Series
Street Fighter
Street Fighter is a highly influential fighting game franchise developed and published by Capcom.
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The series began with the release of the original arcade game in 1987, followed by the landmark Street Fighter II in 1991, which popularized the one-on-one fighting genre. It is known for introducing competitive mechanics such as special move inputs and combos. The franchise has since expanded to include numerous sequels, spin-offs, and media adaptations.
Following the initial arcade releases, Capcom licensed the franchise for numerous home conversions. In 1988, the original Street Fighter was ported to home computers like the Commodore 64 and Atari ST, later seeing budget re-releases such as the Street Fighter [KIXX Disc Version]. The massive success of the sequel prompted a similar wave of home ports. Street Fighter II: The World Warrior arrived on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, becoming a major commercial success. Concurrently, 8-bit and 16-bit home computer conversions emerged, including the Street Fighter II [Cassette Version] for systems like the ZX Spectrum.
The franchise established iconic characters such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and Guile, who became staples of pop culture. Capcom sustained the brand through an iterative update model, releasing revised editions like Super Street Fighter II. This strategy paved the way for major numbered installments, including Street Fighter III, Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter V, and Street Fighter 6, which transitioned the series into 3D graphics while maintaining traditional two-dimensional gameplay.
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