Capcom continues to unveil the new characters of Street Fighter IV bit by bit, and today we're introduced to El Fuerte, a happy mexican wrestler.
Update: Images now in 720p.
Commented on 2008-04-08 20:43:46 In reply to Megido
Posted by Megido
I don't mean to bash, but this looks horrible to me. I just don't get the style at all.
I agree in a way. I sort of like the coarse cel shading and the overall direction of the style.. in theory.. And I also sort of get the idea of.. making Street Fighter into a "happy" fighter again. I even welcome that, because I reckon things have been waaaaaaay too serious since the main demographic for games shifted.
It's just that.. I think the character design is consistently absolutely disgusting. It's like they're stuck trying to "live DOWN to" the likes of Zangief and Honda and the oldness of those characters. Crimson Viper is like a... TENTH tier King of Fighters design and still manages to come out on top of virtually everyone else in this game so far. It's not that I need everyone to be dark and cool - happy is nice - but I don't want SF to overdose on goofy and completely lose track of its sense of charm and cool.
It's just that.. I think the character design is consistently absolutely disgusting.
It is. But the fact that their demographic seems to be shifting with SF4 isn't nearly as good of a sign as you imply it may be. SF4 seems to be appealing mostly to players who haven't been into Street Fighter forever--which is unfortunate--because it means that the gameplay might take the same leap into consideration. We're taking a big ole step backwards here.
But hey, this aint the real SF team and it aint really SF4 (+EX and you've got a winner). Every time I think I might be changing my mind, I remember that their last game was CFJ and I return to my senses. Jam was an awful mess and I doubt they've learned enough to make a worthy follow up to SF3.
Commented on 2008-04-08 23:06:12 In reply to GriftGFX
Well, my comment about demographics was entirely in regards to superficial attributes. Comparing the likes of Art of Fighting and Fatal Fury to Tekken 5 and Dead or Alive and it's obvious how the tone of these games has changed. I don't think it's all bad of course, I like the serious emo thing too in the right doses, but I do admire the intention here to go and make something brighter, happier, something with - THEORETICALLY more charm than what is associated with fighters lately.
I can't really judge its gameplay based on a few youtube clips and a bunch of screenshots so I'm not even gonna try.
I'm in the Third Strike camp with you, firmly, so there's prolly no need for me to defend that position. However, if I step outside of my own shoes for a bit and acknowledge that SF3 initially wasn't particularly well recieved (took a long time for people to warm to it) based more or less entirely on its cast of characters and presentation overhaul, I guess it does make sense that they throw their hands up and go "OKAY we messed up, let's go back and try another strain of SF2". I can somehow respect that even though I feel a bit insulted that SF3 is treated like a screwup when I found that to be the best of them all. :|
Even if I were to find this suddenly endearing I'd still think the old cast is an absolute borefest and the new characters all look like right twats. I'm screwed either way. :)
But yeah, I picked up King of Fighters XI recently and I can't believe I haven't been playing it since DM99 on the DC. It's great fun. Iori, Benimaru and K aren't bound to let me down anytime soon. I do hope Andy's back for XII though.
Commented on 2008-04-08 23:13:34 In reply to Tinks
Posted by Tinks
The Street Fighter designs look amazing
You can't keep a game exactly the same for decades
That's the point, they didn't! SF3 was super refreshing, but now they're going BACK, digging up the WHOLE old SF2 cast again and returning to the insane eye-popping heads style.
If only they embraced the mentality you speak of we wouldn't even be complaining.
Commented on 2008-04-08 23:18:09 In reply to SimonM7
I do hope Andy's back for XII though.
I'm pretty sure Andy is coming back. I could be wrong, but I think I read it somewhere.
Posted by SimonM7
That's the point, they didn't! SF3 was super refreshing, but now they're going BACK, digging up the WHOLE old SF2 cast again and returning to the insane eye-popping heads style.
If only they embraced the mentality you speak of we wouldn't even be complaining.
Who cares about this guy?! I just want to play!
Bring it Capcom, bring it!!!!
P.s. SF3 was a solid game, I know some had issues with it but it was beautiful. Now I personally fell in love with the Alpha series, but SF3 was a true evolution of SF2. I fear this game as is, but I love to get me some SF again. No more EX PLEASE!!!!
Speaking of Street Fighter, why doesn't Capcom re-release an arcade perfect collection of the whole series from SF to SF2 to Alpha to SF3 for the new systems? I'd bite ASAP. I mean I'm just dying to play the OG SF as I did when my cousin and I were kids kicking each other's s#!t on the Turbografix 16 CD.
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Commented on 2008-04-08 20:17:54
Commented on 2008-04-08 20:43:46 In reply to MegidoIt's just that.. I think the character design is consistently absolutely disgusting. It's like they're stuck trying to "live DOWN to" the likes of Zangief and Honda and the oldness of those characters. Crimson Viper is like a... TENTH tier King of Fighters design and still manages to come out on top of virtually everyone else in this game so far. It's not that I need everyone to be dark and cool - happy is nice - but I don't want SF to overdose on goofy and completely lose track of its sense of charm and cool.
Commented on 2008-04-08 20:53:37If there were ever a time I would be doubting SF4, that time would be now.
Commented on 2008-04-08 22:34:03But hey, this aint the real SF team and it aint really SF4 (+EX and you've got a winner). Every time I think I might be changing my mind, I remember that their last game was CFJ and I return to my senses. Jam was an awful mess and I doubt they've learned enough to make a worthy follow up to SF3.
KOF FTW!
Commented on 2008-04-08 23:06:12 In reply to GriftGFXI can't really judge its gameplay based on a few youtube clips and a bunch of screenshots so I'm not even gonna try.
I'm in the Third Strike camp with you, firmly, so there's prolly no need for me to defend that position. However, if I step outside of my own shoes for a bit and acknowledge that SF3 initially wasn't particularly well recieved (took a long time for people to warm to it) based more or less entirely on its cast of characters and presentation overhaul, I guess it does make sense that they throw their hands up and go "OKAY we messed up, let's go back and try another strain of SF2". I can somehow respect that even though I feel a bit insulted that SF3 is treated like a screwup when I found that to be the best of them all. :|
Even if I were to find this suddenly endearing I'd still think the old cast is an absolute borefest and the new characters all look like right twats. I'm screwed either way. :)
But yeah, I picked up King of Fighters XI recently and I can't believe I haven't been playing it since DM99 on the DC. It's great fun. Iori, Benimaru and K aren't bound to let me down anytime soon. I do hope Andy's back for XII though.
Commented on 2008-04-08 23:09:20You can't keep a game exactly the same for decades
Commented on 2008-04-08 23:13:34 In reply to TinksYou can't keep a game exactly the same for decades
If only they embraced the mentality you speak of we wouldn't even be complaining.
Commented on 2008-04-08 23:18:09 In reply to SimonM7If only they embraced the mentality you speak of we wouldn't even be complaining.
Commented on 2008-04-09 02:36:49
Commented on 2008-04-10 22:32:21Bring it Capcom, bring it!!!!
P.s. SF3 was a solid game, I know some had issues with it but it was beautiful. Now I personally fell in love with the Alpha series, but SF3 was a true evolution of SF2. I fear this game as is, but I love to get me some SF again. No more EX PLEASE!!!!
Speaking of Street Fighter, why doesn't Capcom re-release an arcade perfect collection of the whole series from SF to SF2 to Alpha to SF3 for the new systems? I'd bite ASAP. I mean I'm just dying to play the OG SF as I did when my cousin and I were kids kicking each other's s#!t on the Turbografix 16 CD.