• Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Feb 16, 2016
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  1. 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.
  2. Feb 28, 2016
    0
    Online mode: not playable. Arcade mode: non-existent. Story mode: non-existent. If you buy this game, you deserve the poop sandwich that you're about to eat. If you absolutely have to play SF5, wait 1 year for all of the DLC characters and game modes to come out in an "ultra" version of the game for $15.
    DO NOT BUY THIS HALF GAME.
  3. Feb 27, 2016
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is BIG DEMO guys.
    Street Fighter V is an incomplete game, with no Arcade Mode.
    WHERE IS ARCADE MODE CAPCOM?
    Killer Instinct for Xbox One is amazing guys.
    SF5 NOW is NOT good.
    Now my score is only 1. Nothing more.
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  4. Feb 27, 2016
    2
    Haven't played a Street Fighter game since the PS2 so was at the game store the other day and saw Street Fighter V for the PS4. It was in fact being demonstrated on their tv. So I kindly asked for the controller to try it out as I used to play Street Fighter alot way back during the Sega Saturn days. Played a few matches as Chunli as she was already chosen. Seems fun but I had to mash theHaven't played a Street Fighter game since the PS2 so was at the game store the other day and saw Street Fighter V for the PS4. It was in fact being demonstrated on their tv. So I kindly asked for the controller to try it out as I used to play Street Fighter alot way back during the Sega Saturn days. Played a few matches as Chunli as she was already chosen. Seems fun but I had to mash the buttons as I didn't play the game for a long time thinking, I might just grow into this. Was quite excited as other patrons in the store watched me. Sorry guys but I s*ck at it!

    Went to character selection, saw there was only 16 characters. So I ask the guy over the counter "any other unlockable character?" The guy said no. OK. Doesn't matter. So lets see who's in the 16. You get the standard Ryu, Ken, Chunli and Cammy. There's no Guile, no Blanka, no Balrog, no Sagat, no Feilong, no Akuma. Instead we get like around 4 new characters, and you get....Birdie!!! WTFFF!!! Who on earth would tell you "I buy Street FIghter because I want to play a fat@ss Birdie?" Who?? So I gave the controller back to the guy and said no thank you. Was so baffled.

    So I went home, did more research. Apparently characters like Guile will be released as free dlc down the line among other characters. Story mode is like 3 to 4 fights per character and you get to watch a slideshow. And apparently a story dlc is being released in June too. Ehm... ok. Then I look at the PS store, THIS GAME HAS A SEASON PASS!!!!!!! Wut?? So the game in its current state has sooo little content, and yet Capcom released it and they gonna charge dlc in the future??? So what? Some characters free some aren't? New modes? ARE YOU SERIOUS???

    Guys, like what other people saying, the game isn't complete. Don't support it at full price. Don't support Capcom for screwing us over. 2 out 10. 1 point cos I like Street Fighter. Another point for not the worst game ever. Sorry Capcom, you don't deserve higher. Wake up and STOP. THIS. BS. PRACTICE. NOW!!!!
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  5. Feb 27, 2016
    2
    Were the hell is the actual game? Seriously. Long time fighting game fan and every single last one of the fighting games I have played over the last 25 years has an arcade mode. I play mostly online these days but if you put out a retail disc and charge $60 for it it better have DECENT offline content. Stop pandering to stupidly nicknamed ( and very ugly :V ) wannabe pros and get back toWere the hell is the actual game? Seriously. Long time fighting game fan and every single last one of the fighting games I have played over the last 25 years has an arcade mode. I play mostly online these days but if you put out a retail disc and charge $60 for it it better have DECENT offline content. Stop pandering to stupidly nicknamed ( and very ugly :V ) wannabe pros and get back to making decent fighting games. Holy **** this game is WORSE than Street Fighter X Tekken...how is this even humanly possible.

    Ono right now you know Ed Boon is laughing at you. You know that right?
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  6. 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
  7. Feb 26, 2016
    10
    I know many players have been complaining about this game. But I know it is just the beginning of a new era for STREET FIGHTER V players. I am sure this game will be fixed soon totally for free and in the coming months We will be enjoying a vey nice title. Capcom has already demonstrated that it is aware of the problems and will be working on it. Street fighter v in its core is an amazingI know many players have been complaining about this game. But I know it is just the beginning of a new era for STREET FIGHTER V players. I am sure this game will be fixed soon totally for free and in the coming months We will be enjoying a vey nice title. Capcom has already demonstrated that it is aware of the problems and will be working on it. Street fighter v in its core is an amazing fighting title and it will not go amiss. Many games have a bad launch and they get fixed later... Expand
  8. Feb 26, 2016
    0
    Beta Fighter 5. Avoid.
    Glad I didn't pay full price. Capcom, I am disappoint.
    (Defend it as much as you want, this should not be marketed like it was on Steam as a AAA game at $60.) Pros: -Looks great -Sounds great -Character design is very good Cons: - No DirectInput controller support (This is UNACCEPTABLE that it's not out on release. I should not need to use a 3rd party
    Beta Fighter 5. Avoid.
    Glad I didn't pay full price. Capcom, I am disappoint.
    (Defend it as much as you want, this should not be marketed like it was on Steam as a AAA game at $60.)

    Pros:
    -Looks great
    -Sounds great
    -Character design is very good

    Cons:
    - No DirectInput controller support (This is UNACCEPTABLE that it's not out on release. I should not need to use a 3rd party utility to get my fight stick/fightpads to work!)
    - No Arcade Mode (It's coming)
    - Paper Thin Story mode with zero challenge (Better one is coming)
    - Online Server Issues (disconnect from server, results not recording)

    Very bare bones - I truly hope this does not become a trend in future fighting game releases.
    I truly hope Capcom keeps to its word that the promised upgrades are coming and can be obtained without throwing further money at it. Stay away for now - I may have much better things to say when they deliver (March? June?)
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  9. 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.
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  10. Feb 25, 2016
    7
    While we may get plenty of Street Fighter re-releases over the years (looking at you, Ultra Street Fighter IV), it’s always a treat when a new numbered entry is lined up for release. After all, the last mainline game released in 2008. Wow.
    Anyway, the acclaimed Street Fighter series is back in this new, breathtakingly gorgeous fighting game. The characters are well-defined and each of
    While we may get plenty of Street Fighter re-releases over the years (looking at you, Ultra Street Fighter IV), it’s always a treat when a new numbered entry is lined up for release. After all, the last mainline game released in 2008. Wow.
    Anyway, the acclaimed Street Fighter series is back in this new, breathtakingly gorgeous fighting game. The characters are well-defined and each of them have received much-needed changes to their appearances, though the game still spouts a bit of oversexualization. Anyway, the game looks good.
    But for a series whose last entry had over 20 characters in just the base entry (44 in “Ultra”) we were a bit surprised to find only 16 characters in Street Fighter V, a full-priced console game in 2016. Now, before anyone freaks out, nothing really suffers because of this.
    Each character is a joy to play as, from series regulars Ken, Ryu and Chun-Li to newcomers F.A.N.G. and Rashid. Obviously, Capcom still knows how to introduce something new and enjoyable, but the game’s mechanics and plans for future content are a bit wonky.
    Things like new characters, stages and more will be released in waves, which you can purchase using in-game Fight Money, which is earned by, well, playing the game. It takes a while, so you’ll be pleased to know you can spend real-life money (converted to Zenny) to get the content as soon as it’s released.
    Yes, we know. It’s lame to sell content like this post-release, but at least there is an option for in-game currency and none of the content is hiding on-disc. The only other recent game to do this was Guitar Hero Live, and the core game didn’t suffer because of it, so fret not. Just think of it like the old days where you would play hours and hours to unlock a certain character.
    And please, don’t let the monetization scare you because Street Fighter V is a fantastic game, not only in gameplay and control but fan service. Each of the 16 characters sport an interactive comic-like story mode, as well as their “V-Skill,” “V-Reversal” and “V-Trigger,” special move mechanics new to this game. The game even supports PS3 fight sticks in the PS4 version, so you don’t have to replace those either.
    Aside from the story mode, new mechanics and competent online matchmaking, the mode options are kind of bleak. There is Versus, of course, so feel free to go head-to-head with friends, and Survival, where you’ll have to win matches upon matches to unlock some new stuff for your characters.
    Overall, the game looks and feel great, but it’s visibly unfinished. Think of it like Capcom’s version of an “Early Access” game. Make the investment now, have some fun, and keep playing as the game moves closer to completion.
    Rumor has it that an actual arcade mode and new difficulty options are in the works. But we’ll see. Who knows? They could just save those for Ultra Super Uber Street Fighter V Complete Edition HD.

    Nicholas Friedman, Denton Record-Chronicle
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  11. 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.
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  12. Feb 25, 2016
    2
    The most **** SF of all time. Incomplete as hell. No Arcade mode, no history mode, only 16 characters. Do not buy this piece of ****. El peor SF de la historia, una verdadera tomada de pelo. Incompletísimo. NO compren esta basura.
  13. Feb 25, 2016
    9
    Solo modes are pretty basic right now with Trial- and Story-mode approaching in March and June respectively.

    The fighting system itself is quite amazing. The online performance and the training mode are way ahead of its predecessor. The selection of characters is great and the whole thing is really fun to play. But before buying you should consider, that the game right now only caters
    Solo modes are pretty basic right now with Trial- and Story-mode approaching in March and June respectively.

    The fighting system itself is quite amazing. The online performance and the training mode are way ahead of its predecessor.
    The selection of characters is great and the whole thing is really fun to play. But before buying you should consider, that the game right now only caters players that want to dig and learn the game (and kick some ass in online mode).

    The gameplay is easily approachable and I would recommend it to players who want to learn a new fighting game.

    If you are looking for a solo experience you won't be satisfied.
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  14. Feb 25, 2016
    8
    OK So when I bought the game on day one my initial reactions was quite disapointing. I bought the game and discovered the online mode had big network problems. For me that was a big big big problem as for me playing online games is 99% of the game. This problem was compounded by the fact that there is no real single player in the game so if online doesn't work the game is completelyOK So when I bought the game on day one my initial reactions was quite disapointing. I bought the game and discovered the online mode had big network problems. For me that was a big big big problem as for me playing online games is 99% of the game. This problem was compounded by the fact that there is no real single player in the game so if online doesn't work the game is completely useless.

    However the next day things were better and on Monday they patched v1.0.1 and that seemed to have solved all the network problems. Since then I have been enjoying the game the way it is supposed to be played.

    I must say I was quite skeptical in the beginning but the game is really growing on me. First of all the depth of game play is pretty crazy all the characters seem to have a lot of depth and the Vskill and triggers are lots of fun. The combos are easier to make than is SF4 which is great because some combos were too hard on SF4.

    The game is gorgeous the cast is really well designed and animated. IMO SF5 has the potential to become the biggest fighting game on this generation of hardware. 8/10
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  15. Feb 24, 2016
    10
    This game is so much fun, probably the best fighting game since Mortal Kombat 9. Can't wait for the extra character coming out in a couple months. And story mode is going to be amazing!
  16. Feb 24, 2016
    0
    This isn't a complete game. Have to be logged in for Single Player. I got kicked off the server in SINGLE PLAYER modes. No arcade. Was lucky enough to get my $65 back from GameStop because the guy felt so bad about my disappointment.
  17. Feb 24, 2016
    2
    SF 4 was a much, much better game.
    I just find this game really boring - it's street fighter, but with less of pretty much everything.

    If you're considering buying the game, you should be able to get mine from the 2nd hand bin in a couple of days.

    Utter garbage.
  18. Feb 24, 2016
    2
    I am a casual solo player that want to learn before I try to beat anyone. This game is not for people like me. It is severely lacking content for all types of solo players.
  19. Feb 24, 2016
    0
    No arcade mode, no single player mode, little content and online servers are crap. this is an early access game made by capcom that cost full price. this game is incomplete and not worth the full purchases.
  20. Feb 24, 2016
    0
    no single player mode, only 16 characters (and you have to pay for others)
    Content don't even worth 20$
    I'm tired of those incomplete game, F**k You Capcom
    ==> 0
  21. Feb 24, 2016
    1
    Simply put, Capcom charged $60 for a partial game with the reason of "you're buying a platform" and some of the remaining content will be released in March, June etc. Basic modes, very basic modes, were excluded with no rhyme or reason for their exclusion. Save your money and wait until Capcom makes good on their promise. Until then there are much better and more complete games to spend $60 on
  22. Feb 23, 2016
    0
    A fight game I was really looking forward to, what a disappointment! No single player modes at all(the existing ones are a joke). NO ARCADE MODE!!!!!!!! The game force you to have Ps plus in order to play anything included, even the pathetic survival and story mode. I never play online because the winner is always the player that has the faster internet connection. 69,99 hard earned eurosA fight game I was really looking forward to, what a disappointment! No single player modes at all(the existing ones are a joke). NO ARCADE MODE!!!!!!!! The game force you to have Ps plus in order to play anything included, even the pathetic survival and story mode. I never play online because the winner is always the player that has the faster internet connection. 69,99 hard earned euros wasted , the game should have a label warning that this is ONLINE ONLY, what a fraud! Also , I noticed frame rate drops both online and "offline". Avoid like the plague or wait until they add some versus CPU single player content. Expand
  23. 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.
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  24. 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.
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  25. 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.
  26. Feb 23, 2016
    2
    Played this game during the weekend. I got to say that it totally SUCKS! I was excited more about the arcade mode, but it turned out to be that THERE IS NO ARCADE MODE! I then, decided to practice with the older characters, and found that that there is only one special per character. Really? What happened to being able to select with special you wanted to use? Usually you were allowed toPlayed this game during the weekend. I got to say that it totally SUCKS! I was excited more about the arcade mode, but it turned out to be that THERE IS NO ARCADE MODE! I then, decided to practice with the older characters, and found that that there is only one special per character. Really? What happened to being able to select with special you wanted to use? Usually you were allowed to select at least 3 specials, and now only one? It got pretty boring to use the same special over and over again. The matches don't even last long because a special will hit the other player, leaving them with almost half or even more of their health decreased. Ok this game ruin the franchise. And here I thought that SF 4 was a bad game. I much rather go back to SF4. Do not buy this game for a full 60$ price! Is unfinished and is not worth it ! Expand
  27. Feb 23, 2016
    8
    Capcom said that they are working on the Arcade Mode, the only thing that was missing for me... and this shows that they care about the players too.
    About the abrupt release of the game... This was for the tournaments that are to come this year, so we need to understand this. Capcom didn't try to deceive anyone, and they were clear about the game content, so, if you bought the game
    Capcom said that they are working on the Arcade Mode, the only thing that was missing for me... and this shows that they care about the players too.
    About the abrupt release of the game... This was for the tournaments that are to come this year, so we need to understand this. Capcom didn't try to deceive anyone, and they were clear about the game content, so, if you bought the game without know it, it's only your fault.
    The problem with the servers is normal now a days and almost all games have this kind of problem in the first days... I think the problem was resolved, because i am not experiencing any lag in the online matches.

    The gameplay is awsome! The best fight game in my opinion...
    The number of characters is OK, and you don't need to pay for the DLC characters.
    The survivial mode is great and the prólogue of the story mode is decent. For me 8.5 is fair enought.

    ____________________________________
    A capcom disse que eles estão trabalhando no modo Arcade, e esta era a única coisa que estava faltando para mim... Isso mostra que eles se preocuparam com o feedback dos jogadores.
    Sobre o lançamento abrupta do jogo... Foi só para não atrapalhar a agenda dos torneios que estão por vir este ano, temos que levar isso em consideração. A capcom não tentou enganar ninguém, e eles foram bem claros sobre o conteúdo do jogo, por isso, se você comprou o jogo sem saber, a culpa é só sua.
    O problema com os servidores é normal nos dias de hoje e quase todos os jogos têm este tipo de problema nos primeiros dias ... Eu acho que o problema foi resolvido, porque eu não estou tendo qualquer lag nas partidas online.

    A jogabilidade está impressionante! O melhor jogo de luta em minha opinião...
    O número de personagens é OK, e você não precisa pagar para os personagens de DLC.
    O modo de sobrevivência é grande e o prólogo do modo de história é decente. Para mim 8.5 é justo.
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  28. Feb 23, 2016
    0
    This is an EARLY ACCESS TITLE being sold as a full, finished, $60 product.

    PROS: -One of the most balanced, solid fighters out there -Fun and unique cast of characters -Movement/controls feel very solid and responsive CONS: -No Arcade mode -No VS CPU Mode (only other modes are story which consists of ~4 fights, training, and survival) -Servers are awful (At launch, servers
    This is an EARLY ACCESS TITLE being sold as a full, finished, $60 product.

    PROS:
    -One of the most balanced, solid fighters out there
    -Fun and unique cast of characters
    -Movement/controls feel very solid and responsive

    CONS:
    -No Arcade mode
    -No VS CPU Mode (only other modes are story which consists of ~4 fights, training, and survival)
    -Servers are awful (At launch, servers won't connect. What were the betas for?)
    -No spectator mode online
    -No rematch option online
    -No penalty for ragequitting
    -Can't rebind keyboard (sucks if you're a keyboard player)
    -Horrible clipping issues with hair going through people's chests and bodies
    -No arcade stick support (or Mad Catz/any other fight pad support)
    -Random crashing that was present in beta (rumored to be caused by Wacom tablet/touch screen)
    -Rest of content tacked on as DLC scheduled to come months from now
    -Rest of the characters being sold as extra DLC, one coming in a month proving he's already finished, cut content (which you can also use earned fight money to buy, but grinding for it will take forever)
    -New costumes cost $6 (This is more than entire characters in other fighters)
    -Story mode costumes that you use aren't even unlockable - you have to wait until later when you can buy them in the store

    Final Thoughts: This game is basically online only, which is the same thing Titanfall and Battlefront got criticized for. If you don't have reliable internet, there's scarcely any single player content here for you.

    Capcom strikes again. Would request a refund but GMG won't give them after they give out keys.

    *Edit* This review was taken from my Steam review. Funny enough, I found someone had copy/pasted this on the SFV PC metacritic page. I'm not sure whether to be flattered or upset.
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  29. Feb 23, 2016
    9
    Hey, did you here that SF5 doesn't have a single player?!?!?!?!?!!?

    Sorry... I'm writing this review to balance out the idiocy. Capcom released plenty of information surrounding what modes would be available at launch and yet people act indignant because their online, multiplayer, fighting game didn't have a story-driven, single player mode. So, here are the positives for the
    Hey, did you here that SF5 doesn't have a single player?!?!?!?!?!!?

    Sorry... I'm writing this review to balance out the idiocy. Capcom released plenty of information surrounding what modes would be available at launch and yet people act indignant because their online, multiplayer, fighting game didn't have a story-driven, single player mode. So, here are the positives for the prospective buyer. SF5 looks, plays and feels great. There are variety of characters with unique fighting styles and the net play I've experienced has been virtually lag-less.

    The V system is a huge improvement over SF4's focus attack. Ever try to explain the focus attack to someone who wasn't used to it? It would go something like this.

    "See, there is this focus attack thing. It absorbs one hit, from most attacks, and if you hold it long enough you can crumple your opponent. But never use it like that. Instead, use it, then cancel in order to pull off a more useful combo."

    The v-system is much easier to wrap your head around. Each character has a unique v-skill and v-trigger that covers a weakness of that character. Use your v-skill and it will build up you meter. When your meter is full, use your v-trigger to gain an advantage in the match, either by entering an empowered state or activating a unique, powerful move. It complements the flow of battle, rather then simply providing a complicated way to extend a combo.

    The combo system has also changed quite a bit. Unlike SF4, landing a light attack won't usually lead to high damage combo. But, if you manage to hit an opponent during a heavy or special attack, you'll trigger a crush counter, which will enable new combos and deal additional damage.

    Finally, Capcom announced that SF5 is the only version of the game that you'll have to purchase. For SF4, there were 4 iteration and you had to buy each if you wanted to keep up with the community. The $60 for SF5 is a steal by comparison. So yes, you're paying a little more up front this time, but it's the only time you'll need to and it will presumably be well worth it in the long run.

    9 potatoes out of 10.
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  30. Feb 23, 2016
    10
    The game is fun , competitive, balanced characters leaving all because of the player , the artwork is beautiful and the soundtrack also but there is always someone to disturb . All the fault of this bunch of **** adolescents, Capcom had announced that it would only online mode for the championship has already been marked and the suckers buy thinking that the game would be complete , it wasThe game is fun , competitive, balanced characters leaving all because of the player , the artwork is beautiful and the soundtrack also but there is always someone to disturb . All the fault of this bunch of **** adolescents, Capcom had announced that it would only online mode for the championship has already been marked and the suckers buy thinking that the game would be complete , it was announced that would be sent atravéz full year DLCs (for free) with arcade mode , story and new characters that you can purchase with the money earned in the game. Ai now capcom will send hastily an arcade mode and story and the risk of being poor is high , congratulations to these ridiculous **** ever research something before you buy, same thing Need For Speed ​​, it was said that would not have another addition mode online a long time and **** gave a low score because it only has online mode Expand
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 80
  2. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. 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.
  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]