Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers

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  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: May 26, 2017
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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 187 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 46 out of 187
  3. Negative: 40 out of 187
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  1. stillnumber1
    May 26, 2017
    10
    My favourite game ever comes to Switch. Clearly the dpad is a hardware issue but actually the lite controller scheme makes up for it as best it can until the Hori fighting stick drops in January.

    VKen is really fun - command dash FTW
  2. pirinto
    May 27, 2017
    10
    This game is fun. I was hesitant about paying 40 USD for this game but I was not dissapointed. i don't care about way of the hado or the dramatic battle part. Those are just OK bonuses.
    Fun part with this is to play online. I used the Wii-U USB-lan adapter instead of WIFI and it works tremendously well.
    I like the little balance changes since Super Turbo, though Capcom should have a look    This game is fun. I was hesitant about paying 40 USD for this game but I was not dissapointed. i don't care about way of the hado or the dramatic battle part. Those are just OK bonuses.
    Fun part with this is to play online. I used the Wii-U USB-lan adapter instead of WIFI and it works tremendously well.
    I like the little balance changes since Super Turbo, though Capcom should have a look and do some additional balance changes.
    In short buy this game, buy this game. It's a lot of fun    … Expand
  3. YoSahop
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    Highly Functional. This game is very very fun. Online runs smoothly, and the character Designs are amazing. Nice pop to the art of the game. This is the SF game that should’ve been released on all consoles, but thank you Nintendo for bringing us this good game. Violent Ken is a MF. Love this game.
  4. soccerzz5
    May 26, 2017
    10
    One of the best fighting games in history, and this is the best version of the game. HD looks great on the Switch, also HD rumble. The Pro Controller is the best option to play it.
  5. ifritforce
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    Es lo que ofrecieron, es el juego de siempre con mejores graficos, algunas funcionalidades nuevas pero nada q cambie la escencia, el juego es muy bueno como el anterior, si hay algo por mejorar sería meter mayor numero de personajes.
  6. hadestravel
    May 26, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, el hecho de cambiar a los gráficos tradicionales me parece muy bien, el modo online anda muy bueno con jugadores de tu misma región, no he tenido problemas con el mando dock, 100% recomendado para los amantes del juego de peleas.
  7. Mhazzas
    May 26, 2017
    10
    Clasicazo donde los haya me recuerda a cuando era un niño e intentaba aprenderme todos los combos de Riu y ahora en Switch, además me lo puedo llevar por ahí y jugar dos y Online...MI MADRE QUE LOCURA!!!
  8. joseLuis1
    Jun 15, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, el online anda muy bien (con personas del mismo país o región) y es fácil encontrar a luchadores expertos, en el juego el camino del hado hay que ajustar la sensibilidad del control.
  9. JJTX
    Mar 24, 2019
    9
    Judged strictly on its own merits, Ultra Street Fighter II is the best version of the seminal fighting game, and a ton of fun overall. Recommended for all Street Fighter fans.
  10. Naviel
    May 26, 2017
    9
    Nostalgia Game Play, cose che Sonary e 2000 non possono capire come lo fu Street Fighter 2 :D ecco che un nuovo capito fa epoca! votare negativamente questo lavoro è da ciechi. Dopo 25 anni posso staccare il super nintendo dal salotto e sfidare finalmente gli amici ad un picchiaduro degno del nome.

    Grazie Capcom! sai fare bene una sola cosa! STREET FIGHTER 2 :D gli altri capitoli sono    Nostalgia Game Play, cose che Sonary e 2000 non possono capire come lo fu Street Fighter 2 :D ecco che un nuovo capito fa epoca! votare negativamente questo lavoro è da ciechi. Dopo 25 anni posso staccare il super nintendo dal salotto e sfidare finalmente gli amici ad un picchiaduro degno del nome.

    Grazie Capcom! sai fare bene una sola cosa! STREET FIGHTER 2 :D gli altri capitoli sono cacca :D    … Expand
  11. spectrumspecter
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    Good and fun online but you need to be firing on all cylinders if you want to rise in the ranks. Art gallery is beautiful. Colour customization. This is all a real SF2 fan could want.

    The gameplay has had a lot of tweaks. Many normal attacks are changed. Different motions for some special moves. A lot of attacks nerfed. Throw counters. I find it difficult to do even basic 3-hit combos    Good and fun online but you need to be firing on all cylinders if you want to rise in the ranks. Art gallery is beautiful. Colour customization. This is all a real SF2 fan could want.

    The gameplay has had a lot of tweaks. Many normal attacks are changed. Different motions for some special moves. A lot of attacks nerfed. Throw counters. I find it difficult to do even basic 3-hit combos the timing needs to be very accurate but this is down to practice. All of this makes the game feel fresh to me. The HD rumble is interesting and rumbles along to your characters voice.

    I like to use the classic graphics, with the remixed sounds, and with the music turned off. There's a tiger sound behind Sagat's tiger. The replay feature is awesome too letting you log replays of every match to watch back at your leisure, and save your favourites. This is a cool feature to look back upon those epic battles you have, that are common online.

    Ultimately a satisfying online experience is the main attraction here for me, and the ability to play anywhere in my house. But be warned that if you try to climb the ranks things get very difficult very fast. The good thing is you can choose to nerf your own PP back down to play against more casual match ups, should you choose, by letting yourself die.

    Many of the critics are whining nerds and/or have not played it themselves or only feign interest in SF2, so ignore them. This is a dream come true for lifelong fans! It feels like an overall remaster and consolidation of everything we love from SF2. It looks great in handheld - and it is a beautiful thing to see new generations introduced to the legacy and them taking an interest in the title with the same fervour older fans did at the time. It is classic gameplay.

    I give it a solid 9.    … Expand
  12. KoolWhip64
    Dec 29, 2017
    9
    I love this game so much. It is one of my favorite games on the Switch.

    The new graphics are very welcome. It helps this game stand on its own and feel like a new experience, while the ability to switch back to classic graphics allows it to be nostalgic as well. The "Way of the Hado" mode was actually fine. If you hate motion controls, don't play it. It's as simple as that. There is    I love this game so much. It is one of my favorite games on the Switch.

    The new graphics are very welcome. It helps this game stand on its own and feel like a new experience, while the ability to switch back to classic graphics allows it to be nostalgic as well.

    The "Way of the Hado" mode was actually fine. If you hate motion controls, don't play it. It's as simple as that. There is nothing wrong with it, at first, it felt broken and confusing, but once I messed with the settings a bit, things worked wonderfully. Just don't expect this to be a major part of the game. I probably spent 2% of my many hours on Ultra Street Fighter II playing this mode. If this mode is a major factor in your decision to buy it, you are going to be disappointed. If you hate motion controls, don't let that keep you from this game. This should have absolutely nothing to do with your purchase of the game.

    The new "Buddy Battle" mode is pretty fun. I found myself playing it at times when I didn't have access to the internet or when a friend was sick of losing to me. Again though, it's not a major factor in the game. I probably spent 5% of my time playing this mode.

    Now that that's all out of the way, its time to get into the core gameplay. This game is built off of Super Street Fighter II, the most popular version of Street Fighter II, which came out in the 90's. So, at its core, it's not exactly a "new" game, but closer to a remastered 90's game with a crazy amount of new features. Hardcore fans have long had a problem with how unbalanced SFIITurbo was, but I'm pleased to say that that has been almost entirely repaired for Ultra Street Fighter II. E. Honda's infinite grab loop has been removed, Vega's claw no longer regenerates, and a host of other problems have been removed. The new characters, Evil Ryu and Violent Ken are pretty fun. Sure, they're not that different, but in Street Fighter, it is normal for "new" characters to just be different versions of already existing characters, or characters with very similar move-sets to other characters. I really love Evil Ryu, he is like Akuma, but without the air-hadoukens. Instead, he has two "unique moves". The one I especially like is a jumping kick that can only be blocked while standing. This kind of move is very rare, and very useful. He is also balanced quite differently than Akuma and Ryu. I do have a problem with Violent Ken however. I think he is just too overpowered. He is crazy fast, his shoryuken can be followed up by another shoryuken, a combo that will take away around a third of your opponent's health. His shoryukens also do damage on the very first frame after the command is entered. This means it is nearly impossible to do a reversal against. Being so overpowered, it makes playing online difficult. When the game was new, everything was fine, but now that there are less players online, like %60 of players online are Violent Ken shoryuken spammers, which gets very old, very fast. The controls aren't perfect, but it's not necessarily because there is something wrong with the game, but just that it's Street Fighter. Its controls are so complicated that it's easy for people to blame mistakes and imperfections in their commands on the game. Now, hardcore Street Fighter players have always been picky about controls, and most will tell you that you cannot play with a control stick. I can say however that I have absolutely no problem playing with the joy-con controllers in the grip. It may have something to do with the fact that the joy-con's control sticks are smaller than the average control stick, meaning you can input a direction in a shorter time than with the average control stick. This comes in really handy with Street Fighter. Although, many long-time fans still think that you need a D-pad to play, and the Switch's directional buttons work well enough. If you're a really hardcore player and you feel like you need a D-pad, I would recommend either a Nintendo Switch Pro controller or an 8bitdo gamepad, which are now compatible with Switch.

    I understand that many people believe that this game is overpriced at USD $40, but after enjoying it for 125 hours, I can safely say it was worth every single penny. Heck, after getting so addicted to it, $40 dollars was a bargain. For months it was the main game I played, and if I ever have a dry spell of new games I'm interested in, I'll probably go right back to Ultra Street Fighter II. It's an excellent game. Think about it. Street Fighter could very well be the very best fighting game, and many fans will tell you that Street Fighter II is the very best version of Street Fighter. Being the definitive edition of Street Fighter II, it is not at all far-fetched to say that Ultra Street Fighter II is the greatest fighting game ever made.    … Expand
  13. TheGeekLantern
    May 26, 2017
    8
    Nos guste o no Street Fighter II es uno de esos juegos que se resisten a morir. Un clásico que llega a Switch para darle más vida al catálogo con una jugabilidad clásica y la posibilidad de llevarte el juego a cualquier lugar. Si te gustan los juegos de pelea tradicionales no dudes en comprarlo. La razón detrás del 8 es porque hay aspectos por mejorar (Way of The Hado) y que el nivel altoNos guste o no Street Fighter II es uno de esos juegos que se resisten a morir. Un clásico que llega a Switch para darle más vida al catálogo con una jugabilidad clásica y la posibilidad de llevarte el juego a cualquier lugar. Si te gustan los juegos de pelea tradicionales no dudes en comprarlo. La razón detrás del 8 es porque hay aspectos por mejorar (Way of The Hado) y que el nivel alto que implica dominar un juego como este para competir online puede espantar a más de uno.… Expand
  14. mefzeldernx
    Feb 13, 2018
    8
    Excelente juego de peleas, ideal para competir con amigos o contra rivales por internet. El lavado de cara y la incorporación de todo el plantel de luchadores hacen que esta edición valga la pena.
    En si es el mismo juego que han remasterizado para las stores de XBox y PlayStation pero con unos agregados exclusivos como el 2 contra 1 y el modo Hado.
    Si quieren un juego de peleas excelente    Excelente juego de peleas, ideal para competir con amigos o contra rivales por internet. El lavado de cara y la incorporación de todo el plantel de luchadores hacen que esta edición valga la pena.
    En si es el mismo juego que han remasterizado para las stores de XBox y PlayStation pero con unos agregados exclusivos como el 2 contra 1 y el modo Hado.
    Si quieren un juego de peleas excelente ésta es su mejor versión por el momento. Ideal para separar los JoyCon de la Switch y jugar con un amigo.    … Expand
  15. FanFreak777
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    A classic fighting game that can not miss in any console. What makes this game even more fun is to be able to play it wherever you want and when you want.
  16. Velberan
    May 26, 2017
    8
    This is the same classic as ever with the same art we've seen in the past generation. The easy controls and low difficulty makes it enjoyable for beginners in fighting games and casual players. The online looks great and it has good extras like the beautiful art gallery. The downsides are some flaws in the animation, the ridiculous minigame Way of Hado and the launch price that is too highThis is the same classic as ever with the same art we've seen in the past generation. The easy controls and low difficulty makes it enjoyable for beginners in fighting games and casual players. The online looks great and it has good extras like the beautiful art gallery. The downsides are some flaws in the animation, the ridiculous minigame Way of Hado and the launch price that is too high for such a game.… Expand
  17. tomcrew
    Jun 24, 2017
    8
    A good entry point for anyone who has never played a street fighter game due to how timeless street fighter 2 is. However the price may be overpriced depending on your views
  18. dharma
    Jun 10, 2017
    7
    If you really like Street Fighter 2 and you want to play it on the go, this is definetely a great purchase. But at $40, it is quite an expensive package. Obviously, the core game is still great after all this years, with upgraded art style to boot. But The Way of the Hado is a fun, but very slight addition. Kudos the addition of two new 'color swap', namely Evil Ryu and Violent Ken. If youIf you really like Street Fighter 2 and you want to play it on the go, this is definetely a great purchase. But at $40, it is quite an expensive package. Obviously, the core game is still great after all this years, with upgraded art style to boot. But The Way of the Hado is a fun, but very slight addition. Kudos the addition of two new 'color swap', namely Evil Ryu and Violent Ken. If you are a fan, again...a no brainer.… Expand
  19. Barnes1987
    Jul 3, 2017
    7
    A good version of Street Fighter 2 that is very enjoyable but can get boring real quick, especially when most of us have played the hell out of multiple previous versions. It's still worth a look in, especially for newer gamers that have not played street fighter before.
  20. CYS
    Sep 19, 2019
    7
    Una buena ocasion para llevar encima uno de los mejores clasicos de la historia de los juegos de lucha. Por lo demas, un juego sencillo que no aporta nada más aparte de la nostalgia
  21. Snowertx64
    Sep 17, 2017
    7
    Ultra street fighter ii: The final Challengers is the remake of not only one of the best fighting games, but also one of the most representative games in history

    It knows to 1992, street fighter 2 is not exactly a new game in fact it has almost nothing more than two people beating to the front of a screen but that is what makes it special the competitiveness, in terms of graphs there    Ultra street fighter ii: The final Challengers is the remake of not only one of the best fighting games, but also one of the most representative games in history

    It knows to 1992, street fighter 2 is not exactly a new game in fact it has almost nothing more than two people beating to the front of a screen but that is what makes it special the competitiveness, in terms of graphs there are two new modes :

    multiplayer, going fluid and almost never without problems

    Hadoken path: it is basicamanta arms but with movements of ryu

    The important thing about this game is what I said, I mean imagine being a boy of 14 and taking your switch to school to play with your friends, that is priceless

    but it does not stop being a port to average with some disappointments I recommend you buy it if you want to have a good time with friends and only if it is in a better deal

    Graphics: 8/10

    playability: 9.5 / 10

    multiplayer: 7/10

    novelty: 5/10

    Price: 6/10

    Final verdict: 7    … Expand
  22. xwingz900
    Dec 1, 2017
    7
    Overall a pretty good game, I'll summarize my thoughts below

    positive: You can switch between Classic and HD Visuals and Sound Full Art Gallery Option to create custom colors for characters Arcade mode isn't nearly as cheap as Super Turbo Joycon works surprisingly well Training mode is helpful Online works great Runs with no issues in handheld mode Doesn't drain much battery    Overall a pretty good game, I'll summarize my thoughts below

    positive:
    You can switch between Classic and HD Visuals and Sound
    Full Art Gallery
    Option to create custom colors for characters
    Arcade mode isn't nearly as cheap as Super Turbo
    Joycon works surprisingly well
    Training mode is helpful
    Online works great
    Runs with no issues in handheld mode
    Doesn't drain much battery

    negatives:
    New characters are very unbalanced
    Way of The Hado's motion controls barely work
    Game costs $40 which is expensive for an SF2 port
    Can get boring as it's based off an old Street Fighter engine

    Final thoughts:
    Maybe wait for a price cut before buying this one. If you're a fan of Street Fighter, especially the older versions of the game, you'll probably love it. This is also great for playing on the go. Happy 30th Street Fighter!    … Expand
  23. Loo_oo
    Jul 2, 2018
    7
    Cette version Switch est la bienvenue sur une console en manque de jeu de combat, et c'est justement ce qui le sauve car il brille par son classicisme. Si les graphismes "remake HD" sont de bonnes factures, le jeu original n'en n'est pas moins inchangé. Les animations des décors quant à elles n'ont pas été retravaillés. Bref, on classera cet énième opus "Ultra aux côtés des Super, Prime,Cette version Switch est la bienvenue sur une console en manque de jeu de combat, et c'est justement ce qui le sauve car il brille par son classicisme. Si les graphismes "remake HD" sont de bonnes factures, le jeu original n'en n'est pas moins inchangé. Les animations des décors quant à elles n'ont pas été retravaillés. Bref, on classera cet énième opus "Ultra aux côtés des Super, Prime, Turbo,etc...

    Ce que j'ai aimé (+) :
    - LE vrai Street Fighter sauce HD
    - Les level soundtracks bien revisités
    - Evil Ryu et Violent Ken
    - Le mode Online

    Ce que je n'ai pas aimé :
    - Où sont les Bonus Stages ?
    - La musique "remasterisée" lors de la sélection des personnages.
    - Les animations des décors, deux ou trois images en boucle... c'est peu en 2018 !
    - Les fins toujours aussi médiocre avec 2/3 images fixes...
    - La voie du Hado inutile, sans profondeur ni intérêt.

    Pour résumer, un jeu qui bénéficie de la pauvreté de la logithèque du genre sur Switch, et surtout de la nostalgie des joueurs Nintendo. Bref, une référence sur Switch qui se fera vite oublier et c'est dommage !    … Expand
  24. Don_Leudyn
    Aug 31, 2019
    7
    Un juego entretenido pero corto, jugabilidad impecable, modos de juego normales para un Street Fighter. Exelente para pasar un rato.
  25. Starward
    Nov 27, 2018
    7
    Street Fighter 2 but with 2 new overpowered characters that dominate the online scene, and janky combat and crazy combos that obliterate and don't give many opponents a chance. It's an unbalanced mess, but it's Street Fighter 2 at heart. The new art style is pleasing, and the new characters are fun to mess around with, and the new extra stuff you can do, (character customization, PVEStreet Fighter 2 but with 2 new overpowered characters that dominate the online scene, and janky combat and crazy combos that obliterate and don't give many opponents a chance. It's an unbalanced mess, but it's Street Fighter 2 at heart. The new art style is pleasing, and the new characters are fun to mess around with, and the new extra stuff you can do, (character customization, PVE modes), are fun to play around with aswell. Just don't expect a balanced competitive fights.… Expand
  26. greninjaX
    Dec 18, 2018
    7
    it's street fighter 2. . . again! although it does make sense why this game has been ported so many times, it's a good game, and it always will be. and this version of the game has a ton of characters, it looks great, and it's even got some new mode using motion controls. if you've never played a street fighter game before, I think this is a good entry point.
  27. Mainfam
    Dec 23, 2018
    7
    A good fighting game for new and old fans of Street Fighter and similar games. But in my opinion there was a huge lack of content. Like my Bomberman R review, not enough to get me engaged or make play everyday.
  28. Retro_Player_77
    Nov 5, 2022
    7
    An excellent fighting game but c'mon Capcom stop making Street Fighter II already. Give us Ultra Street Fighter IV or Hyper Street Fighter Alpha at the very least.
  29. AlexToral_F
    Jul 2, 2017
    6
    Ultra Street Fighter II no deja de ser otro refrito que pretende ser la definitiva del clásico y genial juego original. Sin embargo, está a años luz de ser la mejor versión.
    Switch y su concepto de consola híbrida necesitaban un clásico de los juegos de lucha en su catálogo que logra lo que prometía: volver a echar unas pachangas al Street Fighter y ahora sin necesidad de estar conectados    Ultra Street Fighter II no deja de ser otro refrito que pretende ser la definitiva del clásico y genial juego original. Sin embargo, está a años luz de ser la mejor versión.
    Switch y su concepto de consola híbrida necesitaban un clásico de los juegos de lucha en su catálogo que logra lo que prometía: volver a echar unas pachangas al Street Fighter y ahora sin necesidad de estar conectados al televisor. Sin embargo y como primer fallo, falta el modo Torneo, un clásico en lo que a juego colectivo se refiere. Hubiera sido un acierto meter el torneo entre las funciones del juego.
    Por otra parte, como experiencia individual sigue siendo genial, sin embargo, faltan las fases de bonus, algo que se echa en falta desde luego.
    En lo que al balance de personajes respecta, el daño, las debilidades, las potencias... han sido reediseñados para una mayor experiencia y se nota, aunque los ataques de Zanguief y T. Hawk siguen siendo letales en cortas distancias.
    En cuanto a la inclusión de nuevos modos, tenemos dos principales. El Modo 'Camino del Hado' es una buena propuesta, pero mal ejecutada. No jugarás más que los 5 primeros minutos de prueba, a no ser que consigas coger el tranquillo al mal control de los joy-con (cosa que no pasa en otros juegos en los que el control es impecable). Por otra parte, el modo de combate dúo que no es más que el Dramatic Battle visto ya en la saga Street Fighter Alpha, nada nuevo.

    En resumen: otro Street Fighter II que mejora un par de cosas y se olvida de otras tantas. Hace aguas.    … Expand
  30. VideofulJoe
    Dec 17, 2019
    6
    Nos guste o no Street Fighter II es uno de esos juegos que se resisten a morir. Un clásico que llega a Switch con una jugabilidad tradicional y la posibilidad de llevarte el juego a cualquier lugar. Con esto dicho, es un juego que no ofrece nada significativo.

    Lo Bueno: - Jugabilidad clásica con un buen lavado de cara. - Varios modos de juego. Lo Malo: - El Way Of The Hado es    Nos guste o no Street Fighter II es uno de esos juegos que se resisten a morir. Un clásico que llega a Switch con una jugabilidad tradicional y la posibilidad de llevarte el juego a cualquier lugar. Con esto dicho, es un juego que no ofrece nada significativo.

    Lo Bueno:

    - Jugabilidad clásica con un buen lavado de cara.
    - Varios modos de juego.

    Lo Malo:

    - El Way Of The Hado es menos que mediocre.
    - Los nuevos personajes son todo menos nuevos.    … Expand
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  1. Positive: 17 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 65
  3. Negative: 2 out of 65
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 30, 2019
    70
    The Switch version plays great, but Capcom could have included more ways to customize the gameplay, visual, and audio settings. Street Fighter fans who have always wanted a way to play the game at any locale will love having the game on a super portable system like the Switch. As a single-player experience though, this version of Street Fighter leaves a lot to be desired and you might be better off downloading a NeoGeo fighter.
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  2. Wired UK
    Aug 30, 2017
    50
    Although Way of the Hado is ultimately fluff, a lot of Ultra Street Fighter II's problems in the core game could be solved simply if the Switch had a dedicated, six-button fighting pad with a precise D-pad. As that's not an option at this point, we're left with what feels like a brilliantly presented version of a hugely important and impressive game, that no one can really get the best out of.
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  3. Cubed3
    Aug 17, 2017
    70
    Capcom is definitely onto a winner with Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers. Taking a Super Nintendo classic and sprucing it up just a touch retains enough nostalgia-factor so as to appeal to older gamers, yet has enough re-balancing, shiny new paint, and extras to ensure newcomers can enjoy the ride, as well. Hardcore or not, there is something for every level here in The Final Challengers. It may suffer when using Joy-Con, but crack out the Pro Controller and this feels as good as the series did in the past.
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