Ultra Street Fighter IV is a 2.5D fighting game and the fourth updated version of Street Fighter IV . On Windows, it is sold as a purchasable upgrade for Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition , and includes a replacement of the Games for Windows Live servers with Steamworks ones. It features five additional characters, stages, and character tweaks based on community feedback. This title update also features brand new modes.
The gameplay of Ultra Street Fighter IV introduces three new mechanics: Ultra Combo Double, Red Focus Attack, and Delayed Standing. These mechanics give players more options in their tactics and play styles.
Ultra Combo Double allows players to choose both of their character's Ultra Combos at the cost of doing less damage.
Red Focus Attack is a Focus Attack that absorbs multiple hits. By holding the usual Medium Punch and Medium Kick buttons, plus the Light Punch button, the player's character will flash red as they charge their Focus Attack.
Delayed Standing allows players to alter the timing of their character's wake-up, when they are getting back on their feet.
The game also features new modes, including Elimination and Online Training. Elimination is an improved Team Battle mode for online play, while Online Training makes its return from Street Fighter X Tekken, allowing players to train together online.
Ultra Street Fighter IV adds five new characters: Elena, Hugo, Poison, Rolento, and Decapre. The update also includes six new stages, all of which come from Street Fighter X Tekken .
Elena - princess of an East African nation with a cultural tradition of fighting,
Hugo - giant man raised on a farm in Germany,
Poison - friend and manager of Hugo,
Rolento - former member of the special forces unit, the Red Berets
Decapre - one of twelve Shadaloo assassins and bodyguards known as The Dolls
East Asia: The Pitstop 109
North America: The Half Pipe
North America: Mad Gear Hideout
South America: Cosmic Elevator
Unknown: Jurassic Era Research Facility