Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Unlike so many remakes of classic fighters, Turbo HD has soul...It’s definitely a must-have title for any self-respecting fighting fan. Period.

HD Remix makes most of those older releases look like cheap cash-ins. It may cost more than most arcade updates available for consoles today, but with the number of important changes being made and its extreme attention to detail, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix sets a new standard for downloadable arcade games... even though I still think Blanka's face doesn't look quite right.

What once was old is now new again and it still maintains that same classic gameplay that helped it to achieve its legendary status.

With HD graphics, a finely remixed soundtrack, and good online gameplay, your $15 is already netting you more fun than most full priced fighting games do.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is an absolutely excellent game, download or otherwise.

The quality is further reflected in the silky-smooth online play and detailed options that let you choose how much updating you want.

Downloadable games have long ago proven to be a worthwhile feature for both the PS3 and Xbox 360, and Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD does nothing but help solidify the fact.

While it lacks large amount of modes and options, the ones provided will keep you punching for hours. In addition, online play is excellent, with very little lag.

Solid arcade play, great one-on-one local matches, and a multiplayer mode that is almost lag free - this adds up to one of the best gaming values fighting fans could ask for.

HD Remix is a superb edition of a timeless game complete with nearly flawless online gameplay.

If you spent any time at all on SF2 as a kid, on your SNES or Genesis or down at your arcade, this is a must-have nostalgia bomb.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is good, very good. It’s homage and a service that Capcom pays to itself and its classic as well as to all the fans that love it and will never forget. The boiling of all the memories to the old fans gets mixed up with the curiosity of the newbies without problems, Here they find a great way to get in the world of Street Fighter until Street Fighter IV comes out.

The brilliant core gameplay remains deep like the Mariana Trench. Go get. [Jan 2009, p.90]

A fantastic fighting title that will ensure your thumbs are well ready for SFIV. [Mar 2009, p.85]

All of the changes, all of the tweaks, all of the graphical upgrades, remixed music and refinements to the online experience make SSF2THDR one of the best remakes of a classic game in recent memory.

I can't think of a better way to spend your online dollars -- Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is the best version of SFII yet, if not the best Street Fighter game in 15 years.

Everything that's brilliant about 2D fighters. [Jan 2009, p.69]

This is absolutely the best Street Fighter seen in years, but just be ready for a beatdown and you'll be fine.

Superb graphics, a musical score in tone with the atmosphere, balanced characters and great gameplay. What more can we ask for only 15 dollars?

So HD Remix isn't for everyone, but the gameplay represented in this download is extraordinarily balanced and deep.

Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix is a game long in name, short on modes, but overwhelmingly high on quality and replay value. It comes up a bit short on some counts, but fans will definitely not be disappointed with the end result. If you're looking for a well-balanced online fighter with plenty of competitors, this is your best bet.

Overhauled visuals and overloaded features makes this redux a top-tier Street Fighter game.

Glory era SF that'll delight nostalgists, but near-vital for all. [Issue#174, p.74]

These minor faults—jerky background characters and a lack of add-on extras for the sake of variety—may seem silly when we're talking about a gorgeous remake of one of the arcade's few luminaries. Still, the lack of renovation below the surface might make the celebration short-lived.

Even though we have had our share of Street Fighter remakes over the past 15 years, this revamped version remains the most interesting of all. If you haven’t bought a downloadable fighting game yet, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix might be the one to get but don’t expect a whole lot of changes besides improved visuals and a few balanced gameplay elements.

The PSN title will remain the preserve of retro fans, and those who prefer either a simpler or more affordable game than Street Fighter II's bigger and better sequel. [Issue#176, p.95]

Fortunately for everyone, Street Fighter’s core gameplay still prevails and that is really all fighting games are about.

SSFIITHDR is by no means a bad game, but to release this in Europe just hours before the Street Fighter IV launch is just inconsiderate, and Capcom have managed to outmaneuver themselves. However, there's lots of exciting fighting to be had in this game, and the graphics look just like we imagined that they did back in the days.