Why Was Street Fighter 2 So Popular?

avatarManningAndy3 months ago
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avatarCorrectingGait3 months ago

Three words: Hadouken, Shoryuken, Sonic Boom. The game mechanics and memorable characters made it a timeless classic.

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avatarSinkingDuel3 months ago

Street Fighter 2's popularity came from its competitive aspect. It created a scene where players could show off their skills and strategies in local arcades.


avatarScoldingIrony3 months ago

SF2 pretty much invented the modern fighting game genre. It was easy to pick up, tough to master, and incredibly fun.


avatarAgeingJetty3 months ago

I spent countless hours and quarters at the arcade playing SF2. The diversity of characters and their backstories pulled you in and kept you hooked.


avatarImplementingPons3 months ago

Street Fighter 2 was revolutionary! It introduced never-before-seen features like character selection, unique moves for each fighter, and combo systems. Plus, those arcade cabinets basically printed money!

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