Streets of Rage 4 offers a diverse roster of characters, each with unique stats and move sets. Initially, you'll have access to Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding, Adam Hunter, and Cherry Hunter. Each character excels in different areas: Axel is a balanced brawler, Blaze is fast and agile, Adam is powerful with good reach, and Cherry is quick with excellent air combos. As you progress through the game and accumulate points, you'll unlock additional characters, including the retro versions of Axel, Blaze, Adam, and even Max Thunder and Shiva from previous installments. To unlock characters, simply play through the story mode and achieve high scores. The total score accumulated across all playthroughs contributes to your unlock progress. Experiment with different characters to find the one that best suits your playstyle and the challenges of each stage. Unlocking all characters adds significant replayability and strategic depth.
