Revisiting Ash from Streets of Rage 2
When Ash was introduced in Streets of Rage 2 more than three decades ago, straight...
Streets of Rage 2 is a side-scrolling beat-em-up that launched on Genesis in 1992 and has since appeared across numerous platforms including modern mobile and console releases. The game built on the original's formula with expanded combat mechanics and a larger playable roster.
Recent coverage has focused on the character Ash, one of the game's selectable fighters, revisiting his significance within the series more than thirty years after the sequel's debut. The retrospective examines what made this particular character noteworthy in the context of the game's legacy.
When Ash was introduced in Streets of Rage 2 more than three decades ago, straight...