Streets of Rage 4will become even better later this year with the launch of theMr. X Nightmarepremium DLC, which adds three new playable characters, a new game mode, and more customization options. There’s also a free DLC planned by developers Dotemu, Lizardcube, and Guard Crush Games, to make one of the best games of 2020 even more appealing, both to veterans and newcomers.
Mr. X Nightmarewill add new weapons, levels, and enemies to the base game, expanding the core experience ofStreets of Rage 4. One of the new mechanics included in the DLC will be the ability to choose new moves for every playable character, allowing players to customize their own playstyle. Players will also be able to access a Survival mode, a new way to experienceStreets of Rage 4, for which the developers promise new challenges and a true test of skills, even if details of this new mode were not disclosed yet.
The main additions ofMr. X Nightmareare the three new playable characters, that increase even moreStreets of Rage 4replayability. Only the first of the new characters was revealed so far, Estel Aguirre, a tall and muscular Special Forces Officer already known to players. Estel is one of the unique characters in the base game, showing up on two different levels as a boss. We have no information about the two other new characters, that could also be reformed villains ofStreets of Rage 4.
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The free DLC, a treat in itself, will add the New Mania+ difficulty level to the game, a brutal challenge even for the most experienced players. For newcomers, the free DLC will add a training mode, in which it’ll be possible to test different combos and perfect the timing of attacks, a skill much needed to succeed inStreets of Rage 4. The free DLC will also new color palette options for all the playable characters, giving the player more freedom to adjust how their hero looks.
Streets of Rage 4revived the ‘90s beat ‘em up game franchise with high-quality art, fluid animations, and addictive core gameplay. The game was nominated for Best Action Game at The Game Awards 2020, onlylosing toHades. This is the second successful revival in which developers Dotemu are involved, after 2017’sWonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap. The next franchise to receive the stunning art treatment of Dotemu’s titles will beTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, inspired by the retro games of our favorites turtles.
BothMr. X Nightmareand the free DLC forStreets of Rage 4are set to be released later this year on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. you’re able to check the reveal trailer for the DLCs below:
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