Street Fighter 6 - GamesRadar Review "Arguably the best overall fighting game package ever made"

Whether you're a hardcore fighting game player or a casual Street Fighter fan who hasn't touched the series for a generation or so, Street Fighter 6 has something for you and, not only that, manages to offer enough reason for both sides to dip their toes into the other side's water. It's a strong package – arguably the best overall fighting game package ever made – but it'd all be for naught if the fighting system that underpins it all wasn't up to much. It just happens to be the most flexible, versatile and expressive combat in a Street Fighter game to date. Street Fighter 6 is a perfect place to start or a brilliant continuation, an exceptional time for those who are looking to play 30 hours or 3000 hours.

[-Ghost]

Played the demo and loved it. Bring on Friday. Capcom 🔥 Glad to see the "A Must Play" stamp on Metacritic.

[just_looken]

yeah its a good fighter but dead or alive/teken still has destructive stages were you can change sets

Also why is there no voice over? just like pokemon a text read simulator see video
https://youtu.be/RoM1NmBEAh...

[DarXyde]

My god, you're a wet blanket, mate.

Someone's excited about a game coming out very soon that's being very well received, and your first instinct is to comment on what you see as shortcomings?

[just_looken]

Oh so i should be amazed a 2023 game has no voice overs? even though doa 5 from ps3 era has it?

Original xbox/ps2 era fighting games had environments that were interactive and you could destroy them

SO sorry i think a fighting game today should do more than what it does at the core then a arcade machine in the 90's.

Beyond graphics/roster/online p2p what huge difference is there between street fighter 90's arcade and this new one?

[delano1984]

Sf6 has so much content and quality of life changes it’s insane. Old fighting games really don’t compare. Other new fighting games don’t compare either. There’s just to much great stuff in it.

[DarXyde]

just_looken,

I'm sure you're fun at parties, but is that your takeaway? That you can't be critical?

It's a glowing review, someone's excited, and you're all negative.

There's context to these things, mate. If your kid just graduated high school and then I tell you that my daughter successfully defended her dissertation, how does that look?

You can do whatever you like here. You don't have to listen to me at all (you'll probably live longer if you don't).

Just found it off and kinda douchey.

[RedDevils]

One flaw shouldn't be a turn off from an overall package that it delivered. Stopped being a party pooper and enjoy what it got to offers.

[Hofstaderman]

@just_looken sometimes the core mechanics of a game are so good they don’t need to be totally overhauled.

[Old McGroin]

@just_looken

I played the demo of the rpg section and I'm pretty sure there were voice overs. Even if there wasn't, you're a bit of a tit for suggesting a fighting game can't be good because it has no voice overs.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

You don't play Street Fighter at all, and you damn sure haven't played 6 if you don't think there's a huge difference between now and Street Fighter II in the 90s. You're just talking.

[garos82]

see you online on friday! im so hyped for this

[CrimsonWing69]

Amazing! Really stoked for this!

[Dandalandan117]

As I'm currently subscribed to PS Plus Deluxe I rarely preorder/purchase games day one. This is one of those rare times because I really appreciate what Capcom has done with this game and also based on my experience with the demo.
Already preordered the Utlimate Edition, can't wait to play this soon!

[outsider1624]

Crap! Now im torn between this and MK1

[__SteakDeck__]

Buy both. MK1 comes out in the Fall, you’ll have time.

[Terry_B]

Get both + Tekken 8.

[ModsDoBetter]

This is the way.

Bummed the SF6 Collectors Edition is a bit rubbish so just went digital with it. Managed to ge the MK1 CE though because that statue looks…👌

Looking forward to see more of Tekken.

[__SteakDeck__]

Shoutout to Capcom. They had some rough times 8/9 years ago. But what did they do? They put their heads down and worked on their franchises, and started making great games again. They didn’t need to buy anyone to get their company back on track, like a certain company.

[Hofstaderman]

This. This is how you turn around your fortunes.

[__SteakDeck__]

Exactly. You have to work for it, like Sony and Nintendo did. Don’t take the path of least resistance.

[-Ghost]

I hope they bring back Onimusha. Really enjoyed Demon Siege and Dawn of Dreams.

[Lexreborn2]

Played through the open beta, was originally concerned that I wouldn’t be as adept as the ppl who got early access. Thankfully the 25+ years of fighting game experience actually matters. And their ability to auto rank you is beautiful.

Much rather they recognize my skill and I work from there then to go from the bottom to the top. Grade A for rewarding good players out the gate

[Hofstaderman]

This game was not on my radar… eff it, just placed my order for the steelbook edition.

[StarkR3ality]

Looks like it might be one of the best reviewed fighting games ever. Is it time we start saying capcom is currently the best publisher in gaming?

[Yui_Suzumiya]

Well they've always been strong despite some fumbles during the PS360 era

[StarkR3ality]

Yeah but they haven't released banger after banger like they are now.

[SullysCigar]

Here comes a new challenger!

[Terry_B]

Is there an arcade mode and endings for all the characters?

[darkrider]

So this is a goty contender

[Ninver]

Haven't played a fighter in ages. May have to scoop this one up. Ken Master! I hope you're ready bro.

[Christopher]

I'm thinking the same. I really like that the create-your-own-character story elements help to (re)teach fighting fundamentals. I'll be on controller, so don't expect to be that great in MP, but I think I can greatly enjoy the SP experience they're showing.

[gold_drake]

i absolutely loved the demo and cant wait to get the game tomorrow:)

[shammgod]

I’m not a fan of the genre, but I’m glad to see the positivity for this.

[Ravenkiss]

Can't wait to play the game this Friday, even ordered the Hori Fighting Stick Alpha SF6 Edition for it and will order the Brook Wingman FGC to reuse my older fightsticks on PS5 or PC :)

[Terry_B]

""Arguably the best overall fighting game package ever made"" How many fighting games did the author ever play?

[delano1984]

I’ve played a lot and I agree with the author. It seems most of the fgc think the same. He even uses arguably so yeah…

[Magog]

Call me crazy but the reversals in DOA make it the only fun fighting game.

[gleepot]

It's awesome to see this game get such glowing reviews. I had my doubts about it initially but it sounds like this is the real deal.

[meanmallard]

I don't get why people want a bunch of grindy B.B. in their Street Fighter game.

All I want is to log in and find a match vs another player as fast as possible.

[Petebloodyonion]

Well, I guess this game is picking up lots of steam and momentum.
Let's hope MK1 can follow suits and we will have a nice year for fighting game.

[talocaca]

Capcom is really on 🔥 good for them! Now if they only gave us Dino Crisis Remake, a basic port of Viewtiful Joe and maybe a new Onimusha!
Seems like they have so many IPs and they just don't use them 😭

[hotnickles]

This and MK in the same year. We in the golden age boys

[TheExecutioner]

Arguably then you give score 10 ...