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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 2, 2018
    90
    You may have played them before, but they're still relevant, and being able to play arcade-perfect Street Fighter III: Third Strike, with ranked online play, shouldn't be missed. [Issue#151, p.95]
  2. Jun 4, 2018
    90
    Ultimately, there’s no denying the impressive history of Street Fighter. It’s a series that has continued to evolve, and this special release is a great and deserved tribute to the 2D titles from the first twenty-plus years.
  3. Jun 4, 2018
    90
    A fantastic collection that is an unmissable purchase to everybody who holds the Street Fighter franchise close to their heart. The best four titles are fully playable online and provide an unlimited amount of replayability. The extra features are an absolute treat as well and make this the best Street Fighter Collection available by far. Get ready to face some stiff competition though because some people have never stopped playing these titles.
  4. May 29, 2018
    90
    Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection brings together some of the greatest fighting games of all time - many of which are still top-tier titles today - complete with slick online gameplay and a fully-featured training mode, all for 40 bucks. Though SF30 doesn't quite live up to its potential as a comprehensive historical document, ultimately, The Fight is all that matters. In that regard Capcom, some 30 years later, just scored another K.O. We await your return, warrior.
  5. Jun 28, 2018
    88
    This is a good collection that runs the gauntlet of arcade fighting games of the '80s and '90s. Whether or not you are a fan, this is a good entry point in the series, and there is something here for everyone.
  6. Jun 3, 2018
    87
    Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is a great way to celebrate the best beat'em up in history. It's got the games, it's got the story, it can be played everywhere (on Switch): that's more than enough.
  7. Jun 8, 2018
    85
    Built mostly for “die-hard” fans of Street Fighter and even more for those fans who grew up playing this collection’s games on the arcades, the 30th Anniversary Collection delivers almost everything it promises: Nostalgia, sweet gameplay and a chance to enjoy 30 years of fighting evolution in one package.
  8. Jun 6, 2018
    85
    This Street Fighter collection is a must have for the fans. It contains twelve games of which four can be played online. Some games are pure nostalgia, but the rest is just timeless brawling action. Not to mention the mountain of art and other stuff.
  9. Jun 5, 2018
    85
    If you're a fan of Street Fighter, I definitely recommend checking out Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. The game is by far the best Street Fighter collection that has been released thus far and all the most popular iterations are online. The online seems to function quite well too! The amount of history that is in this collection is pretty mind-boggling.
  10. Jun 4, 2018
    85
    A great compilation with twelve of the best Street Fighter in 2D. Includes on-line mode for Hyperfighting, Alpha 3, Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo and Third Strike and a great travel along the history of the franchise.
  11. 85
    A stellar compilation of games from the industry's most legendary fighting franchise, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is a must for fans of the series and newcomers alike.
  12. Jun 1, 2018
    85
    Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is the perfect compilation: 12 games, legendary characters and a stunning gameplay. This should be yours if you love iconic Capcom titles.
  13. May 30, 2018
    83
    Once again Capcom creates a fighting game meant for fighting gamers, specifically fighting gamers that want to re-live Street Fighter’s history. If this is you or if you are a scholar of video game history in general, then 30th Anniversary Collection is not only a fun fighting game, but an astounding educational and historical tool about the history of fighting games. If you are more casual, then you might get some fun out of trying the 12 different games 30th Anniversary Collection has on offer, but you’ll likely end up wanting more.
  14. Jun 12, 2018
    82
    s a complete package, the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is a must-buy for anyone with even the slightest interest in the fighting genre; from shaky beginnings to the behemoth it’s become now, this look back into the series’ storied 2D past treats the franchise with the reverence that it deserves.
  15. Jun 19, 2018
    80
    Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is a compilation that collects the arcade versions of twelve fighting games from the Street Fighter series. Four of the games support online multiplayer, including ranked matchmaking. The collection includes bonus features such as a museum to view concept art, pitch documents and facts about each release.
  16. Jun 14, 2018
    80
    Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is a rich collection of classic SF titles, and despite some bizarre issues here and there, it’s a must have for every Street Fighter fan.
  17. Jun 1, 2018
    80
    An interesting step back into the early era of one of the best loved fighting franchises ever - filled with loads of bonus content.
  18. Jun 1, 2018
    80
    A meaty collection of great games, with some blunders in the key binding department. It's definitely a great way to experience the most important seriesin the fighting game genre for anyone interested.
  19. May 30, 2018
    80
    It won't satisfy every specific demand, but it's still a big collection of awesome games and behind-the-scenes content that no Street Fighter fan should miss. Street Fighter is a series worth celebrating and Digital Eclipse has managed to do so in a manner that feels respectful to the series and to the people who keep the spirit of arcade battles alive.
  20. May 29, 2018
    80
    Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection does exactly what it says on the tin. It's a lovely compendium of every single Street Fighter from the arcade original right up to Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. Fans of the franchise will really appreciate having so many entries in a single place, and the wealth of customisation options, online modes, and extra content in the museum will go down a real storm.
  21. May 29, 2018
    80
    This is a very interesting look at the franchise’s past, made with care and featuring a gallery with tons of art, information and development materials that are just history of our industry.
  22. 80
    The collection is a faithful representation of the arcade classics with a rich and deep museum to fill your brain with enough Street Fighter lore and history to last you for years.
  23. Jun 1, 2018
    77
    A great way to rediscover some milestones in combat video games. And it is certainly not a small thing.
  24. May 31, 2018
    75
    At times, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is a prime example of a compilation done right. Smooth gameplay and plethora of extra content are just a few button presses away. However, the lack of other features that have been in previous Street Fighter re-releases leaves a pretty large void. Combine that with shaky netcode, and suddenly the value of the entire package is diminished even further.
  25. Jun 7, 2018
    70
    In the end, it's all about bringing the fight and the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection can throw down with the best of them, making it a worthy challenger.
  26. Jun 6, 2018
    70
    Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is crafted for the fans, first and foremost. It’s a rich and generous game, which only lacks some more options while playing online.
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  1. May 31, 2018
    Legends should only grow in their retelling, and with 30th Anniversary Collection and Digital Eclipse's fine work Street Fighter has never stood taller. [Recommended]
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 81 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 81
  2. Negative: 16 out of 81
  1. May 29, 2018
    9
    Finally got to spend some time with the game, I can confirm how it is a fantastic way to play the SF Alpha and SF3 games, which is greatFinally got to spend some time with the game, I can confirm how it is a fantastic way to play the SF Alpha and SF3 games, which is great because those are easily my favorite Street Fighter games and the main reason I bought this collection. The various versions they got of SF2 are faithful to the arcade, the only problem I have with them is how even on the easiest difficulty the computer seems to be very difficult, especially with Super SF2 Turbo which seems to be on some sort of insanity setting. The original game isn't great but it is nice how they included it. Overall the pre-Alpha games in this collection feel like they are just there for nostalgic purposes.

    Luckily SF Alphas and SF3 feel a lot more balanced... well until you face Gill the unbeatable boss in SF3 that is. I think Alpha 3 is probably the best game for trying to beat the arcade mode with. You can adjust the difficulty however you like and turbo speed for the games that support it before you start the games, and after you start a game you have a range of ways to customize the visuals. They did a good job of letting you setup the games how you like.

    The SF3 series is definitely my favorite though. The first SF3 has the best backgrounds of any Street Fighter game IMO, they are all beautifully detailed with a lot of animation and they change with every round. SF3 2'nd impact is probably my all time favorite Street Fighter game, it has the best music and sound out of all of them IMO and the backgrounds look really nice and some also change with the rounds, the fact that it has a lot more characters than the first SF3 gives it some more variety and there are notable additions to the gameplay. SF3 3'rd Strike is the favorite of competitive players, and probably the best game to play online. It has even more characters and even more improvements to the gameplay. I just didn't like the music nearly as much as the first two SF3 games is all, and it feels like it has the worst backgrounds out of all the SF3 games. Still a beautifully made game, just not quite as pleasing to listen to and look at as the earlier games in the series.

    Overall you can't go wrong with this collection if you have any interest in Street Fighter.
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  2. Jul 2, 2018
    0
    Bare bones arcade ports with input lag issues and poorly implemented practice mode.
  3. Jun 5, 2018
    10
    -12 games total (the largest SF collection ever).

    -4 of them have online capability and training mode: SF2 Hyper Fighting, Super SF2 Turbo,
    -12 games total (the largest SF collection ever).

    -4 of them have online capability and training mode: SF2 Hyper Fighting, Super SF2 Turbo, Street Fighter Alpha 3, and Street Fighter 3 Third Strike

    -Most of my online matches were great. I even fought someone from Europe from the United States, and it was pretty much perfect. HOWEVER, the ranked matches online don't have filters at the moment, so sometimes you can run into some laggy matches. Lobbies do show connection strength, though. I'd say about 80-85% of my matches so far were fine (PSA: DON'T USE WI-FI FOR ONLINE IN THIS OR ANY FIGHTING GAME, PLEASE! That helps you AND your opponents have better connections) Hopefully, they patch in some more filters (and Capcom is known to adjust SF games after release).

    -Museum has LOTS of cool artwork, historical SF info, character info (did you know Alex is a "NYC pizza connoisseur?), and a music player for all the legendary Street Fighter tunes.

    -Sprite viewer, so you can look at some of the games' beautiful animations in detail

    -SUPER DUPER fast loading times. You can bounce around, in and out of games in seconds. It feels blessed.

    -Button configuration isn't as intuitive as I'd like. By default, the touch pad is the "start button" for the games, not the options button. If you play on a stick that had no touch pad, you'll have to set the "start button" to a separate button. Kind of annoying, but you'll get used to it. Also, there are no PPP or KKK macros, since the games are supposed to be arcade perfect (there were no macros in the arcades!)

    -Has online fight request mode, so you can wait for online matches while playing through arcade mode, just like the old arcade days.

    I've been having a blast so far! Hopefully, they improve the online matchmaking options, as that's my main complaint.

    Put your virtual coin up to say that "I got next", and let's right like gentlemen and ladies (as Dudley so earnestly urges us!)
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