Streets of Rage 4 Anniversary Edition PS4 (Merge Games) – Includes Mr. X Nightmare DLC, 4-Player Local Co-op Beat ’em Up

Streets of Rage 4 Anniversary Edition is the PlayStation 4 disc that combines Streets of Rage 4 with its Mr. X Nightmare expansion, as the Includes DLC label on the cover states. The game is the 2020 revival of SEGA’s classic brawler series, published by Dotemu and developed by Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games, with hand-drawn visuals and a soundtrack from series veterans. This physical edition is distributed by Merge Games and carries a PEGI 12 rating.

Streets of Rage 4 Anniversary Edition: Game Plus DLC

The Anniversary Edition is the base game and the Mr. X Nightmare DLC in one box. Dotemu released Streets of Rage 4 on 30 April 2020 and Mr. X Nightmare on 15 July 2021; buying them separately means paying for the DLC on top, while this disc bundles both.

Dotemu describes Streets of Rage 4 as a tribute to and revitalisation of the classic beat ’em up, built on the original trilogy’s gameplay with new mechanics, a fresh story and hand-drawn visuals from the team behind Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap.

Five Heroes, Three More from the DLC, Twelve Retro Fighters

PlayStation Store lists the main roster as returning heroes Axel, Blaze and Adam plus newcomers Floyd Iraia and Cherry Hunter. Mr. X Nightmare adds three fan-requested fighters, which Dotemu names as Estel Aguirre, Max Thunder and Shiva, bringing the modern roster of Streets of Rage 4 Anniversary Edition to eight.

On top of that, PlayStation Store lists 12 former Streets of Rage characters that can be unlocked and played in their original pixel style. Each fighter plays differently, so the roster is a big part of why players keep coming back.

What Mr. X Nightmare Adds

Beyond the three characters, the DLC brings a new Survival mode with weekly challenges, according to PlayStation Store. It also adds character customisation, letting you build your own fighting style with new moves, plus new weapons and enemies, and original music by Tee Lopes, as listed in Dotemu’s press kit.

Survival is the mode that gives Streets of Rage 4 Anniversary Edition its long tail: once the story is finished, it offers an endless test of how far your chosen fighter can go.

Four Players on the Sofa, Two Online

PlayStation Store lists 1 to 4 players offline and up to 2 players online. Local co-op for four on one console is rare in modern games and is the main reason many families and groups of friends pick this one.

Online play is limited to two players and requires a PlayStation Plus subscription. Alongside the story, Dotemu lists Arcade, Battle and Training modes, so there is something for both co-op sessions and head-to-head fights.

Music from Series Veterans

The soundtrack is one of the reasons Streets of Rage 4 Anniversary Edition stands out. Dotemu credits composers including Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima, who scored the original games, alongside Olivier Deriviere and others, with electronic, dance-influenced tracks. PlayStation Store also mentions access to music from previous entries in the series.

A PS4 Disc That Also Suits PS5 Owners

This is a PlayStation 4 disc. Sony states that the overwhelming majority of the more than 4,000 PS4 games are playable on PS5, and Streets of Rage 4 is not on Sony’s short list of PS4-only exceptions. You need a PS5 with a disc drive, because Sony confirms PS4 discs cannot be used on the PS5 Digital Edition.

The cover carries a PEGI 12 rating. The official listings we checked, from Dotemu and PlayStation Store, do not list Arabic, so do not count on Arabic menus.

Who This Is Not For

Skip Streets of Rage 4 Anniversary Edition if you want a long adventure with exploration; it is a classic side-scrolling brawler, and the story can be finished in a few sittings. Its appeal is replaying stages with friends and different fighters.

Online play is capped at two players and needs PlayStation Plus. Owners of a PS5 Digital Edition cannot play this disc, and Arabic is not among the listed languages.

Ordering Streets of Rage 4 Anniversary Edition in the UAE

Delivery is available across the UAE in up to 3 business days, and orders from AED 300 travel free. Defective or non-matching items can be returned within 14 days; please report shipping damage within 48 hours of delivery. The game comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot.

Technical Specifications

• Game: Streets of Rage 4 Anniversary Edition
• Contents: Streets of Rage 4 base game plus Mr. X Nightmare DLC (as stated on the cover)
• Format: Physical PS4 disc, PEGI 12 print, distributed by Merge Games
• Platform: PlayStation 4 (not on Sony’s list of PS4 games that cannot run on PS5)
• Genre: Side-scrolling beat ’em up
• Developers: Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games
• Publisher: Dotemu
• Release dates: Game: 30 April 2020; Mr. X Nightmare: 15 July 2021
• Players: 1–4 offline, up to 2 online (PS Plus required)
• Roster: 5 main fighters plus 3 from Mr. X Nightmare; 12 unlockable retro characters
• Modes: Story, Arcade, Battle, Training, Survival (DLC)
• Age rating: PEGI 12
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot

Players, roster, retro characters and DLC contents are taken from the official PlayStation Store listings; release dates, developers, modes, DLC character names and composers come from Dotemu’s official press kit; PS5 compatibility comes from Sony’s backward compatibility page; the edition contents are printed on the box. Full details are published on the Dotemu press kit.

FAQ

Does Streets of Rage 4 Anniversary Edition include Mr. X Nightmare?

Yes. The cover states Includes DLC Mr. X Nightmare, which adds Estel Aguirre, Max Thunder, Shiva and Survival mode.

How many players can play on one console?

4. PlayStation Store lists 1 to 4 players offline.

Can I play online?

Yes, with one other player. Online play supports up to 2 players and requires PlayStation Plus.

Will this PS4 disc work on a PS5?

Yes, on a PS5 with a disc drive. Streets of Rage 4 is not on Sony’s list of PS4-only exceptions; PS4 discs cannot be used on the PS5 Digital Edition.

Does Streets of Rage 4 Anniversary Edition support Arabic?

No. Arabic is not listed in the official materials from Dotemu or PlayStation Store.

What age is it rated?

12. The box carries a PEGI 12 rating.

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