Street Fighter IV

Street Fighter IV is a video game that consists of 4 releases

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Street Fighter IV looks to shape up and top the fighting genre once again with a bevy of interesting new features, moves and a brand new look.

Overview

The hardened fighters are back with a vengeance, more experienced and stronger than ever and not just the same classic fighters, but as well as a few new original fighters that prove to put up a challenge. The story for it seems to be an interlude, meaning that it takes place in between two games much like Street Fighter Alpha.

"The year after the legendary World Warrior Championship (SF2) it silently begins. Suspicious incidents occur, and behind it a mystic organization is on the move in the shadows. Those chasing and being chased in the complicated middle of friendship and betrayal. Now, the curtain rises and a new fight begins."

One of the most noticeable features with this one is the animation, it taking on the personalities of a 3D fighter, but maintaining the 2D look and feel. The art work is almost has like a calligraphy style since almost every screen looks like a painting, It looks as if it was all hand-drawn with a cell-shaded effect on top. With this new style everything looks a lot more realistic, from all the actions, on screen displays and characters. It's shaping up to possibly be the best Street Fighter to date.

The new look of Street Fighter 4 gameplay

Gameplay

A lot of new features have been brought in, but they still managed to retain the feel and originality of Street Fighter II in this. There are a lot of similarities which remain positive for the title since this is their next gen debut.

There's still going to be all the traditional light and heavy attacks as well as specials, but in addition they are bringing im Focus attacks and Super and Ultra Finishers. The focus attacks revolve around the "Revenge" gauge which fills upon taking damage, and can be used with a simple combination but the devastation or the move used will depend on the amount of energy is stored within it. Everything from powered-up versions of tradtional moves to unblockable power hits.

The Finisher moves are going to be different and aren't decided at this point on the attack configuration since there are multiple options they're currently working out. Since this is an interlude they are going to base it off of one of the previous SF games (SF Alpha, SF II, SF III). The first being each character has only one super move, second they have multiple and the attack based on their current strength, lastly they have more than one, but you enter the match with a specific one of your choosing. The Ultra moves are finisher cinematic moves that will change the camera angle and feature multiple hits and devastating damage.

Features

There are five known new characters at the moment and thirteen returning from SF II (current arcade versions).
The console versions will have anime cutscenes as intros and endings for all the characters. A couple of anime trailers have surfaced with the first one featuring Ryu, Ken, Akuma, and Gouken, while the second one features Chun-Li, Guile, and Cammy.
A Street Fighter IV anime video that sets up the story for the game (a prequel of sorts) is expected to come out close to its release or with Limited Editions.
One of the advantages of the card system for the arcade version is using alternate costumes for the characters. Examples are Guile with Charlie's clothes, battle damaged M. Bison, Zangief as Haggar from Final Fight, and shirtless Ryu.
The characters' signature background themes will play only during rival battles, which is the second to last fight before fighting Seth (For example, Guile's BGM gets played when playing as Abel against Guile).
This installment will feature online play and leaderboards much like Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.
It's been confirmed that SFIV will run at a constant and smooth 60 FPS.
The traditional camera isn't used, but a closer view of the fighters is shown, only changing when a Focus attack is used.
Six console exclusive characters have been confirmed so far as well as the boss characters playable (More could be added as possible DLC along with more stages and outfits).

Characters

Returning characters

New characters

Abel
Crimson Viper
El Fuerte
Rufus
Seth (Final Boss, playable in console version)
Gouken (Secret Boss, playable in console version)

Console only

Official controller and arcade stick

One of the many customizable face plates for the official arcade stick

In August 2008, Mad Catz announced that they would be developing the official controller and arcade stick for the console version of Street Fighter IV. They where unvieled at the GameStop Expo 2008, and it was announced that the stick's face plate could be customized. These arcade sticks are expected to come out with the game's release in February 2009.

Useful links

Official website

General Information Edit

Game Name	Street Fighter IV
Platform(s)	Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 Arcade PC
Publisher(s)	Capcom
Developer(s)	Capcom
Genres	Add a new genre Fighting
Themes	Add a new theme Martial Arts
Original US Release	Feb. 17, 2009 need a fuzzy date?
Original US Release	Q1 2009 know the real date?
Aliases	SFIV Street Fighter 4

Trivia

what is the name of the normal last boss in street fighter

seth
gouki
gouken
akuma
shen long

Associated News

Street Fighter IV Dated for Home Release
February ship dates for console versions confirmed for North America, Europe.

Street Fighter IV Console Characters On Parade
Shots out of The Netherlands showcase new Street Fighter IV characters.

Capcom's Q1 2009 Getting Stacked
With further confirmation of Street Fighter IV's early '09 release, Capcom appears to be making plans for any and all gift certificates you receive this holiday season.

Gouken is not Sheng Long
Ryu and Ken's master, Gouken, apparently has appeared in Street Fighter IV as an unlockable character.

The Street Fighter IV Box (That You Won't Hold This Year)
The Capcom Unity blog dropped a cruel tease this morning with the unveiling of the home-console version's cover artwork. And here it is.

Polygonal Pummeling Pleases Press
Capcom's arcade version of Street Fighter IV is nearly complete, and the company brought it to a recent event in Las Vegas.

Street Fighter IV PCB Kit Pre-orders: Who’s With Me???
For only $2,590 you can grab an arcade board of SF4.

Videos

	Street Fighter IV: Meet Seth Cozy up to the new end boss of Street Fighter IV in this trailer.
	Street Fighter 4 TGS 08 Trailer This new trailer has all sorts of goodness packed inside.