. X

    Stages 7–8 and Mr. X

    Gun phase then melee. Dodge, combo, special at low HP. Credits.

FAQ

Streets of Rage 2 cheats?

Lives, specials, stage, and the same-character title trick are listed.

Play on a phone?

Yes. A Bluetooth pad helps more than for Sonic.

ROM hosted?

No. Load a Mega Drive dump.

Same character two-player?

On many dumps, hold B and press Start on the portrait. Revisions differ.

Walkthrough for stage 1?

Throw, eat, special only in crowds. Steps above continue through Mr. X.