Summary

Release Year: 1991
Genres: Arcade, Fighting
Platforms: Arcade, DOS, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Wii U
Developers: Capcom, Digital Eclipse
Publishers: Capcom, Hyundai, Playtronic, Tec Toy

Street Fighter II: The World Warrior (1991)

Street Fighter II: The World Warrior is a competitive fighting game released by Capcom in 1991. It is the second installment in the Street Fighter series, and it quickly became one of the most popular and influential fighting games of all time. Street Fighter II introduced many of the conventions that are still used in fighting games today, including the use of special moves, combos, and the six-button configuration. It also featured a roster of iconic characters, such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and Guile.

Gameplay

Street Fighter II is a one-on-one fighting game in which players control a character from a roster of eight different fighters. Each character has their own unique fighting style and special moves. The game is played on a two-dimensional plane, and players can move their characters left, right, up, and down. They can also jump, crouch, and block their opponent’s attacks.

Players can attack their opponents with a variety of punches, kicks, and throws. Each attack has its own unique properties, such as range, speed, and damage. Players can also perform special moves by inputting a combination of directional and button-based commands. Special moves are more powerful than regular attacks, but they also require more time to execute.

Street Fighter II is known for its fast-paced and technical gameplay. Players must learn how to use their character’s unique moves and abilities to their advantage in order to win. The game also requires players to have quick reflexes and good timing.

Characters

Street Fighter II features a roster of eight different characters:

Ryu: A Japanese martial artist who uses the Ansatsuken style of karate.
Ken: An American martial artist who uses the Shotokan style of karate.
Chun-Li: A Chinese martial artist who uses the Chinese kenpo style of kung fu.
Guile: An American soldier who uses a variety of military-based techniques.
Zangief: A Russian wrestler who uses a variety of grappling moves.
Dhalsim: An Indian yogi who uses a variety of long-range attacks.
Blanka: A Brazilian beast-man who uses a variety of electrical attacks.
Honda: A Japanese sumo wrestler who uses a variety of grappling moves.

Each character has their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Players must learn how to use their character’s unique abilities to their advantage in order to win.

Legacy

Street Fighter II was a critical and commercial success. It is credited for starting the fighting game boom during the 1990s. The game’s success led to the production of several updated versions, each offering additional features and characters over previous versions. Some of the home versions of the Street Fighter II games have sold millions of copies, with the SNES port of the first Street Fighter II being Capcom’s best-selling consumer game of all-time as of 2008.

Street Fighter II has also had a major impact on popular culture. The game’s characters and music have been featured in numerous films, television shows, and other media. The game has also been parodied and imitated in numerous other video games.

Street Fighter II is considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time. It is a classic fighting game that is still enjoyed by millions of players around the world.

Impact on the Fighting Game Genre

Street Fighter II had a profound impact on the fighting game genre. It introduced many of the conventions that are still used in fighting games today, including:

The use of special moves: Special moves are powerful attacks that can be performed by inputting a combination of directional and button-based commands. Special moves give players a way to deal more damage to their opponents and to control the pace of the match.
Combos: Combos are a series of attacks that are linked together. Combos allow players to deal more damage to their opponents and to keep them from attacking.
The six-button configuration: The six-button configuration is a control scheme that uses six buttons to control a character’s attacks. The six-button configuration gives players more control over their characters and allows them to perform a wider variety of moves.

Street Fighter II also popularized the use of character-specific strategies. In Street Fighter II, each character has their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Players must learn how to use their character’s unique abilities to their advantage in order to win.

Street Fighter II is considered to be one of the most important fighting games of all time. It is a classic game that is still enjoyed by millions of players around the world. The game’s impact on the fighting game genre is undeniable, and it continues to inspire and influence new fighting games today.