An influential criminal syndicate has taken control over the once peaceful city. Take on the role of one of the ex-police officers Adam, Axel, or Blaze and clean up the Streets of Rage.

Press on the Title Screen to display the Mode Selection Screen. Press up or down to select a menu item and ( for Classic Controller) to enter one of the following options:

1 PLAYER: Start a single-player game.

2 PLAYERS: Start a two-player cooperative game.

OPTIONS: Access the OPTIONS screen.