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. DomFass
    Feb 16, 2016
    0
    Simply in complete, online is trash, and character back story mode is a joke. Looks decent as a fighting game but without the ability to hone your skills on a 1-10 level comp opponent, the only way to really get better is online... oh wait its choppy and takes ages to find a challenger. Wait a year when a full product is around and cheaper!!
  2. bosses85
    Feb 16, 2016
    0
    As much as I want to like this, I can't. Servers down all day, so you only get to play boring and reiterative survival. No arcade, no complete story mode, no trials/individual tutorials.

    Just one word: SCAM.
  3. Maomao
    Feb 16, 2016
    0
    Where's the game?

    I want to make a review but i just buy a disc with a promise, will be more useful if dropped my money on some underpants, this game is the animprobable, how capcom could be so down, that's a ugly joke, just 12 characters, without arcade mode, aditional just in june, more four months waiting for the rest, an the final of all these years they just shut down the servers    Where's the game?

    I want to make a review but i just buy a disc with a promise, will be more useful if dropped my money on some underpants, this game is the animprobable, how capcom could be so down, that's a ugly joke, just 12 characters, without arcade mode, aditional just in june, more four months waiting for the rest, an the final of all these years they just shut down the servers and give a middlefinger response for us. Inacceptable!

    Sorry for that, in june when receive my game i will make a real review.    … Expand
  4. masterfox3000
    Feb 16, 2016
    2
    A lot can be said on how this is pretty much a bad release with the least content of all the series and feels slower but i'm gonna go ahead and be the first and say that it was dumb to keep in the breast physics.
  5. Sammus_the_Hutt
    Feb 16, 2016
    2
    This game really feels like a bit of a rip off. the core mechanics are good, but with no training mode and no Arcade mode to speak of, your only option to learn is getting trounced online by players who inexplicably already seem to be masters on day one. I hope the new free features make up for a lack of content. This game should have been less then half the price for what you actuallyThis game really feels like a bit of a rip off. the core mechanics are good, but with no training mode and no Arcade mode to speak of, your only option to learn is getting trounced online by players who inexplicably already seem to be masters on day one. I hope the new free features make up for a lack of content. This game should have been less then half the price for what you actually get, wait a few months before purchasing, and pick it up for less then £50 if you can!… Expand
  6. mypetfrog
    Feb 16, 2016
    3
    Astonishing that they would release such an incomplete game. Whatever you do, do NOT buy this yet. Wait until April/may to buy when it has all of the features it really should have. Also it will be cheaper then too. Don't waste money on an incomplete product, it sets a dangerous precedent and will only cause game companies to do this more often.

    It's a very worrying progression. For the    Astonishing that they would release such an incomplete game. Whatever you do, do NOT buy this yet. Wait until April/may to buy when it has all of the features it really should have. Also it will be cheaper then too. Don't waste money on an incomplete product, it sets a dangerous precedent and will only cause game companies to do this more often.

    It's a very worrying progression. For the past few years games have been buggy as hell and routinely come with DayOne patches but supplying a clearly unfinished and incomplete game is utterly ridiculous. Vote with your feet people, don't buy this until the full features are ready!    … Expand
  7. PS4Xbone
    Feb 16, 2016
    0
    I don't see how anyone can give this game 10, do they work for capcom (seriously though do they)?! It's a joke you are buying a promise that the rest of the game is coming. My 0 can at least offset one of those 10s.
  8. OC2010
    Feb 16, 2016
    8
    This is by far the most Xbot fanboy skewed review area I have ever seen. The game lacks features yet contains (brilliantly) the one that the vast majority of the Street Fighter community actually cares about. If you are sitting here complaining about the lack of a single player campaign, have no fear: IT IS COMING SOON! FOR FREE (so don't try to say differently)! As for the otherThis is by far the most Xbot fanboy skewed review area I have ever seen. The game lacks features yet contains (brilliantly) the one that the vast majority of the Street Fighter community actually cares about. If you are sitting here complaining about the lack of a single player campaign, have no fear: IT IS COMING SOON! FOR FREE (so don't try to say differently)! As for the other complaints: lobbies (which aid in nothing but causing problems with jerks seeking easy wins, and rude comments), arcade mode (strange, but also hardly played by most of the community), and a way to observe other matches (I imagine it was barely used since this was available in SFIV). Everybody just needs to chill. Features will be added. It is pretty clear they got it out in time for the competitive community to use, with other functionality on a reasonable timeline. Online play is stellar, the graphics beautiful, the characters deep and balanced, and the cast diverse. If you are a fan of SF and enjoy the online component (like most), you will be extremely happy. Don't let the fools making stuff up that don't even own the game trick you!… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. odinel
    Feb 16, 2016
    3
    The worst Street Fighter saga, no story mode, only 16 wrestlers start, ugly menu, no player vs machine. Only game online? ok, but... Street Fighter online DISASTROSUS, The saga does not deserve this game, it's a shame.
  11. xertyu
    Feb 16, 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. WasThis 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
  12. GABRIEL1030
    Feb 16, 2016
    1
    No story mode, No bonus stages, no campaign, no individual modes, Short number of characters, No sagat, no blanka, awful design of Ken, only the nasty online and it doesnt work, after Battlefront this game is a scam made in Crapcom.
  13. ultimatesoll
    Feb 16, 2016
    0
    yet another Capcom joke, yet another unfinished-bare bones waste of money product made by the company. This company on the verge of extinction no doubt! I'm die-hard SF fan since the very beginning and always supported all the games so far no matter what but i never imagined that i will consider a SF game as utter trash one day. It seems they did nothing during the "beta" progress., allyet another Capcom joke, yet another unfinished-bare bones waste of money product made by the company. This company on the verge of extinction no doubt! I'm die-hard SF fan since the very beginning and always supported all the games so far no matter what but i never imagined that i will consider a SF game as utter trash one day. It seems they did nothing during the "beta" progress., all they offer is "Training + paid online MP" and oh yeah an empty disc which is worth for 60$

    For gameplay, this game is clearly designed for casual players. Damage ratio is ridiculous, combos and targets are so easy to perform. Even "brand new" mechanics cannot save the game from being noob-friendly core gameplay, how shame. At this point, the game isn't offer anything that pro players will satisfied with it. Not only lack of offline game modes, but weak core gameplay as well.

    And lastly, did i mentioned upcoming DLCs are already confirmed as "paid" ?? Well this is Capcom game after all, deal with it. *lol*

    Many great fighting games out there which has better online mode such as: Killer Instinct, Mortal Kombat, Guilty Gear..But SF has the most broken online mode atm.

    This is the most bare bones (and worst) SF game I've ever seen ask for full price. The game not even has "vs. CPU" mode, can't believe it. Even the alternate costumes that they recently showed off aren't usable until March, when the in-game store is opened.

    This is a rushed, budget title unfortunately, not like the previous one (SF IV). It's just developed because of Sony's greedy demands. Don't waste your hard earned 60 bucks for this garbage game, try other fighting games which is give you more contents and fun. Play on..    … Expand
  14. Graviss
    Feb 16, 2016
    3
    A very lackluster initial release. The game feels terribly incomplete and on launch, after many betas, the servers do not work and the game is unaplayable except for offline training mode. No arcade, no CPU versus, and promised features to be delivered later make this game feel like an alpha, not a finished product.

    Capcom really seems to have jumped the gun on the release date, most    A very lackluster initial release. The game feels terribly incomplete and on launch, after many betas, the servers do not work and the game is unaplayable except for offline training mode. No arcade, no CPU versus, and promised features to be delivered later make this game feel like an alpha, not a finished product.

    Capcom really seems to have jumped the gun on the release date, most likely due to Capcom Cup, but regardless, its a poor experience for the average consumer at the moment. Might be worthwhile come June.    … Expand
  15. Reecey91
    Feb 16, 2016
    0
    Rereviewed as accidentally gave a rating of 4 instead of a 0. Absolute broken mess. Game is completely barebones, missing essential modes and utilities that you expect from such an established franchise, the server is schizophrenic. Definite waste of money. Thanks for the half baked cake Capcom! Collapse
  16. Phantasystar77
    Feb 16, 2016
    0
    Being a huge Street Fighter fan this game was a major let down. For starters there was a day one patch that weighed in just under 6GB. This was supposedly to add new modes. Well im not sure what they added because there's so little content to begin with. No arcade more, a tacked on story mode which consist of a few boring still-shot intermissions and about 3 fights. Each character has one,Being a huge Street Fighter fan this game was a major let down. For starters there was a day one patch that weighed in just under 6GB. This was supposedly to add new modes. Well im not sure what they added because there's so little content to begin with. No arcade more, a tacked on story mode which consist of a few boring still-shot intermissions and about 3 fights. Each character has one, but each won't take you more then 5-6 minutes to beat. Even then you'll spend more time watching the intermissions then anything. Then next we have a tacked on survival mode, and your standard training mode.

    So I figure i'd try the game online in hopes that its better, but wait, I can't. the game gives me a tough time connecting to servers to begin with and refuses to even connect to any matches. So I go back to the Story mode and decide to test a few characters. After each fight the game gave me a message saying I was disconnected from the server and I couldn't earn some kind of points or experience or whatever.

    About the only thing positive I can say about this game are that the graphics are really nice. However Capcom even managed to screw these up. Although its not too noticeable in screenshots, the game has some rather ugly shadowing on the characters. If you've ever played an old Sega Saturn back in the mid 90s you may remember the screen-door transparencies. Well Capcom seems to be a fan of these since they used them here too. While they do look a lot smoother then anything off the Saturn, it still looks downright ugly for a PS4 game and takes away from the rest of the graphics.

    In the end this game was a waste of $60. If you don't own it already, invest in Ultra Street Fighter 4 on any other platform instead. You'll get far more content, deeper gameplay and an online that actually works. Of course the PS3 still has the slightly annoying input lag, but at least the game is playable in online and offline modes.    … Expand
  17. 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!
  18. Caestus
    Feb 16, 2016
    7
    Das Kampfsystem ist spitze, locker das Beste im Fighting Genre. Alle Eingaben erfolgen, ohne Verzögerung, auf den Frame genau. Das Spiel reagiert auf jeden Tastendruck und der V-Skill, V Trigger und die bekannten Critical Arts runden das ganze perfekt ab.
    Visuell ist Street Fighter V ebenfalls sehr ansprechend. Der stylische Look des Vorgängers wurde nochmal verbessert und die Animationen    Das Kampfsystem ist spitze, locker das Beste im Fighting Genre. Alle Eingaben erfolgen, ohne Verzögerung, auf den Frame genau. Das Spiel reagiert auf jeden Tastendruck und der V-Skill, V Trigger und die bekannten Critical Arts runden das ganze perfekt ab.
    Visuell ist Street Fighter V ebenfalls sehr ansprechend. Der stylische Look des Vorgängers wurde nochmal verbessert und die Animationen sind butterweich.
    Der Online Mode hat einen super Netzcode, hab bis jetzt noch nicht soviel gespielt, bis jetzt aber keinen Lag gehabt.
    Abstriche muss man bei dem Spiel aber machen. Aus dem schlichten Grund dass man für ein halbes Spiel den vollen Preis zahlen muss, Der Story Modus mit 2-4 Kämpfen je nach Charakter verdient den Namen Story Mode nicht und der Survival Mode alleine ist für Solisten zu wenig. Selbst Online oder lokal gegen Mitspieler hat man nichts zur Auswahl: Nur 1vs1 Matches. Keine Team Matches, keine Mini Turniere, nichts.
    Capcom wird ja zusätzliche Modes und Charaktere nachreichen. Das Kämpfen macht ja auch richtig Bock.Nur bewertet man die Release Version eines Videospiels und da verliert SFV aufgrund des geringen Umfangs an Boden. Schade eigentlich, denn das Gameplay ist eine 10.    … Expand
  19. ViniciusMiranda
    Feb 16, 2016
    1
    The online mode DOESNT work!!! Why??? 60 € and I cant play with my friends.... frustrating... In my opinion Capcon doesnt finalize this game , where is the ARCADE mode??????
  20. 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
  21. Cappie
    Feb 16, 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.
  22. 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.
  23. SNESStarter
    Feb 16, 2016
    0
    No challenge mode at launch. Are you kidding me? An absolute bare bones mode as you can get and it's not available to play until a "free" update next month?

    Oh, and good luck winning 2000 games a month to afford these "free" characters. What a colossal joke Capcom is.
  24. counterstrike1
    Feb 16, 2016
    0
    Big fat 0 and that took more time to doing then Capcom did to make this incomplete game. We as gamers should be mad and not let the gaming companies do this over and over again!
  25. gameworm
    Feb 16, 2016
    1
    preordered on ps4, got it today, my jaw dropped... so bad it has story mode for each character but only 2-3 fights each.... there is no solo version, 16 characters only, it is an incomplete beta game. I was sold an unfinished product. cammy costume was the best thing.
  26. 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.
  27. cyplox
    Feb 16, 2016
    0
    when Capcom decides to release a game that justifies $60 i will update my review. this game is horribly incomplete. no standard arcade mode??? Nearly 0 singl player content!? I had to get a refund for this game and Ive never done that. this is how little your getting. ridiculous
  28. JBillusion
    Feb 16, 2016
    7
    Felt like signing up and talking a bit about the game. SFV at this point does not have a shop and a challenge mode. The challenge mode I find to be an issue for newer players. People who don't know how to go into training mode and work out combos for themselves are at a bit of a disadvantage. That sucks. The story mode is both what I wanted and not.

    Story mode is essential you learning    Felt like signing up and talking a bit about the game. SFV at this point does not have a shop and a challenge mode. The challenge mode I find to be an issue for newer players. People who don't know how to go into training mode and work out combos for themselves are at a bit of a disadvantage. That sucks. The story mode is both what I wanted and not.

    Story mode is essential you learning about the characters story and about what drives them and the people in their lives. I've never really cared about the fight hobo Ryu, but after playing the story I know know a little bit about why he spends all his time training in the mountains. New players and veterans can fall in love with the story of a character without beating an arcade mode.

    On to arcade mode! It's gone! Now there is a survival mode, where players of varying skill levels can fight against the PC in a gauntlet. If you make it to the end you get rewarded with an alt color and if not then you have some work to do. I like that the colors are tied to a personal achievement as opposed to buying them with fight money like I previously believed. The survival mode is challenging, but has certain buffs that you can get to aid you in your climb to defeating 10, 30, 50 opponents.

    When it comes to the online, it's cut out for me a few times today, but I've had a lot of great matches. I;m from the east coast of the U.S. and have had good matches with people from Puerto Rico, France, and Japan.

    If your a Street Fighter fan, then you'll be happy with the story, survival, and online modes (when you can get matches). The issue is that anyone who is new will be slightly lost in discovering combos and understanding how to play. I believe that Survival mode is supposed to replace Arcade, but the issue is that no mode teaches a player how to play a character! Which is something that is ridiculous.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

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