Streets of Rage 3: all version differences
6 documented differences between the releases of Streets of Rage 3, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | JP | NA/EU |
|---|---|---|
| Text | 2 | 2 |
| Difficulty | 0 | 1 |
| Content | 0 | 1 |
| Censorship | 0 | 1 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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TextJPNA/EU
The Japanese story is about the explosive Raxine and the kidnapped General Ivan Petrov, with Mr. X plotting a world war; the Western version drops Raxine, replaces the general with the Chief of Police and turns the plot into a scheme to swap city officials with robot clones.1
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DifficultyNA/EU
The Western Normal setting is harder than the Japanese Hard, and on Easy the Western version ends after Stage 5.1
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ContentNA/EU
The mid-boss Ash, also a hidden playable character in Japan, was removed from the Western releases and can only be reached with cheats.1
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CensorshipNA/EU
Axel, Blaze and Skate's clothes were recolored, and female enemies were given less revealing outfits.1
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TextJPNA/EU
Several characters were renamed: Skate is Sammy Hunter in Japan, Dr. Dahm is Dr. Zero and the kangaroo Roo is Victy.1
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GameplayNA/EU
Special attacks drain less health in the English version.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13