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Pick a fighter from a 25-character roster and battle in 2D matches using six-button controls, special moves, and combos.
Released 07 Jul 2009
Land Focus Attacks
Trigger Super Combos
Unleash Ultra Combos
Street Fighter® IV brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter® II, and infusing them with Capcom's latest advancements in next generation technology.
Developed by Capcom · Published by Capcom









Street Fighter IV is a fighting game where players choose from a roster of 25 characters, including returning fighters such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and Guile, as well as newcomers like Crimson Viper, Abel, and El Fuerte.
Matches use traditional 2D fighting and six-button controls. Players use character moves alongside Focus Attacks, Super Combos, and the Ultra Combo system.
Character endings, epilogue movies, and voice-over provide a story thread for single-player play. Characters and environments use stylized 3D graphics, and the PC version includes watercolor, poster, and sumi-e visual shaders.
Some reviewers appreciate the single-player experience, character endings, nostalgia, or visual style. Several reviews instead focus on Games for Windows Live problems and unavailable online features; individual reviewers also criticize character balance and the 3D character designs. These reactions come from the supplied review sample and do not represent every player.



| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 91/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |