Gaming's Greatest Remakes #14: Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

On 02/20/2017 at 11:00 AM by The Last Ninja

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Original Game: Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994, Arcade)

Developer: Capcom

Remake: Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (2008, XBLA)

Developer: Backbone Entertainment

Super Street Fighter II Turbo is the definitive version of the classic fighting game series. This is why Capcom chose this version for their new remake in 2008. SSFIIT: HD Remix is a solid remake if ever there was one. For graphics, Capcom had UDON Entertainment do digitized hand drawings of each character, which is simply gorgeous. For the music, they allowed the members of Overclocked Remix (a huge video game music site) to contribute to the soundtrack, and they did a fabulous job. These two updates alone are quite impressive, but there's more! You can choose to play with the classic graphics or the HD; multiplayer modes include local multiplayer, player match, and ranked match along with online tournaments. Other notable features include a hit box display in training mode, to show players where their moves affect their opponent. Another is the inclusion of Quarter Match mode, allowing players to spectate and instantly join online match lobbies, simulating an arcade environment. It's an impressive package which would delight any Street Fighter fan.

Super Step Contributing Writer

02/20/2017 at 03:02 PM

Kinda hate that I can't get this on PS4. SF II: Turbo was my favorite game as a kid, and I'd love to play it online. I might end up getting a cheap-o PS3 for this and all the PS+ games I would automatically have.

The Last Ninja

02/20/2017 at 06:46 PM

Yeah, that's too bad. However, there's a lot of great games on PSN, so I think it's definitely worth it.

jgusw

02/20/2017 at 07:38 PM

I liked the look of this game, but I didn't play it much.

02/20/2017 at 08:15 PM

I haven't played it, but it looks like it plays well.

Cary Woodham

02/20/2017 at 08:56 PM

A version of this is coming to the Switch, I think.

Can you guess my favorite Street Fighter character?

02/21/2017 at 01:26 AM

It's Cammy, isn't it?

I'm excited for the SF game on Switch. It looks fun. Plus it will have online matches!

KnightDriver

02/21/2017 at 01:39 AM

Everytime I see that title I think of Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. I love everything about that game.

02/21/2017 at 05:58 PM

Hm, haven't played that one, although I have the original puzzle fighter on PS1. Love that game as well.

02/22/2017 at 02:10 AM

It was released on PSN and XBLA last gen. I don't know why it's not made backwards compatible on XBO, or why it hasn't been rereleased anywhere. I have the GBA version of the original and my friend Mark has the PS1 version. I love the music in the Remix version though especially the end credits one. I want that track so badly, but I can't find it anywhere. I'll have to rip it myself from the game someday.

PixlBit