Street Fighter II

Street Fighter II is a groundbreaking 2D fighting game that revolutionized the genre with its introduction of special command-based moves, a combo system, and a diverse cast of eight unique playable characters, each representing a different country and possessing their own fighting style and backstory. Players engage in one-on-one combat, utilizing punches, kicks, throws, and signature special moves to deplete their opponent’s health bar within a time limit. The game features a single-player mode where players face all other fighters and four powerful “Grand Master” bosses, as well as a highly popular two-player versus mode that fostered competitive play and launched the fighting game community into the mainstream. With its innovative gameplay mechanics, memorable characters like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and Blanka, and responsive six-button control scheme, Street Fighter II became a cultural phenomenon and set the standard for all fighting games that followed.