Game Preview: Street Fighter V

The highly anticipated game of the year, is available now for PS4 and PC.

Enter "Street Fighter V."

Capcom has come a long way of showcasing their classic and new games over the past two decades. Furthermore, it captured many game fans around the world and still to this day. Above all the games that were displayed by Capcom, the one game that is still growing strong, is the "Street Fighter" franchise, including the new upcoming game of this year, "Street Fighter V." Compared to the old classic version of the first ever "Street Fighter," the new version is handled with a lot more balance, along with realistic imagery, grace and style.

Street Fighter V takes the true fundamentals the franchise has cultivated over two decades and turns into a game of excellence, along with all-new features that alter the ebb and flow of matches considerably from Street Fighter 4. It starts with the V-Skill, a free-to-use action that differs from character to character. From Birdie nibbling on a snack and leaving the rest for his opponent to deal with, to Necalli’s relentless ground pound, which can force opponents to rush in close where he wants them, every V-Skill provides an interesting tactical advantage for you to maneuver.

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Street Fighter V upholds the series' legacy, offering a diverse cast of 16 characters that bring its great fighting engine to life. Combatants new and old alike vie for your attention with infectious personalities and unique fighting styles. Some of Street Fighter IV's iconic mechanics have been retired in favor of new ones that add to the distinct qualities of each character, stripping away universal actions in favor of specialized skills. When I first played the first ever "Street Fighter" game back in the mid 90's, I was ecstatic and thrilled to play it because of each character's unique skills. My all-time favorite character is Ryu, who has always been highly focused on his training and aims to become the greatest fighter.

Ryu's V-Skill is one of the most iconic fighter in all of street fighting, as he can use it to parry an incoming attack--a throwback to the universal parry mechanic from Street Fighter III. In Street Fighter V, they have different modes you can select, which includes: Story Mode and Survival Mode to name a few. To show you a sneak peak of them, you can view the videos below for your enjoyment.

One of the most noticeable differences between Street Fighter V and its predecessor is the removal of the Focus Attack, which was an easily-executable move by which any character could absorb incoming attacks and subsequently dish out a heavy hit that temporarily stunned their opponent. It was a tool that seemed designed for casual players, allowing them to mix up the flow of a fight at a moment's notice. But in practice, it ultimately slowed matches down, and contributed to the watered-down feeling of the game's cast, as it was available to every character.

Street Fighter V doesn't have a direct replacement for the Focus Attack, but it definitely has an answer for people who bemoaned the negative impact it had on the pace of fights. Now, every character has access to three V-abilities outside of their standard attacks: V-Skills, V-Reversals, and V-Triggers. All three moves are easy to execute--they only call for simple button combinations--but understanding how to leverage them during a tense battle requires practice and a deeper understanding of Street Fighter V at large.V-Skills can be used at any time, and grant each character a different but equally useful ability.

That said, for anyone who wants to play this awesome Street Fighter V game, get ready rumble!

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2nd Video Credits: PS360HD

3rd Video Credits: DenkOps

4th Video Credits: FP Good Game

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