Street Fighter IV

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Street Fighter IV is the latest installment in Capcom's long-running Street Fighter fighting game series. It is the first all new Street Fighter game...
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9.1
excellent
 

Game Overview

Street Fighter IV is the latest installment in Capcom's long-running Street Fighter fighting game series. It is the first all new Street Fighter game released by Capcom since the arcade release of Street...

The Good

Gorgeous character models, animations, and background art, Comprehensive multiplayer modes, Accessible but nuanced gameplay, Plenty of replay value for completionists.

The Bad

No tournament mode, Online play suffers if either fighter's connection is slow.

The Bottom Line

The long-awaited fourth entry in the Street Fighter series. Street Fighter IV features a mix of returning favorites such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic Street Fighter 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes. Six-button controls for the game return, with a host of new special moves and features integrated into the input system. Mixing classic genre-defining game mechanics the franchise is known and loved for with all-new, never-before-seen gameplay systems, Street Fighter IV brings a brand new fighting game to fans the world over.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
90/100
score

Amazing presentation, intricate and enjoyable fighting gameplay, and long-term appeal with online play make this a must-have. Street Fighter IV is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of the fighting genre in this generation.

GameZone review logo
91/100
score

The must-own Street Fighter sequel. SFII fans have been waiting more than a decade for a game like this.

IGN review logo
93/100
score

Street Fighter IV is a fantastic game overall and Capcom should be commended for designing a game that can work on so many levels by appealing to both casual and hardcore players.

Character Profiles

Fei Long (Street Fighter)

Fei Long (Street Fighter)
Also known as: Fei-Long Fei Long is a character from the Street Fighter videogame series.

Cammy White

Cammy White
Also known as: Cammy, Killer Bee Cammy White is a character from the Street Fighter videogame series. While Cammy's appearance varies according to which Street Fighter game you're playing, one thing remains consistent -- doesn't she get cold in that outfit? Freedom of movement is well and good, which her traditional leotard surely provides, but not at the cost of frostbite.

Dan Hibiki

Dan Hibiki
Dan Hibiki is a character from the Street Fighter videogame series. Dan is a character with a slightly unusual origin. In the Street Fighter universe, he's the comic relief, a martial-arts wanna-be who's constantly beaten at the hands of superior fighters. In the real world, meanwhile, he's Capcom's rib on the characters and games of its chief rival, SNK.

Gen (Street Fighter)

Gen (Street Fighter)
A character from the Street Fighter videogame series.

Rose (Street Fighter)

Rose (Street Fighter)
A character from the Street Fighter videogame series.

Sakura Kasugano

Sakura Kasugano
Also known as: Kasugano Sakura Sakura Kasugano is the plucky little fighter who follows after the great champion Ryu in the Street Fighter franchise.

Game Features

2D/3D fighting environments
Classic Street Fighter characters re-imagined for a new generation of gamers
New special moves that go beyond any Street Fighter fan's wildest imagination
Amazing locations never seen before in a Street Fighter game
New gameplay elements provide new challenges for both newcomers and the most seasoned Street Fighter pro.
Date and Details for the free Street Fighter IV Championship Mode Update The Championship Mode update will be available for both PS3 and Xbox 360 owners on Friday, April 24 (times TBD)

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Controllers
Dualshock 3 Controller

 

Memory
54 MB

Modes
Arcade, Challenge, Story, Survival, Time Trial, Training, Versus

Online Features
Custom Match, Friends, Leaderboards, Online Multiplayer, Player Match, PlayStation Home, PS Network Compatible, Quick Match, Ranked Match, Trophies

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Directional Button
Up = Jump. Down = Crouch. Recovery (Before Landing). Left/Right = Move. Block High. Forward/Backward Dash (Twice).

Left Analog Stick
Up = Jump. Down = Crouch. Recovery (Before Landing). Left/Right = Move. Block High. Forward/Backward Dash (Twice).

X Button
Light Kick

Square Button
Light Punch

Circle Button
Medium Kick

Triangle Button
Medium Punch

 

L1 Button
Light, Medium, and Heavy Punch

L2 Button
Light, Medium, and Heavy Kick

R1 Button
Heavy Punch

R2 Button
Heavy Kick

Start Button
Pause Menu

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Alcohol Reference, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:2/17/2009
Publisher:Capcom
Developer:Capcom
Genre:Fighting
ESRB Rating:T
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.1
Gameplay
9
Graphics
9
Sound
7.8
Concept
8
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
OVERALL
9.1/10
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