SEGA's classic 2D scrolling beat'em up, Streets of Rage. These are some scenes from a playable prototype. It was something they built very rapidly and represents pre-pre-pre-pre (lots of pres) pre-... Streets of Rage Remake - Footage Emerged
Looks like great fun. I liked the hit/lock/drop/stomp combo on the guy near the exploding car. I will be looking out for this.
Bah, the real 2D Streets of Rage Remake that was made by fans and being forced by Sega to be pulled down was more entertaining and high quality to boot.
Oh, if anyone wants to give the 2d Streets of Rage Remake a whirl, go here. Any (support-related) questions should be posted in Bombergames' forum.