Streets of Rage 2: Sonic Wars
About the Game
Streets of Rage 2: Sonic Wars is a fan-made ROM hack of Streets of Rage 2 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. Created by Candra Software, the project replaces the original heroes with popular characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. The classic side-scrolling combat remains intact, while new character sprites and Sonic-themed visuals give the adventure a completely different appearance.
After reviewing gameplay videos and community feedback, the most noticeable strength is the quality of the sprite work. Sonic and his friends fit naturally into the Streets of Rage engine while preserving the original gameplay.
๐ฅ Classic Beat 'Em Up Action
The gameplay stays faithful to Streets of Rage 2.
Your mission includes:
- Walking through side-scrolling stages
- Defeating enemy groups
- Picking up food to recover health
- Using weapons found along the way
- Defeating powerful bosses
- Clearing all eight stages
Fans of the original game will quickly recognize the familiar combat system.
๐ค Sonic-Themed Villains
The ROM hack changes several story elements to match the Sonic universe.
You will encounter enemies inspired by Sonic characters, including:
- Shadow
- Dr. Eggman
- Robot-themed opponents
- Modified boss encounters
The stage layouts remain close to the original game, but the updated cast creates a different atmosphere.
๐จ Visual Changes Throughout the Adventure
The graphical work is one of the project's biggest highlights.
You will notice:
- Custom Sonic character sprites
- New portraits
- Updated title screen
- Character-specific animations
- Sonic-themed presentation
The new artwork blends well with the original Streets of Rage 2 graphics.
๐ต Familiar Music From a Sega Classic
The soundtrack remains largely based on the original Streets of Rage 2 music composed by Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima.
The original soundtrack continues to deliver memorable stage themes throughout the adventure.
๐น๏ธ EmulatorJS Controls
Keyboard Controls
| Action | Key |
| Move | Arrow Keys |
| Attack | A |
| Jump | S |
| Special Attack | D |
| Start | Enter |
Mobile Controls
- Use the on-screen D-Pad to move your character.
- Tap Attack to punch and kick enemies.
- Use Jump to avoid attacks and obstacles.
- Tap the Special button when surrounded by enemies.
- Landscape mode provides a wider gameplay view.
