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Review of Street Fighter 6 on PlayStation 5

by Chucky Chucky photo Jun 2023
Cover image of Street Fighter 6 on PS5
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 02 Jun 2023
Genre: Fighting
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom

Introduction

Street Fighter 6 is what happens when a fighting game realizes it's been stuck in a time warp since the 90s and decides that 'longer loading screens' is not a strategy. This latest entry in the iconic franchise ditches the nostalgia goggles to deliver brawls that are as beautiful as they are brutal, combining street-smart charm with high-tech warfare. It's like someone injected protein shakes into a classic arcade machine.

Gameplay

Street Fighter 6 breaks down fighting game barriers like a toddler smashing through a piñata filled with candy. With three main modes—Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub—players can opt for classic arcade-style battles or explore customizable characters in a single-player adventure. Let's face it, if you want to whip a few friends or random internet opponents into shape, this is your playground. The Drive Gauge feature ignites the gameplay, providing five different techniques to swindle your opponents, provided you keep your fingers nimble and your friends out of earshot while practicing.

Graphics

Visually, Street Fighter 6 is like that party friend who buys fancy red wine and shows up in a Hawaiian shirt; it's only slightly awkward, but you instantly know it's going to be unforgettable. The game showcases a vibrant color palette that pops more than a fresh carton of popcorn at a movie theater. The new 'Game Face' feature? Just imagine your fighters making faces during loading screens—who says you can't mix a bit of humor into a hyper-competitive atmosphere?

Conclusion

Street Fighter 6 successfully grabs the attention of new players while still giving veterans a mean right hook of nostalgia. With impressive visual fidelity, a deep and accessible skill system, and enough characters to form your own traveling circus, this game is a fighter’s dream. It's a significant sleight of hand, setting a new standard for what fighting games can be and how we can manipulate our friends into letting us win. So grab your controller, brace yourself for some wild brawling, and let your friends know that next time, you’re the one holding the controller—unless you want to wipe the floor with them, of course.

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