Posts Tagged ‘SF4’

Street Fighter 2 was the first real two player game I owned, and the months of competitive play with friends cemented it in my heart. Thus the announcement of Street Fighter 4 gripped me with a fear that my youth was about to be desecrated.

I shouldn’t have worried. It’s awesome.

A subjective opinion, but one I am confident will be shared by series fans. It manages to capture the original’s depth and simplicity while introducing new tactical elements that don’t detract from the magic.

Currently the original ‘Turbo’ cast is back plus 4 SNK look alike additions, with the promise of more to come (there is also an appalling new boss). Unfortunately at the moment it’s unbalanced. Whilst Sagat is kick-your-ass crazy others seem underpowered. But this is the benefit of the arcade release, Capcom will use it to balance and perfect the game before most even play it.