Streets of Rage 3 cover art for Genesis

Genesis · 1994

Streets of Rage 3

Streets of Rage 3 features faster pacing, rolling dashes, special weapon techniques, and unlockable secret bosses.

Platform
Genesis
Genre
beat em up
Release year
1994
Developer
Sega AM7 R&D Division
Players
1 Player

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Streets of Rage 3

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Console controls

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About Streets of Rage 3

Streets of Rage 3 — Genesis edition
Streets of Rage 3 · Genesis · 1994

Streets of Rage 3 features faster pacing, rolling dashes, special weapon techniques, and unlockable secret bosses.

Vertical rolling evasions and weapon skill stars

Expands the brawling engine with vertical rolling sidesteps, double-tap sprint running for all heroes, upgradable weapon strikes that gain stars through continuous survival, and multiple branching endings depending on bomb defusal timers.

Branching syndicate conspiracy plotlines

Use the double-tap Up or Down roll to bypass projectile attacks from gun-wielding syndicate thugs without taking chip damage.

Secret unlockable boss roster

This is the Sega Genesis release featuring complex narrative branches and secret playable characters.

Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.

Secret Codes & Cheats

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Unlock Roo the Boxing Kangaroo
Defeat trainer Bruce in Stage 2 while keeping Roo alive

In Stage 2, focus all damage on the clown trainer Bruce and spare Roo. When Bruce is knocked out, Roo bounds away happily and becomes playable on your next continue.

Unlock Boss Shiva
Defeat Shiva in Stage 1, then hold B until Stage 2 begins

After beating Shiva at the end of the first stage, hold the B button continuously on Controller 1 until the next level loads to unlock Shiva.

Play as Super Axel
Highlight Axel, hold A + C + Up, press Start

Axel gains permanent golden aura, infinite special power without health depletion, and devastating sliding uppercuts.

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