My thumbs keep getting in the way of Streets of Rage 4 on mobile

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Streets of Rage 4 is arguably the greatest side-scrolling brawler ever made. At least that’s what I’ve been told. Personally, I’m still partial to Ninja Baseball Bat Man, but as somebody who’s sunk more than a dozen hours into cleaning up the streets of Wood Oak City, its greatness is easy to recognize. Not only did SoR4 help revitalize a genre that once dominated the industry, but it also effectively tapped into the beat ‘em up’s roots as the precursor to the modern fighting game genre.

Upon its release in 2020, the game was showered with glowing reviews and strong sales, moving more than two and a half million copies in its first year on the market. In July of last year, Mr. X’s Nightmare DLC launched, adding more playable characters, including muscle mama Estel Aguirre, and new modes aimed at those looking for a true test of their skills.

After releasing on consoles, PC, and even Stadia, the game is making its way to what will likely be its final major platform. Starting today, you can buy Streets of Rage 4 and Mr. X’s Nightmare DLC on iOS and Android.

I’ve been able to go hands-on with Streets of Rage 4 on my Google Pixel 6 for the past week and am impressed by what Dotemu and Playdigious managed to pull off here. This is the authentic Streets of Rage 4 experience. All the extraordinary art, action, and music of the original release have been exquisitely ported to mobile with little or no noticeable concessions. The vibrant streets of Wood Oak City absolutely pop on my Pixel 6 screen, but if you have a weaker mobile device, there is a cache of options you can adjust to make the visuals work for you. As for the gameplay, it is as tight as it’s ever been…if you’re playing with a synced MFi controller. It’s a different