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Bare Knuckle II, known in some regions as Streets of Rage II, came out for the Sega Genesis in 1992. Sega published it, and it was a defining title for the console's beat 'em up library. During that era, the Genesis was full of side-scrolling action games, but this one stood out for its sharp presentation and fluid controls.

You control one of four characters, like the boxer Axel or the wrestler Max, cleaning up the city's crime-ridden streets. Your goal is to fight through waves of thugs and bosses across various urban stages, moving screen by screen. Signature mechanics include a special attack that drains a bit of your health and the ability to call in a screen-clearing police backup. The pacing is relentless, with enemies swarming from both sides, and the difficulty pushes you to learn attack patterns and positioning. It feels responsive and satisfying to land a well-timed combo and hear the impactful sound effects as you clear a path forward.