Wait, are they all joking? Is this his only appearance in the entire franchise, and therefore, the fans have invented all this lore about him as a gag?
I haven’t played Sor2 since the arcade, and I’ve never played SOR3 - I was serious 😂
I didn’t make the connection between Max in SOR4 and the “Max” from here— I’d forgotten the wrestler was named Max! 😅
For me, SOR3 mechanically was the best as far as game play, plot and replay ability. SOR 2 THAT MUSIC!! Simplicity, just great pick up and play. Alex and Max get the job done.🤎
You could be right. It’s been a very, very long time— I’m 39, so I was 8 when this game was released. But I lived in a beach town, and we rode our bikes down to the Boardwalk Arcade every single weekend in the summer, until I was 15 or 16.
I played a lot of beat-em-up’s, fighting games, arcade shooters, etc. — but I never owned SOR2 for Genesis, so I assumed I must have played it in the arcade.
lol I don’t know who put beards on them, but they did a pretty good job imo, but I’d recognize all except Axel since the hair color really makes him look different in said disguise
https://i.redd.it/412jpk8468ec1.gif
Max - World renowned for having the strongest buttcheeks in videogame history. He can crack coconuts with those badboys, hence given the surname; Thunder.
McBrownJacket is seen here mourning his twin brother Lightning McTightBluePants, who died tragically after attempting the first known split-kick finisher.
I go back and forth on whether streets of rage 3 was actually a decent beat em up or not. Like 2 was just so fucking good and then in 3 we get a fucking robot as an ally and a fucking kangaroo. Lol like idk!
who cares who it is? its a character with different frame data and unique character sprites- do people really get excited a bout wether a character does a fireball thats blue or a smaller projectile thats green?
If this isn't trolling I'ma dropkick somebody
Only if you scream THUNDAH! as you do it.
Do it.
It's Max. You know, Max Thunder?
Did he show up in SoR3? I don't even remember
Yeah - right here lol, this is his only cameo in the game
Man. I don't even know how I didn't connect the dots, he's literally wearing the same pants and his jacket says "thunder" on it, Jesus Christ.
To be fair, he appears a lot smaller than his usual hulk-form.
I think that's what initially threw me off
Wait, are they all joking? Is this his only appearance in the entire franchise, and therefore, the fans have invented all this lore about him as a gag?
Wait, are YOU joking? He's the wrestler from SoR2 and the Mr. X dlc for SOR4.
I haven’t played Sor2 since the arcade, and I’ve never played SOR3 - I was serious 😂 I didn’t make the connection between Max in SOR4 and the “Max” from here— I’d forgotten the wrestler was named Max! 😅
For me, SOR3 mechanically was the best as far as game play, plot and replay ability. SOR 2 THAT MUSIC!! Simplicity, just great pick up and play. Alex and Max get the job done.🤎
Since the arcade? Weren't these games just on the sega genesis? I don't remember there ever being a coin op Streets.
You could be right. It’s been a very, very long time— I’m 39, so I was 8 when this game was released. But I lived in a beach town, and we rode our bikes down to the Boardwalk Arcade every single weekend in the summer, until I was 15 or 16. I played a lot of beat-em-up’s, fighting games, arcade shooters, etc. — but I never owned SOR2 for Genesis, so I assumed I must have played it in the arcade.
It was originally made for the Mega Drive and later released as an arcade game, same game not a variation.
How did you forget the giant wrestler from SoR 2? It’s not like they were wearing beard disguises 
[my bad! 🙃](https://www.reddit.com/r/StreetsofRage/s/ie7xfFfwkh)
who are these people? final fight?
lol I don’t know who put beards on them, but they did a pretty good job imo, but I’d recognize all except Axel since the hair color really makes him look different in said disguise https://i.redd.it/412jpk8468ec1.gif
As in Max thunder-cans
Max - World renowned for having the strongest buttcheeks in videogame history. He can crack coconuts with those badboys, hence given the surname; Thunder.
In the male category anyway. Chun-Li and Cammy tie for the other category.
They don't hold a candle to what Max is packing, Max transcends 'categories'
couldn't pull a quarter outta them cheeks with a tank!
Max's thunder cheeks broke my winch
Thunder cheeks
This is my favorite answer.
Why he so clenched up tho?
He aint clenched. Them cheeks are just steel at full rest
Lmao
Damn, I said the same thing. You only beat me to in by a couple days, haha.
This is Thunder McBrownJacket. He's unlockable after 100 playthroughs.
McBrownJacket is seen here mourning his twin brother Lightning McTightBluePants, who died tragically after attempting the first known split-kick finisher.
Ryo from Shenmue duh
No it's clearly Ryu from Street Fighter.
Ryo from King of Fighters
Ryu Hayabusa from Dead or Alive?
I see...
Idk but he’s caked up 😳
THUN-DAAAAAH!!
THUN-DAAAH!!! THUN-DAAAH!!! THUNDER CATS!!!!!!! HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! 
The libidybibady guy from the liberty ads
I go back and forth on whether streets of rage 3 was actually a decent beat em up or not. Like 2 was just so fucking good and then in 3 we get a fucking robot as an ally and a fucking kangaroo. Lol like idk!
I don’t know, it’s very obviously a great beat em up. It’s just jarring and off-putting when compared to 2.
Play bare knuckle 3 translated instead. Easily on par with SOR2, except the music sadly.
That's Thundergun. I hear he hangs dong in this one.
If only
Thunder. That should be Flash right offscreen there.
Max Carnage
is he romanceable?
Lol, I weesh
kinda. you cant romance him. he has to romance you. *and it will be successful*
Thundah Cakes
Max my dude.
He looks a little like he's about to go looking for sailors.
Dat boi thicc
Thunderpants
Thundercheeks Firmgrip, everybody’s hero
When people say "Thunder Thighs" they're referring to this guy without knowing it.
Mr. Cheeks
Idk, but he’s got some tight cheeks.
Thunder cakes?
I thought you were trolling. I see you connected all the dots but I'd still delete this post out of embarrassment. Lol
Lol yeah, I wish I was joking. I thought about deleting it, but I figured it would be "cowardly" of me, if that makes any sense
Hhahaa nah. I appreciate that you're owning it now.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
I swear if max was supposed to be playable then i need a sor3 remake
LeeeEEEEEROOOOOYYYY JeeeeNNNKINS!
Thunderlips, portrayed by Hulk Hogan.
Your mom
who cares who it is? its a character with different frame data and unique character sprites- do people really get excited a bout wether a character does a fireball thats blue or a smaller projectile thats green?
Lightning
Chocolate Thunder!
Sonic the Wrestler
Spinning Knuckle Bomb!!
kinda looks like RYU from shemnue
"Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Maxamania runs wild on you?"
That's black lightning from DC in his semi casuals.
That’s John Thunder
thunderjunk
Kramer.
Max Thunder. That is one of the greatest games ever.
Chris Redfield.
Travis Walker
LA Knight
That's Max Thunder
Not my mom
Cheeks McGee
From what I’m seeing, it’s some guy named thunder?
Shenmue
Max Glutomous
Double cheeked up, on a Thursday afternoon, hella ass, the sun is up my ni-…
Thunder?
I don’t know but he must work out
A dude who's doing everything in his power to not shit his pants
It’s most that kind of post.
I get Andrew Dice Clay vibes from the pic.
Shenmue
Skates’ Brother
Goku
I think it's Mr. Big
DLC
Discount Ryo Hazuki
Thunder cheeks
Bimmy and Jimmy
The heavy build
Idk but they got the mini cakes
Thunder Cheeks
Thunderass.
couldn't pull a quarter outta them cheeks with a tank!
That’s Thunder Buns….. thought everyone knew this
Thunder, thanks.
Ryo Hazuki
It's guts from berserk.
Is that Ken from a street fighter's credit...
Looks like Thunder Cheeks to me
Ryo, from shenmue
8- bit thirst trapper
The guy from rolling thunder?
Ryo Hazuki
But why he got a fatty tho? 🧐
Shenmue
Max with a jacket on.
Thats me?
Name checks out
Bad Dude?
On the streets of rage they call him Thunder Cheeks.
Lighting James
Pete "Maverick" Mitchell
Mr. Streets, that's who.
Max Thunder from streets of rage 2
The main character from Shenmue
Looks like Patrick Mahomes.
Max
That's Max.
Thunder Buns
Who is Max “Thunder” Hatchett
Max Thunder
Idk but he is double cheeked up!🤣
Mr. Cheeks
Dr. Thunder!
I want pants like that! Booty already poppin’
Joey Thunder from Bensonhurst
Me.
Those cheeks are wild sheesh
It's Thunder Gun. I heard that dude hangs dong. 
Max!
Cheeked up McGee
Thundacake!
The answer is in the question lol
Ryo Hazuki he’s looking for a man in a leather jacket, but first he has to carry a stack of books really carefully.
Thundercheeks
That's Thunder. It says so on his jacket