Why Is Street Fighter Not Considered an Anime Fighter?

avatarRuingMite3 months ago
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avatarComputingTopaz3 months ago

Street Fighter is typically considered a traditional 2D fighter because of its gameplay mechanics and art style, which are grounded in more realistic martial arts compared to the over-the-top, high-flying, and combo-heavy nature of anime fighters.

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avatarRemovingMyth3 months ago

It's because Street Fighter focuses more on grounded, slower-paced combat rather than the flashy, air-dash heavy gameplay that characterizes most anime fighters. Plus, its art style is more Western-influenced.


avatarDisbowelingFeel3 months ago

Hot take: Street Fighter isn't an anime fighter because it came out before the anime fighter genre even existed. It set the standard for traditional 2D fighters.


avatarResolvingGame3 months ago

People generally don't call Street Fighter an anime fighter because it's more realistic and less stylized than games like Guilty Gear or BlazBlue. The gameplay and art style just don't fit the 'anime' label.

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