Streets of Rage on the Sega Master System is one of those classic beat 'em ups that just feels right. You pick from three ex-cops—each with their own fighting style—and start punching your way through waves of thugs in a city that’s gone full dystopian. The music’s got that gritty synth vibe, and the controls are simple but satisfying—just enough depth to keep you from button-mashing your way to an early game over.

Mr. X’s goons start off easy, but by the time you hit the docks or the neon-lit streets, you’ll be dodging knives and figuring out which combos work best. The pixel art holds up surprisingly well, especially for an 8-bit version of the arcade hit. It’s the kind of game where you lose track of time because you just need to clear one more stage.