The review for the game makes it seem so-so do to the controls, but I might have to buy this and give it a shot. I don't think the iPhone was meant for regular beat 'em ups give the lack of physical d-pad or joystick, but I loved this game growing up. (note the first part of the last sentence made me realize I might be a nerd).

Porting a console classic to modern times is a no-brainer when it's an impulse buy where half the purchase decision is fueled by nostalgia. But is Sega's Streets of Rage worth it on the iPhone?

Loved
All the Rage: This is a straight-up emulation of the Genesis original, so of course everything you love and remember from the 16-bit sidescrolling beat-em-up is here, right down to the sound tests in your start menu. The chop-socky music, Adam's "whooul-yah!" flying attack, Blaze's upskirt when she's thrown to the ground, and, of course, suplexing those screeching biker chicks, it's still a great trip down memory lane.

Hated
Outta Control: Unfortunately, since this is a straight-up emulation of the Genesis original, that means the control system is what's getting reviewed. You're given three options

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http://kotaku.com/5324313/streets-of-rage-micro-review-ragin-hard

I spent an unhealthy amount of hours in front of Streets of rage.

But I cant remember if you could use a kangaroo in that game, or if im thinking of something else??