I gave this a change, many times.
Sadly this is a game I can't recommend.

Problem isn't the game itself.
It looks good, music is good, game's idea is fun and I'm always for games, that gives four player local mode.
I really want to like this game, but I can't play it.
It just doesn't work.

Controllers doesn't work, so can't play with my friends.
Also can't start the game since it black out my screen to the point I have to shut down my PC from switch.
There were ways to get over this, but problem came back again.
And from other's messages I can see that this game has other problems as well.

So I can't give my recommend for this game for the simple fact that it just so broken.
I can't accept games, that you have to work so hard to just run on the system.
However if you REALLY are interested on this game, then please PLEASE make sure that your PC is capable to handle this game and you have skills to solve these issues other players have encounter.
If you can actually play this, then it's a fun or at least interesting experience.

One of the funniest multiplayer games I played!

Streets of Rogue is...
Eeeh... Hmmm...
Mission based beat 'em up in small open levels...
Something like that.

Describing Streets of Rogue in simple way is very hard, so it's better to explain how you play this game, so you get the most accurate picture of this game.
So here we go:
You are part of the revolution group. Your target: The Mayer in Mayer City.
Choose your character with many possibilities and own personal side mission.
Every character has their own possible play-style, skill and possibilities after level-up.
Character examples: Thief, hacker, soldier, assassin, cop, fireman, comedian, street bum, werewolf, vampire, robot, scientist.

After character selection your game starts and you enter the slums.
Your goal is to complete stage's mission in order to get a permit to advance to the next stage.
For extra XP you have your personal mission based on your character.
How you do these is up to you:
Use bombs, be sneaky, gather a gang, shoot everyone, talk with charm, use bribes, make enemies fight each other.
Or have a accident, that solved your problem for your amusement.
Just don't get killed, okay.

Complete three stages to get into the nest area, that is different in some way from previous.
Each place has their people living there, doing their own stuff.
They can be friendly, neutral, annoyed, angry or murder happy dangerous killers, that want you dead.
Also there's people, who sells interesting stuff, like weapons, items, food, drinks, drugs, medical service and other stuff.
You can also hire people if you have money (and they tolerate you).
Just be careful to not get into trouble with police, as they are tough and armed.

Level up your character, learn new skills, get items and money, arm yourself, hire allies.
Then maybe, MAYBE, you manage to save this city from The Mayor.
Or become the next terrible mayor.
Or die by setting yourself on fire or getting eaten by cannibals.
I don't know.
Try again if you fail, since many things in this game are random or can be added / mutated.
Bring your friends also, so that there's some great team work (failure) to experience.

Positive Things:
+Big game with lot's of stuff.
+Many levels & different missions.
+Solo or Multiplayer ( 4 player co-op).
+Split-screen Local Multiplayer.
+Custom Character Creation.
+Randomness, so many fun randomness.
+Good sense of humour.
+Make your game easy or hard. It's your choice.
+Looks good.
+Many ways to play and challenge yourself.
+Stable game, never have crashed for me.

Negative Thing:
-Randomness CAN make things difficult for you.
-This isn't a easy game, but not in a bad way.
-This is kinda one of those games, where you create your own fun.
-Needs the use of imagination and sense of humour.
-Doesn't contain AAA-game style graphics.
-One live, no continues (although multiplayer has 'revive' system if at least one player is still alive).
-Need many controllers for local multiplayer, which can be a hassle to set.

If you are looking for a good game to play, either solo or with friends, then THIS is one insanely funny game for you.
I had so much fun with my friends while playing this.
We had many memorable moment and laughed out loud during every session.
This is a expensive game for sure, but it is forth the money.