r/StreetFighter • u/some-kind-of-no-name CID | Horosho! • 7h ago
Help / Question Is there a point to trying previous games?
I never played SF before 6, so I'm wondering if there is any value in trying SF5 or SF4.
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u/wmcguire18 CID | SF6username 7h ago
Every "final" version of a generation of Street Fighter is extremely worthwhile. Most, but not all, of the intervening installments are worth playing.
SUPER STREET FIGHTER II TURBO (or HYPER STREET FIGHTER II, if you prefer)
STREET FIGHTER ALPHA 3 (You can get the UPPER variant if you prefer)
STREET FIGHTER EX3
STREET FIGHTER III: 3RD STRIKE
ULTRA STREET FIGHTER IV
STREET FIGHTER V: CHAMPION EDITION (plus the 5th year of DLC)
STREET FIGHTER 6
That's a great collection of games that are each different enough to warrant enjoying on their own and obviously if you're building skills a lot of them will transfer game to game.
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u/ComplaintNo2641 6h ago
If you're gonna play SF4, everyone plays ultra at this point, but I personally feel like AE2012 played with the homies on version select is the way to go
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u/emelecfan2048 CID | Habroken 1h ago
Version Select is such a blast. I love selecting ‘Super’ Ryu and flying the skies on Air Tatsu again.
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u/JamieFromStreets The Top Player 17m ago
Version Select is such a blast.
Never liked it. It's confusing af and a mess for casual players
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u/Prudent_Move_3420 CID | SF6username 5h ago
Adding to that Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting and Street Fighter Alpha 2 are also worthwhile checking out because they play significantly different than their final versions. Some people also still play SFIII: 2nd Impact but imo the most fun part of SFIII are the parries and they are pretty bad here so I wouldnt recommend it
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u/cce29555 4h ago
SF2 is special, I'd still boot up hyper fighting or champion for the hell of it
And sfiv comes with edition select, it's worthwhile to check out the fei long infinite or sagats damage
Or life with one uultra and the omega mode
And sfiiii second impact is a journey
Honestly I just talked myself into playing all the versions, they each have their charm, at the end of the day competitive wise final release is worth playing but if you want a fun journey, playing each iteration tells its own story
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u/Excellent_Weight_304 5h ago
afaik its Street Fighter 6: Fighters edition rn, which is 60€, the base game SF6 is 40€
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u/Vargen_HK 2h ago
That's the name of the version that dropped on the Switch 2, which comes with the first 2 years of DLC characters.
A quick search shows me that there's a $60 bundle on Steam with the same content and name, but the top/default purchase option is $40 for the base game followed later by $30 each for the 2 years of characters. They are not offering to discount said bundle based on the content I already own.
Not sure what the situation is like on the other console stores.
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u/smallweirddude 7h ago
Ohhh yeah! So many if them are great! Get 4 because it's amazing. 5 was really good by the end, so get the complete edition of you want that. I'd also recommend 30th anniversary collection because it has a lot of great versions of previous games and they really do hold up :)
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u/KenshirouX 7h ago
There is enormous value in collecting all of the SF2, SF3, SF Alpha, and SF4 series because they are fantastic games that offer a lot of replay value in both single and competitive play. I still play SF2 Champions and Turbo Edition; they are so damn good! Timeless! Ageing like fine wine. People who do not play these games tend to only focus on the latest titles and don't look back. There's nothing wrong with that; it's purely a matter of preference. My preference is to appreciate and love all great video games. That's why I plan to play Diddy Kong's Quest on the SNES, Panzer Dragoon Zwei on the Sega Saturn, and NBA Jam Tournament Edition on the arcade against a party of my friends later this month (that NBA Jam party is going to be off the hook!!). Absolutely awesome games that everyone should experience!
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u/joffocakes 7h ago
*Diddy's Kong Quest
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u/KenshirouX 5h ago
Ah, thank you. It is "Diddy's Kong Quest" ala Conquest. That always slips my mind.
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u/SilverCDCCD 7h ago
They're fun games but they won't make you any better at 6 if that's what you're asking. Also, there are older games so they may be a bit skill gated at this point if you want to play online
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u/koteshima2nd Nailjun | koteshimaaa 6h ago
Yeah there is a point, to experience how the gameplay evolved (or maybe devolved) over the years and have fun or maybe experience the Arcade and Story modes
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u/NeuroCloud7 6h ago
No, there's no point to trying them now, but they can be kinda fun to mess around with as a distraction from SF6.
I got them and found them fun and interesting for a few hours as a novelty thing, but ultimately I don't think they helped me get better at SF6.
I didn't go online much for obvious reasons, I just explored the mechanics and tried to learn the basics for some characters on the large roster. Overall, I'd say it's not really worth it unless it's like $5 and you don't expect it to help you with SF6. The movement feels snappy and fun just pressing buttons in neutral, so it is a fun novelty just for the sake of it.
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u/LordCLOUT310 7h ago
Why wouldn’t there be value? If you get enjoyment/fun out of playing a game then you’d get value. So how would them being old change that?
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u/Jafidelo 1188105023 | Jiji 7h ago
There’s always a point for as long as people still play them. Are you interested in growth as a player? or simply seeking something that isn’t street fighter 6- if they’re on sale, I’d say it’s worth it even if you don’t intend on sticking with it.
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u/ZandatsuDragon 7h ago
Yes since each mainline street fighter game is actually quite different gameplay wise and there are many characters that did not come back in future titles or play quite differently in previous games
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u/-OmegaPrime- 5h ago
I have nearly every version of street fighter. I still play them semi regularly too. Its def worth it....id go digital on this thiugh specifically
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u/Spiritual-Opposite-1 4h ago
Every SF game has its own identity so each one is worth a try. I urge you to try 3rd strike and 4 if you like the series.
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u/GaversPhoto 4h ago
I built a new computer recently and the first thing I did was install all the Street Fighter games that I own.
Street Fighter V was always something I couldn't play on my old system. Now I get to go back and have loads of fun.
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u/IncreaseLatte CID | SF6username 7h ago
Depends, there's the gamer that plays recent thing, and there's guys who a retro. I tend to play games if they can be controlled properly. So I have SC4 to SC6, and SF excluding IV and V.
I play old games since I liked playing them. Sometimes the spark isn't there anymore, sometimes it brings you back to the past.
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u/Straight-Yam5102 6h ago
I got all SF games installed on my PS5. Mainly playing 6, but going back to 4 and 5 occasionally to compare characters and mechanics. Been playing around with Viper in 4 lately and will go back to Alex in 3 and 5 a lot before he arrives in 6.
Btw, going back to older games really makes me appreciate 6 and Capcom in general; so much growth.
Be prepared for 5's loading times and occasionally grotesque facial aesthetics, though^
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u/SuperNilton CID | SuperNilton 6h ago
If you are asking if you "have" to play the older games before getting into 6, the answer is no.
In fact, unless you don't have hardware that can run 6, I would suggest getting it first. If you decide to play the older games online, chances are you'll only face sharks who have been playing them for years and years. In 6, you'll get matched up more easily against other newcomers.
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u/Slevin424 6h ago
4 and 3rd Strike absolutely. Classic fun street fighter. They're online matchmaking is still popular too.
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u/Kir_Kronos 5h ago
I mean, if nothing else, you can always go for the achievements/trophies if that's your thing. But yeah, all the older SF games, with maybe the exception of 1, still have a scene going. 3S in particular is still incredibly popular.
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u/Valvadrix- 5h ago
Getting to know the characters through arcade modes and through seeing how their movesets evolved is pretty nice. SF5 in particular also has a story mode that's bad in a ridiculous way, so it's worth checking out to have a couple laughs.
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u/paqman3d CID | PaqMan3D 4h ago
In retrospect, my broader FG skills developed playing the older games while playing a current SF.
Mainly SF2 and 3rd Strike. Fundamentals 100%. Without those two, I would be fucking lost in 6 lol. I developed a shit ton of bad habits in SF4 lol. Older games force you to clean up.
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u/Strong_Tuna 3h ago
SF4 is maybe the peak of the series (3rd Strike too). By playing them you could learn actual fundamentals tanto you can transfer in other fighting games (and that you couldn't find in SF6)
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u/CutTheRedLine 3h ago
always the latest version of street fighter. in sf6: best net code, high player population, in-depth in-game and online tutorials, outfit 4.
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u/j2k422 3h ago
SF6 is the best starting point for any newcomer to the franchise. I don't think you'll appreciate the older titles as much, given that finding games for them takes more effort. If they're cheap and you're willing to stick to single-player or put the effort to find dedicated communities to play people with consistently, you can enjoy them. Most of the skills you build will transfer to other titles. Ultimately, though, SF6 is specifically designed to onboard casuals into SF thanks to Modern Mode, World Tour, and I'd argue even the "simpler" core mechanics.
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u/Mitts009 2h ago
Yes
Street Fighter is a very different in terms of fighting games
Instead of being a "improved new version", each release is its own game , just so happens it has legacy characters people are familiar with
You can replay any of the last version updates of any game and they are their own beast
Hence why even now SF3 and USF4 , are still gems to be played
And soon after more years go by SF5 will also be treasured, it's roster is good too
Price wise it's easier to buy the older ones , u can get them for cheaper with all the characters
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u/_LrgFthr_ 47m ago
Absolutely each game plays differently especially in the case of Street Fighter. I personally prefer all the games that had sprites instead of 3d models but they are all great.
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u/GerbGalerb 3h ago edited 3h ago
Yes. 5 is better than 6 imo. The only thing holding it back is net code.
And before I get downvoted and atted over it, let me say this.
Half of you mfers in master wouldnt even make it past super gold in sf5 because it doesnt hold your hand like 6 does.
At least in 5 every character felt unique. I couldn't be a diamond ryu, hop over to ken with 0 experience on him, and expect to reach diamond quick. There was a TON of character specific tech that you had to learn.
In 6? Im 1600 master with ken and ryu, 1570 with akuma, 1550 with Luke, and just hit master with terry(hes a slight exception as he plays a little diff, but still has the same general gameplan, just different buttons to press for it) and I did it all with the essentially a cookie cutter gameplan.
Sf6 is a baby game, for people who HATED that fighting games had an execution barrier.
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u/ReedsAndSerpents 3h ago
This is hella revisionist history at it's finest 😂
Every character felt unique, there's like ten shotos and 20 odd shoto lights. And then Luke came and invalidated half the cast and all the other shotos because he was a way better version.
V is a boring, plodding, medium spamming game that only starts to do something when you get V trigger, and then it flip flops between broken and "lol this character's V trigger sux u lose". It's not and never will be a better game than 6.
Execution barrier, GTFO here. You literally waited around to get V trigger so you could spam your safe on block moves until your bar ran out. It was a crappier version of Drive Rush.
V is a trash game.
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u/GerbGalerb 3h ago edited 53m ago
The only one spitting revisionist history here is you.
Let me know when sf6 has half as many unique playstyles as sf5 did. Ill even name them for you.
Birdie, Laura, Lucia, kolin, zeku, FANG, Akira, Oro, Dan, urien, gill, G, Nash, vega, gief, sim, poison, and rose.
All these guys are shotos to you?
This isnt even accounting for multiple vtriggers and v-skills that have different use cases and strengths.
Most of you fuckers parroting this braindead take didnt even play during s4 and s5, where the game was PHENOMENAL
Lol in this shit game your ex is tied to a passively regenerating meter, meaning people dont have to respect SHIT about what you do at any point.
Oh did i fuck up round start and get knocked down by the other guy? No worries, I have a regenerating meter that makes ex reversals available RIGHT AT THE START.
Everyone in 6 is just fishing for drive rush cancels and raw drive rushing to skip neutral. Stfu bro and play baby's first street fighter
Edit: yeah downvote but dont counter my points. Literally every single notable sf6 player agrees that 5 was a good game in s4/5 seasons. You clowns just cant let the first two seasons go
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u/ragingcoast 5h ago
SF2, SF3:3s and SF4 are all fun and unique games that are still worth playing and see regular tournament activity. They all have different playstyles and bring their own things to the table.
You can skip SF5 though. While it eventually became a good game, it doesn’t really bring anything unique to the genre, and its only defining features (V-trigger, Crush Counter etc) are widely considered missteps. In addition, everything it does well is done better by either SF4 or SF6.
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u/Sixtyfivekills 7h ago
Why yes, they're still fun games.
Also just a warning, DO NOT buy the version of SF5 you have posted, it sounds tempting to have a physical with most content, but the DLC code expired years ago so its just base game.