Street Fighter IV is out in Japan – and it’s f’n rad 2 comments
My trip to Japan was perfectly timed so that I could play Street Fighter IV just a week or so after it debuted in arcades. Now I haven’t played a Street Fighter game since Alpha 2 back in 1997 or so, but I was into it pretty hardcore at the time. I have been itching to play Street Fighter in arcades again, and was totally stoked when I started reading and covering Street Fighter IV’s release.
So the time came, and I finally got to play it. How does it play? Well everything they said about it appealing to old fans and hardcore fighting game freaks appear to be true. Against the computer, I fared pretty well playing in my old-school style with Ken. But as soon as I have to play someone who has mastered the new tricks, I get pwned. See for yourself (video courtesy of Ed):
At least I can ride a scooter! 
In single player, I was able to make it to the final boss on a single credit (which is a good thing, because a credit is like $1). The new moves make the game less about absurd blocking tactics or ridiculous combos, and more about being able to adapt to a fight. I can’t wait to play it some more, and I will definitely be picking it up for PS3 when it comes out.
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