When was Super Street Fighter II Turbo first released in arcades?
Super Street Fighter II Turbo began releasing in Japanese arcades during April 1994. Game Machine listed the cabinet as the second most successful table unit that month.
Questions about Super Street Fighter II Turbo
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What new gameplay mechanics did Super Street Fighter II Turbo introduce to players?
The game introduced a Super meter that allowed players to execute multi-hit automatic combos known as Super Combos when filled. Air combos also entered the roster allowing fighters to strike opponents while they were airborne.
How can players unlock the secret character Akuma in Super Street Fighter II Turbo?
Players must input a specific code at the character select screen to unlock Akuma. Even in his weakened form he remains the most powerful fighter available but competitive tournaments historically banned him due to overwhelming strength.
Which platforms received ports of Super Street Fighter II Turbo and when were they released?
Capcom released the 3DO version on the 13th of November 1994 in Japan with subsequent releases following later that year. The MS-DOS version arrived in May 1995 while the Amiga version followed in 1996 and PlayStation and Sega Saturn conversions arrived in 1997.
Why is Akuma excluded from competitive play in Super Street Fighter II Turbo tournaments?
Tournament organizers exclude Akuma because his presence influences future installments yet his power remains overwhelming even in weakened forms. Players must input specific codes to unlock him but organizers ban him regardless of balance adjustments.