Questions about Ultra Street Fighter II
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers?
It is a 2017 fighting game developed and published by Capcom for the Nintendo Switch. It is an updated version of Super Street Fighter II Turbo from 1994, itself based on the 1991 original Street Fighter II, released to mark the series' 30th anniversary.
When was Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers released?
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers was released on the 26th of May 2017.
Who are the new characters added to Ultra Street Fighter II?
Evil Ryu and Violent Ken were added to the roster alongside the seventeen returning fighters from Super Turbo. Shin Akuma also appears as a hidden character, selectable only through a code entered in local play.
What is the Way of the Hado mode in Ultra Street Fighter II?
Way of the Hado is a first-person battle mode where the player controls Ryu against Shadaloo Soldiers, with M. Bison appearing as the boss. Players use Joy-Con motion controls to perform moves like Hadouken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpukyaku across three difficulty levels.
How did critics review Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers?
Critics gave the game a mixed to positive reception, praising the updated graphics but criticizing the $40 price, the Way of the Hado mode's motion controls, and Joy-Con control problems. IGN called it the most complete version of Street Fighter II to date but said the anniversary additions do not excite.
How well did Ultra Street Fighter II sell?
The game reached number 8 on the UK sales chart, number 3 in Japan, number 2 in Australia, number 3 in New Zealand, number 3 in Switzerland, and number 2 on the US eShop behind Minecraft. In August 2017, the Wall Street Journal reported the game had sold over 450,000 copies, more than Capcom expected, with total sales later crossing 500,000.