Author Topic: Streets Of Rage 4 (Read 70707 times)

bork · « **Reply #540 on:** May 06, 2020, 07:29:33 AM »

Response on the physical release debacle from LRG:

https://twitter.com/LimitedRunJosh/status/1257821196277690368
https://twitter.com/LimitedRunJosh/status/1257821303815516160
https://twitter.com/LimitedRunJosh/status/1257845272417312769

kingv · « **Reply #541 on:** May 06, 2020, 11:30:43 AM »

Adam is my favorite too. He just has so much mobility. His forward special is great to move across the scree and his air special allows you to extend a jump. I don’t think anyone else can quite match that.

The SOR3 characters are pretty good for the most part too.

demi · « **Reply #542 on:** May 06, 2020, 12:27:02 PM »

Here's my S-Rank scores on Hard, I posted this on Reset as well

All done with SOR1-Axel except Stage 7

Stage 1 - 31058
Stage 2 - 27812
Stage 3 - 19497
Stage 4 - 19487
Stage 5 - 32438
Stage 6 - 32546
Stage 7 - 15909 (used Floyd)
Stage 8 - 23604
Stage 9 - 20113
Stage 10 - 23567
Stage 11 - 30732
Stage 12 - 36046

Beezy · « **Reply #543 on:** May 06, 2020, 01:46:10 PM »

After doing a normal run with him, I now know for a fact that I don't like playing as Axel. Which is fine since everyone seems to love him and I enjoy playing as all the other 4 mains. Floyd is huge, but even he feels like he has more range and mobility than Axel.

MMaRsu · « **Reply #544 on:** May 06, 2020, 01:49:35 PM »

Everybody seems to love him? Dont you mean Adam?

I dont think anybody likes Axel rn

toku · « **Reply #545 on:** May 06, 2020, 01:51:05 PM »

I'm consistently doing better with Axel so. He actually has great range with his regular X combo.

Bebpo · « **Reply #546 on:** May 06, 2020, 02:49:50 PM »

Yeah, I still think Axel is the best.

Adam's moveset is more versatile but Axel is the perfect balance of power without being too slow. I still find Cherry really fun, but her short range on her punches sucks. But that FF+P fire knee dash move is great. She's just fun to play as. Adam is fun to play as too.

For me in terms of fun: Axel > Adam > Cherry > Blaze > Arm guy (can't ever remember his name since I rarely play as him)

Also I noticed a weird thing playing as SoR1 characters yesterday. When I'd hit the special/star for the police bazooka cut-in, I'd always get hit and die while frozen in place for a second before the bazooka shot landed. This happened like 3 times on hard mode and fucked me over where I'd use the move when low on life and surrounded to try to clear space and I'd die because I used the move. Seems busted.

demi · « **Reply #547 on:** May 06, 2020, 03:20:44 PM »

I dont recall this happening to me at all

Bebpo · « **Reply #548 on:** May 06, 2020, 03:22:19 PM »

Yeah, you said that move is awesome and broken for some parts like the robot.

But it definitely killed me about 3 times last night. After the cutscene ends you're frozen in place while the bazooka bomb crashes and meanwhile the enemies can still move for like 1/2 second and hit you while frozen. Seems like a bug.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #549 on:** May 06, 2020, 09:29:41 PM »

floyd is fucking great you scrubs. he can stomp on people's heads ffs

demi · « **Reply #550 on:** May 06, 2020, 09:34:01 PM »

I used Floyd on my Mania run. He's great

I think Cherry is the worst if I had to rank them

toku · « **Reply #551 on:** May 07, 2020, 12:48:02 AM »

She's really flashy and that's great but everyone seems to have a much more useful toolset.

Bebpo · « **Reply #552 on:** May 07, 2020, 11:58:50 AM »

Quote from: toku on May 07, 2020, 12:48:02 AM

She's really flashy and that's great but everyone seems to have a much more useful toolset.

The FF+P knee move seems really useful but maybe Adam's punch covers the same ground and does the same thing.

demi · « **Reply #553 on:** May 07, 2020, 01:38:37 PM »

Nope, you'd be wrong

bork · « **Reply #554 on:** May 07, 2020, 02:00:30 PM »

Quote from: Stro on May 07, 2020, 09:08:54 AM

This is the GOAT 2D beat em up (GOAT 3D beat em up is MK Shaolin Monks, obv)

This, The Takeover, Fight'N Rage, and River City Girls this gen.

Some really good/great 2D beat-em-ups have been released following some less-than-stellar efforts like Double Dragon IV. There's also Raging Justice, which is...uh...could be better. I just can't get over how the main character looks like a pissed-off Larry King.

Bebpo · « **Reply #555 on:** May 07, 2020, 02:14:20 PM »

Hmm, never heard of the Takeover. Will have to check it out.

Don't think I ended up playing River City Girls.

Rufus · « **Reply #556 on:** May 07, 2020, 03:25:07 PM »

He picked different foods for all of them.

MMaRsu · « **Reply #557 on:** May 07, 2020, 03:45:28 PM »

Just wanted to share this with you guys, found this amazing channel that really makes me wonder how someone can make something so amazing

MMaRsu · « **Reply #558 on:** May 07, 2020, 03:54:10 PM »

Quote from: ExoYZA on May 07, 2020, 03:50:26 PM

Splash Wave is a great channel, I agree. Definitely worth watching through for anyone into 16-bit videogames.

I read Jeroen Bekker (strafefox) and instantly knew it was a Dutch guy. Went on Twitter and told him how amazing they are and if he's doing any tutorials on how to make a video that good. He isnt doing tutorials but glad I discovered the channel!

Bebpo · « **Reply #559 on:** May 07, 2020, 03:56:42 PM »

Quote from: ExoYZA on May 07, 2020, 02:49:21 PM

If anyone is wondering how to play Axel, old bore legend iconoclast put up a 1cc mania run:

He has the same up for the other characters.

Those are some good damage combos for bosses. Very helpful.

Rman · « **Reply #560 on:** May 07, 2020, 05:19:20 PM »

Iconoclast is legit. Missed that dude.

Beezy · « **Reply #561 on:** May 07, 2020, 05:44:18 PM »

His youtube page is awesome. Subscribed.

bork · « **Reply #562 on:** May 07, 2020, 06:36:49 PM »

Merge Games PS4 U.S. listing now on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0889WWYS7

Himu · « **Reply #563 on:** May 08, 2020, 02:55:47 AM »

This is the best beat em up in years. I had low expectations but this may be a classic.

Himu · « **Reply #564 on:** May 08, 2020, 03:13:40 AM »

I'm going to 1CC this. Haven't had an urge to do that with a modern arcade game. I can almost 1CC Final Fight so I think I can do this.

Might have to do this with Axel. Blaze is too easy thanks to her crouching kick. Axel will bring more challenge.

bork · « **Reply #565 on:** May 08, 2020, 08:18:09 AM »

Limited Run Games is now allowing for all Streets Of Rage 4 pre-orders to be canceled- they are saying that they not only had no knowledge of Merge Games getting rights to release the game, but it appears that they were kind of blindsided by them also announcing a U.S. release with pre-orders up already.

https://twitter.com/LimitedRunJosh/status/1258549631497060352
https://twitter.com/LimitedRunJosh/status/1258550839691456512

The big LRG $150 Limited Edition set has been delayed until Fall- if you pre-ordered this, check your email. They're sending out Steam codes as an apology for the delay.

Cheddahz · « **Reply #566 on:** May 08, 2020, 08:30:28 AM »

I think the LRG stuff sucks, but they have no control over it and people shouldn't be getting as pissy about it as they are

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Regular version cover is better than the LRG one though

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Svejk · « **Reply #567 on:** May 08, 2020, 08:34:27 AM »

Physical stuff of Digital things

bork · « **Reply #568 on:** May 08, 2020, 09:17:46 AM »

Quote from: Cheddahz on May 08, 2020, 08:30:28 AM

I think the LRG stuff sucks, but they have no control over it and people shouldn't be getting as pissy about it as they are

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Regular version cover is better than the LRG one though
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https://twitter.com/LimitedRunJosh/status/1258544279217045505
https://twitter.com/LimitedRunJosh/status/1258650780271349760

Cheddahz · « **Reply #569 on:** May 08, 2020, 11:38:23 AM »

The fuck? Absolutely disgusting

bork · « **Reply #570 on:** May 08, 2020, 11:57:49 AM »

https://twitter.com/SHwoKingVSF/status/1258737919864553477

bork · « **Reply #571 on:** May 08, 2020, 12:54:43 PM »

https://twitter.com/lizardcube/status/1258752326497644544

Svejk · « **Reply #572 on:** May 08, 2020, 01:17:16 PM »

Max and Shiva are unlockable... Not sure about the roo.

bork · « **Reply #573 on:** May 08, 2020, 01:36:54 PM »

Quote from: Svejk on May 08, 2020, 01:17:16 PM

Max and Shiva are unlockable... Not sure about the roo.

Not the SoR4 versions, for whatever reason.

Svejk · « **Reply #574 on:** May 08, 2020, 02:06:33 PM »

Ah, my bad. yeah most likely a dlc... And hopefully a playlist editor with FULL tracks from prior installments. That retro music mode is so damn weak.

kingv · « **Reply #575 on:** May 08, 2020, 03:59:54 PM »

This game is a lot easier single player. I was having trouble on normal co-op but can blaze through it pretty easy by myself.

Hardest level is still probably chapter 6. That part where all the regular mooks in the tower start coming in with the halberds always gets me

Don Rumata · « **Reply #576 on:** May 09, 2020, 05:21:23 AM »

I played a bit of this.
The art is really fantastic, and the animations feel really punchy.
However i won't be playing more of it, because i finally realized why i hated the genre, even though i played quite a bit of it as a kid: I hate moving and trying to hit things on the Z axis, in 2d games.
It's one of those frustrating "thread the needle" sensations, i couldn't put my finger on it back then, but i finally realized it.
Probably why i thought Fighting Force was amazing back then, even though it was kind of a shit game, it was because of the 3d graphics not having that problem.

Bebpo · « **Reply #577 on:** May 09, 2020, 02:05:59 PM »

I kind of see the genre has 50% puzzle games where it's about learning how to move along the axis to avoid each enemy/boss type and get your hits in without taking damage. Kind like a Contra game but way less punishing. The other 50% is figuring out good damage combos and situational awareness for when your strategies mess up.

I find it fun learning all that stuff for the enemies/bosses, but then I'm kind of over it because it feels repetitive to me.

toku · « **Reply #578 on:** May 09, 2020, 02:14:07 PM »

The bosses in particular seem to be very get wrecked until you have the secret down. That secret usually being something like, they cant hit a certain part of the screen or they're wide open after X move. Part of why I think I seem to do better with the slow characters is because I'm usually patient, waiting for an opening with them.

https://twitter.com/VyceVictus/status/1259193404149374977

bork · « **Reply #579 on:** May 11, 2020, 08:08:10 AM »

https://twitter.com/GavinJPorter/status/1259755470727700483

bork · « **Reply #580 on:** May 12, 2020, 08:04:51 AM »

Dotemu confirms they are to blame for the physical release debacle.

https://twitter.com/Dotemu/status/1260124403658043395

Himu · « **Reply #581 on:** May 12, 2020, 01:43:22 PM »

Adam is my favorite to play. Struggling with the dojo in Chinatown on 1cc.

Himu · « **Reply #582 on:** May 12, 2020, 02:45:48 PM »

Hm. Having a much easier time with Blaze.

Bebpo · « **Reply #583 on:** May 12, 2020, 03:32:54 PM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on May 12, 2020, 01:43:22 PM

Adam is my favorite to play. Struggling with the dojo in Chinatown on 1cc.

Yeah, I fucking hate the dojo. Crowd control is the most unpredictable, toughest party of trying not to lose lives and the dojo is like the worst crowd control bit in the game. You let it get out of hand for 1 second and you're swamped and fucked. My general strategy is to stay on one side and keep throwing the enemies as they appear on that side to the other side to group them all and then alternate between whacking the group with a long weapon and throwing enemies coming out on my side. But it's just so easy to miss an enemy and take a hit and then you're in real trouble.

Doesn't help the Chinatown stage feels like the longest stage in the game.

Himu · « **Reply #584 on:** May 12, 2020, 03:44:18 PM »

I've learned that better spacing really helps. At first I start in a corner but as they get more numerous it's best to get out and get an advantage in spacing while using the back attack to keep enemies at bay. Get the enemies on a horizontal lining all at once and toss your weapon for hits. If you're Cherry, this is an opportunity to use a ground special for free damage.

The fact Iconoclast managed to beat it on Mania so fast with all characters is distressing. I'm pretty good at games but he's on another level. I have to admit that I'm jealous of his skill.

toku · « **Reply #585 on:** May 12, 2020, 05:21:25 PM »

attention and focus the only thing separating you and him bb

no one asked but here are two songs you could put on a sor inspired playlist, bless

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toku · « **Reply #586 on:** May 13, 2020, 06:09:43 PM »

https://twitter.com/yuzokoshiro/status/1260508316104445952

Bebpo · « **Reply #587 on:** May 13, 2020, 07:34:22 PM »

Wow, if that's not like an auto-translate Koshiro's English seems really good. Never knew that!

toku · « **Reply #588 on:** May 13, 2020, 08:02:47 PM »

the god

toku · « **Reply #589 on:** May 15, 2020, 04:26:52 PM »

https://olivierderiviere.bandcamp.com/album/rising-up-extended-down-the-beatch

The Sceneman · « **Reply #590 on:** May 21, 2020, 02:03:49 AM »

brilliant!

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #591 on:** May 21, 2020, 04:20:53 AM »

This game is pretty fun, on stage 6 now in coop on normal.

Solo it was a lot more challenging.

Love the music and the art

bork · « **Reply #592 on:** May 25, 2020, 06:01:15 PM »

https://twitter.com/SHwoKingVSF/status/1265021693497610244

Svejk · « **Reply #593 on:** August 27, 2020, 09:05:40 PM »

https://twitter.com/Dotemu/status/1298685894237593600

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Hey there! We haven't discussed it yet but we'd like to first focus on SoR4 and continue to add content. But at Dotemu we are currently working on three unanounced similar projects, so stay tuned

paprikastaude · « **Reply #594 on:** August 28, 2020, 01:19:09 AM »

Svejk · « **Reply #595 on:** August 28, 2020, 08:29:03 AM »

With Wonder Boy and most likely Shinobeez covered, I hope they don't get forced to do something lame like Alex Kidd... or, as much as I like the OG back then, Altered Beast. I'd like them to take on a remake or sequel to Landstalker or Gunstar Heroes or something.

Edit: Now that I think about it, I bet they're taking on a new Golden Axe... I'd say fuck yes. DO EET!

paprikastaude · « **Reply #596 on:** August 28, 2020, 10:00:17 AM »

Alex Kidd is already coming back from someone else. http://www.thebore.com/forum/index.php?topic=47439.0

Svejk · « **Reply #597 on:** August 28, 2020, 10:26:06 AM »

Quote from: Spieler1 on August 28, 2020, 10:00:17 AM

Alex Kidd is already coming back from someone else. http://www.thebore.com/forum/index.php?topic=47439.0

Oh yeah.. forgot about that. Good.. good.

I could see them doing a Oasis (Thor) follow up too... I'd be ok with that as well, what with their animation quality.

tiesto · « **Reply #598 on:** August 29, 2020, 04:24:00 PM »

Finally got my physical copy in the mail after how many months?

Svejk · « **Reply #599 on:** March 24, 2021, 08:57:36 AM »

DLC coming...

https://twitter.com/Dotemu/status/1298685894237593600

News:

Author Topic: Streets Of Rage 4 (Read 70707 times)