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Review of Street Fighter 6 on Xbox Series X/S

by Chucky Chucky photo Jun 2023
Cover image of Street Fighter 6 on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 9.5
Released: 02 Jun 2023
Genre: Fighting
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom

Introduction

Street Fighter 6 lands on the Xbox Series X/S, punching its way into our hearts and wallets. It's all the nostalgia of past installments, but now with a real-time commentary feature that feels like we finally convinced our friends to come over and shout at us as we play. If you've ever dreamed of hearing a crowd react to your button-mashing, you're in luck. Let's dive in.

Gameplay

The gameplay in Street Fighter 6 is more layered than your average cake - think of a wedding cake, but one where the married couple both have strong feelings about whether pineapple belongs on pizza. Yes, you get the classic 2D fighting you've come to love, but there are new game modes like World Tour where you can actually explore and interact with a world that's not simply around punching people. Customizable avatars? Check. Juggling physics that feel so right you'd think you were watching a Looney Tunes cartoon? Double-check. The Drive Gauge system brings a fresh approach, encouraging players to pick their combat techniques like they're choosing what toppings to put on that pizza - all five of them, if you want to get creative.

Graphics

Visually, Street Fighter 6 puts the 'fun' in 'functional.' Developed on the RE Engine, each fighter looks so good you'll want to hang their portraits on your wall - just avoid the looks of disdain from your family. The vibrant art style complements the action beautifully; it's like a comic book exploded in a dojo. Environments are diverse, with backgrounds that will distract you as much as your phone does during a boring class, transforming them into colorful stages ripe for punching your friends in the face.

Conclusion

Street Fighter 6 is not just a fighting game; it's a love letter to that nostalgic feeling we all have about punching our friends (with consent, of course). It's an ambitious entry in the series that hits all the high notes while throwing enough new content into the mix to keep things spicy. With a robust roster of characters, exciting modes, and a commentary feature that will make you feel like you're fighting in an esports arena, this game might very well be the highlight of your gaming year. Grab your controller, keep your friends close, and your rival friends even closer. Street Fighter 6 is a knockout, and you won't want to miss it!

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