Seriously i will just be blunt, the game is not worht buying. There are two unlockable characters, and one is nearly impossible to get (unless you seriously want to play this game) maybe if your a "diehard" fan of the series, but otherwise you should avoid this title.
The character design on some of the characters are well done, but some leave you guessing as to what they are supposed to be. This game is good in short burst, but wont keep you satisfied for more than an hour by yourself.
On the good side; alot of the animations are well done, The painted backgrounds add a classic feel, your friends will enjoy murdering you in it (for a while) the moves still look cool, and most of us still love and remember the series.
My verdict still stands though, if you are looking for a 2-D fighting game
GET ANOTHER ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P