The real problem with a lack of challenge mode and single player in general is the inability to learn new characters at all. I don't really know what to look for when trying to discover BnBs for some of these new characters and all of the info online is based on beta info that doesn't necessarily transfer over. It means I'm getting my ass kicked immediately and for the foreseeable future, and that isn't the funnest.
I've also on two separate occasions run into the same person three times in a row, but I can definitely chalk that up to pre-release.
You obviously shouldn't have to look up characters on YouTube to help you, but hey, a lot of fighting gamers are stuck in the past. I know I am.
Here's some videos that I found helpful. Not every character is represented, and it's based on the last beta, but it should give you a really good idea on how to use some of the characters listed.
My only gripe with this pre-review is the complaint of SFV lacking characters as compared to Ultra SFIV. Its not really fair to compare a brand new game on a new engine's roster to that of a game that has been out for over 7 years. Vanilla Street Fighter IV had a 17 character roster and it increased with updates through the years which SFV will do the same thing.
Aside from that minor complaint that was a great review.
Yeah, it's a bit misleading to say SFIV had 44 characters. That was after one 30 dollar upgrade from "vanilla" to "Super" and, what--2 more updates after that? This is a good review, especially considering most fighting game reviews are kinda pointless, but I don't want people to get the wrong idea about the game.
I think another thing worth mentioning is how much they changed the returning characters. Charlie/Nash and Vega/Claw no longer being charge characters is kinda huge.
I'm one of the people that pre-ordered and got the season pass, so this review isn't for me anyway, hah. Just wanted to point out some things that might confuse people, because let's face it, fighting games can get pretty confusing.
deactivated-5e4c09d3ba1b3's comments