Well folks, for the second consecutive year, we are blessed with another Street Fighter IV expansion pack. This one adds four new characters to the roster, and introduces some revisions to the character balance and mechanics. It also has some improvements to the replay system and online community presentation.
Representin' Street Fighter III.
The main meat of this new expansion is obviously the four new characters. Joining Makoto, Ibuki and Dudley from Street Fighter III series are the twin brothers, Yun and Yang. They both certainly are worthy additions to the roster, and offer a unique play style. With these characters it’s all about sharp, quick and decisive blows. They move really fast and their hits are rapid and pin-point, and they also have unique counter abilities, such as being able to stop a fireball (projectile) attack with their bare hands. They’re both pretty similar, but differ from each other a lot more than Ryu and Ken, and that’s really saying a lot. The game also adds new boss type characters, Evil Ryu and Oni.
Evil Ryu has appeared in the Street Fighter series before, but his latest carnation is perhaps his most impressive yet. With the murderous look, evil aura and gory details, he’s a pretty bad-arse looking guy that can certainly send a quiver down any opponent. His play style can be best described as a mix of Ryu and Akuma, but his Super and Ultra attacks have a more intense and destructive presentation.
Oni is a new standalone character, and we don’t know anything about his back-story, but the resemblance with Akuma is pretty obvious. His play style can best be described as a mix of Akuma and Gouken. Interestingly, his fireball eventually vanishes after being thrown, much like Dan’s fireball, but it certainly travels a much longer distance, just not as long as a standard Ryu fireball. Other than that, it is a powerful move, just like the rest of his destructive arsenal. His Ultras are by far the most powerful, and will leave a sense of awe in players each time they connect these breathtaking moves. The man is an absolute relentless beast, and one that players will enjoy using.
They be ugly.
The four additional characters are a welcome addition to the already amazing roster, and the new revisions and improved balancing don’t hurt either. But is it worth 1200 Microsoft Points? The answer is a resounding yes for those who still regularly play Super Street Fighter IV. You will need this upgrade in order to continue competing with the extremely active community, which will not even hesitate to grab this upgrade. Even if you are a casual player, the new characters actually justify the admission, while Evil Ryu may seem all too familiar, Yun, Yan and Oni really freshen things up. If you’re going to play Super Street Fighter IV, then you’ll obviously need this expansion.
Super Street Fighter IV is still one of the best fighting games out there, and is still widely played. It’s definitely worth upgrading with the Arcade Edition. As for newcomers, it might actually be better to find a cheap copy of Super Street Fighter IV and download the expansion, rather than purchasing the disc version. Overall, Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition is a worthwhile purchase for gamers who still like taking Super Street Fighter IV for a spin.
Worth buying? Yes
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