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[Shadow Ranger]

That art is disgusting, please remove bengus from the SF franchise.

A shame. He used to be great. This cover is not a good remake.

 

[randomengine]

Where do people get the notion that this is a port of HDR? It's rebalancing the game with new sprites, new UI and a new matchmaking system.

People are posting out of ignorance and prejudging based on very little information on an incomplete game that none of them have played. Such is neogaf.

 

[Vitacat]

If you're looking for a new Switch release at the end of May please buy Disgaea 5. Nippon Ichi could do with the cash.

THIS. Disgaea is a great franchise. I have my preorder in for 5 Complete.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

But, really, I don't think another SF2 title is selling very much no matter the price point. It's a calculated move aimed at a market that would buy the game no matter the price. Obviously Capcom thinks they'll make more money aiming at that market than making it cheaper for the random people it might attract that way.

I think it'll sell fine. Its a popular series and it'll be one of the cheapest Switch games at retail. Most people won't even know another HD version was cheaper elsewhere.

 

[FSLink]

Where do people get the notion that this is a port of HDR? It's rebalancing the game with new sprites, new UI and a new matchmaking system.

This is a minus for me.

 

[Skilletor]

Where do people get the notion that this is a port of HDR? It's rebalancing the game with new sprites, new UI and a new matchmaking system.

It's a rebalancing of ST with HDR sprites. There are no new sprites.

 

[EDarkness]

bwahahhahaha

i feel bad for the suckers droppin the money on this one

Why would you feel bad? The people who are paying the $40 obviously think the game is worth $40...myself included. If you don't, that's great. Wait for a price drop or don't buy the game at all.

 

[Mega Man's Electric Sheep]

They are insane. I'd pay $10 on sale from $14.99.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Considering how cheap Street Fighter got over the years on the 3DS, unless you have a big itch to play this game ASAP, you're best off waiting a bit.

 

[L Thammy]

It's a rebalancing of ST with HDR sprites. There are no new sprites.

Are there zero new sprites? There obviously aren't many, but I'm wondering if there might be a couple. We know Evil Ryu and Violent Ken's moves already. Evil Ryu has Senpuu Kyaku, I think there's another new command normal or between the two that I'm forgetting. Violent Ken has Rasetsu Kyaku (dash special).

 

[essenn]

I would've bought a Street Fighter III re-release. Why didn't they do that? Isn't it the 20th anniversary?

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

I mean, everything else about the Switch is exorbitantly expensive so I guess it makes sense the games should be too.

 

[What The Forest Taught Me]

I looked it up and there's no way this is the same guy that did the legendary MvC2 cover art is it? And Power Stone!? What happened, Bengus?

His art is terrible now in comparison! Talk about falling off....

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

I don't think any of us can rightly judge what the final product will be. I trust the market and Capcom to price games accordingly. They almost always do. Yet, Nintendo games are always criticized for their price. Odd

yes, trust the fairness of capitalism and big business, lol

 

[LowSignal]

I'm not trying to slam the game I just don't feel it's worth $40 from what I know about the game so far. I've been burned by Capcom too many times to buy their games day 1. I hope for the best and plan for the worst.

 

[Skilletor]

Are there zero new sprites? There obviously aren't many, but I'm wondering if there might be a couple. We know Evil Ryu and Violent Ken's moves already. Evil Ryu has Senpuu Kyaku, I think there's another new command normal or between the two that I'm forgetting. Violent Ken has Rasetsu Kyaku (dash special).

Those are all existing animations.

 

[Gren]

Are there zero new sprites? There obviously aren't many, but I'm wondering if there might be a couple. We know Evil Ryu and Violent Ken's moves already. Evil Ryu has Senpuu Kyaku, I think there's another new command normal or between the two that I'm forgetting. Violent Ken has Rasetsu Kyaku (dash special).

I haven't gotten to see all the new animations, but in past 2D games, Ryu's hopkick was usually just his neutral j.hk lol.

I saw Ken's dash & couldn't figure out where that was recycled from (if it was).

 

[Gestault]

$15 actually.

Woof.

 

[Maintenance]

$40 will make this bomb harder than SFV.

 

[jacobeid]

I was realllllllly hoping that they'd see the backlash to the price and drop it a little. Not buying this because it's a ridiculous price.

$40 will make this bomb harder than SFV.

It's almost like Capcom doesn't want SF to be a successful franchise.

 

[Xion_Stellar]

$40 for a 8-9 year old port of a game that launched at $15 that it's actually a port/remake of a 20 year old game? No thanks Capcom I will wait until this drops to $20 or below.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Where do people get the notion that this is a port of HDR? It's rebalancing the game with new sprites, new UI and a new matchmaking system.

Show me the new sprites. Besides new UI and this possible new matchmaking system (and the unnecessary Ryu/Ken 2.0 and the gimmicky first person hadouken mode), it's the same game.

 

[RMI]

It's almost like Capcom doesn't want SF to be a successful franchise.

that ship has long since sailed. Even the most successful fighting game is still a niche thing.

 

[Moofers]

$40 for Street Fighter II. Niiiiiiiiiiice.



I think you're confusing this with Street Fighter IV. It's Street Fighter II. You know, from the early 90's.

No, I'm talking about SFII TURBO HD on PS3 which is what this is but with two more characters.

 

[jmdajr]

Beautiful cover. I wouldn't get so caught up on the price. It's a Capcom game, I'll be $5 like the week after the release.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Yeeesh, $40. So that's $110 US if you want to play Street Fighter on the Switch.

Alternative math?

 

[sixteen-bit]

That is BENGUS. Same with the new cover...

Downgrade total.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Are there features that haven't been mentioned yet that could make the $40 price tag worth it in Capcom's eyes? I thought there was a rumor about a first person mode?

Otherwise, what an incredibly strange decision on their part.

 

[KingdomHeartsFan]

I'm in for a physical release. I still don't own a physical copy of SF2 and I want one.

 

[Neff]

If they'd have done the unthinkable and made some awesome new 2D characters for this (4 would have done), and gotten them to work and work well in a game which has held up spectacularly for over 20 years, I'd be in, day one, no problem.

As it is, I'll wait to hear more about system changes and inevitable price drops.

 

[Oregano]

Are there features that haven't been mentioned yet that could make the $40 price tag worth it in Capcom's eyes? I thought there was a rumor about a first person mode?

Otherwise, what an incredibly strange decision on their part.

There is a first person mode, unfortunately even as a bonus it looks terrible.

 

[jon bones]

Let's just skip this shit all and play Pocket Rumble instead, it has GGPO so is way better netcode than any that Capcom has come with and is 9.99 USD

this is what i am saying

 

[Eusis]

I think Capcom is in for a rude awakening.

What is worrying is they'll probably use this as a benchmark to "justify" developing other games for Switch or not. Makes me wonder if they're intentionally sabotaging themselves

Eh, we'll see what happens with Monster Hunter 5.

... assuming that doesn't end up being a 3DS title anyway. Or jump to PS4/XB1 alone somehow.

 

[BadWolf]

Are there features that haven't been mentioned yet that could make the $40 price tag worth it in Capcom's eyes? I thought there was a rumor about a first person mode?

Otherwise, what an incredibly strange decision on their part.

Not really, early adopters are easy targets for stuff like this.

It will probably do well, especially compared to the peanuts it cost Capcom to make.

 

[GeoramA]

40 bucks..wtf

 

[Vitacat]

Are there features that haven't been mentioned yet that could make the $40 price tag worth it in Capcom's eyes? I thought there was a rumor about a first person mode?

Otherwise, what an incredibly strange decision on their part.

Not rumors -- it's well known and there are videos of it. Check youtube.

It looks bad, and doesn't seem like it plays very well either.

 

[SillyEskimo]

El Oh Fuckin El

 

[gate stormer]

$20 or less and I'll pick it up.

 

[foltzie1]

I've never had an announcement tell me to wait for the 50-75% sale and yet here it is.

 

[jett]

bwahahhahaha

i feel bad for the suckers droppin the money on this one

I actually think 40 dollar is a fair price.

40 bison dollars, that is.

 

[opricnik]

I'm smart. I'll buy this.

So smart buying same games that sold for 15$ and buying it 10 years later to 40$

courage.

 

[leroidys]

I mean, everything else about the Switch is exorbitantly expensive so I guess it makes sense the games should be too.

Other than the dock, what is exorbitantly expensive?

 

[sixteen-bit]

I actually think 40 dollar is a fair price.

40 bison dollars, that is.

I'll be 40 Bison dollars by August, no doubt.

 

[SoldierIce64]

I'll pick it up for around $20, maybe $30. I do like the cover art though.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Sooner than I thought.

Love that cover art, don't love that price. Will buy anyway, because I'm an idiot.

 

[BrunOz]

omg that boxart is awful, what happened to you, Bengus?

 

[greelay]

This was mostly bad news for me. Thought this would be a little cheaper and a little closer to launch.

 

[Spy]

Other than the dock, what is exorbitantly expensive?

All of the accessories. Worth can be debated but it's expensive regardless.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Other than the dock, what is exorbitantly expensive?

Probably the Pro Controller with its 40hr battery life, HD Rumble, and included USB-C Cable (value ~$10) that only costs $10 more than the suggested retail price of a DualShock 4.

No street fighter V??

People STILL don't understand the circumstances surrounding SFV?

 

[Nostremitus]

What the fuck is Cammy doing in the cover art?


Also.. yeah, I'll be buying this. Street Fighter II is legitimately GOAT.