The series, which has left behind more than 35 years and has sold close to 50 million copies to date, ‘Street Fighter‘ ‘Street Fighter 6’ is releasing its sixth installment based on much more than the classic 1-on-1 combat mode called “Fighting Ground”. It also offers two key variants: “World Tour”, which translates as a single-player open world experience. gripping story; and the “Battle Hub” aimed at facilitating communication and interaction between players. At Prensa Ibérica, we had the opportunity to predict the beginning of a delivery that could not only represent the rebirth of the veteran series, but also mark a beginning. new golden age for the genre.
Fighting never goes out of style
The ‘Street Fighter’ series was born in 1987 and changed the fighting game format forever. Besides arcades, after the launch of ‘Street Fighter II’ from 1991 and ‘Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike’ in 1999, Capcom is putting the series aside and returning with ‘Street Fighter IV’, which deserves a good break. ‘ In 2008 and 2016, ‘Street Fighter V’ deliveries focused more on the competitive scene. Now he returns with the intention of taking ‘Street Fighter 6’ to new levels of popularity at home and professionally. For this, it would be the first installment that wants to invest in an alternative control system that facilitates the adaptation of new players.
In addition to this news and brand new real-time comments, it begins with a cast of 18 characters, where classic fighters combine with new members, in an episode that symbolizes the return of the series to Microsoft consoles. “Street Fighter V” has been released exclusively for PlayStation 4 and PC as it has an exclusive partnership with Sony for its development. But “Street Fighter 6” is expanding its target devices and has been released for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC.
your time. your fight
To start enjoying the many options the video game has to offer, the possibility to enter the “World Tour” story mode, which is one of the highlights of the production, where you can create your own avatars with customization options that reflect your personal style. As if it were another representative of the open world, this variant allows you to freely roam and explore in third person, the most interesting parts of the fictional Metro City, using the typical elements of role-playing games to open a new universe for both. the most ordinary players as well as the experts on the field.
The streets of the city are home to a plethora of characters that can be challenged to fight, and while the fights are much simpler and less prescriptive than usual, the transition between them and exploration takes place in real time. However, it is a space to have fun, relax and learn. His ability to fight anyone you encounter on the streets is just the tip of an iceberg, which is brimming with references to the ‘Final Fight’ franchise, another big draw. One element that helps explain its extensive presence is that the developer wants the new ‘Street Fighter’ to honor the legacy of the Japanese publisher’s beat ’em up series. As such, the game draws inspiration from games in its own series, as well as reviewing the history of ‘Final Fight’, including everything from fighters born in the series to an incredible reimagining of the video game city.
Our path also crosses other places and as we move forward The possibility of visiting various places opens, such as a beach in Jamaica, a stadium in Italy, a festival in France and much more. As you travel the world, you learn special moves from legendary masters. You can even mix and match actions from different masters like Ryu or Chun-Li; this means your avatar can throw a “Hadoken” or “Sonic Boom”, perform a spinning “Bird Kick” and perform a “Yoga Flame”. in the same match, as long as the tickets are set.
war center
Not to mention that the missions as well as the mechanics of the “World Tour” mode are meant to teach. Intuitively fighting game basics, newcomers will be able to feel comfortable using what they have learned once they decide to dive into more competitive shores. So, there will come a time when we consider taking our avatar to the “Battle Hub”, which serves as an entrance area to find battles against other users from around the world, including online tournaments.
In fact, this space is the new meeting point for online sessions. players can train and fight each other, Participate in championships and even play old Capcom games like ‘Street Fighter II’ and ‘Final Fight’. So delivery also allows players to get acquainted with a piece of the entertainment company’s history. Many of the games are spin-offs and, like their latest collections like ‘Arcade 2nd Stadium’, contain CRT filters along with other options that provide an experience close to the original experience.
battle field
“Fighting Ground” is where the entire arcade experience of “Street Fighter 6” comes together and the leap in game quality is clearer than its predecessor. It is extremely fluid and open, as it adapts to the level of demand the player needs, with the possibility to configure the opponent’s parameters to the maximum, including damage per hit. In the Arcade mode, which in practice saves the classic format with drawings that tell the stories of the characters, various struggles against opponents, bosses, prizes and closing, the system saves many familiar elements and preserves the structure. Will we finally find out what caused Ken’s drastic change?
Capcom’s attention to detail in ‘Street Fighter 6’ is commendable, especially when it comes to welcoming new players. For them, the scheme called “Modern Control Type” is configured, which is based on the combination of the “Special Move” button with a direction of movement to activate the special ability.
Make it easy to apply blows
The game also marks the debut of the “Drive System”, which allows fighters to use five different techniques that strengthen both their attack and defense. With the newest member of the family, the company is committed to a combat system designed to encourage creativity based on the number of options players can use based on their playstyle and the situation they find themselves in.
But adopting a certain style of play and channeling it to a wider audience means adapting the game’s mechanics to users unfamiliar with the combat systems. To solve the problem, the production proposes to synthesize commands, a measure designed to attract the attention of those less skilled in fighting games. When performing elaborate attacks (if the new mode is enabled), instead of the button combinations accompanied by precision moves like Ryu and Ken’s well-known “Hadouken” and “Shoryuken” or “Spinning Chun-Li’s “Bird Kick” and Guile’s “Sonic Boom” The ” feature is all it takes to press a single button.
right moment
For those worried about a hypothetical drop in difficulty, the truth is that the limited number of combinations available make them fairly predictable, and in any case, knowing how to create a hadouken does not guarantee that the player knows the right moment to do so. run it. On the contrary, if you prefer to experience the more challenging levels, you should first of all know that the game itself offers a detailed guide on how to act to take advantage of each character’s strengths. However, what again stands out is the care given to each description, with detailed details on the best times for each attack, how to act against all types of opponents, and more. Perfect for anyone considering getting into online ranked matches.
His images and the technical quality he can show are also remarkable and show the attention of the development team down to the last detail. It is worth noting concerns about accessibility options for people with disabilities. blind. No doubt this will be the most inclusive ‘Street Fighter’ ever. In addition to the clear, distinct and striking graphic refinement from the use of the RE Engine, it is perhaps the most elaborate setup of its kind, placing it in a privileged position ahead of the next big wave of production.
long live my king
New characters, many modes (online and offline) and great prospects for the future make ‘Street Fighter 6’ an inevitable choice. For the majority of its fans, it will be crowned as the most complete and ambitious installment of the series, and unsurprisingly as it aims to welcome a huge new audience of users who don’t have much contact with the fighting genre, and satisfy the fanbase at the same time.
Now, thanks to the inclusion of a control system that doesn’t require complex commands added to lessons learned in campaign mode, and detailed guides that show you the basics of each character, the learning curve has been flattened, making it a very enjoyable experience. .
A fighting game designed even for those who reject the genre. the truth is that Capcom Billed as an all-around synergetic, addictive and exciting product, you have a diamond in your hand with these new solutions.with an initial roster of characters and game modes that will provide hours of fun to any fighter who decides to dedicate himself to becoming a true “Street Fighter”.