Super Street Fighter IV confirmed for spring 2010
- September 29, 2009 14:13 PM PST
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Enhanced version of SFIV includes additional characters, gameplay tweaks and an improved online mode based on community feedback.
Capcom announced a release date for Super Street Fighter IV today, confirming our suspicions that the next entry in the series will be a new version of SFIV sold with enhanced features at a lower price.
Capcom confirms fresh faces and old favorites like T. Hawk are dropping in next spring.
The press release we found in our inbox this morning remains cagey on specific details, promising only that SSFIV adds "about eight characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV." The approaching challengers include a mix of returning characters (like the infamous T. Hawk) and fresh faces (the enigmatic Korean tae kwon do master Juri.)
Compatability issues mean players can't take Juri online against owners of vanilla SFIV.
Capcom further promises players an improved multiplayer mode with new matchmaking features and a refined play experience (including new Ultra Combos) based on community feedback. However, be warned that Super Street Fighter IV players will not be able to play online against owners of the original Street Fighter IV. Producer Yoshitori Ono commented during a GameSpot preview that the new features were a drastic change that necessitated new multiplayer code incompatible with the original game, which is why the title will be released separately instead of as SFIV DLC. Ono also promised that Capcom will offer current SFIV owners an incentive for upgrading, so don't chuck your discs just yet.
Great news for Street Fighter fans, especially the improvements to the lackluster multiplayer options of the original. My only concern is how much Capcom is going to charge for the privilege.
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I don't mind it. Sometimes I like the idea of a game constantly getting upgraded, because in the long run it kind of ages better. Like I always liked that they did that with Street Fighter II, because compare the World Warrior with Super Turbo. In other words, take a good game and imagine if that game was constantly worked on to perfection. In the long run it's kind of worth it.
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I never liked T. Hawk, and I'm from Mexico. Actually I never liked any of the new characters, except for Cammy.
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Can't this be done via software updates? A new SF IV game seems unnecessary
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donkeykong57 wrote:
Can't this be done via software updates? A new SF IV game seems unnecessary
i agree. I dont wanna pay for this game again. I almost did the same with lbp Game of the year edition.......
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And how many buy a new Madden every friggen year which is essentially the same game with a roster update ?
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weinymew wrote:
donkeykong57 wrote:Can't this be done via software updates? A new SF IV game seems unnecessaryi agree. I dont wanna pay for this game again. I almost did the same with lbp Game of the year edition.......
"Ono also promised that Capcom will offer current SFIV owners an incentive for upgrading, so don't chuck your discs just yet."
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That sucks. Does that mean I have to shell out another Php3,000.00 ($60) for another SFIV game?!?!
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