It's a shame, because in many ways Street Fighter is perfect for Nintendo Switch. Going with a retro-themed release on the console makes a lot of sense. The Final Challengers is quick to get going, with super fast loading times.
It's a shame, because in many ways Street Fighter is perfect for Nintendo Switch. Going with a retro-themed release on the console makes a lot of sense. The Final Challengers is quick to get going, with super fast loading times.
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior was amazing when it launched on the Super Nintendo in 1992. Street Fighter II Turbo was faster, plus the original four bosses were finally playable.
Somewhere in Ultra Street Fighter II is a brilliant game – and why wouldn't there be After all, Capcom's fighting classic has achieved not only a cult following in the 26 years since its original release, but is still a fixture at tournaments and house parties.
While we were very much excited by the prospect of getting a definitive and portable version of Street Fighter II, a game that we've loved for years and have played in arcades and on home console, it took only a matter of hours for Capcom to KO that excitement.
It's still amazing that such an old game can remain so playable after all these years, although it's equally incredible that Capcom still insist on charging full price for it.
20 years on and it's obvious why this is still the world's favourite 2D fighter; Plenty of options, including online, and the new Ryu and Ken are fun; Great remixed music
Offensively expensive, especially given the cost of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix – and the fact half its features have been hacked out; Ugly new art and awful first person mode
Street Fighter II literally defined the fighting game genre as we know it today. Mechanics that made their debut in 1991's Street Fighter II continue to be used widely in fighters today.
If the only question you have prior to playing Ultra Street Fighter II is "I want to know if this is the ultimate version of Street Fighter II", then chances are you're going to come away impressed.
Capcom brings back one of the greatest fighting games of all time, Street Fighter II, in a new HD compatible version with new modes and characters. Options to use both classic graphics and sound or HD graphics and sound or a mixture thereof make the game great for both series newcomers and retro...
There's no doubt that Street Fighter II proverbially changed the game when it came to the fighting game genre. From being one of Capcom's best selling titles to revitalising a genre, Street Fighter II has a strong legacy that's tough to not feel the effects of.
Works perfectly on Switch; Feels true to Street Fighter II
Way of The Hado controls poorly; Only for fans of Street Fighter II
As unfair as it sounds to start off the review of an admittedly good game by slamming both it and its publisher, Ultra Street Fighter II and Capcom deserve it. The reason for this is that Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers is being sold at an RRP of R599.
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