Super Street Fighter IV
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Super Street Fighter IV has been confirmed by the producer of the game to have 33 playable characters in total. All 25 characters from Street Fighter IV are returning, along with 8 additional characters. Three of those eight characters have already been revealed: T. Hawk, Dee Jay and, all new character to the Street Fighter series, Juri. All characters have been confirmed to be playable from the start; meaning no need to go through the arcade mode to unlock any characters.
Returning Characters
The following backstories for the characters are based on the Street Fighter 4 storyline.
"This young amnesiac desperately chases down the remnants of Shadaloo. His fighting style is based upon mixed martial arts and is well-suited to his mercenary background. Though he may appear to be a bit of a misanthrope at first glance, this is merely a side effect of his earnestness. He has no memories of his past."
"This demonic warrior discarded his own humanity when he let the dark power of the Satsui no Hado take over and murder his own brother Gouken in cold blood. He seeks the ultimate fight to the death and is especially intrigued by Ryu's inherent Satsui no Hado tendencies, which he frequently tempts the younger man into succumbing to once and for all."
"This boxer, whose violent tendencies led to his being expelled from the realm of professional boxing, teamed up with Bison to make money. He has not been heard from since Shadaloo's collapse."
"Following a harrowing plane crash in his youth, Blanka found himself alone in the Amazonian jungle, struggling to survive and live on his own, granting him extraordinary survival skills and a unique set of characteristics. He now fights to earn the love and respect of his mother."
"This swift and deadly fighter is a member of a British paramilitary group known as Delta Red. She had been brainwashed by Shadaloo and put to use by that evil organization as nothing more than a living weapon, but she does not let this past hold her back and now fights alongside her comrades on a new and dangerous mission."
"This Interpol detective uses an arsenal of deadly kicks as she scours the world in search of her missing father. She became a detective at the age of 18. She is currently engaged in an investigation with Guile into rumors of Shadaloo's re-emergence."
"This tough and beautiful agent assumes a business-like demeanor, seemingly ignoring the pettiness of human emotion and obligation to fellow man in favor of her own goals. She wears a high-tech suit equipped with an assortment of deadly gadgetry. Her true goals and identity are unknown."
"This fighter boasts an impressive set of taunts, but his fighting moves are often half-baked. Though he has trained with Gouken in the past, his moves are based more upon his own unique technique, a style he has dubbed Saikyo."
"This mystical Indian yogi is reluctant to harm his opponents and is a pacifist at heart. Nevertheless, when his family's village is threatened, he once again ventures into the world, steeled for combat and ready to teach evil a lesson."
"This bad boy of the sumo circuit continues to make a name for himself on the world stage. He has attained the rank of Oseki, though he is generally considered good enough to take on the mantle of Yokozuna. He travels the world in an effort to spread sumo's appeal around the world."
"This fighter divides his time between perfecting his lucha libre skills and his cooking abilities. His indomitable spirit is a match for even the legendary Red Cyclone. He now travels the world in an effort to assemble the greatest recipes on the planet."
"This young man has made a big name for himself in the world of Hong Kong cinema. Having trained hard since childhood, there is not a single fighter in Hong Kong that has kung fu skills worthy of being compared to his own.''
"This assassin enjoys legendary notoriety in the underworld. He continues to scour the world for foes worthy of the fight to the death he seeks. He has a connection with Chun-Li's father and, as such, possesses very complex feelings toward her."
"Akuma's brother and mentor to Ryu and Ken, this legendary fighter is responsible for developing and refining Ansatsuken, a fighting style he taught to his pupils Ryu and Ken. He was defeated at the hands of the vile Akuma and now makes his triumphant return after having been presumed dead for decades."
"This American Air Force Major has dedicated his life to taking revenge on Bison, the man who killed his best friend, Charlie so many years ago. His fighting style is a unique blend of military trained martial arts and other moves that he finds useful in combat. When a series of incidents in which Shadaloo's involvement is suspected come to light, he is quick to partner up with his old friend Chun-Li to get to the bottom of it."
"Scion of the American financial group that bears his name, Ken Masters is also the closest friend and rival of Ryu. With a brand new life on the way to get his and his wife's family started, he hesitates when invited to climb back into the ring with Ryu. Eventually, with some prodding from Eliza, he decides to take the plunge."
"Drug trafficking, human experimentation, weapons dealing; no crime was beyond the reach of Bison's foul Shadaloo organization. He uses his Psycho Power to strike fear into the hearts of those who oppose him and further his own twisted and vile machinations. Thought to have perished in the fall of Shadaloo, Bison garnered a new lease on life via a replacement body and now seeks to usher in a new dark age of terror and intimidation the world over."
"This beautiful and enigmatic fortune teller is well-known in Genoa, where she has set up shop. She relies on her mastery of Soul Power, an energy that draws its source from her very life-force, rather than on physical technique to vanquish foes."
"This portly fighter uses his own unique brand of kung fu. He has declared himself to be the America's greatest fighter and he has a deep, though decidedly one-side rivalry with Ken Masters. He fights to prove that he is indeed better than Masters, though he frequently mistakes other fighters for his supposed rival."
"Continuously polishing the art of fighting he learned from his master Gouken, this solitary fighter trains tirelessly for his own betterment. His power and nomadic way of life are a big draw to admiring challengers. He seeks the path of the "true warrior", but his pursuit of this lofty goal has set him squarely in the sights of evil organizations who would seek the same for their own ends."
"Also known as "the Invincible Tiger", Sagat is exalted as the King of Muay Thai. His legendary kicks are said to be the most powerful in the world. A fateful defeat at the hands of Ryu left a broad scar on his chest and drove him to even more intense training."
"This high school girl followed her idol Ryu into the world of street fighting. Bright and energetic, she finds enjoyment in all she does and never misses the chance to fight a strong opponent."
"Seth is the CEO of a weapons manufacturing and trading company known as S.I.N. He has collected data from the world's top fighters and assimilated it into his own fighting style. Though he was developed to be a replacement body for Bison, he has plans of his own. Plans to rebel and make Shadaloo his own."
"This narcissist values and trusts in beauty above all else. He joined Bison's organization purely to improve his own aesthetic senses. His extreme speed and beautifully executed move set makes it difficult for opponents to keep their minds on the battle. He has not been heard from since Shadaloo's collapse."
"This Russian wrestler is popularly known as the "Red Cyclone". Inside his massive chest beats the heart of a true patriot. He throws himself into another worldwide fight in order to keep a promise he made to a group of doubtful children."
New Characters
Dee Jay, the only character in the Street Fighter series designed by Capcom USA, first appeared in Super Street Fighter II. He is a music star who fights to musical rhythm and he entered the second World Warrior tournament to discover new rhythms for his songs.
Juri makes her first appearance in Super Street Fighter IV as the first Korean character in the Street Fighter series. She is also the first character who uses the fighting style Tae-Kwon Do. She is an agent of S.I.N, the weapons manufacturer where Seth is from, and has an artificial left eye made by S.I.N that serves as a chi booster called the Feng Shui Engine.
T. Hawk (Thunder Hawk) first appeared in Super Street Fighter II. He is a member of the Thunderfoot clan. His homeland was taken over and his father, Arroyo Hawk, was killed by M. Bison 30 years prior to the events of Super Street Fighter II. T. Hawk entered the second World Warrior tournament to reclaim his people's land and free them from the control of M. Bison.
There are 5 more characters yet to be revealed who shall be making an appearance in Super Street Fighter IV. Rumors are currently circulating on the following:
While there are plenty of rumors circling the release of Super Street Fighter IV, there is also concrete information revealed in several interviews with Yoshinori Ono.
Recently in an interview Yoshinori Ono had stated that Super Street Fighter IV would not see an arcade release, and would instead be an Xbox 360 / Playstation 3 exclusive. The tournament scene has been split to whether this is an issue or not, and petitions have been formed around the internet in response. This would be the first iteration of a Street Fighter game to not have an arcade counterpart, whether his statement was misinterpreted is still unknown.
Since this interview, Ono has gone on to say that an arcade release is not 100% out of the question -- and to look for it.
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Super Street Fighter IV: Juri vs. T.Hawk
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Super Street Fighter IV: Juri vs. Dee Jay
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The New Modes of Super Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV is a standalone update to the original SFIV, adding new characters and modes while also rebalancing the existing roster.
Characters
Super Street Fighter IV has been confirmed by the producer of the game to have 33 playable characters in total. All 25 characters from Street Fighter IV are returning, along with 8 additional characters. Three of those eight characters have already been revealed: T. Hawk, Dee Jay and, all new character to the Street Fighter series, Juri. All characters have been confirmed to be playable from the start; meaning no need to go through the arcade mode to unlock any characters.
Returning Characters
The following backstories for the characters are based on the Street Fighter 4 storyline.
Abel
"This young amnesiac desperately chases down the remnants of Shadaloo. His fighting style is based upon mixed martial arts and is well-suited to his mercenary background. Though he may appear to be a bit of a misanthrope at first glance, this is merely a side effect of his earnestness. He has no memories of his past."
- Akuma
Akuma
"This demonic warrior discarded his own humanity when he let the dark power of the Satsui no Hado take over and murder his own brother Gouken in cold blood. He seeks the ultimate fight to the death and is especially intrigued by Ryu's inherent Satsui no Hado tendencies, which he frequently tempts the younger man into succumbing to once and for all."
Balrog
"This boxer, whose violent tendencies led to his being expelled from the realm of professional boxing, teamed up with Bison to make money. He has not been heard from since Shadaloo's collapse."
Blanka
"Following a harrowing plane crash in his youth, Blanka found himself alone in the Amazonian jungle, struggling to survive and live on his own, granting him extraordinary survival skills and a unique set of characteristics. He now fights to earn the love and respect of his mother."
Cammy
"This swift and deadly fighter is a member of a British paramilitary group known as Delta Red. She had been brainwashed by Shadaloo and put to use by that evil organization as nothing more than a living weapon, but she does not let this past hold her back and now fights alongside her comrades on a new and dangerous mission."
Chun-Li
"This Interpol detective uses an arsenal of deadly kicks as she scours the world in search of her missing father. She became a detective at the age of 18. She is currently engaged in an investigation with Guile into rumors of Shadaloo's re-emergence."
Crimson Viper
"This tough and beautiful agent assumes a business-like demeanor, seemingly ignoring the pettiness of human emotion and obligation to fellow man in favor of her own goals. She wears a high-tech suit equipped with an assortment of deadly gadgetry. Her true goals and identity are unknown."
Dan
"This fighter boasts an impressive set of taunts, but his fighting moves are often half-baked. Though he has trained with Gouken in the past, his moves are based more upon his own unique technique, a style he has dubbed Saikyo."
Dhalsim
"This mystical Indian yogi is reluctant to harm his opponents and is a pacifist at heart. Nevertheless, when his family's village is threatened, he once again ventures into the world, steeled for combat and ready to teach evil a lesson."
E. Honda
"This bad boy of the sumo circuit continues to make a name for himself on the world stage. He has attained the rank of Oseki, though he is generally considered good enough to take on the mantle of Yokozuna. He travels the world in an effort to spread sumo's appeal around the world."
El Fuerte
"This fighter divides his time between perfecting his lucha libre skills and his cooking abilities. His indomitable spirit is a match for even the legendary Red Cyclone. He now travels the world in an effort to assemble the greatest recipes on the planet."
Fei Long
"This young man has made a big name for himself in the world of Hong Kong cinema. Having trained hard since childhood, there is not a single fighter in Hong Kong that has kung fu skills worthy of being compared to his own.''
Gen
"This assassin enjoys legendary notoriety in the underworld. He continues to scour the world for foes worthy of the fight to the death he seeks. He has a connection with Chun-Li's father and, as such, possesses very complex feelings toward her."
Gouken
Guile
"This American Air Force Major has dedicated his life to taking revenge on Bison, the man who killed his best friend, Charlie so many years ago. His fighting style is a unique blend of military trained martial arts and other moves that he finds useful in combat. When a series of incidents in which Shadaloo's involvement is suspected come to light, he is quick to partner up with his old friend Chun-Li to get to the bottom of it."
Ken
"Scion of the American financial group that bears his name, Ken Masters is also the closest friend and rival of Ryu. With a brand new life on the way to get his and his wife's family started, he hesitates when invited to climb back into the ring with Ryu. Eventually, with some prodding from Eliza, he decides to take the plunge."
M. Bison
"Drug trafficking, human experimentation, weapons dealing; no crime was beyond the reach of Bison's foul Shadaloo organization. He uses his Psycho Power to strike fear into the hearts of those who oppose him and further his own twisted and vile machinations. Thought to have perished in the fall of Shadaloo, Bison garnered a new lease on life via a replacement body and now seeks to usher in a new dark age of terror and intimidation the world over."
Rose
"This beautiful and enigmatic fortune teller is well-known in Genoa, where she has set up shop. She relies on her mastery of Soul Power, an energy that draws its source from her very life-force, rather than on physical technique to vanquish foes."
Rufus
"This portly fighter uses his own unique brand of kung fu. He has declared himself to be the America's greatest fighter and he has a deep, though decidedly one-side rivalry with Ken Masters. He fights to prove that he is indeed better than Masters, though he frequently mistakes other fighters for his supposed rival."
Ryu
"Continuously polishing the art of fighting he learned from his master Gouken, this solitary fighter trains tirelessly for his own betterment. His power and nomadic way of life are a big draw to admiring challengers. He seeks the path of the "true warrior", but his pursuit of this lofty goal has set him squarely in the sights of evil organizations who would seek the same for their own ends."
Sagat
"Also known as "the Invincible Tiger", Sagat is exalted as the King of Muay Thai. His legendary kicks are said to be the most powerful in the world. A fateful defeat at the hands of Ryu left a broad scar on his chest and drove him to even more intense training."
Sakura
"This high school girl followed her idol Ryu into the world of street fighting. Bright and energetic, she finds enjoyment in all she does and never misses the chance to fight a strong opponent."
Seth
"Seth is the CEO of a weapons manufacturing and trading company known as S.I.N. He has collected data from the world's top fighters and assimilated it into his own fighting style. Though he was developed to be a replacement body for Bison, he has plans of his own. Plans to rebel and make Shadaloo his own."
Vega
"This narcissist values and trusts in beauty above all else. He joined Bison's organization purely to improve his own aesthetic senses. His extreme speed and beautifully executed move set makes it difficult for opponents to keep their minds on the battle. He has not been heard from since Shadaloo's collapse."
Zangief
"This Russian wrestler is popularly known as the "Red Cyclone". Inside his massive chest beats the heart of a true patriot. He throws himself into another worldwide fight in order to keep a promise he made to a group of doubtful children."
New Characters
- Dee Jay
Dee Jay
Dee Jay, the only character in the Street Fighter series designed by Capcom USA, first appeared in Super Street Fighter II. He is a music star who fights to musical rhythm and he entered the second World Warrior tournament to discover new rhythms for his songs.
Juri
- T. Hawk
T. Hawk
T. Hawk (Thunder Hawk) first appeared in Super Street Fighter II. He is a member of the Thunderfoot clan. His homeland was taken over and his father, Arroyo Hawk, was killed by M. Bison 30 years prior to the events of Super Street Fighter II. T. Hawk entered the second World Warrior tournament to reclaim his people's land and free them from the control of M. Bison.
Rumored Characters
There are 5 more characters yet to be revealed who shall be making an appearance in Super Street Fighter IV. Rumors are currently circulating on the following:
- Dudley, a British boxer who made his appearance in Street Fighter III: New Generation originally.
- Ibuki, a female from Japan who practiced Ninjitsu, she first appeared in Street Fighter III: New Generation.
- Makoto, a Japanese girl clad in traditional martial arts Gi, she made her debut in Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike.
- Adon, a Muay Thai kickboxer who became playable in the first iteration of Street Fighter Alpha.
- Guy, originally a Final Fight character, he made a cameo as a playable character in the Alpha series.
- Cody, also from Final Fight, he became playable in Street Fighter Alpha 3.
- Hakan, an Arabic fighter who likes oil, is said to be the other original character for Super Street Fighter IV.
Rumors
- Return of the bonus stage in arcade mode.
- Most characters to have two ultra combos.
- Some characters to have air ultras.
- 3rd Strike characters to get supers from that game.
- Ibuki has a run command (perhaps in place of a dash).
- Guile has the Sonic Hurricane from Marvel vs. Capcom 2.
- Dudley has all his chain combos from 3rd Strike, plus one new one.
- Cody is the only character with an Alpha Counter, similar to those found in the Alpha series.
- Guy's familiar chain combos return.
- Rufus will be able to cancel-break the last hit of his Spectacle Romance, or the launch kick of Space Opera Symphony.
- Makoto retains her Tanden Renki Super from 3rd Strike.
- Dhalsim's new Ultra is named The Yoga Shangri'la.
- Zangief supposedly has an air ultra performed with a 720 degree motion, titled The Siberian Blizzard.
- The game takes place one year after Street Fighter IV.
- A new gameplay system has been implemented called Tadan Saving, which is a multi-hitting or multiple-level focus attack. This could be similar to parries from 3rd Strike.
- All console characters from the original Street Fighter IV are said to have been added to the upcoming arcade release of Super Street Fighter IV, with the possible exception of Seth and Gouken.
- Gen will have four ultras because of his two separate fighting styles, one of them is said to be an air ultra.
- Sakura is the only character with more than one super, as she gets back her Shinkuu Hadouken.
- Expect to see the return of familiar super combos from past Street Fighter games, including Chun-Li's Kikosho, and Sagat's Tiger Cannon.
- Dudley is searching for a rose in SSFIV, similar to 3rd Strike where he was searching for his vintage automobiles.
Confirmations
While there are plenty of rumors circling the release of Super Street Fighter IV, there is also concrete information revealed in several interviews with Yoshinori Ono.
- The theme "Indestructible" will not make a return appearance.
- Seth will be even more difficult in arcade mode than he previously was.
- There will be new stages, and there will also be changes made to currently existing stages.
- They are implementing balance-changes for characters.
- The focus-attack system will be largely unchanged since Ono feels it's fairly balanced.
- Every character will have 2 separate Ultras.
- The story for every character will be largely changed. Animated openings and animated endings will be changed for each character completely.
- There will be better net code than the original game.
- It will not be able to play online with the regular version of Street Fighter IV.
Arcade Edition Controversy
Recently in an interview Yoshinori Ono had stated that Super Street Fighter IV would not see an arcade release, and would instead be an Xbox 360 / Playstation 3 exclusive. The tournament scene has been split to whether this is an issue or not, and petitions have been formed around the internet in response. This would be the first iteration of a Street Fighter game to not have an arcade counterpart, whether his statement was misinterpreted is still unknown.
Since this interview, Ono has gone on to say that an arcade release is not 100% out of the question -- and to look for it.
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