Streets of Rage: all version differences
6 documented differences between the releases of Streets of Rage, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | JP | NA/EU | Game Gear | Master System | Mega-CD | Arcade (Mega-Tech/Mega-Play) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Content | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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TextJPNA/EU
The twin bosses of round 5 are called Onihime and Yasha in Japan and Mona and Lisa abroad.1
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ContentGame Gear
The Game Gear version drops Adam and the special attack, has five rounds, and needs a link cable for two-player play.2
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ContentMaster System
The PAL-only Master System version is single-player, shortens the music and intro, has its own round 6 boss and shows only two enemies on screen at once.2
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ContentGame GearMaster System
Neither 8-bit version includes the bosses Souther (round 2) and Abadede (round 3).1
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AudioMega-CD
The Mega-CD compilation Sega Classics Arcade Collection redoes the characters' voice effects.2
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GameplayArcade (Mega-Tech/Mega-Play)
On Sega's Mega-Tech and Mega-Play arcade hardware the game is played for time instead of credits.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13