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Street Fighter IV

Street Fighter IV is a fighting game developed and produced by Capcom. Initially released on July 18th (2008) for coin-operated arcade systems, Street Fighter IV went on to be released for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 17th (2009), and then on Microsoft Windows during the second quarter of 2009. Essentially a continuation of the Street Fighter series, Street Fighter IV features models and backgrounds in 3D, but the gameplay remains on a traditional 2D plane. According to producer Yoshinori Ono, this was done "to keep the game closer to Street Fighter II." Cited as being quite similar to Super Street Fighter II Turbo, Street Fighter IV adds along 'focus attacks' and ultra moves, not to mention four new characters (Abel, Crimson Viper, Rufus, and El Fuerte). Like its predecessor, however, Street Fighter IV still maintains light, medium, and heavy attacks. Most importantly, Street Fighter IV will offer online multiplayer access and even free downloadable expansion packs, the first being titled "Championship Mode" and being offered for free. Street Fighter IV retails for $59.99.

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Street Fighter IV
MSRP $59.99
Release date February, 2009
Brand Capcom
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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65
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mixed
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2 positive
1 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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Combines classic gameplay with modern innovations
+4agreedisagree

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Great graphics
+4agreedisagree

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includes some extra characters and features not available on the arcade version
+4agreedisagree

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great replay value for hardcore fans of the series and genre
+4agreedisagree

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improved depth and 3D modeling/effects - without taking away from the simple 2D gameplay
+4agreedisagree

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available on PC, Xbox 360 or PS3
+3agreedisagree

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well designed online play
+2agreedisagree

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strong, well balanced mechanics
+2agreedisagree

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Fantastic animations
+1agreedisagree

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Old cast is still as fun to play as ever
+1agreedisagree

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Focus Attack is a better system than parrying
+1agreedisagree

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Great training mode that teaches you each character's combos
+1agreedisagree

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stays true to the popular Street Fighter II
+1agreedisagree

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new revenge powerup allows players a stronger power attack after taking a lot of damage
+1agreedisagree

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large variety of fighting styles and character personalities
+1agreedisagree

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Online play has no lag with a good connection
+1agreedisagree

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Interrupt mode lets you play single-player Arcade and get challenged by online players
+1agreedisagree

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battle points system works well
+1agreedisagree

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Fantastically slick presentation with menus, music and setting options
+1agreedisagree

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battle points system is a good method for tracking how well you're doing
+1agreedisagree

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constant icon/title rewards keep you playing to unlock more
+1agreedisagree

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inputing special moves is a lot easier than previous street fighters
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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some characters from previous Street Fighter games didn't make the cut
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have to pay for downloadable costumes
+3agreedisagree

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fighting mechanics may still be too complicated for casual players
+3agreedisagree

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no online lobbies
+2agreedisagree

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no way to watch your friends play
+2agreedisagree

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forced to unlock too many things like "hidden" characters
+2agreedisagree

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anime cutscenes are pretty bad quality
+2agreedisagree

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little true innovation in the series
+1agreedisagree

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very little variation in gameplay - all fighting!
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no tutorials or ways to learn how to play effectively - have to learn on the job
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Features

  • 3D Graphics
  • 2D Gameplay
  • Focus Attacks
  • Ultra Moves
  • Four New Characters
  • Light/Medium/Heavy Attacks
  • Online Multiplayer Access
  • Downloadable Expansions
  • ”Championship Mode”

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Street Fighter IV

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UPC: 013388340095

EAN: 013388340095

MPN: 34009

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Comments

1.  avatar Omar said:

Man oh man. I love this game. Of course, I love all Street Fighters, so that may not be saying much.

The game is polished.
The game has loads to do even for single players.
The game teaches you things.
The game has great graphics.

The game has all of these things and more (as listed in my pros/cons). But what really makes it awesome, especially right now that it just came out? Is that it's NEW. Most fighting games on the market have been around for many many years, with the previous Street Fighter incarnation released in the early 2000s. So you're seeing people experimenting, you're seeing people trying out new things, you're seeing people make mistakes. It's not just "make a mistake, now you get combo'd to death". There's a lot more strategy in the game right now when playing online, which makes it a lot more intense and fun.

It remains to be seen as to whether this more strategic approach to the game is something that will last as more nuances/exploits/combos are discovered. If so, then Capcom have done a superb job of making a game that is balanced and works from essentially day 1.
Feb 20, 2009 3:26pm
2.  avatar dialupinternetuser said:

Is this related to the same Street Fighter that was on the Genesis?
Feb 21, 2009 8:30pm
3.  avatar Omar said:

Update: Alright, I've had the game for about 5 days now and have already put over 20 hours into it. I think it goes without saying that I'm continuing to enjoy myself. My initial enthusiasm has not waned and I'm still obsessing/thinking about this game just as much now as when I first got it. If this obsession doesn't go away in the near future I could be in trouble.
Feb 24, 2009 11:18am
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Omar

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February 24, 2009
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ProSCORE
72
negative
mixed
positive
18 pros
7 cons
have ithave it
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Combines classic gameplay with modern innovations
  • Great graphics
  • includes some extra characters and features not available on the arcade version
  • great replay value for hardcore fans of the series and genre
  • improved depth and 3D modeling/effects - without taking away from the simple 2D gameplay
  • well designed online play
  • strong, well balanced mechanics
  • Fantastic animations
  • Old cast is still as fun to play as ever
  • Focus Attack is a better system than parrying
  • Great training mode that teaches you each character's combos
  • Online play has no lag with a good connection
  • Interrupt mode lets you play single-player Arcade and get challenged by online players
  • battle points system works well
  • Fantastically slick presentation with menus, music and setting options
  • battle points system is a good method for tracking how well you're doing
  • constant icon/title rewards keep you playing to unlock more
  • inputing special moves is a lot easier than previous street fighters

Cons

  • some characters from previous Street Fighter games didn't make the cut
  • have to pay for downloadable costumes
  • fighting mechanics may still be too complicated for casual players
  • no online lobbies
  • no way to watch your friends play
  • forced to unlock too many things like "hidden" characters
  • anime cutscenes are pretty bad quality

Comments

"Man oh man. I love this game. Of course, I love all Street Fighters, so that may not be saying much.

The game is polished.
The game has loads to do even for single players.
The game teaches you things.
The game has great graphics.

The game has all of these things and more (as listed in my pros/cons). But what really makes it awesome, especially right now that it just came out? Is that it's NEW. Most fighting games on the market have been around for many many years, with the previous Street Fighter incarnation released in the early 2000s. So you're seeing people experimenting, you're seeing people trying out new things, you're seeing people make mistakes. It's not just "make a mistake, now you get combo'd to death". There's a lot more strategy in the game right now when playing online, which makes it a lot more intense and fun.

It remains to be seen as to whether this more strategic approach to the game is something that will last as more nuances/exploits/combos are discovered. If so, then Capcom have done a superb job of making a game that is balanced and works from essentially day 1."
"Update: Alright, I've had the game for about 5 days now and have already put over 20 hours into it. I think it goes without saying that I'm continuing to enjoy myself. My initial enthusiasm has not waned and I'm still obsessing/thinking about this game just as much now as when I first got it. If this obsession doesn't go away in the near future I could be in trouble."
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Yale

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February 18, 2009
approved
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ProSCORE
69
negative
mixed
positive
11 pros
5 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Combines classic gameplay with modern innovations
  • Great graphics
  • includes some extra characters and features not available on the arcade version
  • great replay value for hardcore fans of the series and genre
  • improved depth and 3D modeling/effects - without taking away from the simple 2D gameplay
  • available on PC, Xbox 360 or PS3
  • well designed online play
  • strong, well balanced mechanics
  • stays true to the popular Street Fighter II
  • new revenge powerup allows players a stronger power attack after taking a lot of damage
  • large variety of fighting styles and character personalities

Cons

  • some characters from previous Street Fighter games didn't make the cut
  • fighting mechanics may still be too complicated for casual players
  • little true innovation in the series
  • very little variation in gameplay - all fighting!
  • no tutorials or ways to learn how to play effectively - have to learn on the job

Did you find this review helpful?
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 / 
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dialupinternetuser

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March 15, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
46
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
7 cons

Pros

  • Combines classic gameplay with modern innovations
  • Great graphics
  • includes some extra characters and features not available on the arcade version
  • great replay value for hardcore fans of the series and genre
  • improved depth and 3D modeling/effects - without taking away from the simple 2D gameplay
  • available on PC, Xbox 360 or PS3

Cons

  • have to pay for downloadable costumes
  • no online lobbies
  • no way to watch your friends play
  • forced to unlock too many things like "hidden" characters
  • anime cutscenes are pretty bad quality
  • little true innovation in the series
  • very little variation in gameplay - all fighting!

Comments

"Is this related to the same Street Fighter that was on the Genesis?"
Did you find this review helpful?
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scrap104

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March 29, 2009
ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • Combines classic gameplay with modern innovations
  • Great graphics
  • includes some extra characters and features not available on the arcade version
  • great replay value for hardcore fans of the series and genre
  • improved depth and 3D modeling/effects - without taking away from the simple 2D gameplay
  • available on PC, Xbox 360 or PS3

Cons

  • some characters from previous Street Fighter games didn't make the cut
  • have to pay for downloadable costumes
  • fighting mechanics may still be too complicated for casual players

Did you find this review helpful?
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