How do you improve on an already incredible fighting game?
By making that fighting game super, that’s how.
And how do you make it super?
By adding a plethora of new characters, game modes, and improvements.
This continues Capcom’s, let’s call it tradition, of releasing enhanced versions
of their games and with a different adjective in the title.
But don’t think this isn’t worth looking into.
I mean, it is super.
It was going to be DLC, but Capcom believed it to be too large.
First off, there are many new characters added to the roster.
Some Street Fighter 2 favorites like T. Hawk and Dee Jay are here now.
And even Guy and Cody from Final Fight.
Along with some from Street Fighter 3s like Dudley among others.
More importantly, two new faces are added.
One is Juri, a South Korean Taekwondo fighter and Hakan, a Turkish oil wrestler.
Both these characters fit right in, with Hakan being one of the most bizarre characters,
even for a Street Fighter game.
The new characters are completely original, and not just old moves thrown into a new body.
And all the characters are unlocked from the beginning.
But the additions are not just new characters, there are some gameplay changes but nothing
major.
Most notably is every character now has a second ultra move.
Before each match, you select which one who want.
This adds even more strategy to an already complex fighter.
There have also been many small tweaks that work to create a more balanced game.
And returning are some of the mini games from Street Fighter 2, like the car smash.
Awesome.
The graphics are still the same as Street Fighter 4, which means the game looks incredible.
The character models are detailed and the game runs smoothly, even when the action really
picks up.
There are some new locations, with the Solar Eclipse stage really stealing the show.
The animals, and the eclipse will make you lose some matches because you are looking
at the background instead of your opponent.
The online has seen improvement, with better match making and more modes, making for one
of the best online fighters out there.
I have yet to see any slowdown, but note the competition online is serious.
The game is one of the most accessible fighters while also being one of the deepest.
This brings new people to the game, while reminding long time veterans why they are
still fans.
This version is definitely worth picking up, even if you have Street Fighter IV.
The new characters and improved online and balancing make this one of the best fighters
ever.