02.22Street Fighter IV; First Impressions
It feels like classic old school Street Fighter, but it looks beautiful and modern. What Capcom seem to of achieved with SFIV is pretty remarkable. A fast, fluid, 2D-style beat ‘em up, with a fresh coat of paint and stunning manga-style visuals. It really is wonderful to look at, and it’s fast paced action means it’s great to play, too.
It hasn’t been totally plain sailing so far, however. It still suffers from the ridiculously hard learning curve in Arcade mode; whereby in the blink of an eye, the AI turns from a push over to an ultimate fighting champion. Twenty continues later, and it begins to get very annoying.
That said, I am enjoying SFIV, and I’m sure I’ll be picking it up for a fight or two for a little while yet. Even if it’s just to see Crimson Viper again - she’s a fox.
i am glad you are enjoying it, i think its quality, its the first SF i have played but i have really gotten into it and have had a barrel of laughs playing with my other half.
February 22nd, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Yes, playing it with someone you know is the key, I think.
At least you can forgive them for playing as Ken.
February 26th, 2009 at 7:52 AM
Street Fighter IV is sweet. I was playing it with the friends I played Street Fighter 2 with the other day..
Just like the good old days.
Try it with the arcade control… It’s so much better
February 27th, 2009 at 1:40 PM