Sound of the Pound
Perhaps no one element truly defines theStreets of Rageseries more than its soundtrack. A curiously familiar cacophony of electro-beats, rave piano, and ’90s nightclub rhythms, theSoROSTs perfectly encapsulate the mood of the piece, the time period, and the overall vibe of the gritty, vigilante violence.
The upcomingStreets of Rage 4hopes to do the original series justice, with French composer Olivier Derivière (A Plague Tale,Remember Me) serving asSoR 4‘s lead composer, supported by various artists such asHotline Miami‘s Scattle and Das Mortem. Of course, it wouldn’t beSoRwithout the unmistakable sound of original composer Yuzo Koshiro, who returns to create “key tracks” – such as the main theme, the character select theme, and certain boss battles.
A new video from DotEmu, which you can check out below, looks at the development of theStreets of Rage 4soundtrack.Streets of Rage 4launches this spring on PS4, PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. A physical edition is available topre-order from Limited Run Games.
