Streets of Rage 4 features the original series protagonists, Axel and Blaze in addition to two brand new characters, Cherry and Floyd. Each character has a unique style of combat, complete with strengths and weaknesses that make them a blast to play multiple times. The sweetest part of the whole deal is that with each milestone, players will discover even more characters!
This latest entry into the Streets of Rage series is complete with a full roster of 12 playable characters from across the previous 3 games. Many of the names remain the same, however, each one has a dedicated move set that hearkens back to their past glory. Unlocking all 12 is a rewarding and straightforward experience for anyone who loves the game. Here’s how to unlock all 12 characters in Streets of Rage 4.
Characters in Streets of Rage 4
The playable characters in Streets of Rage 4 are:
- Axel (Streets of Rage 1)
- Adam (Streets of Rage 1)
- Blaze (Streets of Rage 1)
- Axel (Streets of Rage 2)
- Blaze (Streets of Rage 2)
- Skate (Streets of Rage 2)
- Max (Streets of Rage 2)
- Axel (Streets of Rage 3)
- Blaze (Streets of Rage 3)
- Eddie (Streets of Rage 3)
- Zan (Streets of Rage 3)
- Shiva (Streets of Rage 3)
This list of fighters is more than enough to give players the action-packed nostalgic experience they are looking for as fans of Streets of Rage. Unfortunately, Roo is not currently available despite being a fan favorite in past titles.
Unlocking Characters in Streets of Rage 4
Character unlocks are based around an in-game point system. Points are granted to the player based on how well they did by the end of each mission. These points increase as the game goes on as well as in higher difficulties.
In order to unlock all available characters, players are going to need to repeat the main campaign multiple times with different characters and at different levels. It is a good idea to pick a favorite character early on and learn their moves. The better players do with each mission, the more points they will gain. All 4 of the main protagonists must be mastered in order to unlock all of the bonus characters.
Points aren’t spent in a shop or anything. The character automatically unlocks at periodic thresholds throughout the game. The best way to unlock them all is to keep playing and keep playing well. The good news is that with so many playthroughs, it should become easier to hit those maximum point values.
Streets of Rage 4 is available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC.