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*                   Streets of Rage 2                      *
*            The Return of the Fighters 2018               *
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Overview:

  This hack allows the player to play as the SOR3 version of
  Axel, Blaze, Skate, and Shiva in SOR2. Unlike the previous
  works of the author, this hack does not feature extremely
  powerful playable characters. The power of the playable
  characters is approximately the same as the original SOR2.

  The story is a fan-fictional sequel of Streets of Rage 3.
  The brain in SOR3 was merely a clone of Mr. X. The real 
  Mr. X finally returned to the city. All the Syndicate 
  thugs were summoned, except Shiva, who had become a state
  witness after the event of SOR3.
  
  With Dr. Zan's effort, Shiva joined Axel's team. The two
  rivals finally work together to save the city.

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Features:

 * Shiva replaces Max and becomes a playable character.
 * All playable characters have SOR3 style appearances with
   some modifications.
 * All playable characters can run (with weapon animations).
 * All playable characters have special moves from SOR3.
 * Axel and Blaze have new moves.
 * Shiva can use weapons.
 * Combos become easier.
 * Thugs' names are changed.
 * Shiva has his portrait.
 * Mania difficulty is directly accessable.
 * Stage selection is available.

v1.2 updates:

 * Improved Shiva's portrait
 * Axel's Dragon Smash is invulnerable when he punches.
 * The power of Blaze is slightly increased.
 * The speed of each character is slightly increased.
 * KO count is displayed during game play.

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Move list:

  Shiva:
   * F, FB:   Final Crash
   * BC:      Small Dragon Kick
   * FA:      Fire ball
   * A:       Dragon Kick

  Axel:
   * F, FB:   Tornado Punch
   * BC:      Dragon Uppercut
   * FA:      Dragon Smash
   * A:       Dragon Wing
   * Jump DB: Tornado Kick

  Blaze:
   * F, FB:   Somersault Slide
   * BC:      Backflip Kick
   * FA:      Soul Fire
   * A:       Super Backflip Kick
   * Jump DB: Terra Shield

  Skate:
   * F, FB:   Flying Headbutt & Roll Kick
   * BC:      Reverse Flip Kick
   * FA:      Skating Fist Fury
   * A:       Double Spin Kick
   * Jump DB: Corkscrew Kick

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Known glitch:
 
  Shiva's fire ball may cause graphical glitch in two 
  players mode.

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Credit:

  Hack by Da Lao Hu (Dha Lau Hoo)

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