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It's sad when I know that weekend is almost over. How about you? Ok, let it go. because there are many things that we can do in this coming week. As usual, in every my article, I always review a video game from various platforms. It's almost every day that I review a video game from Sega Genesis platform and today I'm gonna do the same again. The video game that I'm gonna review is a sequel to the video games that I already reviewed named "Streets of Rage" and "Streets of Rage: II". Then, the sequel name is "Streets of Rage: III". So, don't waste our time in this section. Let's do our job.
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Streets of Rage: III
Streets of Rage III is the sequel of Streets of Rage and Streets of Rage: II. In Japan, this video game also known as Bare Knuckle III. The genre of this video game is a side-scrolling/beat 'em up. Then, the developer of this video game was Sega and the publisher was Sega as well. This video game was aimed for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis platforms and it's the last sequel to Streets of Rage video game series. In addition, this video game was ported to Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Wii Virtual Console, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Compare to its predecessors, this video game has been improved in several features. For example, the plot of this video game is more complex. Then, there are multiple endings and longer levels in this series. Certainly, the difficulty is harder than that of its predecessors. Furthermore, its gameplay is faster. The weapon only can be used for a few times before broken.
The Information Details
- Developer: Sega
- Publisher: Sega
- Composer: Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima
- Series Streets of Rage
- Platform: Mega Drive/Genesis
- Release: NA: April 1994, JP: January 1994, and PAL: April 1994
- Genre: Beat 'em up
- Mode: Single-player and multiplayer
Gameplay
The gameplay of this video game is faster rather than its predecessors. In Streets of Rage 2, only Skate can perform running and vertical-dodge move but in this series, this move has been added to other characters. Then, the damage that is caused by the player's attacks is fewer than that of its predecessors. A power meter is installed to replace the level timer. When power meter is full, it allows the players to perform special ability and without decreasing the player's health bar.
The weapon used in this series only can be utilized in a fixed number of times. But, the player can combine a special attack with using a weapon. Then, this series adopted team attacks from its predecessors (Streets of Rage). Team attack is when two characters work together to make a powerful attack. Then, a set amount of points also can be obtained by the players. This bonus can be changed to be one life.
There are some traps that were adopted from Streets of Rage. The players can throw the enemies into off the side of an elevator or pits. The artificial intelligence of the enemies has been updated, so they can use weapons, performing defensive, employing team attack, and even regaining the health by stealing exposed food items.
PLOT
After being defeated in last two series, Syndicate crime led by Mr. X has built a research company named RoboCy Corporation to hide his illegal activities. Dr. Dahm who is the best roboticist in the world has been hired to support Mr. X on establishing an army which is realistic robots to replace crucial officials from the city. By doing this, Mr. X plans to rule the city by using a remote control device. His Syndicate crime also has put bombs around the city which is aimed to distract polices so he can do his plan.
However, Dr. Dahm knows the truth behind the research that he's doing and decides to stop the Syndicate. Then, he tells Blaze Fielding everything that he knows about Mr. X's plan. Once, Blaze knows this information, She calls Axel Stone and Adam Hunter quickly to ask help for taking down the Syndicate forever. Then, Axel returns to the task force, but Adam cannot do it (because of his assignments from within the police). To solve this problem, Adam asks his young brother named Eddie "Skate" Hunter to join Axel.
Where to Play
Have you ever played this video game? If no, click this link. The manual control of the game can be seen in the picture below. Please remember the function of each button thus you can play the video game smoothly.
You can choose the character that you want to use.
My Opinion
I have explained some important information about this video game and also played this video game. Now, it's time for me to write what I'm thinking about this video game. The plot of this video game is good. Then, This video game is very interesting for me because the video game is more challenging than that of its predecessors. Its gameplay is also faster. Then, the player can perform a special attack while using the weapon. In short, I give 8.5 of 10 for this video game. I hope you enjoy reading my article and see you in the next post.
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