Street Fighter 6 review
A new challenger has arrived! The next game in the iconic Street Fighter franchise, which has sold over 47 million units since its debut 35 years ago, is here! Street Fighter 6 is the next evolution of the Street Fighter series, Includes innovative new game features, as well as enhanced visuals for every aspect of the game.
Street Fighter VI promises to offer multiple ways to enjoy the game, appealing to players old and new. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PC, let’s see how Street Fighter 6 stacks up!
Street Fighter 6 Details
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|s, PlayStation 4 and PC
Reviewed for: Xbox Series X
Developer(s): Japanese game company
Publisher(s): Japanese Game Company
Genre: War
Mode: single player mode, multiplayer mode
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Unique fighting game innovations and return of fan-favorite features
“Street Fighter 6” has a total of 18 unique characters, including legendary world warriors and fresh new characters. Iconic world fighters like Ryu and Chun-Li, Luke, the newest addition from Street Fighter V, and a breakdancing expert named Jamie are just some of the characters. The familiar classic control types return in Street Fighter VI, and there’s a new control option called Modern Control Types. With modern control types, you can quickly engage in action using simplified inputs. It’s easier to perform special moves in this mode, since you only have to press one button and one direction.
Capcom, on the other hand, added dynamic controls. These add an engaging touch to combat, letting you perform impressive moves with the push of a button. In my world tour experience, I mostly used the modern controls, but I switched back to the classic layout when I was playing in battle arenas and online modes. There are some slight trade-offs in the modern control system, such as smaller time difference and lower degrees of freedom for complex combos. However, these new control options give newbies a great starting point to get into Street Fighter VI without sacrificing the depth and complexity that longtime fans love.
Additionally, the game features a live commentary feature featuring the voices of prominent Fighting Game Community (FGC) commentators such as Jeremy “Vicious” Lopez and Ryutaro “Aru” Noda. They will provide commentary directly while the match is in progress, providing clear explanations of gameplay. The feature also supports subtitles in 13 languages, making it more accessible to a wider audience.
Core Game Mechanics
The most critical aspect of any fighting game is the feel of combat. This is especially important for such a well-known game as Street Fighter, which had to deliver something new and exciting while staying true to the original. Finding that balance isn’t easy, but I’m happy to say that Capcom managed to pull it off. Street Fighter VI retains the classic fighting mechanics that made the series iconic, while also introducing new features that will appeal to veteran players and newcomers alike.
In my opinion, the biggest gameplay of Street Fighter VI is the drive system. This is a new metric that improves your offense and defense. The system can perform five different techniques: Drive Slam, Drive Parry, Overdrive Art, Drive Sprint, and Drive Reverse.
More game modes where you shake the stick
When Street Fighter V was first released, many complained that it didn’t have enough content. Not so with Street Fighter VI. The game offers many well-designed game modes, diverse fighter choices, and additional features from the very beginning. With three main modes – Battlefield, World Tour and Battle Center – Street Fighter 6 offers an exciting and varied fighting experience to suit different player preferences.
ground combat
The fighting arena mode in Street Fighter VI will make longtime Street Fighter players feel right at home. It brings together the basic combat experience that fans like myself loved in previous games. This mode includes classic features like an arcade mode, where you can play alone and battle computer-controlled opponents while experiencing each character’s unique story. As you complete arcade mode with different fighters, you’ll unlock artwork in the gallery and upload your score to the online leaderboard.
Plus, there’s an exciting “Extreme Battle Mode” that adds a twist to regular matches with unconventional rules and gimmicks. For example, a rampaging bull can accidentally wreck a fight, and the classic car-wrecking phase returns. It adds an extra thrill and challenge to the gameplay.
world tour
If you’re looking for an engaging single-player story, World Tour is what you’re looking for. This mode offers an innovative experience by combining story mode with RPG elements, all set in the Street Fighter universe.
