Streets of Rage, also known as Bare Knuckle in Japan, is a beat 'em up video game series by SEGA first released on the Genesis (Mega Drive) in 1991. The game is renowned for its classic side-scrolling action where players fight against various enemies to restore peace to a city overrun by crime. With memorable characters like Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding, players utilize a combination of martial arts, weapons, and powerful special moves. The series is also celebrated for its influential electronic dance music soundtrack, composed by Yuzo Kishiro.