A bit sluggish version of the much more superior later versions. Introducing new sprite work for the beloved Street Fighter cast, they definitely got a much needed refreshing design.
The soundtrack while decent, also isn't as good as its later versions. The button chaining for combos was more fitting for a game in the Versus series which is why it stayed there, and got removed in Alpha 2 and 3.
Enjoyment: 5/8
Replayability: 0.5/1
Graphics: 0.5/0.5
Sound: 0/0.5
Total: 6/10
The soundtrack while decent, also isn't as good as its later versions. The button chaining for combos was more fitting for a game in the Versus series which is why it stayed there, and got removed in Alpha 2 and 3.
Enjoyment: 5/8
Replayability: 0.5/1
Graphics: 0.5/0.5
Sound: 0/0.5
Total: 6/10
Pretty big upgrade from SF2. Character designs are really cool looking, the arcade mode is actually playable this time, secret characters, Final Fight characters, dramatic battles and combo cancelling being introduced is a cool touch up from previous games. Character rival cutscenes in arcade mode is also really exciting and adds a really nice touch to the early lore beginnings for this series.
This game still got hella crust to it tho. Inputs (especially for supers) don't always register. The AI is seemingly trained to constantly run away from you and its frustrating to try and enter when the stages (which are also kind of bland) are unnecessarily long so it gives them constant room to run and dodge you. Combo cancelling is fun until Bison's AI starts queueing up like 20 charge moves and keeps you in a string. And when taking into account the bad input registration, it makes charge characters a nightmare to play. Also any AI character with a fireball is an asshole and spams 30 fireballs at you the moment the round starts to zone you out.
This game still got hella crust to it tho. Inputs (especially for supers) don't always register. The AI is seemingly trained to constantly run away from you and its frustrating to try and enter when the stages (which are also kind of bland) are unnecessarily long so it gives them constant room to run and dodge you. Combo cancelling is fun until Bison's AI starts queueing up like 20 charge moves and keeps you in a string. And when taking into account the bad input registration, it makes charge characters a nightmare to play. Also any AI character with a fireball is an asshole and spams 30 fireballs at you the moment the round starts to zone you out.
The first original Street Fighter game after the countless updates to SFII
For what it is, it's a neat new take on the series. The anime aesthetic is pretty unique and gives the game it's own charm, and the new counter system adds some depth to the gameplay. However, the game sadly feels a little unfinished.
The roster feels a little puny compared to SFII's roster, and the Arcade mode isn't quite as impressive as the one featured in II (No exclusive boss characters), though the addition of a unique route for every character is certainly a neat touch.
This is also the first game to ever feature Dan Hibiki, so it's a 10/10
For what it is, it's a neat new take on the series. The anime aesthetic is pretty unique and gives the game it's own charm, and the new counter system adds some depth to the gameplay. However, the game sadly feels a little unfinished.
The roster feels a little puny compared to SFII's roster, and the Arcade mode isn't quite as impressive as the one featured in II (No exclusive boss characters), though the addition of a unique route for every character is certainly a neat touch.
This is also the first game to ever feature Dan Hibiki, so it's a 10/10
Gosto muito da arte desse jogo, a trilha sonora é bem característica também dessa linha de jogos, porém eu achei a máquina muito roubada kkkkkkkkkk. Passei um sufoco tremendo no Ryu, ele simplesmente largava combos gigantes e eu simplesmente não conseguia acertar um hit nele porque ele bloqueava todos. Mas com muita luta eu derrotei ele. Outro ponto são os personagens. Eu não reclamo da quantidade, mas sim da escolha dos que aqui seriam jogáveis, maioria não tem graça, me forçando a jogar com o Ken. Bem curto, é uma experiência de começo-meio-fim bem legal. O começo do que viria a ser uma das melhores sagas de SF
My favorite Street Fighter game. Well, toss up between this and SFA2.
I was glad to see the change up in sprite style. More in line with the Darkstalkers’ style.
And giving the characters more than one super.
Also introduced the world to the greatest martial artist in the known universe: Dan Hibiki!
It’s not very well balanced (Akuma will destroy everyone lol), but there’s some fun to be had in that.
I like that the boss depends on who you choose. That was a nice addition to the genre that is still underutilized.
Bring it!
I was glad to see the change up in sprite style. More in line with the Darkstalkers’ style.
And giving the characters more than one super.
Also introduced the world to the greatest martial artist in the known universe: Dan Hibiki!
It’s not very well balanced (Akuma will destroy everyone lol), but there’s some fun to be had in that.
I like that the boss depends on who you choose. That was a nice addition to the genre that is still underutilized.
Bring it!