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Bare Knuckle (Ikari no Tekken): Streets of Rage is a 1991 fighting game developed for the Sega Mega Drive. The main objective revolves around progressing through side-scrolling levels by defeating waves of enemies using hand-to-hand combat skills. Players control one of several characters, each with unique moves and fighting styles, to overcome gang members and bosses threatening the city.
The pace of the game is fast and action-packed, emphasizing fluid combos and strategic use of special attacks. A distinctive mechanic is the ability to pick up and use various weapons found throughout the stages, adding variety to the standard beat-em-up formula. The game also features cooperative multiplayer, allowing two players to team up simultaneously.
An unusual idea in Bare Knuckle is its urban crime setting combined with a soundtrack that blends electronic and funk, enhancing the gritty atmosphere. This title stands out as a key entry in the early 90s GBC fighting game lineup, specifically within the beat-em-up subgenre for the Sega Mega Drive platform.
