This game is action packed and so much fun. Especially when you have somebody playing with you. There is nothing cooler than walking down streets and other places,beating the crap out of bad guys. My favorite character was always Axel. I love the way he fights. Max Thunder is my second favorite. He's slow,but he sure is powerful. Streets Of Rage 2 IMO is the best game in the series. The first game was okay,but nothing like this one. I couldn't stand the third one. But if you want a really good video game where you and a friend can walk around beating up baddies...this game is for you. An all time classic!