Street Smart is an early hybrid of a beat ’em up and a one-on-one fighting game, originally developed by SNK for arcades and ported to the Sega Genesis. Playing as either a nimble martial artist or a powerhouse pro wrestler, you enter a gritty underground tournament across America to claim the championship title and a massive cash prize. The game stands out by letting you move freely in eight directions within the arena, combining the spatial awareness of a traditional brawler with the focused dueling of a fighting game.
How to Play
Your objective is to defeat a gauntlet of formidable opponents by emptying their health bar before the timer runs out. Between matches, you earn prize money that can be spent to permanently upgrade your character’s maximum health, strength, or defense.
Controls:
- Arrow Keys: Move (D-Pad)
- Z: Punch (A Button)
- X: Kick (B Button)
- C: Jump (C Button)
- Enter: Start
Tips
- Character choice significantly impacts strategy: the martial artist excels with quick movement and rapid jump kicks, while the wrestler relies on closing the distance for devastating power attacks.
- Prioritize upgrading your maximum life early on to survive the later rounds, as the boss opponents hit significantly harder as you progress through the tournament.
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