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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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  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. 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.
  7. JPoppaWUSC
    Feb 17, 2016
    6
    Street Fighter V is a well-made foundation for a proper sequel, but it's just too light on content to recommend at this stage. If your only focus is online multiplayer or tournament-style competition, then you may feel like SFV is streamlined to your liking, but casual players wanting solo modes will be sorely disappointed. Capcom has built the game with a DLC release schedule in mind, andStreet Fighter V is a well-made foundation for a proper sequel, but it's just too light on content to recommend at this stage. If your only focus is online multiplayer or tournament-style competition, then you may feel like SFV is streamlined to your liking, but casual players wanting solo modes will be sorely disappointed. Capcom has built the game with a DLC release schedule in mind, and it will take several months of both paid and free downloads to make it feel complete. Even the story mode barely passes as an introduction to the 16-character roster, as it currently features 4 low-tier fights with some quick graphic novel cutscenes in between. It's nice that we get Japanese and English dual audio, partially because the English voice acting is a mixed bag and nowhere near the quality I'd expect from a high-profile release like this. Street Fighter devotees will be pleased to know that the narrative is pushed in some interesting directions, but it's far from poetry. Also, the new characters are [arguably] better than the ones we got in SFIV's initial release, but they still don't feel as iconic as the series mainstays, many of whom will remain absent until several waves of DLC have passed. The new mechanics are solid and perhaps more balanced for competitive play, and the graphics are fluid and crisp, if the weird caricature art style doesn't turn you off. Sound effects and music are also decent, but the intro lacked any real punch, something I really enjoyed in the earliest SFIV releases and even SFxTK. I really want to like SFV, but in its current state, it really fails to excite me the way a good fighting game should. Inevitably, we'll end up with Super Street Fighter V Turbo: Arcade Edition (or something to that effect) in a year or so, and while I know most gamers won't be able to wait that long, I doubt anyone will look back at this launch fondly. It's a half-baked triple-A title designed to gobble up DLC money, and yet I can't deny the allure of jumping in while the game is still hot. Buy at your own risk, I suppose.… Expand
  8. dharma
    Feb 19, 2016
    6
    It has great machanics and gameplay. Every characters have been completely revamped. Its 16 characters are fun to play. So why am I giving it a 6? Simply because it is an unfinished game or simply a cynical bat and switch affair with Sony. It forces you to go online and subscribe to a PS+ to earn Fight Money. The bad thing is that the servers are so swamped that you can't get an onlineIt has great machanics and gameplay. Every characters have been completely revamped. Its 16 characters are fun to play. So why am I giving it a 6? Simply because it is an unfinished game or simply a cynical bat and switch affair with Sony. It forces you to go online and subscribe to a PS+ to earn Fight Money. The bad thing is that the servers are so swamped that you can't get an online battle going on most of the time (lots of people are luckier though). It's essentially an incomplete game where you buy full price for future contents while free, would have been nice to be available on disc. It's so sad that one of my favorite franchise has come to this so called 'business decision'.… Expand
  9. DNAVL
    Feb 17, 2016
    6
    Ahh Street FIghter V, the legendary series that has everyone readying their Arcade Joysticks so they can conquer all who oppose them well...other then a good online experience i still find myself searching for the rest of the game and well ...no luck but i did hear its coming every month and its rushed because of the Pro Tour?, really cmon Capcom.

    Story: Very lacklustre, actually    Ahh Street FIghter V, the legendary series that has everyone readying their Arcade Joysticks so they can conquer all who oppose them well...other then a good online experience i still find myself searching for the rest of the game and well ...no luck but i did hear its coming every month and its rushed because of the Pro Tour?, really cmon Capcom.

    Story: Very lacklustre, actually laughable and probably the worst i've seen from the franchise - just 3-4 fights (which are like on very easy) and with no sort of cinematic or cutscene only voice acting played over well drawn but uninteresting pictures, nothing else - zilch i shake my head Capcom. - 2/10

    Gameplay: Still able to succeed with its traditional style gameplay they did try improving it with the V Skill mechanic and i found it okay-ish but still its not a game changer. Still a high caliber fighting game but its failed to take that step further from its predecessor. - 8/10

    Graphics: 6/10 - Not a major difference just a mere improvement from the last, nothing spectacular.

    Fun Factor: 9/10 - Besides the lack of game modes, mediocre story and good online play, you will obviously find most fun fighting against friends and family in Versus.

    Despite being very disliked it doesn't deserve 0s to 3s but i don't blame those who give it that rating because the game obviously unfinished/chopped up or rushed and thats not a good sign for any release.

    6/10 - Above average, a empty game with its content gone missing. Even big fans of the series, competitivie and brave stick fighters would agree with me, WHAT IS THIS CAPCOM.    … Expand
  10. Alpha17x
    Feb 18, 2016
    6
    The adaptability of the engine to nearly any spec of computer within the last 5+ years while still delivering 60 frames is amazing. Granted doing so can make the game go from a 4k masterpiece to looking like it was built for the Atari 2600, but it will still deliver 60 frames if you try to install it on a potato.

    Unfortunately Capcom has totally failed to properly test this game. It is    The adaptability of the engine to nearly any spec of computer within the last 5+ years while still delivering 60 frames is amazing. Granted doing so can make the game go from a 4k masterpiece to looking like it was built for the Atari 2600, but it will still deliver 60 frames if you try to install it on a potato.

    Unfortunately Capcom has totally failed to properly test this game. It is primarily an always online experience and the only way to correctly test such a thing is to leave those elements active during a beta test. Instead capcom only did short tests for a few days to a a week at a time and neglected to collect any relevant information as far as server load/stress goes.

    This game also follows a new standard in development that will NOT be exclusive to Capcom. which is to sell an unfinished game at full price and offer the meat that goes with the bones as a later content update. It's essentially a disguised form of early-access and is the result of investor pressure to get a product out faster so they can make money sooner.

    There will be a 'free update' in march which sounds fancy and great but it's really just them giving what they owe us for our $60+

    This game will probably be worth a purchase but I would advise that you not do so until after the march update is released at the earliest. The game itself will be complete in June, so that would be when to buy it if you actually want your money's worth right off the bat.

    At the point of release the game is essentially in Beta #5    … Expand
  11. jholden3249
    Feb 16, 2016
    6
    I love Street Fighter but this game is a joke. No vs. CPU mode, despite there being CPU AI for training mode... no arcade mode, no world tour mode, and a simple, 5-minute, 3-match story mode with still illustrations (crap ones at that). Servers keep disconnecting, and oh, that story mode update in June? It's 1-2 hours TOTAL, not per character. What a joke

    This game is a disgrace.
  12. davidh2014
    Feb 16, 2016
    6
    I really want to like this game...except I can't play it. I pay $60 for a game that is online based, and you can't even connect to the servers. When do connect, you get disconnected in the middle of a game. I legit feel like I've been ripped off by Capcom and Sony. The game is unfinished. Some of the game won't even be released until March. I've never been this angry at a game beforeI really want to like this game...except I can't play it. I pay $60 for a game that is online based, and you can't even connect to the servers. When do connect, you get disconnected in the middle of a game. I legit feel like I've been ripped off by Capcom and Sony. The game is unfinished. Some of the game won't even be released until March. I've never been this angry at a game before at launch, until tonight. I would advice anyone to hold off on buying, until the game is completed or at least hold off until you know you can get on the servers. If you can't get on the servers, the game is unplayable.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. Raidenm4
    Feb 16, 2016
    6
    This game has very little content even for a fighting game. No versus CPU,arcade and online is always under maintenance. The only thing to do is practice and survival mode.The only thing thats great is the gameplay but im already getting bored:(
  15. takoDGO
    Feb 17, 2016
    6
    si no fuera fan de la saga street figther le daba un jodido 0 el online esta fatal y tengo 10 megas!!!!!..
    y el modo arcade donde esta?????? no lo puedo creer yo no tengo tanto tiempo de jugar online y aparte ya se me va a acabar la membresia de play station network y despues de eso que? ya no lo voy a poder jugar decentemente!! a menos que compre otro año de psn!! no tengo tanto    si no fuera fan de la saga street figther le daba un jodido 0 el online esta fatal y tengo 10 megas!!!!!..
    y el modo arcade donde esta?????? no lo puedo creer yo no tengo tanto tiempo de jugar online y aparte ya se me va a acabar la membresia de play station network y despues de eso que? ya no lo voy a poder jugar decentemente!! a menos que compre otro año de psn!! no tengo tanto dinero!!.. MUY mL CAPCOM!!!    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. Memm
    Feb 16, 2016
    6
    Since metacritic higher ups get a bloody tampon everytime I review something and tell the truth, I will make sure that I be as plain and simple as possible. Wait for a PRICE drop! No seriously, this game is the most lackluster fighting game tied with Killer Instinct and MKX XL. New fighters? Awesome and easy to master. New modes? Nope just the same modes from almost every fighting game. ASince metacritic higher ups get a bloody tampon everytime I review something and tell the truth, I will make sure that I be as plain and simple as possible. Wait for a PRICE drop! No seriously, this game is the most lackluster fighting game tied with Killer Instinct and MKX XL. New fighters? Awesome and easy to master. New modes? Nope just the same modes from almost every fighting game. A story? Lackluster and poorly presented but just wait until June. Game mechanics? Huge improvement over Street Fighter IV. Speed? A lot faster than IV but not faster than Street Fighter Alpha 3. Advertisement? Annoying and over hyped. Presentation and graphics? Rock solid but could be better. PC port? It works but has issues to frame rate drops when I try to play at max settings on my beastly laptop. Fighter count? Very disappointing. Only 16? :( DLC? It is coming but you can unlock the fighters. (So why is there a pay to win option then) Better voice acting? Meh. Its debatable. Overall final score even with all the updates? 6.9/10 but for now...a 6.7/10. The online in fighting games always seems to need work and patches. Lasting appeal? If you are an overall Street Fighter fan.....still wait for a price drop. The PC version is cheaper. Any thoughts on changing the combat system? Capcom knows what to do. They just need to stop catering to casuals and give us more options like other fighting games do. Time to do some benchmarking Capcom because your not even close. Huge improvement over IV when it comes to fighting BUT lacking in every other area that makes the Ultra edition of IV (please ignore the other useless editions) look like a gold mine and Third Strike... look like a rare jewel. This makes The alpha series, all time champion. Get it together Capcom. This game is your only hope from going bankrupt. And to the rest of you giving this game a lower score than me.....welll my goodness! LMAO! 8/10? No. 9/10 or 10/10? Absolutely NOT. 7/10? Go play other Street Fighter games and compare them ( or simply go on Youtube) Ignore the sell out reviewers giving this game higher than a 6. They have NO IDEA what makes a good fighting game anymore! XD… Expand
  18. og_reset
    Feb 22, 2016
    6
    Street Fighter V is a good game. I mean that at the basest level, because there isn't much content to talk about as of today. The gameplay is excellent. Controls feel nice, music is enjoyable, and characters look amazing, even if they do sometimes phase through their own clothes. All of the pieces are there for this to be one of the biggest fighting games out there. Instead, it's one ofStreet Fighter V is a good game. I mean that at the basest level, because there isn't much content to talk about as of today. The gameplay is excellent. Controls feel nice, music is enjoyable, and characters look amazing, even if they do sometimes phase through their own clothes. All of the pieces are there for this to be one of the biggest fighting games out there. Instead, it's one of the smallest. As a disclaimer, I understand that Capcom has stated that they'll be bringing a bunch of content to the game over the coming years, and I am looking forward to that, but I'm not reviewing their promises for future content, I'm reviewing the game that they shipped out.

    With my experience with fighting games over the years, there are a handful of things I've come to expect when it comes to content. Namely, two of those things are an arcade mode and a versus mode. SFV has half of one of these things. There is no real arcade mode. There is a "story mode" where you get to enter a handful of fights peppered with sometimes passable art explaining why the characters are fighting. You may notice that with all of these, it's something they could've had one minute long cutscene explaining it at the beginning, and then a proper arcade mode. As to versus mode, like I said, it's half there. If you happen to have a friend who lives nearby who also likes fighting games, you're fine. But if you aren't so lucky or just want to practice bouts against a single character, you're out of luck, because there is no player versus computer function. I find it weird that there is no way to actually properly fight the computer. You never enter an actual match with the computer, and that just seems backwards. Even the worst, ugliest, most broken fighting games have had arcade modes and pvc functionality. It feels weird saying that Street Fighter of all things, is missing it.

    Outside of the lackluster story mode, there is also survival mode, which is a mixed bag for me. On one hand, I really enjoyed the challenge of fighting an onslaught of opponents on one life, occasionally getting boosts to go on. My only issue is that I've occasionally gotten 20-30 rounds in, and the servers decide to collectively eat the dirt, and I'm booted from the game. I then have to reconnect, and start all over. Or, as is the case with certain characters, you only fight them at the very end, with a stronger cpu level. But you don't have any experience fighting these characters in proper fights because the only way you could even try to emulate this is in training because there is no pvc mode in versus.

    A small point to make, I'm talking about this game almost a week after it's come out. I'm being nice and not reviewing the day one experience, because there wasn't one. Like I mentioned, even to this day I still get dropped by the servers. On day one it was a miracle to stay connected for longer than ten minutes. Now this would be fine if there wasn't a baffling requirement to be connected online to use any mode outside of training, or else you get no rewards for it. So basically, people like me who were suckered into buying this game out the gate had actually purchased a glorified training mode with a versus mode if you had a friend nearby. But as I said, not reviewing the day one experience, but that was something I wanted to mention.

    I will say that now that the game's online connections have stabilized, Street Fighter V is a much more enjoyable game. Online matches are tons of fun, and I do enjoy the survival mode now that the hanging threat of disconnection isn't looming over me. But this game isn't done. This game feels like an EA game, which makes my skin crawl having to say that about any other company. It's a skeleton of a game with good promise and visuals, but quality over quantity only works so well, and things being released further down the line don't make the original game a tiny, incomplete experience. Speaking optimistically, I hope that Capcom fixes this. I hope that they add in a proper arcade mode patch in pvc for the versus mode, and to apologize to early adopters for such a pathetic release to a game they've hyped into the atmosphere, they release some of the DLC this year for free. Hopefully if that comes to pass, my score will jump up maybe 2-4 points and bring this into the green. But just like I said before, Street Fighter V is a good game, and that's it.

    Pros
    -great visuals and music
    -enjoyable characters and gameplay
    -strong multiplayer components

    Cons
    -barebones features
    -heavy reliance on upcoming content
    -disappointing single player experience    … Expand
  19. ravi1212
    Feb 22, 2016
    6
    The gameplay is perfect, however as you would have read everywhere else, there is not much single player functionality. I recommend waiting it out if you can, maybe you will be lucky enough to get it at a price drop. If you are a pro player then this is really for you (which i am not) hopefully in the coming months we get more features to play with.
  20. KushandHaze
    Feb 25, 2016
    6
    Very fun and addictive fighter with tons of depth and great gameplay.With that said the game at this state feels rushed and incomplete.

    The first major problem with the game is the lack of a proper story mode, only consisting of 3 "cutscenes" (still drawings with a voiceover) broken by easy level bot fights per character. Although the "real" story mode, with allegedly over an hour of    Very fun and addictive fighter with tons of depth and great gameplay.With that said the game at this state feels rushed and incomplete.

    The first major problem with the game is the lack of a proper story mode, only consisting of 3 "cutscenes" (still drawings with a voiceover) broken by easy level bot fights per character. Although the "real" story mode, with allegedly over an hour of cinematic content and a difficulty setting for the current story mode are set to come, if your looking for this kind of single player content in a fighting game, right now this is not the game you're looking for.

    Also another big complaint concerning single player is the lack of a true arcade mode, where you can fight the AI in quick match. Although there exists survival mode and you could also just fight the computer by setting on the AI in training mode, arcade mode is kind of a staple in fighting games and has been present on previous iterations of this same game so it seems definitely like a odd decision leaving this out of the game. Again, Capcom has already released a statement saying that arcade mode is currently in the works, but this is definitely something that will influence a lot of buyers looking for a better single player experience at the moment of purchase.

    Other solo gameplay mode missing from the game at launch but scheduled to come March of this year is challenge mode. This update should be accompanied by the in-game store and our first dlc character. Now to give some credit to this game outside of gameplay related stuff i think the model of allowing characters to be released and bought with in-game money is a much better model than just releasing rooster updates as completely separate games, as it permits to unlocking characters with no real money investment after purchasing the game (unless you just cant wait to grind some points).
    This is kind of justifies the always online issue (you can play offline just not gain point of it) but this point is debatable though, thanks to the instability online play had during the opening week, dropping you out of games a handful of times and sometimes also failing to record data after a match,although things have gotten better since then, at least in my experience.

    But now when it comes to how "good" playing online feels, i think this game is pretty good. Online play has few minor differences to offline and little times have I felt some kind of lag compensation or slowness in my inputs which makes the online play really enjoyable and competitive (when it actually works), because the core gameplay of this game is also really good, inputs feel responsive, V trigger is a welcomed replacement for the revenge gauge, the character's themselves fill each different types of play, etc. And the game graphics even if they aren't the most technically impressive they do their job of representing in a interesting and understandable way what's happening on screen, same with music, with a few tracks and stages standing out as the more energetic and colorful of the bunch, but overall a pretty good bundle of them nonetheless.

    This leads me to the conclusion, should you buy this game?

    Depends, different people have different standards as to what is the value of 60 dollars and what they spend it in. This game *SHOULD* have been a must buy for any fighting game enthusiast or anyone looking for some fun arcade style fighting game but i unfortunately can't recommend the game to everyone in its current state. Right now the game lacks diversity and quantity of single player content as to make a valuable buy for someone looking to put more than an hour into story and challenge modes as it almost completely lacks this features at the moment, maybe just holding your money and checking in in a couple of months it's your best option.

    But if your looking for some solid and really fun online multiplayer this is definitely a good option for you as right now the only "meat" the game has is in its good online mode and amazing gameplay.

    TL DR: Game right now is not worth if you want a whole gaming experience, there are just better other games offering much more in those categories like MK X, Skullgirlls, BlazBlue, etc. Probably want to hold on a couple of months until most of the content gets released.
    If you want the game for the online play,to get some practice with it, to grab experience on how the game flows and character matchups, and you really want to get gud then this game is pretty good, since the gameplay is one of the best and online play is very smooth.    … Expand
  21. Super_Sealion
    Feb 26, 2016
    6
    If you're looking to get into Fighting Games, THIS is the PERFECT entry game for you. However for Hardcore Fighting Game Players there is very little content with a very lazy and lack-lustre Story mode with a proper cinematic story mode not coming until June/July. The Story Art Cut-scenes are horrible to look at, they look like concept sketches that got coloured in. The Anatomy just looksIf you're looking to get into Fighting Games, THIS is the PERFECT entry game for you. However for Hardcore Fighting Game Players there is very little content with a very lazy and lack-lustre Story mode with a proper cinematic story mode not coming until June/July. The Story Art Cut-scenes are horrible to look at, they look like concept sketches that got coloured in. The Anatomy just looks bad, almost as bad as a Rob Liefeld comic. But make no mistake, the gameplay and online ranked fights are great.… Expand
  22. BoutThat_Acti0n
    Feb 29, 2016
    6
    The lack of content is what ruins this game. Maybe over time when additional modes are added, this could be the best fighting game to come out, but until then.....there is just not enough here.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    6
    Look. The game isn't as terrible as everyone says it is. The gameplay is nothing short of fantastic
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. psianakin
    Feb 23, 2016
    5
    Great mechanics, great characters, great game-play...
    But offline mode is so sad, the highest level in survival mode is so easy, you could finish story mode with all the characters in 3 hours.
    The on-line doesn't work as I expect in a game focused in this mode. The only way to really enjoy this game is playing locally with friends. In few words: Early access game with price of full    Great mechanics, great characters, great game-play...
    But offline mode is so sad, the highest level in survival mode is so easy, you could finish story mode with all the characters in 3 hours.
    The on-line doesn't work as I expect in a game focused in this mode.
    The only way to really enjoy this game is playing locally with friends.
    In few words:
    Early access game with price of full game, it's a shame.    … Expand
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. RATTY
    Feb 16, 2016
    5
    Street Fighter takes on its 5th iteration in its main series but the bare bones content horrible online play, Censorship and DLC plans keep it from being the best around.

    Story: NO SPOILERS The official story mode is not in the game at this time instead it will be free in a patch in the future but every character has a small story like arc in arcade mode, these give backstories to some    Street Fighter takes on its 5th iteration in its main series but the bare bones content horrible online play, Censorship and DLC plans keep it from being the best around.

    Story: NO SPOILERS The official story mode is not in the game at this time instead it will be free in a patch in the future but every character has a small story like arc in arcade mode, these give backstories to some characters as well , for some the stories are hit or miss but i found a few enjoyable

    Gameplay: With Street Fighter 5 they have revamped the combat system to make every fighter unique and different, and they have finally removed all of the copy and paste fighters to help that process, Each fighter has a unique V trigger skill help every fighter in a certain way either by power up your regular attacks or setting up a bigger combo, overall its seems easier to get into then street fighter 4.

    Performance/Bugs/Graphics: On the performance side of things it can be a train wreak sometimes, Lag can be game breaking to the point of flinging the controller across the room or as gently as a baby's bum its random at times but its mostly horrible, I cant see how this is even possibly with how many betas the game had before its launch. So far i have not had bugs there is the occasional crash but other then that nothing, Graphics for the are very beautiful and vibrant I really love the art style that they went with the stages are colorful and every fighter is detailed very nicely and the game runs at 60 fps 1080p which is awesome its stable and it works

    Censorship/Content: Awhile back it was discovered that two of the fighters R Mika and Cammy had been censored, The one for cammy was not as severe as the one for Mika as the one for Mike her supermove was covered up via camera angle, As to why the game was censored President Ono of street fighter stated its was to not offend anyone who may buy and play the game. This is wrong on so many levels for they caved into the SJW movement that has gained a lot of ground lately, Im not bad at the choice they made but more disappointed that they became cowards and decided to censor the game, Content in all is severely lacking especially if your mainly an offline player for there are only 2 modes for offline (not counting training or tutorial) The modes are Survival and Character story mode, and for online There is only 1 mode which is just basic 1v1, as for offline there is no 1v1 mode against the cpu. Such lack of basic modes for both online and offline is criminal and asking for 60 bucks full price for it is mental. And the roaster for this is no different with only 16 fighters out of the gate instead of the expected standard of 24 this game is the most lacking in the series

    DLC PLANS: Capcom has a plan to roll out dlc over the next 5 years a lot of which can be earned in game with fight money or via micro cash/ season pass, but this does not exclude the barebones launch of the game with the insanely lackluster content. Overtime it will just eat up more and more of your hard drive space, Capcom just seems to want to milk this game since they are in financial stress now.

    Personal Thoughts/Verdict: While Street Fighter 5 is fun for awhile you start to see that there is not much to do, With the lack of modes you may feel like your grinding for something that isn't even there, Even now as i write this I feel Like going back to street fighter 4, On Top of the Stupid Censorship and DLC plans i cant help but feel cheated and outright spat on my verdict is a 5 out of 10, It was just one wrong decision after another with Street Fighter 5 and it makes me sad for just a famous series to go down the drain like this. I hope my review was helpful have a nice day    … Expand
  37. Mediawatcher
    Feb 21, 2016
    5
    It's not a terrible game, but man it is severely lacking, after two days of playing online, I got so bored and decided to stop playing, which is a shame, this was one of my personal anticipated games of 2016, and so far it's been really dissapointing. Well guess what I like single player content on fighting games! **** me, Right?
  38. TheLastColossus
    Feb 16, 2016
    5
    First game I bought in 2016 sadly was from Crapcom, the year that supposedly should be the best year of PS4, what a ripoff, I know a new mode is coming later but as it stands, this is the worst SF when it comes to content.
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. Skitzofreniq
    Feb 17, 2016
    5
    The gameplay is awesome. But that's it... There is so little content here they could've sold it for $25 and it would still be overpriced. Smh Capcom, I expected more... If I remember correctly when Street Fighter IV was released you had:
    - More characters
    - More gamemodes (challenges, multiplayer-modes, etc.) - More fun I wouldn't be mad if they delayed the game and get all the    The gameplay is awesome. But that's it... There is so little content here they could've sold it for $25 and it would still be overpriced. Smh Capcom, I expected more... If I remember correctly when Street Fighter IV was released you had:
    - More characters
    - More gamemodes (challenges, multiplayer-modes, etc.)
    - More fun

    I wouldn't be mad if they delayed the game and get all the announced DLC then, because right now I don't really feel like playing.    … Expand
  43. 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
  44. z2two
    Feb 16, 2016
    5
    No arcade mode, no combo trials, no online lobbies, lacking features. Unfinished game with a bunch of DLC promises. Servers don't even work! A big letdown and not the right way to introduce new players to this franchise.
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. Obviously
    Feb 17, 2016
    4
    If you're a hardcore Street Fighter player, buy it. The fighting itself is great.

    If you're anybody else wait until the game is more complete because there's very little content. The current version is practically early access.
  50. coderkind
    Feb 23, 2016
    4
    Capcom have gotten so much wrong with this game on release it's untrue. I don't know how they're expecting this to be the game that breaks Street Fighter into the gaming mainstream, because it'll mostly have been the hardcore buying it in this state on release, and there's not a great chance many of them will be recommending it to more casual players in its current state (unless they don'tCapcom have gotten so much wrong with this game on release it's untrue. I don't know how they're expecting this to be the game that breaks Street Fighter into the gaming mainstream, because it'll mostly have been the hardcore buying it in this state on release, and there's not a great chance many of them will be recommending it to more casual players in its current state (unless they don't like the person and want them to waste money right now).

    The single player experience is a joke; so bare bones and actually discourages new players from wanting to learn. Take Survival Mode for example; a mode required before unlocking character colours (FFS). This goes from 10 levels in Easy to jumping a significant amount to 30 in Normal, where you face Shin Bison at the end, who is VERY easy to lose against and therefore makes your previous 29 grinded-out matches for nothing. No reward at the end if you fail to beat him.

    I feel like the only good thing about the release is the core mechanics of the fighting game seem good, but so much of it otherwise makes you *not* want to play it.    … Expand
  51. stevekhn
    Feb 19, 2016
    4
    I was really excited for this game, I heard that all the reviews where complain about a lack of content but i didn't think much of it because once it has solid mechanics I would be overjoyed or so I thought. The game feels like a demo, it really wasn't ready for release. The story mode is a joke, these are characters we care about and the have a story and we need progression in thatI was really excited for this game, I heard that all the reviews where complain about a lack of content but i didn't think much of it because once it has solid mechanics I would be overjoyed or so I thought. The game feels like a demo, it really wasn't ready for release. The story mode is a joke, these are characters we care about and the have a story and we need progression in that respect, look at mortal kombat 9 and X. The game is a great fighter and made even better by the story mode, letting you in on who the characters are and their motives. The characters in street fighter V feel like puppets on strings attached to the controller, there is no purpose or meaning just endless fighting. The lobby is not a lobby, there is a maximum of 2 fighters in a lobby at the moment including yourself, that's on fighter lol that's not a lobby that's just VS. 16 fighters is ok and they have a lot of variety, at the moment the game is laggy at times both due to in game engine issues and network lag, local gameplay lags at times. This is a half baked game and sadly it will make money because of the Street Fighter name, it is not worth full price as it is just a glorified Demo.… Expand
  52. Pericles83
    Feb 17, 2016
    4
    This game is just a complete letdown.

    Feels unfinished and looks like capcom just wanted to launch this game as quickly as possible not worrying about the quality of the game. The content is minimum and dont even have some basics things like Versus CPU you can only play Versus Against other people, are you kiding me. Camon Capcom you are better than this you launched two extremely    This game is just a complete letdown.

    Feels unfinished and looks like capcom just wanted to launch this game as quickly as possible not worrying about the quality of the game.

    The content is minimum and dont even have some basics things like Versus CPU you can only play Versus Against other people, are you kiding me.

    Camon Capcom you are better than this you launched two extremely fun games (Resident evil 1 Remake and Resident Evil 0) with great content and then you do something like this?!    … Expand
  53. LiTaboga
    Feb 16, 2016
    4
    Not a bad game, just a huge lack of content. HUGE. There`s no way to fight a 3 rounds fight against cpu. NO WAY. Just a survival mode, that is the wort mode in all fighting games. It`s usually the mode that no one play. The Balance and the gameplay is cool, but there`s so little ways to play it. And now Ono (the producer) told on youtube that the story mode that will only come in June willNot a bad game, just a huge lack of content. HUGE. There`s no way to fight a 3 rounds fight against cpu. NO WAY. Just a survival mode, that is the wort mode in all fighting games. It`s usually the mode that no one play. The Balance and the gameplay is cool, but there`s so little ways to play it. And now Ono (the producer) told on youtube that the story mode that will only come in June will have only 1 to 2 hours long. That`s nothing. No way to tell a good 16 + 6 characters story in 1 hour. Needs more contente. Badly.… Expand
  54. synced
    Feb 17, 2016
    4
    Capcom and Sony should learn from nintendo how to make a great fighting game

    SF5 and terrible
    Total disappointment.

    very sad but true this games look like beta .
  55. WryMouth
    Feb 17, 2016
    4
    An incomplete game, a lot of features missing and no real story mode either. Seems this is a beta released for $70. Total rip off, wait few years once the complete SFV comes out and it might be worth $40.

    Second biggest issues are the servers on PS4, they are crap and crash like crazy.

    Avoid.
  56. Bertoflyingfox
    Feb 20, 2016
    4
    Played a friends copy at his place and felt compelled to write a review of my experience. Wow folks, this is craptastically bare bones. I get that this was released now mainly for the FGC and they're probably eating this up, to which I say good for them. But for the rest of us, this is POS status.

    Can't comment on other players' experiences, but the online connection may as well be a    Played a friends copy at his place and felt compelled to write a review of my experience. Wow folks, this is craptastically bare bones. I get that this was released now mainly for the FGC and they're probably eating this up, to which I say good for them. But for the rest of us, this is POS status.

    Can't comment on other players' experiences, but the online connection may as well be a nylon chord fastened between two Dixie cups. Whether it's disconnections in the middle of a fight, constant lag, or just waiting *to be* connected....none of it was working well for me.
    This whole release was just a slap in the face to regular gamers, all to brown-nose the gullible FGC.    … Expand
  57. Yemm
    Feb 18, 2016
    4
    Pros:
    - Street Fighter ONLINE
    - Nice gfx upgrade from USF4. - Game is quite fluid and combos connect nicely, animations are realy good. Con's - Nothing to do after 2h in game. BAREBONES like everyone else said. Dont pay 59,99 EURO for this game, (buy Street Fighter Ultra 4 instead) - 16 chars, srsly ? MKX started with 24. SF4Ultra got 44 chars and Naruto got 100. Yes, number of    Pros:
    - Street Fighter ONLINE
    - Nice gfx upgrade from USF4.
    - Game is quite fluid and combos connect nicely, animations are realy good.

    Con's
    - Nothing to do after 2h in game. BAREBONES like everyone else said. Dont pay 59,99 EURO for this game, (buy Street Fighter Ultra 4 instead)
    - 16 chars, srsly ? MKX started with 24. SF4Ultra got 44 chars and Naruto got 100. Yes, number of chars in fighting game is important thing.
    - Just one Super Combo in game per char. It gets boring realy quick and human opponent know what to expect from You after combo bar is full.
    - No Arcade Mode...Yes, i like to finish my fighting games on UBER HARD difficulty without having to watch cliche storylines.
    - Story Mode is so easy it takes You literaly THREE MINUTES to complete on some chars...also, its so childish I cant play it when my gf is in home. Its not even old school "cliche" wanna be childish. Its just BAD joke. Cartoon Network cartoons got more depth in them then this. I understand its made for japanese "kawai" players, but I cant stand so much hello kitty in my go to fighting game.
    - Boobes... usually I dont have anything against the BOOBES... but they made them look so cartonish and totally over the top Im ashamed of myself playing this.
    - Early Acces title.    … Expand
  58. Stingerbee
    Sep 3, 2016
    4
    What a mess this game turned out to be. Where to begin...

    - There is no proper arcade mode. Instead, there is a crippled introductory "story" mode and a proper single player story mode that's way too long and repetitive (Karin over, and over, and over again) ... if you like Mortal Kombat styled single player mode where it just seems to go on forever - it's in there. If you however    What a mess this game turned out to be. Where to begin...

    - There is no proper arcade mode. Instead, there is a crippled introductory "story" mode and a proper single player story mode that's way too long and repetitive (Karin over, and over, and over again) ... if you like Mortal Kombat styled single player mode where it just seems to go on forever - it's in there. If you however expect a normal arcade mode where it gives you a bunch of random characters to fight and a rival or boss end battle, you can forget about it.
    - The netcode is inferior to SF4's netcode. That should be saying something. I know "experts" will say GGPO is superior, but it's not. It's dog **** compared to SF4's netcode. Rollback is the dumbest mechanic ever. Skipping frames altogether so it skips like a bad COD game is equally annoying. It's supposed to freeze like it did in SF4. That way you know exactly what's going on and if the connection's ass - it's ass. And that's fine. We know the internet isn't a perfect medium to play games on. Bad netcode breaks otherwise good games.
    - The waiting. The endless waiting. Waiting. Waiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiing. Do I annoy you yet? Waiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiing. That nuisance you're feeling right now is the nuisance you will feel while playing this game online. Between finding an opponent (which in and of itself can take minutes!!) and being able to control your character in Round 1 takes around a minute if not longer. That is clearly unacceptable. It is also not a loading problem as you can test this by playing Survival Mode and checking how long it takes to change background places every 5 matches. Online, they put ARTIFICIAL delay in. So it is DELIBERATE. They DELIBERATELY make you wait. Every. single. time. Not frame delay, but seconds of delay for fluff. For nothing. For a f-cking globe that's spinning, here comes a new challenger, fade to white. This is the main reason I hate this game. The only way I can manage to not lose my mind while playing it is do other stuff on a laptop and casually listen to hurt sounds because I'm getting my ass handed to me after eons of "loading" time. This is a fighting game. Action. It's supposed to be fast at everything. Not some MGS snoozefest where you have to wait and wait some more for nothing. It's like Capcom forgot what genre this is and what the audience expects.
    - When playing ranked, you can't select a character prior to the match. Instead, you have to select the character you want to stick with with SEVERAL buttons and MENUS before it's changed. This blew my mind. The whole menu system is f-cked. I have no nicer word for it. They actively choose to make things as obscure is possible where you're looking for the right game mode, settings, preferences etc. This isn't a "git gud" scenario. Menus shouldn't be a chore to learn as if it's some grind to excellence. Discerning people may pose the argument that selecting a character each time prior to the actual match slows the process down and they may point to the previous point I made, and technically they would be right. However, the way SF4 dealt with this is still much faster in seconds to gameplay than this monstrosity. I have no problem with sacrificing up to 5 seconds selecting a character to play. I do have a problem with minutes of waiting for no reason whatsoever every single time. AVGN says it best with his catchphrase: What were they thinking?!
    - Communication: There is none. We're back to the Stone Age. You can't message people if you don't know their real nickname on PSN. For some retarded reason they thought it'd be a great idea to give us an alias. This means you can't trash talk, ask questions, add friends. It is impossible to add an opponent you met to your friends list. How backward is that! Honestly! The closest to this feature is adding a Favorite from within the game so you can see their recordings and shoot them invites if they're on, but it is a far cry from what it's supposed to be like. Let's reinvent the wheel, guys! **** (c) 2016 Capcom
    - This is a minor gripe I guess but it is a very real nuisance: whenever you're at the Results screen, the PS4 fan will go bonkers. It will rev up to probably 70% or even 100% until you hit X to return to menu. Now, read my lips: There is NO reason. NO. REASON. For it to rev up like
    that. It is a match result screen. It puts zero strain onto the console to keep that screen up. There is no animation, there is no loading, NOTHING. And yet the PS4 sounds like an F16 about to take off. This is an issue that's been around since the game's inception as far as I can tell.
    - After picking the low hanging fruit for easy Fight Money (do all the easy stuff to get in-game currency) it dries up and there's no quick way to get extra money besides grinding it out for hours to get a meager 1000 FM by levelling up a character. One character costs 100.000 FM, mind. So that's 200 hours to buy one character with FM. -character limit reached-    … Expand
  59. rottnpeach
    Feb 16, 2016
    4
    Sloppy mess of a game. Missing many parts as many others ahve stated. I will add: poor pixelated graphics. Story mode is just --- I mean why bother. The one winner his is Sony because since PS4 requires Playstaiton Plus membership to play online, thousands who have for now gone without needing it will opt to buy Playstation Plus just to play online.
  60. EstreitU
    Feb 16, 2016
    4
    Could not pass without giving a review on this game... They sure are joking with us.
    Great IP and so much potential wasted dispite good gameplay and less good visuals.
    Unfortunately THIS is bad game to buy at launch. A HUGE throwback to SFIV. This lack of content, only total of 16 character rooster, lack of game modes, online gameplay issues... It is a quarter of a game at the price of    Could not pass without giving a review on this game... They sure are joking with us.
    Great IP and so much potential wasted dispite good gameplay and less good visuals.
    Unfortunately THIS is bad game to buy at launch. A HUGE throwback to SFIV. This lack of content, only total of 16 character rooster, lack of game modes, online gameplay issues... It is a quarter of a game at the price of 60$!!!
    This game is to avoid at launch at all cost. Wait until it becomes cheaper, or DLC is available, unless you don't mind to pay for a game in this condition.    … Expand
  61. Nysp
    Jun 24, 2018
    4
    Street Fighter V is at the same time, a game that revolutionizes the franchise for the current trend (online) and a real disaster for the old guard of casual fans (offline). After the hype soon after its announcement, what was seen at the launch was a game with a full price ($60 USD) but unfinished, without content but online. This situation caused huge frustration to the fans who made SFStreet Fighter V is at the same time, a game that revolutionizes the franchise for the current trend (online) and a real disaster for the old guard of casual fans (offline). After the hype soon after its announcement, what was seen at the launch was a game with a full price ($60 USD) but unfinished, without content but online. This situation caused huge frustration to the fans who made SF the most important franchise of fighting games.

    It is clear that the franchise could not fail to be part of the online gaming revolution that is happening (long time ago actually) but almost abandoning the offline mode for casual players brought terrible reception to the game that, except by the "nonsense" contentless, is a great game with an incredible gameplay (in my opinion better than SF IV but still so far for the best SF in terms of gameplay ever released, SF III).

    As I said, its qualities are its competitive mode (when the server works, of course) and its gameplay. There are exciting new features, new skills and a drastic change in the style of classic characters, which caused some displeasure but brought new perspectives. However, its qualities end here.

    Among its many weaknesses, there is the terrible choice of turning SF V into seasons. What initially seems like a good idea to keep the game always interesting, is a bad business for needing to buy season pass over the years. I'm not totally against games with season pass but if the idea was to do this, it's absurdly unfair to sell it a full price of the game at its launch. It'll be fair costs about $20 at the launch and the other $40 would come for at least the first two seasons (the others seasons could be a bonus additions). The justification for this is its second biggest weakness: the F*** 'fight money' (FM). Again, if we it were fair there would be no problems but Capcom's greed is something that always surprises negatively. Basically it is possible to buy all the additional content of the game using only the game money. The problem is that to make enough money you must be a PRO player (what 95% of players aren't) or you simply spend real money. This pathetic situation is identical to the online mode of GTA V. It makes you think that the company cares about the player giving him the opportunity to get everything "for free" but, in fact, it makes the game's content inaccessible to a huge part of fans forcing them to spend even more real money. Something that should be abominable by everybody is still defended by crazy fanboys, even if that most part of them can not even achieve enough FM to get the full content of the game.

    Other negative aspects are technical aspects. Even the graphics being beautiful - which is an obligation with the capacity of the current generation -, the exaggerated cartoon style causes bizarre situations. It is not uncommon seeing hair or part of the fighter's costume to go through them bodies. The scenarios are very beautiful but they've to be bought as well (absurd). The alternative costumes are great and bad at the same time. Great because they offer good options like the classics (always the best) and terrible cause there are plenty of nonsense costumes with no relation with the characters (gangsta Ryu for example).

    More negatives are the arcade mode finals (which came as a free DLC a long time after the original release), which are just a frame with a simple art (and dubious taste). The story mode has very fast fights and, most of the time, put in the game only as a pretext to justify being a fighting game, including the poor script - which is not uncommon in the series that always has a simple-bad plot.

    The game is a landmark in the franchise. It has the great initiative to introduce even more the franchise to the competitive (what I do not like but it is very very necessary in the present days) and brings great gameplay, making the game really addictive. At the same time, it is the worst SF ever released in terms of content and (lack of) characters available available to casual gamers since SF 1 (1987).

    If you are an almost pro player, very competitive and a long-time fan of the franchise, it is mandatory. But if you are part of the vast majority of casual player, it is not recommended (unfortunately). Street Fighter V became a niche game (for pro and online players) inside a niche (fighting games) of industry.

    To read my reviews in Brazilian Portuguese: https://steamcommunity.com/id/icenysp/recommended/    … Expand
  62. brotherlar
    Feb 18, 2016
    4
    Great game for what is there although I admit I have had some online issues, any other game this would be normal for launch week but when the game pretty much doesent have much to do unless you play online its not good.

    I feel like I have paid full price For a Beta which i unacceptable in my eyes the sad thing is Capcom will get away with this as will other companys in the future.
  63. MetaMach
    Mar 2, 2016
    4
    The game have great gameplay and mechanics, but lacks fiercely on the content, looks like an alpha/beta release. Capcom should have waited 1 or 2 months to release the game and do it complete.
  64. RafaelDB464
    Aug 24, 2016
    4
    yes there is new Updates that are "Improving" the game, but that doesn't mean it's still good! let's go with what's wrong with Street Fighter V!

    1 - the Game lacks of Content! there is 2 Story Modes (both NOT an arcade mode), Survival, Training, Versus (2 Playes only, no Player vs CPU), Online and THAT'S IT! 2 - Lacks polish or balance 3 - it has some weird Glitches and bugs like when    yes there is new Updates that are "Improving" the game, but that doesn't mean it's still good! let's go with what's wrong with Street Fighter V!

    1 - the Game lacks of Content! there is 2 Story Modes (both NOT an arcade mode), Survival, Training, Versus (2 Playes only, no Player vs CPU), Online and THAT'S IT!
    2 - Lacks polish or balance
    3 - it has some weird Glitches and bugs like when the camera gone to Infinity and Beyond (No pun Intended)
    4 - the "Story" is so awful it's hilarious
    5 - some of the new Characters are stupid
    6 - OST is forgettable
    7 - It's boring
    8 - online at times doesn't Work at all

    sure the Fighting is Solid, Graphics are Nice and it's very Fluent on controls, but that can't save the whole lackluster that this game is. Huge Disappointment!    … Expand
  65. dogget76
    Feb 25, 2016
    4
    E' importante che i videogiocatori facciano capire in maniera definitiva che non sono più disposti a spendere 70 euro per un prodotto incompleto e con evidenti limiti tecnici. E' inoltre importante capire una volta per tutte che è il single player il cuore di un videogioco e non il multiplayer.
    Mi spiace che questa volta sia Capcom a farne le spese perché è una sh che ho sempre amato fin    E' importante che i videogiocatori facciano capire in maniera definitiva che non sono più disposti a spendere 70 euro per un prodotto incompleto e con evidenti limiti tecnici. E' inoltre importante capire una volta per tutte che è il single player il cuore di un videogioco e non il multiplayer.
    Mi spiace che questa volta sia Capcom a farne le spese perché è una sh che ho sempre amato fin da bambino, ma SF V è davvero un prodotto imbarazzante.
    Il gameplay è ottimo come sempre e ben bilanciato ma i contenuti sono davvero ridotti ai minimi termini: il roster è limitatissimo ed è privo di alcuni dei personaggi più iconici della serie (SF senza Blanka, Honda e Guile no, non si può sentire), e il gioco è orfano di una qualsiasi modalità storia/arcade come si deve. La "storia" è in realtà una serie di banalissimi incontri (3 per personaggio) intervallati da bozzetti tanto brutti quanto incompleti, e la modalità survival è quanto di più banale si possa concepire. Il multiplayer su ps4 richiede ovviamente l' abbonamento ed è la solita solfa a base di incontri matchmaking bla bla e ancora bla. In molti lo troveranno fondamentale, io personalmente no.
    Come ultima cosa gradirei mandare ll diavolo la stampa specializzata, come sempre piena di personaggi corrotti e/o frustrati che non solo non sono in grado di consigliare il pubblico ma tantomeno di educarlo. Vergognatevi e imparate un mestiere vero.    … Expand
  66. JohnnieFinn
    Feb 16, 2016
    4
    I didn't give this a lower score because the gameplay is tight and diverse. I didn't give a higher score because SIXTY FREAKIN DOLLARS FOR A FREAKIN BETA. Capcom does have something going for them, though. What they have - is got to be kidding me.
  67. Mejara17
    Feb 18, 2016
    4
    Bueno,en si guarda su gran experiencia con sus mecánicas y diversión (me trae recuerdos a Daigo Umehara),el Single player para mi esta bien,pero lo que no me puedo explicar es pagar 65 dolares para un juego en el cual vivo toda la experiencia en 20 horas,y cuando quiero jugar en linea me tira muchos errores,se quedo muy corto en ese aspecto,espero que mejoren.
  68. Casualplayer
    Feb 17, 2016
    4
    A total disrespect for fans of beat em up. A story mode that you will finish in 1h30. And it leaves you with a bitter taste when you start playing survival mode afterwards. The online mode is a joke full of issues that needs to be worked out.
    The good about the game is the revisit of classical characters of SF franchise and new characters in a beautiful game engine. But SF5 felt so short    A total disrespect for fans of beat em up. A story mode that you will finish in 1h30. And it leaves you with a bitter taste when you start playing survival mode afterwards. The online mode is a joke full of issues that needs to be worked out.
    The good about the game is the revisit of classical characters of SF franchise and new characters in a beautiful game engine. But SF5 felt so short and superficial you can't even enjoy it.    … Expand
  69. JosEver97
    Feb 16, 2016
    4
    Online mode unplayable, Single player non-existent...THIS NOT WORTH +60 f****** dollars, this is how a company destroy a great game with a great gameplay, GG Capcom.
  70. Tomate2133
    Feb 16, 2016
    4
    Street Fighter. Ahh, good old memories. One versus one in a fight against your friends (or should i say, rivals?). Glory for the winner and enless humiliation for the loser. Now, over 25 years later, with the release of Street Fighter V, we are all on the losing side.

    The gameplay is fun (i took part on the first two official Beta Tests) and there is much new to discover in the game    Street Fighter. Ahh, good old memories. One versus one in a fight against your friends (or should i say, rivals?). Glory for the winner and enless humiliation for the loser. Now, over 25 years later, with the release of Street Fighter V, we are all on the losing side.

    The gameplay is fun (i took part on the first two official Beta Tests) and there is much new to discover in the game mechanic. The look and animations are great. The backrounds are interesting and they have all little details which looks great. So, why do i complain? Seems all fine so far. Well, not quite._.

    First, the lack of singleplayer content . There is a Story mode, with really easy three till four fights for each character. Before and after every fight, you can see only a drawn picture, which explains the story. Then we have the Survival mode, where you can fight opponent after opponent, until your live bar hits zero. Before the next fight starts, you can select one booster which helps you or increases the score (with a little drawback) for your next fight. That's all. Nothing more for Singleplayer at the current state of the game. There are plans for future content, but that will take a while, until then, you can only fight the dummy in training mode or a local friend.

    Now the online part. At the moment, it is not possible to make quick matches. It takes up to three minutes between the matches (i've played 100 approximately so far), if you are one of the "choosen ones", from what i read so far you can't even join a match. Speaking of online part. In order to earn Fight money (which allows you to buy costumes, characters later this year, yes you read right, the shop is not aviable now), you have to be online. The problem is, you get a lot of dissconnets and don't earn anything during the time you are not connected.

    My conclusion, buy the game in june or july, when most of the content is released, if you are willing to spend a lot of time grinding for fight money to buy everything for free. Let's be honest that's how it will be at the end. Capcom made a great job and washes down another franchise in the drain. Try to make as much money as possible with Street Fighter Capcom. You will need it later.    … Expand
  71. Furiousdoug
    Feb 17, 2016
    4
    This pains me a lot to say, but DO NOT buy this game until it is at least $20 cheaper than it is costing now. I've read a ton of negative reviews towards the game and decided to ignore it just to feel deeply frustrated and sad with this game. It lacks almost everything.

    Firstly I will name the good things: 1) The gameplay is excellent, much better than SFIV and all characters have    This pains me a lot to say, but DO NOT buy this game until it is at least $20 cheaper than it is costing now. I've read a ton of negative reviews towards the game and decided to ignore it just to feel deeply frustrated and sad with this game. It lacks almost everything.

    Firstly I will name the good things: 1) The gameplay is excellent, much better than SFIV and all characters have unique styles. 2) The graphics are very good, lightning and character models are top notch. 3) When it works, online play is consistent and the matches play smoothly.

    Now to the bad things:
    1) Very few single player game modes, story mode is a complete joke and you can finish it in 20 minutes, the cutscenes are boring as hell with static fugly images and terrible voice acting, the other single player mode, survival, is "ok" I would say, but still lacks. Why Capcom made this story mode? Why even bother? Street Fighter IV had an awesome story/arcade mode with beautiful anime style cutscenes, the story itself wasn't great but it was entertaining at least.

    2) Online mode does not work at all. I've sat there waiting for almost 20 minutes to play a game just to experience severe lag and after the fight was done, I had to wait another 20-30 minutes to play another one because the game does not have a "Rematch" option.

    3) The game forces you to be always online, even if you are playing survival, story or even the practice mode. And it constantly keeps sending a error message, interrupting your practice or vs. AI fight just for the sake of it. This has made me very angry a lot of times because at the beginning I thought that my own internet connection was having issues but no, it was working perfectly fine and the game was dropping from online to offline because the Capcom servers or something like that are TERRIBLE.

    4) If you are playing this on PC you might have a lot of performance issues. I have a mid to high end rig (i5 4690k, GTX970, 8gb RAM) and had a few issues like stuttering, random crashes and freezes.

    That's what I remember (the good and the bad) for now but I HAD to make this "review", hell, I registered on Metacritic just to write this just to say to all of you to NOT BUY this game now, wait for a good price drop and then buy it. Capcom just made a terrible mistake releasing a half game and charging full price for it, given the very little content you can experience off the bat and online issues that cripple this game to death. The characters are nice, the gameplay is nice, the graphics are nice and the sound is nice too, but we cannot accept this, SFV was the first game I ever refunded on Steam (and I have played a lot of bad games on Steam but did not pay 60 dollars for them).

    More and more games are being released like that (hello Battlefront), charging full price for a shallow and brief gaming experience and this will only get worse if Capcom gets away with this.

    Please hear me, WAIT FOR A PRICE DROP and then buy it, do not buy it now unless you don't mind paying 60 bucks for a online only title because that's what this game is. There is no single player content whatsoever and I know that a lot of people did not buy SFIV just to play it online the same way people are going to buy this thinking they will have a full fledged gaming experience. And even the online mode has its huge share of problems.

    4/10    … Expand
  72. crazygamer95
    Feb 18, 2016
    4
    Reasons I am disappointed in the game in my opinion and yes i did buy the game before writing this just to be clear

    1. Lack of an interesting story mode/single player - while yes many fighting games don't have story modes (unlike soul caliber and tekken and previous SF games *cough cough*) it falls hard compared to how it was done in SF4 and SF4 ultra where we get a cinematic and a    Reasons I am disappointed in the game in my opinion and yes i did buy the game before writing this just to be clear

    1. Lack of an interesting story mode/single player - while yes many fighting games don't have story modes (unlike soul caliber and tekken and previous SF games *cough cough*) it falls hard compared to how it was done in SF4 and SF4 ultra where we get a cinematic and a small cut-scene against a rival, the most you're gonna get in SF5 is a picture you can easily google up with a voice actor saying 1 or 2 lines. While yes the SF series is mostly competitive gameplay not everyone is gonna play it for the online MP or training for a tournament

    2. Grinding - has apparently become the hottest new way to unlocking things in games because apparently so far as i've played the only way to be able to customize you're character is to beat survival mode a hellish amount of times and no i don't mean in total of you're entire time playing but you've literally have to sit there and fight through 50 matches against a cpu to get 3 colors.(why couldn't it be rewarded for beating a challenge mode which is locked until a march update for some reason) A nice way of implementing unlocking things in a single player mode i think is neat, is you start on a journey in you're hometown of you're chosen character japan/ryu for example and you traveled the world fighting characters you enounter while mastering the art of the fist or whatever your character is trying to do and when you beat them you get in-game credit that you spend for colors and costumes and while yes it is grinding its much more interesting then having to fight through 50 hard lvl cpu straight for 3 colors

    3.features that aren't ready apparently- why is it that the game releases but you have to wait for the rest of the game to be released in an update in another 2 weeks after launch feels a lot like playing games in the 90s where we had to switch over to a second disk but we have to wait for capcom to ship us that second disk. This game feels alot like it was rushed and that before they could finish it capcom was like screw it the players don't care if its unfinished or not.

    4. Small roster - i understand that we shouldn't expect it to be 1000 playable characters but when i look on the screen 16 seems pretty small compared to the 19 in SF4 and then 35 SSF4 and while i already know that they'll be in DLC and i applaud that you can also get those characters with in game money or by buying them it still seems pretty small (i suppose that's because im use to other games like SSB wii u haha)

    To most people that'll look at this post and say "ah what a baby stop whining" i write this because it seems like game developers are getting lazier and lazier at making games, yes it must be hard but this is why you do this is because its your passion right? if not find another job. I look at previous fighting games that came around the PS1 and PS2 era and man those were good times like the Capcom VS SNK 1 and 2 were phenomenal, a with a whopping 48 characters in their roster, their many challenge modes, great music, etc. Marvel vs Capcom with its innovated and unforgettable switch and combined attack mechanic. Its just sad to see that even in the game industry we're getting lazy, where's the passion, the drive if i were to give this game a rating i would give it 4/10 and maybe a 6 when the rest of the characters come out, jeez maybe i should get my old ps2 out from the box and get back into that haha well i'm done ranting thanks for listening to rambling and enjoy a game i think is subpar    … Expand
  73. Antemiz
    Mar 13, 2016
    4
    One of the worst games ive experienced, capcom hav disapointed fans with all the features,lack of online problems, no arcade mode, story mode too quick, id b playing ultra street fighter 4 instead, the new characters was positive for me and the graphics, ill give it a 4
  74. LinkTriforce
    Apr 21, 2016
    4
    tiene una falta de contenido exagerada y a pesar de que pronto habra DLC pero como juego de salida apesta, me hicieron pagar 60 USD por un juego que ni el multiplayer online funciona correctamente, ademas hay gran falta de modos en modo offline o al menos falta de modos entretenidos, gráficamente es excelente y sus jugabilidad tambien es exelent pero con un contenido demasiado limitadotiene una falta de contenido exagerada y a pesar de que pronto habra DLC pero como juego de salida apesta, me hicieron pagar 60 USD por un juego que ni el multiplayer online funciona correctamente, ademas hay gran falta de modos en modo offline o al menos falta de modos entretenidos, gráficamente es excelente y sus jugabilidad tambien es exelent pero con un contenido demasiado limitado demostrando que capcom trato de sacarnos dinero facil con una estafa de juego… Expand
  75. LampSplat
    Mar 21, 2016
    4
    Story mode is way too short and way too easy. No Arcade mode in the first place, no versus CPU. Only Survival for a single player game (like anyone wants to play that mode) Matchmaking is very unbalanced online. This game relies mainly on Multiplayer online which the casuals wouldn't want to start off a fighting game with. Video games should never be launched unfinished that costs $60.Story mode is way too short and way too easy. No Arcade mode in the first place, no versus CPU. Only Survival for a single player game (like anyone wants to play that mode) Matchmaking is very unbalanced online. This game relies mainly on Multiplayer online which the casuals wouldn't want to start off a fighting game with. Video games should never be launched unfinished that costs $60. This game is better off being a $30 game. Game play is great but the lack of content for single players is awful. Get your act together Capcom.… Expand
  76. Darkmegacyber
    Apr 14, 2016
    4
    El juego tiene una pequeña evolucion grafica con respecto al anterior (SF4). Las mecanicas son mucho mas simples (buen punto). El roster inicial es un poco corto tomando en cuenta el largo plantel que tiene la saga. El juego se hizo pensando en que nadie juega solo. Solamente mulpiplayer. En mi caso lo jugue 2 veces y ya!!! no tiene modos de solitario. Historia de 5 minutos (3 peleas).El juego tiene una pequeña evolucion grafica con respecto al anterior (SF4). Las mecanicas son mucho mas simples (buen punto). El roster inicial es un poco corto tomando en cuenta el largo plantel que tiene la saga. El juego se hizo pensando en que nadie juega solo. Solamente mulpiplayer. En mi caso lo jugue 2 veces y ya!!! no tiene modos de solitario. Historia de 5 minutos (3 peleas). Hubiese preferido que hagan como con el 4 varias ediciones pero con calidad.… Expand
  77. gingetsu
    May 29, 2016
    4
    is a fighting game that highlights the antiquity of Other Are previous titles in the franchise but it is unfortunate what they miss this title sell it for parts, transformed this and a business that offers nothing and ask for much.

    has good graphics but more is not the same as what other titles capcom ps3 really miss you merjorar the game but realicaron very little improvement. it is    is a fighting game that highlights the antiquity of Other Are previous titles in the franchise but it is unfortunate what they miss this title sell it for parts, transformed this and a business that offers nothing and ask for much.

    has good graphics but more is not the same as what other titles capcom ps3 really miss you merjorar the game but realicaron very little improvement.

    it is clear that just want to get us money with their damn expansions    … Expand
  78. evilchris22
    Jul 2, 2016
    4
    This game is a blatant cash grab by Capcom that you shouldn't waste your money on. Since it came out unfinished several months ago we were promised a well polished cinematic story mode in June and now that it's finally arrived a month late its awful. The characters are dull and uninteresting, the voice acting is often bad and the writing is horrendous.

    The choice of characters is very    This game is a blatant cash grab by Capcom that you shouldn't waste your money on. Since it came out unfinished several months ago we were promised a well polished cinematic story mode in June and now that it's finally arrived a month late its awful. The characters are dull and uninteresting, the voice acting is often bad and the writing is horrendous.

    The choice of characters is very limited at this point and if you must have this game i recommend that you understand that Capcom is playing the long game by slowly releasing characters one at a time in season passes so they make more money off the masses you are suckered into this game. So far of this first season I am only hype for Juri and Ibuki and who knows how much longer its going to take for Juri to drop. Every character has been released late so whenever it does happen i am expecting it to be a month later than that. I recommend waiting to buy this game when season 2 is announced and seeing if there is a special edition online version with all the season one dlc in the future.

    The one good this is the characters feel different when you play them but its Street Fighter. Their not going to feel radically different from one another. Also i've heard they fixed the netcode but i don't play too much online so I personally don't give a **** about that.

    There is no arcade mode. Instead there are small story modes where you just mash crouching jab like mike ross playing Balrog and you can win every match. To unlock costume colors who have to play survival mode which is akin to having your teeth pulled out.

    In short buy Ultra Street Fighter 4 or Third Strike until Capcom makes amends with this game. Also WHEN TEKKEN.    … Expand
  79. dieggolandia
    Nov 8, 2016
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Street Fighter 5 has great mechanics and adds a brand new look to the franchise. It’s clearly a evolution in terms of visuals compared to Ultra/Arcade/Super Street Fighter 4 but the game lacks in most of the basic aspects expected by any player who already knew the series.
    What people been saying about a bare-boned release is true, the game had a full price at launch (when I bought cause i’m a fan) but the content was almost exactly like the beta test. So disappointing.
    Capcom made the game intended for online playing and maybe that is the reason of it having almost nothing to do offline for six months besides a very hard survival mode that can let you down in a few minutes and a history intro for each character that you can finish quicker than finding an online match.
    The net code doesn’t work properly as well, as it has been eight months since the launch and most of the players still have problems finding a good connection at the battle lounge and – at least for me – they insist in matching me in with far away opponents so the connection is never the best and when i fight someone from my country the connection is not good either (and believe, the problem is not my connection since other games works pretty fine).
    The game could be very good in the future and I truly hope it turns out to be as such but for now Capcom didn’t repay all the frustration gamers had along the way of 8 months.    … Expand
  80. nikdudeuk78
    Feb 15, 2017
    4
    Poor poor sequel to a great game !

    So my favourite game franchise just went awful what the hell happened since street fighter 4 ?? So Street FIghter has gone thru many changes, and number 4 was a where i last played and liked it. It looke dgood, flowed smoothly and had some good on and offline game modes to master. Then this happened? take out some nice parts of 4, add new ones    Poor poor sequel to a great game !

    So my favourite game franchise just went awful
    what the hell happened since street fighter 4 ??

    So Street FIghter has gone thru many changes, and number 4 was a where i last played and liked it.
    It looke dgood, flowed smoothly and had some good on and offline game modes to master.

    Then this happened? take out some nice parts of 4, add new ones that are so so ( meh ), then make it almost exclusively online.
    um, why?
    Servers need to be spot on for this to be effective, and they never are, even now.

    The biggest insult is the mortal kombat inspired single player, that came as DLC.
    its utterly crap. Un fluidic and so badly scripted, cut scene after cut scene leading to a 1 round match, and then repeat. with loading. and loading, and ugh.

    Its a great looking game, fights can be intense, and i find the only decent and challenging part of the entire game is the survival 10, 30 50 or 100 rounds, with booosts in between. That i do like, but it cant save the game.
    New charactors were nicely done, but this game needed some things to stay the same as it was.
    Feels as let down for the single player as Soulcalibur 5 was, and hoping rest.of the game keeps us going, but like Soul Cal'

    Im scoring low because even though the game looks pretty, has same Street fighter vibe, its los tout by online only and awful single player DLC to try top boost it.    … Expand
  81. raccoondaddy
    May 6, 2017
    4
    Stripped down, bare bones and uninspired ARE NOT the words I want to associate with Capcom's sequel to the Street Fighter series. The roster was a nice blend and I even liked the newcomers added! Despite the gradual changes to the game, as it goes along, I knew right away this was cash-in with the tournament community. And guess what, they eat it up!! Honestly, I know Capcom at thisStripped down, bare bones and uninspired ARE NOT the words I want to associate with Capcom's sequel to the Street Fighter series. The roster was a nice blend and I even liked the newcomers added! Despite the gradual changes to the game, as it goes along, I knew right away this was cash-in with the tournament community. And guess what, they eat it up!! Honestly, I know Capcom at this point. They'll release a Super and maybe even an ultra version. Those versions will have a completed story mode, etc.

    On the brighter side of things, Capcom has fully embraced the Udon Comics universe with the games. (SFIV did, but it seems that the expanded universe is what they are going off of now) Personally, I LOVED the comics and it was a welcome sight to see what little story was given to be showcased. Hopefully more will be given in due time.

    As for the gameplay, it's sharp as always...the low rating mainly because Capcom gives us a rough stone and expects us to cut it into a diamond. Sorry dude, we are the consumers and your audience; want to keep us onboard, stop screwing us.    … Expand
  82. Renegado
    Mar 11, 2017
    4
    El juego esta muy bien graficamente y jugablemente, el problema es que es un juego incompleto sin luchadores,modos de juego y un online lamentable.Una pena.
  83. R4lphx
    Sep 13, 2017
    4
    Okay graphics, good gameplay, extremely short of content for the price it came out. Storyline boring and generic they keeping addons that mostly the proplayers would maybe enjoy. Just a ripoff.
  84. Estarossa
    Jan 8, 2019
    4
    Um bom jogo porem, apenas 10 personagens jogaveis e 4 sao os classicos, sem falar as micro-tranzaçoes que vao piorando a cada atualização, E Se vc não Tem PlayStation Plus, kkk VC SE FERROU só vai poder liberar 1 personagem o resto....Adivinha......... Sim VC PAGA
  85. mrkp
    Aug 3, 2019
    4
    игаю в файтинги только вдвоем когда приходят гости, если б я знал что половина бойцов заблокирована и для их доступности игру надо проходить, даже не стал бы тратить время, не то что деньги
  86. ElObjetivo89
    Apr 17, 2020
    4
    That was a shame. It`s a demo and a fault of respec to to the fans.

    Sacar el juego en esas condiciones fue vergonzoso. Sin luchadores ni modos de juego, que posteriormente ya te irán sableando año a año.
    Una cosa es sacar un juego respetable y añadir dlc's...pero esto sobrepasa todo límite respetable.
  87. abYss123
    Jan 27, 2021
    4
    They took a beloved franchise and threw it away. They combat is the slowest its ever been. The execution is garbage. I could flail the sick around and get a dragon punch. The combos are only like 5 hits at best and the DLC characters are just old characters that should have been in the game from the start. It's disappointing at best.
  88. Rhinochimera
    Aug 6, 2021
    4
    The Standard Street Fighter V doesnt feel completed, too many contet greyed out, to unlock more content it needs ridiculous amount of play time or you buy the season pass/champion ship edition upgrade.
  89. Stinkbug86
    Jul 28, 2022
    4
    This game is very generic and bare bones, Just a copy and paste of the genre. And is most of the reason why I dont like these type of games, The gameplay is smooth but normal for a street fighter game. Lacks content unless you pay for stages/characters, they have all the games in arcade, winch remakes all the past games, with I would like if they didn't just remake the new game into theThis game is very generic and bare bones, Just a copy and paste of the genre. And is most of the reason why I dont like these type of games, The gameplay is smooth but normal for a street fighter game. Lacks content unless you pay for stages/characters, they have all the games in arcade, winch remakes all the past games, with I would like if they didn't just remake the new game into the past games, So it doesn't have nostalgia value, there is a lot of content if you get special edition or buy ALL THE DLC, the games story is bad, The online is pretty good, but overall its an mediocre game with generic, but smooth gameplay.… Expand
  90. linuxboxbr
    Feb 17, 2016
    3
    game incompleto sendo vendido com preço full, não recomendo! mesmo com atualizações futuras o valor do game deveria ser bem menor! e os problemas que galera já citou logo abaixo e acima!
  91. Rubius25
    Feb 16, 2016
    3
    From day one, I was never a fan of the art style for SF4 or SF5. The old hand drawn 2D games were gorgeous and timeless, and these newer Street Fighter games always looked awful to me. The Alpha games and the SF3 are perfect in my opinion, and the new art direction in the new games just don't do it for me. However, even though I've never been a fan of this new weird claymation looking artFrom day one, I was never a fan of the art style for SF4 or SF5. The old hand drawn 2D games were gorgeous and timeless, and these newer Street Fighter games always looked awful to me. The Alpha games and the SF3 are perfect in my opinion, and the new art direction in the new games just don't do it for me. However, even though I've never been a fan of this new weird claymation looking art style that SF4 and 5 share, I decided to pick up SF5 for my PS4. Boy way I disappointed. First off, there's no arcade mode in the game. If you want to play, you have to play online only. Normally that would piss me off all by itself, but I can't even get online to play the damn game at all. I've only played a total of 15 matches, and I've been trying to play SF5 since last night at midnight. I am tired of the "server is down" message from Capcom. Honestly, this game is such a missed opportunity. I am still shocked at how bad SF5 is. I was never a huge fan of SF4, but at least that game had tons of characters and at least it worked. If you want to play a good 2D fighter, go pick up Guilty Gear Xrd, Killer Instinct, Mortal Kombat X, or Denki Bunko. I am so done with Capcom now.… Expand
  92. Xuvial
    Feb 16, 2016
    3
    Capcom knowingly released an unfinished game for the sake of getting their eSports scene underway. "Stuff will be added over the coming months, we promise!" they said. But then why did they charge $60 for a game lacking so many basic features and polish? Right now SFV is worth $30 at most. It's like an early access game.
    The entire user interface and transitions need redesigning, I feel    Capcom knowingly released an unfinished game for the sake of getting their eSports scene underway. "Stuff will be added over the coming months, we promise!" they said. But then why did they charge $60 for a game lacking so many basic features and polish? Right now SFV is worth $30 at most. It's like an early access game.
    The entire user interface and transitions need redesigning, I feel like my time is constantly being wasted. No arcade mode, no trials/challenge, physics/clipping still isn't fixed. Story mode is an absolute joke even by fighting-game standards. The dialogue is really bad.
    Most stage backgrounds have blurry textures and background characters animate at 15-20 fps. This isn't what I expected out of PS4 hardware, which is more than capable of running better-looking fighting games at 60fps.    … Expand
  93. gobhoblin
    Mar 28, 2017
    3
    Very disappointing game. I'm a huge SF fan, and I have been that way my entire life. I didn't know when I pre-ordered SFV that it had literally NO CONTENT. There is NOTHING. No arcade mode, no trials, no VS CPU, and even the online barely works. There are very few fighters, and new fighters will cost $ or require you to grind hundreds of hours. The new "V trigger" system isn'tVery disappointing game. I'm a huge SF fan, and I have been that way my entire life. I didn't know when I pre-ordered SFV that it had literally NO CONTENT. There is NOTHING. No arcade mode, no trials, no VS CPU, and even the online barely works. There are very few fighters, and new fighters will cost $ or require you to grind hundreds of hours. The new "V trigger" system isn't revolutionary, or even better than focus, just a new gimmick like capcom uses in every fighter they release. Personally I think the only reason people defend it at all is blind fanboy-ism. This game is unfinished, and releasing it for full price is insulting to the fanbase who isn't foolish enough to forgive our wallets being raped for corporate greed.… Expand
  94. ryuzo7980
    Feb 16, 2016
    3
    I waiting this game since 2014 when it was announced. What we see now? What a heck we see a small game for 60 dollars which smaller than Street Fighter IV in 2008??? Dissapointing
  95. Jaquio10
    Feb 17, 2016
    3
    Please Capcom, with all my heart, fix this game, I really really beg you. Please get rid of the cartoon scenes and include more modern console graphic cinematic scenes. I have been there for you since 1992 with the snes version until now. I even bought your first game for the ps2 in early 2000. Do you know what I mean? Please don't let us down. I have given you 10/10 in many ocassions. 60Please Capcom, with all my heart, fix this game, I really really beg you. Please get rid of the cartoon scenes and include more modern console graphic cinematic scenes. I have been there for you since 1992 with the snes version until now. I even bought your first game for the ps2 in early 2000. Do you know what I mean? Please don't let us down. I have given you 10/10 in many ocassions. 60 dollars is some money that I don't want to waste, and I feel sad for having bought this game unless you save us from a major dissapointment. We believe you are the rock, please make us happy.… Expand
  96. Henriquejrd
    Feb 18, 2016
    3
    It's a shame a game like this be released that way. Lousy job of Capcom. Few characters , no story mode without arcade and online that does not work . The tests in various Betas not serve for anything.
  97. Some_A55hole
    Feb 23, 2016
    3
    You had one job capcom, don't make this game awful. What we got was a broken game with half the content missing, there was a time that a game company had to release a full game because there was no way to add more content, but now with patches and dlc greedy companies are able to make what ever bs game they want.
  98. flesz
    Feb 17, 2016
    3
    This is joke few heroes no old modes ...graphic looks 5/10 and Ken looks like some **** so if you wana but this game jus DONT DO IT PLIIS coze developers will make more this S h i t
  99. angelmetacritic
    Feb 17, 2016
    3
    This is a shame, even a game over 20 years formatted cartridge had a more complete gameplay Street Fighter 5.

    I can not fathom as a game of its size can be output with so few game modes, this is an insult to the fans, of course I will not pay a dollar until it finds the game presented.
  100. silkLR
    Feb 16, 2016
    3
    The game is poor and content is absent. If they want a game only for online they must say it !

    Offline gamer don't loose your dollars, don't buy it!
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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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