Street Fighter IV...should noobs even bother?

Despite playing games for almost 20 years now I was never even remotely into the Arcade scene and I have never played a Street Fighter game before. Really the only fighting games I have ever played are Soul Calibur and Smash Bros. However, I am very intrigued by all the hype surrounding SF4 and I am very tempted to buy it.

I have heard the game is very very difficult though. If you don't even know what that move Jeff mentioned in his video review, Howdok or something, even is let alone have idea how to do it is there any point in getting this game.

rent it? I bought it day one having never owned a  Street Fighter game and I'm really enjoying it....there a few difficulty settings you can try and the challenge mode isnt bad for learning basic combos....At least give it a shot.

SFIV is my first SF game. Yes it's hard, but I'm getting better, having fun and raging a lot.

yeah.... if you can't howdok, you're fucked.

Smash Bros is really considered a fighting game now?

"Smash Bros is really considered a fighting game now?

These days arn't like the old days...

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It has yet to get me angry or frustrated. I've won 11 of 48 online games but... I'm enjoying it.

"McPlated said:

"Smash Bros is really considered a fighting game now?

These days arn't like the old days...

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No, its only considered a fighting game to those who are wrong by saying its a fighting game.
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If your like me and have not played all the many iterations of Street Fighter 2 or Virtual Fighter or any of that, than yes Smash Bros is very much a fighting game, or it is when you play without items at least.

"pause422 said:

"McPlated said:

"Smash Bros is really considered a fighting game now?

These days arn't like the old days...

"

No, its only considered a fighting game to those who are wrong by saying its a fighting game.
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No it's considered a fighting game because in it, you are FIGHTING.  You can't pick and choose what games belong in a genre just because you personally think it isn't worth the title.  Is the game primarily about fighting?  Then it's a fighting game.  Is the game primarily about racing?  Then it's a racing game.  Is the game primarily about going through obstacle course-like stages to reach your goal?  Then it's a platformer.  Is it Noby Noby Boy?  Then your guess is as good as mine.
 
Besides, Smash Bros has as deep of a, if not a deeper, fighting system as street fighter.  Just because the moves don't require retarded overly-complex and awkward D-pad movements to execute doesn't suddenly mean it's a lesser game.  So many fighting game elitists are just too snooty about it and stuck up their own ass to recognize it.  There's a reason it's played in tournaments.
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"Shadow said:

"pause422 said:

"McPlated said:

"Smash Bros is really considered a fighting game now?

These days arn't like the old days...

"

No, its only considered a fighting game to those who are wrong by saying its a fighting game.
"

No it's considered a fighting game because in it, you are FIGHTING.  You can't pick and choose what games belong in a genre just because you personally think it isn't worth the title.  Is the game primarily about fighting?  Then it's a fighting game.  Is the game primarily about racing?  Then it's a racing game.  Is the game primarily about going through obstacle course-like stages to reach your goal?  Then it's a platformer.  Is it Noby Noby Boy?  Then your guess is as good as mine.
 
Besides, Smash Bros has as deep of a, if not a deeper, fighting system as street fighter.  Just because the moves don't require retarded overly-complex and awkward D-pad movements to execute doesn't suddenly mean it's a lesser game.  So many fighting game elitists are just too snooty about it and stuck up their own ass to recognize it.  There's a reason it's played in tournaments.
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Yeah... no Smash Bros really isn't a fighting game. Over-complex and awkward D-pad movements is what makes a fighting game. I want to feel the rage because I didn't hit the right combo, it makes winning so much fun.
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Are you guys really arguing about this here?

Gears of War is NOT an FPS yet it is still very clearly a shooting game, it seems like that type of argument over semantics.

"Besides, Smash Bros has as deep of a, if not a deeper, fighting system as street fighter.  Just because the moves don't require retarded overly-complex and awkward D-pad movements to execute doesn't suddenly mean it's a lesser game.  So many fighting game elitists are just too snooty about it and stuck up their own ass to recognize it.  There's a reason it's played in tournaments.
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Yeah, I rented SF4 a few hours ago, kinda glad I didnt buy it. I want to love it because it looks very cool and all the hype, but it's so hard and the d-pad sucks and I can't afford / find an Arcade Stick too...

"Shazam said:

"Shadow said:

"pause422 said:

"McPlated said:

"Smash Bros is really considered a fighting game now?

These days arn't like the old days...

"

No, its only considered a fighting game to those who are wrong by saying its a fighting game.
"

No it's considered a fighting game because in it, you are FIGHTING.  You can't pick and choose what games belong in a genre just because you personally think it isn't worth the title.  Is the game primarily about fighting?  Then it's a fighting game.  Is the game primarily about racing?  Then it's a racing game.  Is the game primarily about going through obstacle course-like stages to reach your goal?  Then it's a platformer.  Is it Noby Noby Boy?  Then your guess is as good as mine.
 
Besides, Smash Bros has as deep of a, if not a deeper, fighting system as street fighter.  Just because the moves don't require retarded overly-complex and awkward D-pad movements to execute doesn't suddenly mean it's a lesser game.  So many fighting game elitists are just too snooty about it and stuck up their own ass to recognize it.  There's a reason it's played in tournaments.
"

Yeah... no Smash Bros really isn't a fighting game. Over-complex and awkward D-pad movements is what makes a fighting game. I want to feel the rage because I didn't hit the right combo, it makes winning so much fun.
"

I...can't figure out....are you being sarchastic?  I mean it would be insanely stupid for that to be the legitimate opinion of anyone, but I can totally see a 2D fighting traditionalist making that argument
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Smash Bros plays more like a 2D action platformer/party game hybrid than a traditional fighting game. I usually refer to it as a fighting game, but I don't consider it a "true" fighting game.

"Shadow said:

"Shazam said:

"Shadow said:

"pause422 said:

"McPlated said:

"Smash Bros is really considered a fighting game now?

These days arn't like the old days...

"

No, its only considered a fighting game to those who are wrong by saying its a fighting game.
"

No it's considered a fighting game because in it, you are FIGHTING.  You can't pick and choose what games belong in a genre just because you personally think it isn't worth the title.  Is the game primarily about fighting?  Then it's a fighting game.  Is the game primarily about racing?  Then it's a racing game.  Is the game primarily about going through obstacle course-like stages to reach your goal?  Then it's a platformer.  Is it Noby Noby Boy?  Then your guess is as good as mine.
 
Besides, Smash Bros has as deep of a, if not a deeper, fighting system as street fighter.  Just because the moves don't require retarded overly-complex and awkward D-pad movements to execute doesn't suddenly mean it's a lesser game.  So many fighting game elitists are just too snooty about it and stuck up their own ass to recognize it.  There's a reason it's played in tournaments.
"

Yeah... no Smash Bros really isn't a fighting game. Over-complex and awkward D-pad movements is what makes a fighting game. I want to feel the rage because I didn't hit the right combo, it makes winning so much fun.
"

I...can't figure out....are you being sarchastic?  I mean it would be insanely stupid for that to be the legitimate opinion of anyone, but I can totally see a 2D fighting traditionalist making that argument
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Smash Bros really isn't a deeper fighting system, are you kidding me?It would have to actually be considered a fighting game but more importantly, Smash Bros is about spamming your characters special attack by pressing one button. Rinse, repeat. Hope you beat your opponent. Fun but not a challenge.  Which is fine, if you don't want to be challenged. Just don't ridicule other people for wanting more out of their fighting games.

Also I wasn't being "sarchastic" nor was I being sarcastic. I was telling the truth.
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"Smash Bros is about spamming your characters special attack by pressing one button. Rinse, repeat. Hope you beat your opponent."