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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.
MSRP $59.99
Release date February, 2009
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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
• Street Fighter IV
• Street Fighter IV (PS3)
UPC: 013388340095
EAN: 013388340095
MPN: 34009
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February 24, 2009
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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
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February 18, 2009
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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
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March 15, 2009
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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
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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
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