Streets of Rage 2
Streets of Rage 2 — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Streets of Rage 2 on?
- Streets of Rage 2 was released on Arcade, PlayStation 3, Linux, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Game Gear, Nintendo 3DS.
- When did Streets of Rage 2 release?
- Streets of Rage 2 was first released on December 1, 1992.
About Streets of Rage 2
Mr. X and the Syndicate are back, this time taking Adam hostage! Take on the role of Axel, Blaze, Skate, or Max to rescue Adam, and destroy Mr. X once and for all.
Summary via IGDB.
Streets of Rage 2 on Wikipedia
Streets of Rage 2, known as Bare Knuckle II in Japan, is a 1992 beat 'em up video game developed by Ancient and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. The sequel to Streets of Rage (1991), the characters Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding return while the game also introduces two new characters: Max Thunder, and Eddie "Skate" Hunter, the younger brother of Adam Hunter from the first game.
Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA 4.0).
Game details
- Platforms
- Arcade, PlayStation 3, Linux, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Game Gear, Nintendo 3DS
- Developer
- Ancient
- Publisher
- Tec Toy
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Themes
- Action
- Series
- Streets of Rage
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Master SystemDetails ↓ | 1994 | $121 | $470 | — | — | Medium (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1992 | $30 | $80 | $1,500 | 13 reviews | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Genesis version ($30).
Also released on: Arcade · PlayStation 3 · Linux · Wii · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Android · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS · Mac · Xbox 360 · Sega Master System/Mark III · Sega Game Gear · Nintendo 3DS. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Prices are per version and are not interchangeable, and neither are the reviews: conversions in this era were often built by a different studio than the original, so a score earned on one machine says nothing about how another plays.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28
How often it sells
- Loose: about 5 times a year
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $30 in Apr 2012, $116 five years ago, and $121 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | $30 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $44 | $100 |
| Jan 2015 | $60 | $25 |
| Jan 2016 | $13.99 | $25 |
| Jan 2017 | $13.99 | — |
| Jan 2018 | $55 | $116 |
| Jan 2019 | $54 | $120 |
| Jan 2020 | $64 | $118 |
| Jan 2021 | $93 | $177 |
| Jan 2022 | $127 | $284 |
| Jan 2023 | $159 | $432 |
| Jan 2024 | $124 | $479 |
| Jan 2025 | $132 | $373 |
| Jan 2026 | $120 | $412 |
| Oct 2026 | $121 | $470 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | February 1994 | 9026 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1994
- Authenticity
- Med
The Sega Master System version
An 8-bit Streets of Rage II that differs a lot from the Mega Drive game, and among the priciest European-only carts.
Streets of Rage II on the Master System was developed by Japan System House and published by Sega, released in Europe in February 1994. The 8-bit versions on the Master System and Game Gear are quite different from the Mega Drive original, and from each other.
How it was made
Developed by Japan System House and published by Sega.
What the press said at the time
“However, I sometimes felt the response to commands lagged a bit. Otherwise, this is good stuff, if not pushing back the barriers for the Master System.”
How the Sega Master System version differs
The Master System version has different levels and inferior graphics, and Max Thunder is omitted.
Also on other platforms
Genesis · Game Gear · Nintendo 3DS · Arcade
| Genesis | Ancient |
- Game Gear. The Game Gear version does not show enemy names, and like the Master System version it drops Max Thunder.
Before you buy
Loose, the European cart is among the most expensive European-only carts. For a copy at this price, ask for a photo of the board and compare it with the board listed on this page. If you want it complete, confirm the manual is there.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not for Resale copy | $42 | — | — |
| European (PAL) release | $26 | $60 | $147 |
| Japanese release (Bare Knuckle 2) | $35 | $93 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a day
- Complete: about once a day
- Sealed: about 3 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $9.99 in Jan 2008, $24 five years ago, and $30 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $9.99 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $8.45 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $8.00 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $9.07 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $7.47 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $6.30 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $6.68 | $18.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $11.40 | $26 |
| Jan 2016 | $14.00 | $35 |
| Jan 2017 | $19.94 | $41 |
| Jan 2018 | $21 | $40 |
| Jan 2019 | $19.99 | $40 |
| Jan 2020 | $16.29 | $35 |
| Jan 2021 | $22 | $58 |
| Jan 2022 | $26 | $62 |
| Jan 2023 | $24 | $57 |
| Jan 2024 | $26 | $52 |
| Jan 2025 | $25 | $60 |
| Jan 2026 | $24 | $69 |
| Oct 2026 | $30 | $80 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 1992 | 1054 | 010086010541 |
| Europe / PAL | 22 January 1993 | — | 4974365638078 |
| Japan | 14 January 1993 | — | 4974365540913 |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A great Genesis brawler with a loud, club-ready soundtrack, priced above the middle but not out of reach.
This is the Genesis version of Streets of Rage 2, known in Japan as Bare Knuckle II. Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding return from the first game, joined by Max Thunder and Eddie "Skate" Hunter. It was built by an ad hoc team of companies led by Ancient, with Ayano Koshiro as lead graphic designer and her brother Yuzo Koshiro composing the music.
It reached North America in 1992 and Japan and Europe in January 1993. In the United Kingdom it debuted at number one on the all-formats console game chart in January 1993. The Genesis game supports Sega's Activator, which was first shown at the January 1993 Consumer Electronics Show alongside Streets of Rage 2.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Force Issue 16 | April 1993 | 92% |
| Sega Pro Issue 18 | April 1993 | 96% |
| MegaTech Issue 17 | May 1993 | 94% |
| MegaTech Issue 18 | June 1993 | MT RATING: 94% |
| Sega Pro Issue 23 | September 1993 | 93% |
| MegaTech Issue 23 | November 1993 | 92% |
| MegaTech Issue 26 | February 1994 | 94% |
| MegaTech Issue 27 | March 1994 | 94% |
| Sega Pro Issue 33 | June 1994 | 87% |
| MegaTech Issue 30 | June 1994 | 94% |
| MegaTech Issue 33 | September 1994 | 94% |
| MegaTech Issue 34 | October 1994 | 94% |
| Sega Pro Issue 43 | April 1995 | 80% |
“Stacked against the Final Fights and Super Double Dragons of the world, Streets of Rage 2 more than fends for itself.”
“To say that Streets of Rage II is the best beat’em-up on the Mega Drive may seem like a heady claim but with its 16 Mbits of action there can be no doubt that it’s the best.”
“This game has it all: great graphics, sound and playability. I guess I oughta find something to moan about, though. Wait a second, I can't!”
“An absolutely fantastic beat-’em-till-they-bleed offering. … Teamplay and versus modes make the overall game something to relish.”
In the sales charts
In 16 sales charts, April 1993 to September 1993; highest position #1.
Show all 16 placings
- #1 in the Our Price Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 18, April 1993
- #1 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 18, April 1993
- #1 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 18, April 1993
- #9 in the Our Price Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 19, May 1993
- #4 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 19, May 1993
- #3 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 19, May 1993
- #3 in the Our Price Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 20, June 1993
- #1 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 20, June 1993
- #4 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 20, June 1993
- #7 in the Our Price Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 21, July 1993
- #4 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 21, July 1993
- #7 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 21, July 1993
- #8 in the Game Zone Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 22, August 1993
- #10 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 22, August 1993
- #6 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 22, August 1993
- #10 in the Our Price Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 23, September 1993
Sales charts as printed in the magazines of the time.
How the Sega Genesis version differs
In the North American version, Blaze's flying kick sprite was toned down, and Mr. X no longer smokes a cigar as in the Japanese version.
Skate is called Sammy in Japan and Eddie elsewhere, and Max's surname is Hatchett in the European version.
Also on other platforms
Master System · Game Gear · Nintendo 3DS · Arcade
- Game Gear. The Game Gear version does not show enemy names.
- Arcade. The Mega-Play arcade version uses a regular credit system, replaces 1-ups with money bags, drops the timer and raises the difficulty.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits above the middle. The European cart usually costs less than the US one, and the Japanese cart (Bare Knuckle 2) usually costs a bit more and has a different cartridge shape. A Not for Resale copy exists as well. It is a mainstream release, so there is little reason to pay extra for a doubtful listing.
Streets of Rage 2 screenshots
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