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Street
Fighter
ストリートファイター
30 Aug 1987 |
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The
original Street Fighter is a strange egg.
Initially released as a dedicated cabinet
equipped with two large pressure pads, the aim was to
progress through the game by whacking these rubber
pads at different strengths.
As you'd expect, most people
just beat the shit out of it, Sonic Blast Man
(1990) style. Story has it one player actually climbed
up on top of the machine and drop kicked the bonus game
(and control panel) into total and utter oblivion.
The game didn't need such mindless distractions anyway: re-launched
as a six-button machine (3 punches, 3 kicks) it went on to become
a worldwide smash hit.
And deservedly so: Street Fighter is one ruthless, edge-of-the-seat fighting game, circa 1987. It's Yie Ar Kung Fu (1985) on crack - a raw and unbridled
challenge that immediately hooks you with
its cut-throat gameplay and savage difficulty
level. People were still trying to master this years
down the line, even way after its blockbuster sequel Street Fighter II (1991) appeared.
So stay calm, and focus on your Kung Fu. The game's intense pace,
detailed settings and memorable cast come together perfectly - and somehow it still manages to deliver an exciting and challenging experience with a lot of impact.
A large part of the gameplay's mystique stems from its three hard-to-execute 'hidden techniques' (see 'Special Moves' below).
These moves have since become part of gaming folklore,
but here they form the very heart of the game's balance,
charm, and endless replay value.
Make no mistake, it's all here: late-80s arcade
iconicity, tons of retro kung fu appeal, and some truly
intense & lightning-fast gameplay... all seasoned
by a little magic.
The legend begins.
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Ryu
リュウ
A young and dedicated fighter, Ryu is Master Gouken's
most promising student. He eagerly enters his first
tournament. |
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Retsu
烈
A fallen monk and old friend of Master Gouken, Retsu
was banned from Shaolin Temple for studying forbidden
techniques. |
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Joe
ジョー
A top-ranking American street fighter, notorious for
his sharp left hook and 'Rolling Sobat' jump kick. |
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Lee
李
As China's most talented practitioner of 'Scorpion Style'
Kung Fu, Lee strives for perfection. |
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Birdie
バーディ
A London street brawler and ex-wrestler, Birdie is itching
to try out his 'Dashing Head Butt' in the street fighting
ring. |
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Adon
アドン
Sagat's student and rival is a cocky, arrogant and wild
fighter. He lets rip with a much more acrobatic style
than his teacher. |
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Ken
ケン
A street fighting champion in the US, Ryu's friend and
sparring partner is a crazy, grunge-loving wild boy
who joins the fight for fun. |
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Geki
激
Not much is known about this mysterious ninja from Japan.
He disappears right after the tournament, and is never
seen again. |
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Mike
マイク
Former Heavyweight Champion of the World, banned from
the ring for killing an opponent. Is this the same 'Mike
Bison' from SFII? |
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Gen
元
A ruthless ex-assassin and world-renowned martial arts
master. How can he possibly lose this tournament? |
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Eagle
イーグル
An ex-bouncer, hired by the British Secret Service to
investigate the tournament. He just wants a shot at
Sagat's title. |
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Sagat
サガット
Titleholder Sagat is the current 'Emperor of Muay Thai'.
He hosts the tournament to prove his strength and reputation. |
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Ha
Dō Ken |
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Shō
Ryu Ken |
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Tatsumaki
Sempū Kyaku |
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For
some reason, Ryu and Ken's special moves are VERY
hard to execute in the original Street Fighter.
It's worth remembering that your character does
not react to button pressings until the button
has been released - so the best way to input a command
is to:
(1) Hold the button (2) Input motion (3) Release
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Ignore all the god-awful home computer conversions of the period -
the only worthwhile consumer version of the original Street
Fighter is Hudson's 1988 PC
Engine port. Curiously renamed 'Fighting Street',
it was one of the very few titles
available on launch with the CD-ROM² System add-on, and despite the inevitable graphical downgrade (and
some sluggish loading times) it remains an excellent
package. Benefits include:
- Remixed score (the CD doubles up as a
SF1 'Arrange' soundtrack)
- Bonus ending sequence (bottom right)
- Earn extra credits by clearing Bonus Stages
- Backup Memory feature (high scores can be saved)
- Easy Special Moves + Stage Select + 7 Credits:
Get a high score, and input ".SD"
as your initials (look out for the . dot)
At the title screen, hold LEFT + I + II then press
SELECT
If 'CREDIT 7' appears at the bottom of the screen,
the trick has worked.
Starting the game opens the 'Stage Select', and
during the game, press:
Forward + Select = 'Ha Dō Ken' fireball
Down-forward + Select = 'Shō Ryu Ken' dragon
punch
Away + Select = 'Tatsumaki Sempū Kyaku'
whirlwind kick |
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Street
Fighter
ストリート・ファイター
GAME SIMULATION VIDEO |
DETAILS
| Format |
VHS |
| Released |
21
May 1988 |
| Publisher |
Pony
Canyon |
| Product
ID |
V35X1653 |
| Size
(cm) |
19.5
x 11.5 x 3 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.32 |
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Vintage
'Game Simulation Video' VHS
tape from Pony Canyon, featuring
approx. 20 minutes of gameplay
footage of the original arcade
Street Fighter.
White plastic video case,
20-min NTSC VHS tape, 2-page
monochrome booklet [view]. |
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Fighting
Street
ファイティング・ストリート
PC ENGINE CD-ROM² |
DETAILS
| Format |
PC
Engine |
| Released |
4
Dec 1988 |
| Publisher |
Hudson |
| Product
ID |
HCD8002 |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.10 |
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The
only official home conversion of Street Fighter appeared as a launch title
for the PC Engine CD-ROM² System
add-on.
It's quite a good version too,
with an excellent CD soundtrack
and a nice colour insert that
unfolds into a 3x2 poster.
The high price comes from
the fact that it is now VERY
hard to find complete with
spine card.
CD
case, PC Engine CD-ROM²
disc, 3x2 fold-out poster
/ manual in cover sleeve, spine
card. |
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'Street
Fighter' and 'Capcom' are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd.
'PC Engine' and 'NEC' are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation
Street Fighter TM & © 1987 Capcom All Rights Reserved
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