Streets of Rage 4 - Switch + Xbox One Versions Tested - And Yes, They're Awesome 

I'm so happy with this game. Golden Axe 4 and Shinobi 4 next please.

Now I want a new TMNT sidescrolling brawler.

It's worth noting the Switch version is the first game on the system to allow you to invite friends from your Switch friend list to play. That feature showed up a few system updates ago, but no game has utilized it until now.

Good to know Switch version has zero issues.

I kind of wish Digital Foundry would do straight-up game reviews - so much more thought poured into this than, say, the IGN piece

A 97% form Mean Machines, what a time to be alive.

I'm so happy, that I can see a video by DF basically everyday! And every single one of them is great! :)

Badass sprites, that CRT filter too. Cherry think she terry bogard with those power dunk combos

So wait a minute....streets of rage 4 ,portable, all features, two players on a single set up without buying any other controllers????? So its switch version to get then?

Just played the first 2 stages on the switch. Take it from a veteran .. this is brilliant

Playing on Switch, runs great :)) Enjoy the game everyone, this one's for us!

Such a fantastic game. I’ve beaten it and has the replay ability of the original 90’s version and played it all day until my eyes couldn’t stay open.

I was really worried the Switch version wouldn't be the same graphically. We can always count on DF to confirm for us.

I really hope.more beat em ups come and its another renassiance

I just hope they port Golden Axe the Revenge of Death Adder to the Switch.

wow, i didn’t expect a full video on these versions. y’all are true kings for this

Damn i wasn't even alive when the last game came out people must've really wanted a sequel

I googled mean maschine and just realized what a gaming journalist Legend Richard is. Makes me appriciate df work even more.

This game is great. I completed it on Switch with my Retro-bit wired 6-button Mega Drive controller.

Thanks DF for getting this video out ASAP

I wanted to offer my most genuine thanks for this excellent content. Times have been so very very hard, and to have free access to such wonderful videos to be informed and entertained by has meant the world to me. Stay Healthy!

The difference in video options is so freaking weird. I hope this gets fixed. I look forward to playing it on the Switch, but I have to wait since I ordered the physical version. For now, the Xbox and PC versions through GamePass will do. I'd love to see a new Final Fight in this style.

Those neat little touches like waal bouncing mechanism and weapon throwing adds a lot to an already outstanding game...

16:55 Indeed. I hope this genre will make a huge comeback! My most favorite genre of all time.

Man, it's very clear John threw any "journalistic neutrality" out of the window. The guy is in love with the game, and I love that!!

For anyone wondering: the Windows 10 Store version has the following options--Luminosity, Screenshake, Fullscreen, V-Sync, Low Latency Over Performance, and Maximum Frame Skip. No stylistic choices, as suggested coming from the Xbox version (I hope they are patched it, though I don't think I'd use them myself). I was curious after watching this video, so I downloaded it from the Windows Store (yes, what can I say, I'm a rebel)--launched immediately, no issues on my end. GTX 1080 Ti and an old i5-4670k, 16 GB RAM.

Mean machines rating 97% 🤣. Love it

It makes me very happy that the Switch version is just as good as the PS4! Looks like I’ll be introducing my wife to some awesome nostalgic co-op!

My switch is quickly becoming a beat em up machine. Love this game

Great game! Love the art style.

This game makes me happy, I hope we get more classic sequels or even just remakes next gen. They could go back and choose all sorts.

I like the food options- The Classics (Apple & Chicken) Eastern Cuisine (Onigiri & Bowl of Ramen) European Delicacy (Croissant & Ham) Winning Appetizers (Onion rings & Loaded Fries) Junk Food Galore (Pizza & Cheeseburger) Vegan Specialty (Tofu & Salad)

Definitely getting this on Switch.

Replayed the old Streets of Rage trilogies on the various Xbox 360 / PS3 SEGA collections, last time was a year to year and a half ago.... Visited my sister for a weekend and we just sat down and played through all three (nearly beat the first in one sitting before skipping to get to the other two!). Sadly, our session with SOR2 was the shortest but it was definitely the best one!

The combo's are different on the Xbox One and Windows Store versions. The timing is different, on other versions you can knock an enemy down, wait for them to get back up, hit them again and continue your combo. On Xbox your combo ends before they get up. Also smashing phone boxes etc or the car on stage 1 don't count as hits to keep your combo going...

Regarding the Xboxone version, they tweeted today its one version behind the other versions and the video options will be added next week in a patch that add filters etc

It was good to hear you mention your old mag Mean Machine’s at the end, all the way through your video was thinking about those magazines. I remember reading that review when I was 16. Fuck I’m getting old

Went through the PS4 version online multiplayer tonight and loved it. Bonus Mean Machines score at the end!

I’m so happy with this game i have a feeling that more goodies will be added in future update like SOR4 skins playable characters like Estel and other bosses hoping for extra levels or a option to have the characters move a bit faster I would even love a remake of SOR 1-3 with the new art style I would pay extra for that

Playing it co op with my beloved wife on gamepass loving it!

Would love to see this engine used on another SEGA classic remake/sequel. Maybe Shinobi or Golden Axe?

The b-roll footage of John's Switch Lite playing the game is beautiful. It looks so vibrant.

The switch version is great but not perfect. Either the resolution or asset quality is a tiny bit lower than other platforms but the average person wouldnt even notice it. The chinatown stage does have slowdown though especially in the kitchen area. It's not a deal breaker but if someone is on the fence on which version to get hope this helps.

guys, both of yalls attitude and enthusiasm for this game (and the streets of rage series in general) comes across so well in these recent videos and is infectious. Keep up the great work.

13:54 to be fair, I never have this issue of "waiting for an enemy to return to screen" lol, when an enemy is close to screen you can just grapple and throw them behind you and follow up with more attacks continuously. Or take advantage of enemy stagger, and punch them 1-2, wait a sec repeat to keep them locked in place. Basically a form of juggle.

Thank you for mentioning the classic 3 button style and how usb Genesis controllers would benefit from that. I have the excellent Retrobit 6 Button Controller that works with both the Genesis Classic and Switch, and I'll definitely be using it.

17:22secs - Yay! That made me so happy. I was a massive fan of Mean Machines as I purchased every issue! I loved Richard Leadbetter back then, massive fan. 97% Mean Machine 2020 score is absolutely fantastic so I think I will go and purchase this game. Guys, please do your Mean Machines Preview, Features and Reviews. I'll be so happy to watch them.

They nailed it. I feel it’s truly worthy of being a numbered sequel of its namesake.

The Xbox and PC versions were updated to have all the missing features mentioned in this video. They were just running one patch version behind at launch due to a technical issue.

So happy with this. First full price game I have bought in years. Well done to the Devs for getting the balance of new and old right.

15:30 lmao this is too much.

8:10 Happens with the Steam version as well. Haven't been able to launch the game since ending my first session.

The Nintendo Switch version is fluid at 60 FPS and love it to take it on the go and play at homes. The only thing I hate about this online gaming and people kept on leaving

Absolutely wonderful game and it was brilliant to hear Richard's opinion on it given his history with the series. It's great to see so many seemingly little design choices making a huge difference to the flow of the game and its easily one of my favourites this year

Worth noting: this was written using MonoGame, the spiritual successor to Microsoft's XNA, which is OpenSource and runs on everything from mobiles to consoles now. It's a framework, not an engine. You create your own custom engine with the APIs MonoGame provides. Lots of great games have used MonoGame recently, including Celeste, Stardew Valley and more. If you are an indie game dev, check it out!!

What an amazing comeback!!!

Extremely fun look at this game.

The visuals are gorgeous

I wasn't sure about the art style but after playing the first few levels i was a very happy chappy. This is a true sequel and arguably the best of the series. The game is short but very addictive, finished on normal in about 2 1/2 hours then immediately started a new game with another character...so much fun.

Really cool video DF. SoR4 is a must own on any Platform. I love my Side Scrolling Beat em Ups especially back in the Arcades and SoR4 is looking outstanding.

PC for performance...😯 Switch for functionality...😍

Love this game, not played something this nice in a while. Perfect for Lockdown!

Alrighty, was waiting for this. Time to buy. Thanks for the video DF!

I think it is incredible that as of this generation we have truly mastered the "drawing" graphics. We had fighterz, which was 3d, and we have had 2d games like this before, but of all the ones I have seen this is my personal favorite in terms of appearance.

I wanted this to be good. Thank you. Now I wanna see a TMNT updated game like this.

Buyed from limited run!!! Thanks a lot for this videos, John, it really helps to make best purchase. Keep the excellent job, greetings from Mexico!!!

They fix the graphics options in the Xbox version. All the options are now there.

Would love a Final Fight/Streets of Rage crossover game

The Windows Store version does run if you expand the window to full screen. Edit: Launch game, exxpand the window, then quickly open task manager to get the game to start. Seriously.

FYI the switch version will not let you set LZ and RZ as inputs so you can’t set the C button on a retro bit sega usb controller. You also can’t fix that issue on the switch’s settings ether because it won’t let you mess with controller button layout at all. Maybe you can with the Bluetooth retro bit sega controller but I don’t have one to test that.

Been waiting for this. Thanks guys!

I think the developers have nailed it. With the art, the gameplay and the content. Awesome little game.

Digital Foundry. Basically the best RU-vid gaming channel. Point.

Ha that mean machines quote at the end brought a huge smile to my face

Limited run games are doing physical version until may 10th

This game was one of the best things to happen in 2020.

Really appreciate your guys' coverage of this game

I'm glad I got the Steam version. No issues at all and all the Video options.

Let’s not forget about River City Girls. Streets of Rage 4 is nice! And I’m so glad it’s back and gaining the attention it deserves!!

Thank you, you helped me act on a sale for the Switch. Long time Streets of Rage fan since #1, didn't know which system to get it for.

The first level music is amazing.

So awesome that this game is in Xbox Game Pass on release day.

I've copped a ps4 version, a switch version, and a digi switch version just to show my support! The dev team REALLY put all their effort in to this and it's so awesome to hear it's the SAME PORT for ALL console versions. This is great!

This game is awesome! Played them all back in the 90s. Been waiting for this one for a while now. The fact that it's on gamepass is the cherry on top.

Just fired it up on a Sandy Bridge i7 2630QM with a GTX 460M 1.5GB. With Nvidia DSR I ran it at 3200x1800 at 60 fps, occasionally dipping to high 40s. They really did a good job on making this game run on almost anything.

It's perfect game for Switch!

I strongly suggest a video on snow runner, it is on my opinion fenomenal physics and has improved in every aspect from mudrunner

Haven't had the opportunity to play Streets of Rage back in the day so I wasn't that interested in SOR4 and kinda thought these kind of games belong in the past, but after watching two SOR4 DF videos I admit I was wrong. I want to play this and that VEGAN option is so cool. Developers did a great job. Respect.

Nice! Well done overall on the review! It gives a refresh on the nostalgia that the Sreets Of Rage series breathes in.

It was a nice surprise finding out it was on gamepass

For the record, you couldn't even buy Final Fight Guy back in the day, at least here in the states. It was a Blockbuster Video rental exclusive. Definitely one of the most absurd moves in Capcom history.

The main theme that plays on the title screen to Streets of Rage 4 just brings a flood of nostalgic memories rushing back of some damn good times when Sega really were at the top of their game. Streets of Rage 4 has surpassed expectations and has made me feel like a care-free kid again. Thank you Dotemu, Lizardcube, and Guard Crush Games.

Can’t wait to get it will be here Friday. Looks great.

pre ordered my physical switch copy.

I’m so used to SOR2 that I always play in legacy mode 😆 This is a brilliant game, I really want to see the original trilogy remastered by these guys... and SOR5 of course. Preferably sooner than 20 years from now.

The Windows 10 version works fine now, and the missing graphical options were added to the Xbox One version in a recent update.

8:20 - Hey John, I've noticed issues with Game Pass PC games as well -- game-specific issues; worst one was losing an entire save game profile in Cross Code; Gears 5 PC had the entire game duplicated from one HD to the main one, with temporary files or something, because its update was delayed for months and I began downloading other games past it (at least crossplay and cross save worked). Rage 2's audio is weird as well; sounding like it needs better equalizing, or music cutting out subtly altogether every now and then (I actually thought it was a design choice, since Mad Max, an aesthetically similar open world game, had little to no music during quiet moments sometimes). Killer instinct DE doesn't even allow you to play unlocked paid characters. Troubleshooting is near impossible for laypeople, because Game Pass owners do not own their games, so Microsoft has carefully and cleverly hidden installation files for any directory you choose to install these games into. I haven't had much luck trying old pre-Windows 10 tricks to see hidden files. Gears 5 PC also randomly uninstalled itself as well, but still had it's HD space allotment taken up, AFAIK.

I played this franchise with my younger brother when we were kids. We finished it many times. I feel nothing towards this release though. This gameplay was fun when I was a kid. Now, I’m 33, and I can’t be entertained with lining up my punches and walking right anymore. I think people are liking this more for nostalgia than for what the game really is. I wanna see someone young review this.

I got it for the switch and it runs perfect for me. I have no complaints at all.

Got this game for the PC. Will get it for my Switch too, for brawling on the go. This game is an absolute delight. It's like a love letter to us who grew up with this game.