Handheld systems haven’t always been kind to fighting games, but Capcom has always found a way to put the most into even their tiniest fighters.
Even on the minuscule Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP, Capcom was able to deliver an amazing re-do of Street Fighter Alpha III.
So why should the Nintendo 3DS be any different?
Featuring some of the best graphics on the Nintendo 3DS, Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition is hands down the best fighter on the system. Sorry Tekken fans, looks like you got crossed, again. Every fighting game that precedes Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition on the 3DS will attempt to recapture the magic here. That however, is a both a good thing and a bad thing.
For one, this game is way too easy. The touch-screen controls take any real difficulty out of a title known to aggravate gamers. Even dedicated fans of the series will find themselves cheesin’ it up and using these new controls. Why crouch with Guile for two seconds to perform a Flash Kick when you can just press one button? When made this accessible, all the skill that separates the newbies from the maniacs is gone. During online play, it’s obvious who’s using the new controls, but it won’t matter because the only thing that matters is victories. In the story mode, any time you get stuck, you’re simply a few screen touches away from a win.
Kind of sad really.
But if you’ve got two fans of the series dedicated to playing the game it was originally intended to be, fun is sure to be had. The game is fast. Combos are easily dished out and the control pad for the 3DS stands up to all the punishment you can deliver. At times it’s easy to forget you’re playing a handheld fighter.
Featuring a full-story mode, the game is deeper than many of the other 3DS launch titles. The time and energy put into the look of the game in 3D and the added Streetpass options round out the package well. Even close to a year after its release, Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition is still one of the best games on the 3DS and the lone choice for fighting fans.
Those who felt gipped by the lack of options in The 3D Prime Edition of Tekken can find solace in the fact that there’s a better game out there, for probably half the price, if they shop smart.
Just as fluid and colorful as its home console big brother, Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition is more than a good port. It’s a fantastic game period.
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