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Street Fighter

Steckbrief

Release 1987
Developer Capcom
Platforms Arcade, various home consoles
Genre Fighting
Special Feature Introduction of Special Moves

Description

Street Fighter is a fighting game where players assume the role of a martial artist competing in a worldwide tournament. Players engage in one-on-one combat, utilizing a combination of standard attacks and special moves, such as Ryu's Hadouken.

Classification

Street Fighter introduced mechanics that became foundational to the fighting game genre, including special move inputs and diverse character abilities. It set the stage for its highly successful sequel, Street Fighter II, which further popularized the genre.

Media

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