Street Fighter IV is better than any version of Street Fighter II, and that includes HD Remix. I thought I'd just put that out there. While HD Remix managed to put the fun back into SF2, SF4 is ultimately the successor that the series needed. While I still love Street Fighter Alpha and Third Strike and they're still probably my favorite fighting games, SF4 is what people that grew up with SF2 are looking for. I mean, the whole cast of SF2 is there plus some of the "new challengers" from Super Street Fighter II so anyone holding any fond memories of E. Honda or Blanka or Sagat or whoever will be pleased.
Despite what David Sirlin thinks, I think SF4 is far more accessible than any other fighting game that has come out in the past ten years. It's essentially the spirit of SF2 with a few more layers to keep things interesting. I've had great fun playing ranked matches online and I will continue to do so because it's exactly that: fun. While my win/loss ratio is probably leaning toward the latter, seeing the different tactics and quirks in other people's play style is fascinating. I had one guy playing as Abel who played the first round as a turtle trying to do mostly sweep kicks and then in the next round he was an aggressive combo machine! It certainly sent me for a loop.
While my own skill is admittedly lacking, I think that the challenge modes offered are handy in keeping you sharp. The character specific challenges are very difficult, but informative in showing higher level tactics. This is one area where I really wish I had a joystick setup, because I don't think some of the stuff is possible on a regular controller. Also, it would be very helpful if you could see a video of the move being performed with an input indicator showing you exactly what you're supposed to do since some moves that they try and have you do have very vague instructions.
If I have any negative feelings about SF4, they're very few. Mostly I think that the time spent on unlocking all the characters is unnecessarily arduous and that paying for more costumes is highway robbery from Capcom. I'd expect Namco to spit in my face regarding DLC, but not Capcom. Yet here we are being asked to pay nearly $4 for five measly costumes. For something that should be free and has no real value or purpose? Shame on you, Capcom. Otherwise, bring on Street Fighter Alpha 4!
Despite what David Sirlin thinks, I think SF4 is far more accessible than any other fighting game that has come out in the past ten years. It's essentially the spirit of SF2 with a few more layers to keep things interesting. I've had great fun playing ranked matches online and I will continue to do so because it's exactly that: fun. While my win/loss ratio is probably leaning toward the latter, seeing the different tactics and quirks in other people's play style is fascinating. I had one guy playing as Abel who played the first round as a turtle trying to do mostly sweep kicks and then in the next round he was an aggressive combo machine! It certainly sent me for a loop.
While my own skill is admittedly lacking, I think that the challenge modes offered are handy in keeping you sharp. The character specific challenges are very difficult, but informative in showing higher level tactics. This is one area where I really wish I had a joystick setup, because I don't think some of the stuff is possible on a regular controller. Also, it would be very helpful if you could see a video of the move being performed with an input indicator showing you exactly what you're supposed to do since some moves that they try and have you do have very vague instructions.
If I have any negative feelings about SF4, they're very few. Mostly I think that the time spent on unlocking all the characters is unnecessarily arduous and that paying for more costumes is highway robbery from Capcom. I'd expect Namco to spit in my face regarding DLC, but not Capcom. Yet here we are being asked to pay nearly $4 for five measly costumes. For something that should be free and has no real value or purpose? Shame on you, Capcom. Otherwise, bring on Street Fighter Alpha 4!
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