Street Fighter V

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Feb 16, 2016
  • Also On: PC
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3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1431 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 907 out of 1431
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  1. Thosevelvetygms
    Sep 12, 2022
    7
    In theory, it could be a really good fighting game. The repulsively greedy game design just won't let it be one.
  2. Ostarina
    Feb 6, 2021
    5
    I love street fighter but this is a unfinished game if you like street fighter go for champions edition

    Sorry my bad english
  3. eded9999
    Nov 22, 2020
    6
    The game is very good, a lot of nice character, cool costume, and character design is still good looking and sexy. But EVERYTHING IS LOCKED BEHIND A PAYWALL.
    The content in the base game is a joke. Buy the Champion Edition instead.
  4. AbhinavDasiga
    Oct 4, 2020
    6
    *Single Player Only* The combat is deep with iconic characters and varied playing styles. The story modes are serviceable. A newbie will find the basic gameplay difficult. A veteran on the other hand could chain incredible combos. So the higher the skill, the more rewarding Street Fighter V is.
  5. LG_Fox_Brazil
    Aug 5, 2020
    7
    A terrible launch, but a great improvement over the years, although not enough to reach the sky like other games in the franchise were able to in the past. A solid gameplay, balanced characters, good online component. Props for the decision to make every game able to update with new releases, which means that the base game is still valid even four years after it's release. A shame thatA terrible launch, but a great improvement over the years, although not enough to reach the sky like other games in the franchise were able to in the past. A solid gameplay, balanced characters, good online component. Props for the decision to make every game able to update with new releases, which means that the base game is still valid even four years after it's release. A shame that obtaining every character trough gameplay is so tiresome… Expand
  6. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    6
    Look. The game isn't as terrible as everyone says it is. The gameplay is nothing short of fantastic
  7. p1menta
    Jan 5, 2019
    5
    super over sexualized everything. not everyone, but everything. pretty sure i saw some ultra beefed muscles even on walls or cars, even like, dhalsin, that was originaly like an yoga-based, indian faquir or something is now incredibly brutal and arnold shwazeneger (??) strong, and i'm sure that shun-li's legs were once a horse's.
    aside from looks, the game could still be cool, or at least    super over sexualized everything. not everyone, but everything. pretty sure i saw some ultra beefed muscles even on walls or cars, even like, dhalsin, that was originaly like an yoga-based, indian faquir or something is now incredibly brutal and arnold shwazeneger (??) strong, and i'm sure that shun-li's legs were once a horse's.
    aside from looks, the game could still be cool, or at least fun, actually, it can still be fun, but you only have like 7 characters, and the rest of them you have to pay for (expensive too) or buy via "fighting points" something you only get for online matches, what is not my way of playing these kind of games. it would be even a worst score if I hadnt payed like 5 dollars (R$19) for it    … Expand
  8. Pnx725
    Jan 7, 2018
    5
    This game would have estily been a 9 or 10 but instead it is a 5 because of its design of milking customers with microtransactions and not releasing a full game at start. This game released with no story and no arcade, things it got with after so long. If you are a fan of this game you prolly have spend like 120+ usd which is simply not cool. Bad practices on a good franchise on this game.
  9. MiracSpectac
    Dec 19, 2017
    6
    Even though we've had another season of content since release, I'm reviewing based on the release date content. There's a lot to love with SFV. I personally hated SFIV and I'm glad this game is a return to form, bringing back a lot of the magic some of the original games had. Unfortunately, the lack of content, the questionable artistic choice and the instability of the netcode puts a hugeEven though we've had another season of content since release, I'm reviewing based on the release date content. There's a lot to love with SFV. I personally hated SFIV and I'm glad this game is a return to form, bringing back a lot of the magic some of the original games had. Unfortunately, the lack of content, the questionable artistic choice and the instability of the netcode puts a huge damper on this otherwise improved entry. I still believe it's a good fighter, but it definitely needs improvement.… Expand
  10. Niqualio
    Jun 2, 2017
    6
    This game did not live up to the hype, first lets start with the pros. The game play was better than it has ever been in Street Fighter history, The graphics are also really good as well for a Street Fighter game. However this is all the game has to it. The story mode was terrible. It was boring and you find yourself not caring about any of the characters or their stories. The roster isThis game did not live up to the hype, first lets start with the pros. The game play was better than it has ever been in Street Fighter history, The graphics are also really good as well for a Street Fighter game. However this is all the game has to it. The story mode was terrible. It was boring and you find yourself not caring about any of the characters or their stories. The roster is tiny. It is a small fraction of the characters from USF4. In order to unlock characters, you'll have to buy them as DLC or grind online where it takes ages to find a game and when you do, it's so laggy that it is damn near impossible to win. Also some character designs look awkward such as Cammy who looks like an alien or R Mika because well, just take a look at her. In terms of replay value, this game is not very good. After I bought it last year, I played it frequently for about two days then I'd only play it at parties or get together's I'd give this game a 68/100.… Expand
  11. ivan_1810
    Mar 12, 2017
    5
    Street Fighter V pudo haber sido uno de los referentes sino hubiera tenido tan poco contenido en su lanzamiento, no incluía modo arcade, ni siquiera podías hacer un combate "mano a mano" contra la Inteligencia Artificial, encontrar una partida tardaba bastante y los servidores del juego fallaban frecuentemente. Lo peor de todo fueron las historias de cada personaje que duraban muy poco yStreet Fighter V pudo haber sido uno de los referentes sino hubiera tenido tan poco contenido en su lanzamiento, no incluía modo arcade, ni siquiera podías hacer un combate "mano a mano" contra la Inteligencia Artificial, encontrar una partida tardaba bastante y los servidores del juego fallaban frecuentemente. Lo peor de todo fueron las historias de cada personaje que duraban muy poco y solamente eran tres combates de un round y muy fáciles.
    El juego fue decepcionante para mí pero decidí esperar un año para poder realizar una reseña ya que sabía que en el futuro iban a llegar más contenidos de manera gratuita al juego pero sabiendo que era Capcom no lo creí del todo.
    Y así fue, espere más de un año y lo que agregaron fueron más personajes y escenarios que podías desbloquear de dos formas: pagando por ellos o al ganar unas monedas virtuales al jugar, el problema con esto es que tienes que jugar demasiado tiempo al título si quieres desbloquear a un nuevo peleador, esto me parece algo bastante abusivo ya que de esta forma te intentan convencer para pagar por personajes que debieron ser totalmente gratuitos. Intentaron seguir la fiebre de añadir un modo historia a un juego de peleas pero a diferencia de los trabajos que realizó Netherrealm en los más recientes Mortal Kombat y en Injustice, la historia aquí es bastante confusa y aburrida.
    Las mécanisas del combate me parecieron buenas y el contenido nuevo le agrega un poco más de valor al juego pero sigue sin parecerme una maravilla y no recomiendo comprarlo a menos a que seas muy fan de la franquicia o busques un juego de peleas a nivel competitivo.    … Expand
  12. WadeMcG
    Dec 20, 2016
    5
    I"ll just point to the fact that Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max on PlayStation Portable had more characters, super moves, and more modes back in 2006. Granted, it's not the first time that a five years or so later sequel has had less actual content than a previous game (Sims 4 having less content than Sims 3, Forza 5 having less content and more micro-transaction emphasis than Forza 4), butI"ll just point to the fact that Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max on PlayStation Portable had more characters, super moves, and more modes back in 2006. Granted, it's not the first time that a five years or so later sequel has had less actual content than a previous game (Sims 4 having less content than Sims 3, Forza 5 having less content and more micro-transaction emphasis than Forza 4), but when a HANDHELD version of a game from 10 years ago has it over the latest entry for the latest console, you've kind of failed.

    While the content that SFV does have seems to be well executed (offline at least), the problem is that the same sort of content was executed just as well, if not better, and with more of it, over a whole heap of previous Capcom games on different consoles over the last 20 years or so. There are individual components of Street Fighter Alpha Anthology on PS2 that had more to it than SFV.

    Basically, this is Capcom's laziest fighting game effort since Capcom Fighting Jam/Evolution.    … Expand
  13. Belphygorr
    Nov 20, 2016
    6
    The game feels short on content, and having to unlock the DLC characters is a major pain, still its not as bad as I initially thought it was, and does make for some fun fighting.
  14. LJTR21
    Nov 7, 2016
    6
    To be honest I dont really see which is the hype about it, the roster is lackluster at best, more of the same characters from the last game, (7 in total if you count only the ones that were already in SFIV), graphics are meh, you could say they tried to imitate a crazed anime style in this one...personally I didn't see that much of difference with the previous games.
    The newcomers are meh    To be honest I dont really see which is the hype about it, the roster is lackluster at best, more of the same characters from the last game, (7 in total if you count only the ones that were already in SFIV), graphics are meh, you could say they tried to imitate a crazed anime style in this one...personally I didn't see that much of difference with the previous games.
    The newcomers are meh also Rashid and FANG omg...what the hell?. Necalli and Laura they are ok. As for the whole missing modes on launch subject, one should understand that Capcom is trying to cash in into this tournaments which is good, Ill give them that , but they need to make sure next time to have at least some kind of incentive for the casual and lone gamer, not everyone here is looking to compete on a tournament.

    If you're looking for something new and refreshing, then look elsewhere.
    If you're a hardcore fan, which does not mind playing a semi-re-hashed-re-skinned version of SFIV then by all means...    … Expand
  15. Borgees
    Sep 25, 2016
    5
    Um dos piores jogos de luta dessa geração. Lançaram o jogo as pressas e agora estão pagando caro. Mais que merecido. Não colocaram nem um modo arcade, algo que deveria ser obrigatório, já deveria estar incluso no lançamento. Pelo menos estão se redimindo e adicionando conteúdo para o jogo.
  16. FilemonBR
    Aug 22, 2016
    7
    O jogo foi lançado incompleto, esta chato, no momento esta sem player 1 vs player 2, os graficos estao bonitos e tudo funciona, mas ele nao tem todos os conteudos
  17. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    5
    Street Fighter V is a fighting video game published by Capcom.

    + Good Fighting Mechanics
    + Good Balanced Characters
    - Lack of Content
    - Characters Story
  18. thaesino
    Jul 22, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disclaimer: I am not reviewing the Online elements, as these will be different to different people, and SFV, like SFIV, has major pros and minor cons when it comes to the competitive aspect.

    Now that the game is finally complete, as it should have shipped back on release, I can honestly say that in comparison to its other game with a "movie-length" type story mode, the folk at Capcom are outright lazy, and they need some actual storywriters, because little snippets that, when put together, make up some idea of a "story," is NOT a story. It is certainly not worthy of being called "Cinematic Story."

    To explain it in as few words as possible, characters like Helen, Urien and Juri could have had more to do or say in the story. There are so many plot-holes and left-behind details, that after going through the "Free Cinematic Story" you are left wondering - and fearing - that Capcom is going to be releasing a "PAID Cinematic Story" later; which, I hope, will make players furious... but I doubt it.

    Other issues with the story mode - Necali, which so many were hoping to find out more on, is just an angry, brainless, fighting machine that goes around - T-1000 style (Terminator 2 liquid metal guy) - making angry sounds and fighting whoever, but only if they are weaker than him. So, in other words, the guy is bully/chump, useless and pointless, and there was literally ZERO reason for him to exist in the mode. If you take him out, nothing changes. I'm not kidding.

    Here's the point where you realize, by just noticing a character was basically stamped onto the story mode without purpose, that it happens with almost EVERY, OTHER, CHARACTER... even the main ones. you start feeling like, "Oh wait. They added two fights where you get to fight with Vega because they knew people would be pissed if you couldn't." But these fights make no sense. Vega obsesses over Cammy and Decapre at one point, then gives up and throws away his mask after losing. Wtf??? Vega NEVER throws away his mask. Is this Capcom saying, "This is our last game?"

    Rashid, the newcomer, has more play in the story than any of the other guys - except Nash - and even then you feel like... "Wait! What about his friend? We want to know more, damn it! Who is this stupid genie guy with him all the time? Is he a DLC character??" Then, when they could've killed Rashid, they chickened out. Honestly, I would've chickened out too if I knew how ridiculous the rest of the story is, because you can't kill off the only character who seems to have any significance in the story.

    As mentioned before, Helen, Urien and Juri get absolutely NO TIME or have any significance. You get to fight once with Urien, and I imagine this is to whet your appetite for a DLC later. Helen doesn't fight, but you get the feeling se probably can. And Juri is used once or twice, but she plays no significant role in the story, because Vega's obsession with Cammy and Decayer (which is what Juri sabotages), makes no sense at all in the scope of what is going on. On the other hand, F.A.N.G. is way too prevalent in the story, as is Bison. You get to see more of them than of any singular "hero" character. You also realize how OPed they are.

    I know it got a little longer than expected, but all in all, I give this game an 8 for its competitive aspect and its new ways of performing movesets that can now actually be countered if you learn how and work hard at it (unlike with SFIV), but I take away 3 points for how lazily done the story mode is. This is Capcom saying, "We know you only care about the online aspect. So here's a bunch of other stuff we put together. It's called... uh... Cinematic Story mode... and it's totally new, and errr..... awesome. Yep. Great. Stuffs. BUY our game! Woo!"    … Expand
  19. johv4261
    Jul 1, 2016
    6
    This game is Street Fighter "Early Access". This game doesn't have so much content when it was released. I was actually pissed when this game cost 60$ at release. I think that it was overpriced at launch and it was lacking of content.
    The game had 16 playable characters at launch. Street Fighter IV had 25 characters at launch. More characters will come as patch updates. You can get the    This game is Street Fighter "Early Access". This game doesn't have so much content when it was released. I was actually pissed when this game cost 60$ at release. I think that it was overpriced at launch and it was lacking of content.
    The game had 16 playable characters at launch. Street Fighter IV had 25 characters at launch. More characters will come as patch updates. You can get the characters by buying them with "Fight Money", or you can buy them with season pass which is pointless.The season pass include te DLC characters that you can actually get it free, if you're a idiot who waste the money on a season pass that you will get the DLC characters free.
    The season pass also include a PS4 theme, but I don't know how that theme is. The game had 16 playable characters at launch. Street Fighter IV had 25 characters at launch, which is disappointing.

    Does it mean that the game is bad? No, I think that the game is actually okay. The game-play is great, but I like the game-play of the Street Fighter IV better.
    The graphics is good.
    They also include cross-platform that you can play against PC players which is a great thing.
    The DLC will come as patch updates instead that they will make "Super Street Fighter 5" and all that crap. The game also had "Z money". It's like Microtransaction like "Riot points" in League of Legends. Z money was supposed to make you buy Z money that you can buy the DLC characters, but they decided to remove it. Later they made a mode named "Challenge". It's like trials in Street Fighter IV

    Pros:
    - Game-play is great as ever
    - Graphics are great
    - Cross-platform with PC
    - DLC as updates (except the "Premium" costumes
    - Z money removed

    Cons:
    - Not finished
    - No Arcade mode
    - 16 Characters at release (22 with the upcoming patches)
    - Story at release is short AF
    - No mode that you can fight against AI (except Story and Training)
    - Overpriced at launch
    - Season pass is pointless

    To be honest I will give this game a 6/10 so far. I was thinking about 4/10 at launch, because of the lacking of content and the "Story" at launch. When the patches came it got improved and I began to like the game even more.
    I will later write another review next year to see how Street Fighter V has changed.    … Expand
  20. ProPaxman
    May 15, 2016
    7
    Street Fighter V is the finest fighting game I've played to date. It's core mechanics are fair, really well polished and have maybe one fault in them. New players can easily pick up this and start to understand how to play compared to most fighting games out there. Assessing this after the updates does give this game greater life and incentive to try out every character and realise thereStreet Fighter V is the finest fighting game I've played to date. It's core mechanics are fair, really well polished and have maybe one fault in them. New players can easily pick up this and start to understand how to play compared to most fighting games out there. Assessing this after the updates does give this game greater life and incentive to try out every character and realise there isn't a standalone character which can easily beat everyone: the roster is very balanced. Challenge mode can help teach players damaging combos and training mode is very easy to understand as a tool to help develop a player's fighting game skills. The expenditure on a arcade stick is strongly advised to anyone wanting to play at the competitive level but a regular joypad is fine to use.

    Comparing this to Street Fighter 4, everything is cleaner. There is greater visual input as character animation change whether the attack has hit or is blocked, allowing the player to get instant feedback to what they can do next. One frame combos are no longer a thing, which helps new players to execute top level combos but unfortunately means greater ease for international level players to perform bigger combos more consistently; not really leveling off the playing field. The models themselves look sharper but all the long hair clips through the bodies of character, something that still needs to be addressed.

    Should you buy this game? If it's just something to fill up your library, no. As a first fighting game however, it's the best entry in the series to start as there are more tools than ever to reach a god-like level of play, now more than before.    … Expand
  21. sdluiiea
    May 12, 2016
    7
    This might be the best SF game in the future. It has a good gameplay, easy to play, hard to master. Also is less frustrating that previous games in the series. However it LACKS a lot of content, basically there is no single player mode, the story can be beaten in 30 minutes and the other modes aren't that great. Where is the arcade mode??.
    I know that the game would be bigger and better    This might be the best SF game in the future. It has a good gameplay, easy to play, hard to master. Also is less frustrating that previous games in the series. However it LACKS a lot of content, basically there is no single player mode, the story can be beaten in 30 minutes and the other modes aren't that great. Where is the arcade mode??.
    I know that the game would be bigger and better in years to come, but now is an empty game. In order to fully enjoy it at the moment you have to play it online or have friends that like this kind of games.    … Expand
  22. yoyo321
    Apr 25, 2016
    6
    Un juego que no vale ni para adornar la estantería.

    Es injugable y no tiene modo offline.

    Recomiendo el ULTRA SF IV o el Guilty Gear xrd.

    Un saludo.
  23. josesueiro
    Apr 21, 2016
    5
    Street Fighter V is a fighting video game published by Capcom.

    + Good Fighting Mechanics
    + Good Balanced Characters
    - Lack of Content
    - Characters Story
  24. MegaPudim
    Apr 1, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Foi um bom jogo,mas o q faltou foi o modo arcade que aqui no Brasil o modo arcade é considerado uns dos melhores modos no Street Fighter,por isso a nota 7… Expand
  25. Kaprawiec
    Mar 14, 2016
    5
    I know this game will be updated. But my score won't change. Its an average title. Get Mortal Kombat XL - its out now, complete, fun, polished, entertaining, lots of different characters, modes etc. My oppinion is that SF5 will never be better than MKX was at launch.
    And for fans of Street Fighters franchese - I really dont see so much improvement from SF4 (super ultra freekin turbo    I know this game will be updated. But my score won't change. Its an average title. Get Mortal Kombat XL - its out now, complete, fun, polished, entertaining, lots of different characters, modes etc. My oppinion is that SF5 will never be better than MKX was at launch.
    And for fans of Street Fighters franchese - I really dont see so much improvement from SF4 (super ultra freekin turbo editions). This is the first time that the game while getting new number in main series didnt improved. SF5 is to SF4 what SF Alpha was to SF2. Which is not much, especially for this price.    … Expand
  26. VideoJuegosCom
    Mar 11, 2016
    7
    So yeah, the game has connection issues. They will get fixed sometime, so patience is a must. If you put that aside, it's a good game. Great character design, good controller response, cool effects, OK story told like a comic book, but not sure if it's the best option for tournaments. Maybe time (patches?) will tell.
  27. SpaceManGaming
    Mar 9, 2016
    5
    Can't believe it has no Arcade mode.....and the on top of it has a crap story that is super short I have a video in by profile where I beat all of the story modes in like a hour... And all this time I was wondering about the new boss.... It' has none......
    O. I give it a 5 out of 5 because its half a game
  28. Termin8ter
    Mar 4, 2016
    5
    Street Fighter V is an unfinished, unpolished, and unsatisfying game, especially because of all the hype it got. The fighting itself is perfect; it's fast, tight, and fluent. The problem is everything else: Online is a mess at the moment, you can't get into any matches. The story mode is a massive flop, it couldn't be more underwhelming if it tried. There is barely any content aside fromStreet Fighter V is an unfinished, unpolished, and unsatisfying game, especially because of all the hype it got. The fighting itself is perfect; it's fast, tight, and fluent. The problem is everything else: Online is a mess at the moment, you can't get into any matches. The story mode is a massive flop, it couldn't be more underwhelming if it tried. There is barely any content aside from those things. Wait for the online issues to get fixed, then you cam MAYBE buy this game, but I wouldn't, buy MKX or Ultra SF4 instead.… Expand
  29. tamilboy456
    Mar 2, 2016
    6
    This game is not that bad. I mean, the only reason why I'm saying this is because all you can do is just fight. That's it. Story line was good. Capcom should make Street Fighter 6 good.
  30. Kairizero
    Mar 2, 2016
    7
    Street Fighter always will, and always will be the premier fighting game franchise. The latest iteration of the franchise is a bit of a mixed bag, but ultimately enjoyable.

    Firstly, the roster and combat is very well balanced, with some players having an overhaul on their moves lists and combo possibilities, leading to a much more accessible, but deep system which eases new players in,    Street Fighter always will, and always will be the premier fighting game franchise. The latest iteration of the franchise is a bit of a mixed bag, but ultimately enjoyable.

    Firstly, the roster and combat is very well balanced, with some players having an overhaul on their moves lists and combo possibilities, leading to a much more accessible, but deep system which eases new players in, and offers advanced players great depth and plenty of advanced combo possibilities.

    The initial roster is pretty good, with classics such as Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li in there, with seminal boss characters like Bison and Vega. Some returning faces include Birdie and R.Mika, with some brand new characters such as Rashid and Laura - a good well rounded roster - albeit with some strange omissions (no Sagat or Akuma?)

    The combat itself feels much weightier than Street Fighter IV, with hits looking solid and the pace is quick, but not too frenetic. I did notice come hit detection issues, against larger characters (Zangief and Birdie) Where some heavy sweeps miss altogether, or tatsumakis failing to register.

    The only gripe I can find beyond the strange occasional hit detection issue, and reason I haven't rated it higher is something I'm sure has contributed to the poor ratings on here across the board - the overall lack of content. The bundled story mode is a selection of 3 or 4 single round fights, which can take less thank 10 minutes per character to finish, with simplistic AI which sucks any challenge out of it. The survival mode is a decent mode, with four difficulties which will provide some fun for the single player, but thats really all there is for you - with a training mode giving you some basic options to learn your moves before heading out into the online modes of the game.

    Overall, its the very best entry into the franchise, but the lack of content really is detrimental to its value. Luckily Capcom are going to be releasing a cinematic story and challenge mode with a free update in March - and hopefully the inclusion of the bizarrely omitted classic arcade mode will help the game with its longevity and mass appeal.    … Expand
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#10 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 80
  3. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Jul 7, 2016
    60
    There’s a great game in Street Fighter V, but only if you’re willing to learn the hard way. Capcom will need more than the few thousand competitors following the Capcom Pro Tour to make this game, and the series as a whole, sustainable for the future.
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  2. CD-Action
    Apr 29, 2016
    85
    Everything that I didn’t like about SFIV is gone, leaving a deep yet easy to grasp, spectacular game. [04/2016, p.34]
  3. Games Master UK
    Apr 25, 2016
    90
    Despite simplistic single-player and feeble tutorials, SFV is a completely essential fighting game. [Apr 2016, p.70]
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