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Is King of the Streets worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of 1980s and 1990s arcade fighters who want a compact roster-based brawler
- Players interested in New Zealand people, places, culture and Māori language in a fighting game
- Groups wanting tournament or computer-opponent modes with graphic violence controls
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a large roster, extensive competitive systems or a fighting game built around deep long-term mastery
- Those who prefer realistic presentation, restrained finishing moves or a serious tone over stylized arcade spectacle
- Players looking for genres beyond 2D fighting and its arcade-style match structure
Our take on King of the Streets
The local setting and arcade nostalgia receive strong emphasis, but the core offering remains a small 12-fighter fighting game with unlock-based roster access. The graphic finishing moves may also make the presentation feel harsher than the retro framing initially suggests, despite the violence-free option.
What is King of the Streets?
King of the Streets is a 2D fighting game influenced by arcade fighters from the 1980s and 1990s.
It features 12 playable fighters, with some characters becoming available through Arcade mode. Matches can end with graphic finishing moves, while an option removes blood and gore. Gauntlet mode challenges players to face the full roster with one health bar. Survivor Series supports knockout tournaments involving players or computer-controlled opponents. The game includes hidden content, unlockable items and additional finishing moves. Its pre-rendered 3D presentation draws on an arcade aesthetic, with characters, stages, voices and music connected to Aotearoa New Zealand, including Māori language and local slang.
How King of the Streets plays
- 01Twelve playable fighters
- Arcade mode can open access to some characters as progression continues.
- 02Graphic finishing moves
- End-of-match attacks range from broken bones to exaggerated deaths.
- 03Violence toggle
- A setting removes blood and gore from play.
- 04Gauntlet mode
- Players face the entire character roster while retaining a single health bar.
- 05Tournament mode
- Survivor Series supports knockout events with human or computer-controlled participants.
- 06New Zealand setting
- Fighters and stages draw on real people, locations, culture, Māori language and local slang.
- 07Hidden unlockables
- Secrets and additional finishing moves are placed throughout the game.
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King of the Streets: platforms & release
Is King of the Streets worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of 1980s and 1990s arcade fighters who want a compact roster-based brawler. Skip it if: players seeking a large roster, extensive competitive systems or a fighting game built around deep long-term mastery.
Where can I download King of the Streets?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens King of the Streets's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is King of the Streets on?
Windows and macOS.
