
For those gamers interested in grabbing trusty ol' Ryu and diving into the mix, things will feel natural and there's no need to obsess over learning all the subtle details and nuances that make up the fighting game experience. Look+out,+Ryu! The beauty of Street Fighter IV stems from how approachable the game is and how it can be enjoyed on so many different levels. Each character has a variety of normal attacks and Special Moves to take advantage of, but the actual gameplay boils down to a balance between raw physical skill and the mind games that play out between players. Street Fighter IV lets you select a character and square off against another warrior in the ring. Over the years, the roster has evolved and various tweaks have been made to the formula, but the core components remain to this day. Street Fighter has traditionally been a game focused on one-on-one combat on a 2D plane. If you're completely new to the scene, Street Fighter IV is a great place to start. If you've been playing Street Fighter for years, this game will feel like an old friend.

The result is a game that plays very much like a purified, simple fighter - but with several modern enhancements to enrich the combat. Capcom has managed to strip away the baggage that has accumulated around the series and returned to the franchise's roots. Although there are some important notes to make regarding the PC version, Street Fighter IV is still a great title and one of the most enjoyable fighting games I've played in the past few years. Capcom's high-profile fighter continues a nearly twenty year tradition and it has finally hit the PC landscape, following a rather successful romp on the PS3 and 360. Fighting game fans that don't have access to a current-gen console have been waiting for Street Fighter IV for a long time.
