Streets of Rage 4 (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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Streets of Rage 42020

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What We Think

Streets of Rage 4 is a throwback beat-'em-up that resists the urge to get overtly woke. It keeps its focus on fun, nostalgia, and straightforward action, with very little moralizing or ideological baggage.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Streets of Rage 4 sticks to its classic beat-'em-up formula with minimal narrative interference. Character backgrounds, skills, and roles fit the series tradition, and diversity is present but not forced to the forefront. The game focuses on action and gameplay rather than ideological messaging or checking boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The game doesn’t take swings at family, religion, masculinity, or traditional morals. Male and female characters are both formidable, but there’s no belittling of gender roles or unnecessary social commentary. It remains neutral, celebrating classic arcade tropes and keeping itself planted in fun rather than lectures.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s no noticeable preaching or villainizing of dissenting views. Characters focus on the bad guys in classic arcade fashion, without being shoehorned into anyone’s social agenda. Any modern elements feel more aesthetic than ideological, resulting in a refreshingly apolitical tone for today’s gaming climate.

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