Unboxing Limited Run Games' Streets of Rage 4 Standard Edition for the Nintendo Switch

In this video, we unbox and check out the physical release of Streets of Rage 4 by Limited Run Games for the Nintendo Switch.

One of the best things about having this channel has been the ability to go back and play some amazing games I missed back in the day. While I always kept an eye on what those of you playing the Genesis were playing back then, my heart was solely in the Nintendo camp. As such, unless there were arcade variants of a specific title, I often missed out on some amazing games and franchises. One such franchise I missed out on but have enjoyed since has been Streets of Rage for the Genesis.

The early 1990's was jam-packed with awesome side-scrolling beat'em up games. While Double Dragon may have made the the genre popular in the arcade and on the NES & Master System, there were so many other great games that were so much fun. Final Fight & Mighty Final Fight were two other popular franchises, but Streets of Rage truly provided an amazing experience for those who preferred their beat'em ups to feature a bit more blast processing.

When I heard that there was an actual successor to the Streets of Rage series coming to current-gen consoles, I knew I had to get a copy. While it was initially offered for digital download, I will always prefer a physical copy. I had hoped that someone would release a physical edition and was thrilled when Limited Run Games announced that they would be producing one. I ordered my copy for the Switch in mid-May 2020 and received it just before July 4th. While I have bought Limited Run Games titles in the past, I had done so either through my local store, Live Action Games, or at conventions, so I didn't know how long it would take from pre-order to receipt. I was glad this one was relatively close.

When I received the game, there were a few extras I didn't expect in the package. Obviously the cart itself was in there, but also included was an unadvertised limited edition CD, collectors playing card, and a July/August newsletter. Inside the game case was the game cart itself, but most notably, a real life instruction manual. Like what we used to get back in the day with games instruction manual! It is in full color, fills in part of the story, and also gives you tips and tricks and moves list. This is straight out of the 90's and I totally love it.

Like many of Limited Run's releases, the cover for the box art is reversible. The inside box art is slightly different, however, and designed for the European version of the series which is called "Bare Knuckles". I actually really like this box art, and actually prefer it to the Streets of Rage box art. The US cover is fine and all, but I just think it is a bit bland compared to the Bare Knuckles version.

Launching the game, thankfully, there wasn't an update to download which was good. From the word go, this felt like it fit right into the Streets of Rage universe. The controls are tight, the soundtrack is absolutely amazing, and the graphics are awesome. I have to say this is a pretty challenging title, and you may find yourself dying. A lot.

If you happened to miss out on this game, you may be able to find it in the future at authorized retailers. While we have one close by in Live Action Games, some Best Buy stores may carry it in the future. One thing is for sure, this is a great addition to my collection, and it definitely lives up to the hype!

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