Sorry Street Fighter 4, but no.

Unlike others I came into this game with open arms and have not played any other SF games, besides turbo 2 on XBL. I tried to like it so badly, but it is getting harder each time I play.

THe game does so many stupid things, I dont know who thought this was ok to pass at Capcom. A super attack that you get when you are about to die. Sounds cool, but lets make it so that you have to press three buttons at once and have the same triger move as the other super move that you save up. Combos are cool, but lets make the timing random for every one. Lets also make a boss that is so hard that no one can beat him but the hardcore.

The online play is also a joke. It just does not work. THe game is too hard and, once again, only lets the hardcore players enjoy themselves. And don't give me the "oh games are just easier now aday's", because that is a lame excuse. A game should be fun no matter who plays it. I like this game but it just does so many things wrong.

Im going to keep it, it just seems that they could have made it more open for us new players.

And yes I know I have to hold the trigger down to use the combo, its just hard to do when you are about to die :)

It also dumb for me putting this on a video game board. Most poeple who bought the game allready were old hardcore fans, and will be willing to strike me down for any thing I say against it. It's fun, but like any other game it has it's problems.

#1 - you can set your 3punches to any button at the Button Configuration screen.

#2 - you can set the difficulty to Easiest if you want to beat the boss and unlock characters

#3 - if you have trouble finding a match, CREATE a match OR put Requests on and go to arcade mode, you'll get matches within seconds.

But I can tell you don't understand fighting games much, so this surely isn't the game for you... sell it, so someone else can get it used and enjoy.

Im going to keep it, it just seems that they could have made it more open for us new players.

And yes I know I have to hold the trigger down to use the combo, its just hard to do when you are about to die :)

It also dumb for me putting this on a video game board. Most poeple who bought the game allready were old hardcore fans, and will be willing to strike me down for any thing I say against it. It's fun, but like any other game it has it's problems.

stringer4

Im going to keep it, it just seems that they could have made it more open for us new players.

And yes I know I have to hold the trigger down to use the combo, its just hard to do when you are about to die :)

It also dumb for me putting this on a video game board. Most poeple who bought the game allready were old hardcore fans, and will be willing to strike me down for any thing I say against it. It's fun, but like any other game it has it's problems.

at first i thought like that too....i thought seth was way to hard and the overall game was hard....now i know the controls more and seths really not that hard....

just get use to it

I love the game, but I do have to admit the AI is horribly cheap. Seth only like does 3 of the same moves to you over and over again.

I love the game, but I do have to admit the AI is horribly cheap. Seth only like does 3 of the same moves to you over and over again.

MrArmageddon8

SFIV is pretty hard to master but I'am getting the hang of it but playing this game makes me wish they would make a Marvel vs. Capcom 3 already.

I was able to beat Seth with most characters. But Chun Li, Blanka, and M.Bison I am having trouble because I the moves are not working for me. I liked using Abel, C. Viper, Ryu, Ken, and Sagat but most their moves are done the same way. What I don't understand is I was able to beat it with E.Honda and his moves are practically the same as Chun Li's. It just seems like it takes more for Chun Li to get the health bar down.

I understand about the controls, but any game that allows you to configure your controls you can not complain much about because you can control that. Then online play is always active, if I turned on challenge I wouldn't get past the first fighter with out being challenged by someone!

The only thing wrong with SF4 is the terrible title soundtrack. Indestructable?! Ugh! As for Seth being a difficult character, I have to agree, but only after you beat him once. Round 1 is cake, then he goes nuts with teleports and the most awful Ultra Combo in the game.

I will admit that I haven't gotten or played SFIV yet, but from everything I have read, it doesn't sound much different from the older games I used to play(Blanka FTW). The SF franchise has always been about tactics. MK, SC, Tekken, they have tactics involved, but button mashing does come into play in these games. SF has always been built along the idea that you have to out think your opponent.

I agree with TC for the most part. I am waiting for my HOri EX2 to really dive in and try to master it.

You can't just button mash and hope for the best like in Soul Caliber. You have to take the time to learn the characters and that is one aspect of the game I really enjoy. The game isnt for everyone and yes it is the type of game that will be enjoyed by the hardcore more. But I can't find a flaw with the game. This and Brawl are the best fighters this gen.

I agree with TC for the most part. I am waiting for my HOri EX2 to really dive in and try to master it.

iloverikku11

these fighting games just don't interest me at all. They are so boring and old school. You just jump around trying to hit all the buttons and do special attacks, that's just not fun. Maybe if it was like $20 it would be worth a purchase.

these fighting games just don't interest me at all. They are so boring and old school. You just jump around trying to hit all the buttons and do special attacks, that's just not fun. Maybe if it was like $20 it would be worth a purchase.

Dawq902

Unlike others I came into this game with open arms and have not played any other SF games, besides turbo 2 on XBL. I tried to like it so badly, but it is getting harder each time I play.

THe game does so many stupid things, I dont know who thought this was ok to pass at Capcom. A super attack that you get when you are about to die. Sounds cool, but lets make it so that you have to press three buttons at once and have the same triger move as the other super move that you save up. Combos are cool, but lets make the timing random for every one. Lets also make a boss that is so hard that no one can beat him but the hardcore.

The online play is also a joke. It just does not work. THe game is too hard and, once again, only lets the hardcore players enjoy themselves. And don't give me the "oh games are just easier now aday's", because that is a lame excuse. A game should be fun no matter who plays it. I like this game but it just does so many things wrong.

stringer4

1. That's part of the reason you're having trouble. Street Fighter is easy to pick up, diffifult to master. Must of us better players have been playing since SF II originally came out, and the move set hasn't changed. Pulling off dragon punches becomes instinct when you play enough...

2. You don't have to press three buttons at once. There's a button binded to three punch and three kick. You're just one of those people who doesn't bother reading the manual or playing an tutorials. You just pop in the game, and when you can't play it, you blame the game.

3. That's part of the beauty of SF. You have to master each fighter, and figure out what match-ups work best. Try beating Zangeif with Guile...it's a bad match up for Guile.

4. The boss isn't hard when you've done all of the above.

5. Care to elaborate on how it "doesn't work" ? Seems fine to me...aside from the very occasional laggy match.

6. If games were easier these days, wouldn't the game be easier? I think you just may have worded this wrong.

7. All of the above. There's nothing wrong with the game. You just don't know how to play it yet. SF II HD Remix isn't a good starting point.

these fighting games just don't interest me at all. They are so boring and old school. You just jump around trying to hit all the buttons and do special attacks, that's just not fun. Maybe if it was like $20 it would be worth a purchase.

Dawq902

Different strokes dude...Boring, that's your opinion. Old school, not really a bad thing. Games used to be better. And yes, you button mash when you don't know how to play. But when you do, everything is VERY calculated. Pull off a Super cancel ultra and tell me it's button mashing. The game takes plenty of dexterity.

I used to think the exact same thing about Japanese fighting games when I was young. I played Mortal Kombat hardcore before I ever played SF, and when I did play SF, I hated it. But now it's the complete opposite. I hate Mortal Kombat's dialed in gameplay, and think SF, Tekken and DOA are much better fighters.

DOA may appear to be button mashing, but there's much more to it, and timing and precision is key. For example, to counter a high attack, you have to press back on the control stick and block. To counter a low attack, you have to press down/back and block. To counter a kick, you have to press forward and block. Doing this takes fast reflexes. Button mashing will cause you to lose.

This is all true in SF as well...

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Unlike others I came into this game with open arms and have not played any other SF games, besides turbo 2 on XBL. I tried to like it so badly, but it is getting harder each time I play.

THe game does so many stupid things, I dont know who thought this was ok to pass at Capcom. A super attack that you get when you are about to die. Sounds cool, but lets make it so that you have to press three buttons at once and have the same triger move as the other super move that you save up. Combos are cool, but lets make the timing random for every one. Lets also make a boss that is so hard that no one can beat him but the hardcore.

The online play is also a joke. It just does not work. THe game is too hard and, once again, only lets the hardcore players enjoy themselves. And don't give me the "oh games are just easier now aday's", because that is a lame excuse. A game should be fun no matter who plays it. I like this game but it just does so many things wrong.

1. That's part of the reason you're having trouble. Street Fighter is easy to pick up, diffifult to master. Must of us better players have been playing since SF II originally came out, and the move set hasn't changed. Pulling off dragon punches because instinct when you play enough...

2. You don't have to press three buttons at once. There's a button binded to three punch and three kick. You're just one of those people who doesn't bother reading the manual or playing an tutorials. You just pop in the game, and when you can't play it, you blame the game.

3. That's part of the beauty of SF. You have to master each fighter, and figure out what match-ups work best. Try beating Zangeif with Guile...it's a bad match up for Guile.

4. The boss isn't hard when you've done all of the above.

5. Care to elaborate on how it "doesn't work" ? Seems fine to me...aside from the very occasional laggy match.

6. If games were easier these days, wouldn't the game be easier? I think you just may have worded this wrong.

7. All of the above. There's nothing wrong with the game. You just don't know how to play it yet. SF II HD Remix isn't a good starting point.

If i select the 'same skill' option, will that apply for just the ranked matches I create or does it also apply when people join me when i'm playing in aracde mode? Can someone PLEASE answer this question.sourcerah

I can't say for 100% sure, but I'd imagine it would mean similar Battle Points. Meaning, yes, it only affects ranked matches. When challenged during arcade, you choose if it's ranked or unranked in your challenge options, how many rounds, timer...etc.

Unranked matches will put you up against whoever...

these fighting games just don't interest me at all. They are so boring and old school. You just jump around trying to hit all the buttons and do special attacks, that's just not fun. Maybe if it was like $20 it would be worth a purchase.

Dawq902

Exactly. I bought it new and couldn't believe I paid $60 for an arcade game. Now, I know that was sort of the point keeping it like the originals but they couldn't have added something new, kind of like Mortal Kombat did. I sold mine immediatley on amazon for $50.

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these fighting games just don't interest me at all. They are so boring and old school. You just jump around trying to hit all the buttons and do special attacks, that's just not fun. Maybe if it was like $20 it would be worth a purchase.

rp108

Exactly. I bought it new and couldn't believe I paid $60 for an arcade game. Now, I know that was sort of the point keeping it like the originals but they couldn't have added something new, kind of like Mortal Kombat did. I sold mine immediatley on amazon for $50.

lol...Super combos, ultra combos, focus attacks, new characters...whole new engine. But no, you're right, they didn't add anything.

Umm... 1) You only have to press the left trigger/bumper to activate your ultra. It works perfectly. 2) The boss isn't that difficult and isn't significant. 3) Online play works great for me. The game is excellent.GodLovesDead

I like the learning curve. Im tired of people who complain that its too hard. I swear if you can beat Veteran mode on any COD game, you have patience. Therefore you can handle SFIV.

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these fighting games just don't interest me at all. They are so boring and old school. You just jump around trying to hit all the buttons and do special attacks, that's just not fun. Maybe if it was like $20 it would be worth a purchase.

Dredg11

Exactly. I bought it new and couldn't believe I paid $60 for an arcade game. Now, I know that was sort of the point keeping it like the originals but they couldn't have added something new, kind of like Mortal Kombat did. I sold mine immediatley on amazon for $50.

lol...Super combos, ultra combos, focus attacks, new characters...whole new engine. But no, you're right, they didn't add anything.

Defending your purchase? It's a fighting game so new moves and characters shouldn't even be considered new content. These things are basic additions.

I know what u mean TC, the game is really hard but it's so damn fun. It's my first SF ever and i can't get enough of it. I have it for 3 days now and have only beaten the Arcade on Easy (Going for Normal tomorrow, Seth gonna be a pain in the ass) and i've tried so of those challenges like survival and stuff like that.

What i love about this game is that i always find out new stuff and i've only played with 1 char so far (Viper kicks friggin ass), damn i love this game :D gonna try the online tomorrow for the achievements. Is there a lots of lag ?

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[QUOTE="rp108"]

Exactly. I bought it new and couldn't believe I paid $60 for an arcade game. Now, I know that was sort of the point keeping it like the originals but they couldn't have added something new, kind of like Mortal Kombat did. I sold mine immediatley on amazon for $50.

rp108

lol...Super combos, ultra combos, focus attacks, new characters...whole new engine. But no, you're right, they didn't add anything.

Defending your purchase? It's a fighting game so new moves and characters shouldn't even be considered new content. These things are basic additions.

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these fighting games just don't interest me at all. They are so boring and old school. You just jump around trying to hit all the buttons and do special attacks, that's just not fun. Maybe if it was like $20 it would be worth a purchase.

sourcerah

I like the learning curve. Im tired of people who complain that its too hard. I swear if you can beat Veteran mode on any COD game, you have patience. Therefore you can handle SFIV.

Proto-K

f'ing right.. patience.. a lot of blocking.. and just practicing combos and figuring out how to make em longer.. it is a great game.. ppl just need to practice A LOT before even feeling ur getting good at it.. lol

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[QUOTE="Dredg11"]

lol...Super combos, ultra combos, focus attacks, new characters...whole new engine. But no, you're right, they didn't add anything.

Darkslayer16

Defending your purchase? It's a fighting game so new moves and characters shouldn't even be considered new content. These things are basic additions.

Well something like Mortal Kombat. It was either Deadly Alliance or Deception where you could go around towns collecting gold and doing quest type stuff. It wasn't great but it was new to the series and it was fun. I am not saying Street Fighter IV should have that exactly but it would have been nice for something new.

Well, I really liked the game. Yup, the intro's song is terrible and the online is kinda basic (it works fine, but still I like DOA4 online features a lot more). The diferences on each character timing for combos and many things more are what makes fighting games enjoyable, any other way it wouldn't matter to have different characters to choose since all of them would be the same thing, just with different looks.

As all games it requires time and practice. You should try checking a different approach, like Smash Bros or Power Stone. Personally I think SFIV is a great game, I do not like it more than DOA4, but still is one of my top 5 favorite games for 360.

to the person that said this game contain nothing new, well i would like to ask youwhat did Call of duty add to every new series (gun, perks, cinematics)??? in my opinion that also should have been there since they create an FPS game all that feature should have been there from the start. or even killzone or any other fps (what feature that these games have... really makes so much different than any other fps game?)

theres so many sequel did not addanything new at all if you put it that way. series are made to improve and surely this SF4 add something new whether it is for good or bad. super, ultra, focus, new char, 3dand you said its nothing new. its all just button mashing...over and over again.. I guess if we all just turn our TV off and put playstation on then we all know that all we do is just basically pressing button over and over again in every game ever invented...isnt that right?

trust me this game is not hard, it is how its fighting game meant to be played. if you want all char to have the same button type or easy moves wheres is the fun in that? how could you feel you have mastered the moves when all you do is just pressing a few shortcut and bamm!!!?? what i want to say is dont be discouraged by it, learn it and have fun..if you lose hey thats what practice is there for. tips from my personal exp: if you find it really hard, play one char and one char only for a week and practice it. by the time you're done with it you should be able to remember the moves and know how and when to use it. and if you want to test it, play with the hardest cpu (trust me hardest cpu is harder than fighting online person:) lol. on saying that doesnt mean online person is weak is just cpu know what you're going to do before you pull it off - this call motion detection). that way you play more conservatively and good for building your skills.