Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Jan 16, 2018
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. Cubed3
    Feb 26, 2018
    70
    Judging purely on the current state of Street Fighter V, with the new additions and inclusion of the season 1 and 2 characters in the Arcade Edition, it is most certainly one of the must-own fighting games on the market right now. The arcade mode is enough to warrant anyone picking up this game, even if it has arrived far too late. The FM changes are unfortunate, but the biggest peeve is that Arcade Edition itself is an extremely limited package, since everything here, barring the previous DLC characters, are free updates for owners of the original. The least Capcom could have done is put a few extra costumes and stages in there, because otherwise, the only reason to pick this up is if you don’t already have SFV and want a cheap way of buying the game and its first two character packs. SFV will have plenty more years in it, but being so tight and not turning this release into a current ultimate edition is disappointing, even if it’s not surprising.
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  1. Destructoid
    Jan 16, 2018
    If you're still active, these changes and another season will keep you going. It's that simple.
  2. Eurogamer
    Jan 19, 2018
    Arcade Edition is a breath of fresh air for Street Fighter 5, which is finally the game it should have been at launch. [Essential]
  3. The A.V. Club
    Jan 21, 2018
    The thing I’m liking most about Arcade Edition overall is the extra layer of shine and personality that’s slowly been accumulating on top of Street Fighter V’s relatively bland base game. Yes, the complexity of the game has grown tremendously with the addition of new abilities for every character, but I’m a sucker for the little things, like the giant golden “VS” on the match-up screen or the funkier edge to most of the newest music. (Zeku’s Shaft-esque ninja-disco theme is tremendous.)
  5. VG247
    Jan 19, 2018
    Capcom has done a great job iterating on what was clearly an unfinished shell of a game with excellent foundations. In the last two years they’ve built something really special, and Arcade Edition’s soft relaunch makes this the ideal place to jump back in or make your SF5 debut.

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#12 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#41 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#42 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 388 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 211 out of 388
  2. Mixed: 67 out of 388
  3. Negative: 110 out of 388
  1. JPoppaWUSC
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    When Street Fighter V first launched in 2016, I was among the many fans who were seriously disappointed by its bare-bones content and slimWhen Street Fighter V first launched in 2016, I was among the many fans who were seriously disappointed by its bare-bones content and slim roster. But with 2 years of refinement under its black belt, plus some seriously impressive additions to its content, this Arcade Edition marks the franchise's highest point since Super Street Fighter II Turbo. The long-requested arcade mode is filled with nostalgic detail, and it gives offline players a compelling reason to keep fighting, something that the original release was sorely lacking. New V-Triggers will undoubtedly shake up competition online, and while there are still a few classic characters missing from the roster, the selection we have at the beginning of Season 3 is still fantastic on its own merit. If you've never played Street Fighter V, this is the perfect time to jump in, and if you already own the original, there's absolutely no excuse for not downloading the free update and giving it another chance. The champ has officially made a comeback, and even in a year packed with high-profile fighting game releases, Street Fighter V Arcade Edition is strong enough to take on any contender that comes its way.… Full Review »
  2. techtronics
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    Another Street Fighter game to last for years. Like it or not, this is the biggest and the best fighting game on the planet. Deep fightingAnother Street Fighter game to last for years. Like it or not, this is the biggest and the best fighting game on the planet. Deep fighting game mechanics and so many unique characters make this game an instant classic for any fighting game fan. With EVO just around the corner, the hype is only starting to build up. Shoryuken!!!… Full Review »
  3. DeepThroat
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    Capcom really made a comeback with the Arcade Edition, the game was bare -bones at launch but now after 2 years the game has been totallyCapcom really made a comeback with the Arcade Edition, the game was bare -bones at launch but now after 2 years the game has been totally changed. The game is a free update and New players will get Season 1 and 2 pass for Free and to top it they are giving 9 costumes for free with season 3 pass or the people who have pre-ordered SFV:AE . They have added many modes to the game, Arcade mode is Bigger and Better than ever 6 different arcade modes, Extra Battle mode, Team Battle(OFFLINE only) training mode has received some extra features, Gallery has been added to the game. There will be more than 200 endings, The UI has been revamped and 2nd V-Triggers for every character.… Full Review »
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