Street Fighter II (1991) – Overview

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Full Title: Street Fighter II: The World Warrior

Developer / Publisher: Capcom

Release Year: 1991

Original Platform: Arcade

Later Platforms: SNES, Sega Genesis, PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch

Genre: Fighting (2D)



🎮 Why Street Fighter II Is Legendary

Street Fighter II didn’t just succeed—it changed gaming forever.

🔥 Key Innovations

  • Combo system (accidentally discovered, later perfected)

  • Distinct playable characters with unique moves

  • Special move inputs (Hadouken, Shoryuken, Tatsumaki)

  • Competitive multiplayer popularity in arcades

👊 Playable Characters (World Warriors)

  1. Ryu (Japan)

  2. Ken (USA)

  3. Chun-Li (China)

  4. Guile (USA)

  5. Blanka (Brazil)

  6. Zangief (USSR)

  7. Dhalsim (India)

  8. E. Honda (Japan)

🧨 Boss Characters

  • Balrog

  • Vega

  • Sagat

  • M. Bison (Final Boss)

🌍 Cultural Impact

  • Sparked the 1990s arcade boom

  • Inspired countless fighting games (Mortal Kombat, Tekken, KOF)

  • Laid the foundation for esports fighting communities

  • Chun-Li became the first iconic female fighting game character

🔁 Famous Versions & Updates

  • Street Fighter II: Champion Edition

  • Street Fighter II Turbo

  • Super Street Fighter II

  • Super Street Fighter II Turbo

Each version refined balance, speed, and roster.

🏆 Legacy

  • Consistently ranked among the greatest games ever made

  • Still played competitively today

  • Core mechanics live on in Street Fighter 6



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