Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 28
  2. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. Jun 9, 2015
    90
    Ultra Street Fighter IV arrives on PS4 with lots of game modes, characters, costumes and all the traditional SF4 flavor. A must-buy for beat'em up lovers who have passed on previous versions.
  2. May 26, 2015
    90
    If you’re into fighting games and have a PS4, this is a no-brainer. It is a must have.
  3. May 27, 2015
    84
    SFIV is a proof-of-concept to how a Street Fighter game can turn out when built and utilized properly on big time hardware.
  4. May 26, 2015
    83
    Overall, this is definitely a welcome addition to the PS4 library. Street Fighter V is still a ways off from release, so if you need some excellent Street Fighter action on your PS4 right now, then I can highly recommend downloading this.
  5. Play UK
    Jul 29, 2015
    80
    Pretty much the perfect way to get ready to rise up in the upcoming Street Fighter V. [Issue#259, p.72]
  6. 80
    It’s the best fighter you can get on the new generation of consoles.
  7. May 29, 2015
    80
    While there are some things that could use tweaking via a patch, Ultra Street Fighter IV has come to PlayStation 4 with flying colors.
  8. May 28, 2015
    80
    Ultra Street Fighter IV for the PS4 is the comprehensive, definitive edition of one of the best fighting games around. While you might want to be the competitive type if you plan to play, there’s something here for the warrior in everyone. Just be wary of early launch bugs.
  9. May 26, 2015
    80
    If you haven't played Ultra Street Fighter IV yet, this Game of the Year-style edition for PlayStation 4 is what you've been waiting for. SF4 gets kicked up to 1080p at 60 fps and includes all of the available DLC for a mere $24.99. If you already own all the content on PC, skip it, but it's a solid upgrade for console players.
  10. May 28, 2015
    78
    Street Fighter IV is one of the best fighting games ever made, and having all the content on PS4 is indeed a great deal. Still, it does need some heavy patching to fix some annoying bugs.
  11. Jun 30, 2015
    75
    One of the best games of its genre, but horribly ported to PS4. Probably, the game will be fixed, but at the moment of it's release it's almost broken.
  12. Jun 8, 2015
    75
    Ultra Street Fighter IV has strengths in its content: full of characters, stages, DLC skins and great online modes. But fails on port treatment. Too many issues in a not enough polished work.
  13. Jun 7, 2015
    75
    Ultra Street Fighter IV is a nice addiction to the PlayStation 4 game library, but in terms of new contents there's not so much to be happy about.
  14. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 17, 2015
    70
    There's little reason to buy Ultra Street Fighter IV if you have any version of Street Fighter IV on PS3, but post-patch it remains great despite a rather crusty conversion. [Apr 2015, p.95]
  15. Jun 9, 2015
    70
    Even after the necessary adjustments it remains the least responsive version of this game, a situation quite unjustifiable, probably due to the inexperience of Other Ocean.
  16. Jun 8, 2015
    70
    The PS4 version of Ultra Street Fighter 4 had incredible issues at the time of its launch, that are being corrected in these days. Nonetheless, the input lag (even worse than the PS3 version) remains something that pro gamers can't accept.
  17. Jun 8, 2015
    70
    Ultra Street Fighter IV is finally available, but not without bugs. These break up a part of the fun in the game, but still it is a game you will love. Too bad it doesn't offer any reason for Ultra players to buy this version.
  18. May 29, 2015
    70
    As a game, Ultra Street fighter IV is a blast, full of content that will keep you busy until the fifth chapter. The PS4 version, though, is a rather poor conversion.
  19. May 28, 2015
    69
    The PS4 version of Ultra Street Figher IV is, right now, the worst of all. Other Ocean didn't ported the game very well, with issues in almost every aspect of the game, from visuals to control. Hope they fix the game soon, because right now, online the newcomers will find it enjoyable.
  20. Jun 13, 2015
    67
    Ultra Street Fighter IV does not offer any new content, but is more fluent. This new version feels like it is a must-buy, but it is not very exciting. The big plus is that you can finally play this game on your current-gen consoles, but other than that it does not bring a lot of new elements to the table.
  21. Jun 2, 2015
    65
    For the time being, there are simply too many problems with Ultra Street Fighter IV on PlayStation 4. The input lag is definitely an issue, the technical hang-ups mar an otherwise astounding-looking game, and there aren’t enough new features or additions for hardcore fans to warrant a purchase.
  22. Jun 2, 2015
    65
    Ultra Street Fighter IV for PS4 is just a failure. Other Ocean Interactive couldn't solve an issue as important in a fighting game as the input lag, and every fan is going to be disappointed when they witness the lack of work both in visuals and sound aspects.
  23. May 29, 2015
    65
    For the first time in years, I was left wondering if my video game's disc was scratched, only to remember that I was playing a digitally downloaded game. While this is meant to be a proper sendoff to Street Fighter IV, intending to hold us over until the release of Street Fighter V, Capcom has given us the worst-playing version the game to date.
  24. 60
    There’s something quite mesmerising as to how such complexity can be played out almost effortlessly by people who practice enough at the game to get good at it, but, frankly, everyone is better off waiting for next year's Street Fighter V.
  25. Jun 21, 2015
    60
    It’s hard to recommend a game that’s as obviously broken as this. Sure, there’s some fun to be had but all too often this is hindered by a bug that’ll remind you of just how disappointing a porting effort this really is.
  26. 60
    Ultra Street Fighter IV should feel like the finished, definitive product on PS4, but it’s incredibly hard to justify double, triple or even quadruple-dipping for long term fans when Street Fighter V is so close and this port is so poor in quality.
  27. Jun 24, 2015
    50
    Save your money for next year’s Street Fighter V.
  28. May 29, 2015
    40
    The best Street Fighter IV version, one of the best VS fighting games to date... in the worst port ever! On PS4, there are drawbacks in every aspect of the game. Such a shame for such a great game.
User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 125 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 125
  2. Negative: 35 out of 125
  1. May 30, 2015
    3
    Terrible port. Full of bugs and glitches, lag is no better than Ps3 version (and they promoted it as being almost lag free!), the menuTerrible port. Full of bugs and glitches, lag is no better than Ps3 version (and they promoted it as being almost lag free!), the menu stutters a lot. Played at a friends house and it crashed to XMB twice in 2h. I'm glad i didn't buy it.
    Sony went cheap and used a cheap crap studio to make the port and got what they paid for, a cheap crap port. Gio Corsi, or whoever is responsible for Sony third party quality control, should be fired for allowing a game in this state to be published and sold as "ultimate" version.
    If it is to make crap ports, i would rather have no ports at all.
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  2. May 27, 2015
    10
    There are known problems but all of them can pretty much be patched. For a 7-year old game, it's actually quite good in glorious 1080p.There are known problems but all of them can pretty much be patched. For a 7-year old game, it's actually quite good in glorious 1080p. Hadoken your way to the end of the tournament. FADC combos are worthy for extensive, yet amazing combos. All 5 costume packs, Edition Select, Omega Mode. USF4 PS4 is the perfect package and a worthy Game of the Year Edition. Other than that you have a really good game. Full Review »
  3. May 27, 2015
    10
    Frames are off, graphics are worst than ps3 but a patch can fix this well paced fighter.
    best fighting game in the last 20 years. Besides
    Frames are off, graphics are worst than ps3 but a patch can fix this well paced fighter.
    best fighting game in the last 20 years. Besides MvC2, but salute to Capcom, they made both...
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