Summary
The main cast forStreet Fighter 6is full of characters that existing fans of the series will already be familiar with, as well as some newcomers, but for the first time in the franchise, players are able to create their own Avatar character. While this addition differentiatesStreet Fighter 6from prior installments, some players may be left wondering if it is worth their time creating a character of their own.
Capcom has devoted a lot of attention to the Character Passes, which showcase some of the new fighters like A.K.I., but more excitement was stirred with theYear 2 Character Pass, revealing returning challengers from the series’ past and introducing crossover characters fromFatal Fury. With this push to expand the roster, some players may feel more encouraged to take to training mode with these characters than customizing their Avatar. However, there are certain benefits that are exclusive to these characters.
A Custom Avatar Grants Access to the Main Story
Street Fighter 6’s World Tour mode, like the addition of Avatar characters, is another feature that sets this game apart from those that preceded it. Rather than just playing through the Arcade mode, players can create their own character to train alongside series favorites like Ryu and Chun-Li, as well asgetting to know the newcomers ofStreet Fighter 6, such as Kimberly and Marisa. These characters act as the Avatar’s masters, and by learning from them, players can equip their custom character with their master’s moves. Using the Avatar as a blank slate allowed for an interesting take on the story, not letting any one particular character take center stage and instead sharing screen time between them all, letting the player decide if they want to spend more time with the characters they choose.
Avatar Battles Are a New Way To Fight
Through learning the fighting styles ofStreet Fighter 6’s main roster,players can customize their Avatar’s Special movesand base moveset, mixing and matching abilities as they see fit. These fighters can then be taken online to compete against the Avatars of other players in Avatar Battles. Equipped with personalized fighting styles, no two challengers will be the same. This has been welcomed by some veterans of the fighting games along with those who are new to the series, encouraging players to adapt to their opponent’s moves in the heat of battle.
Tailoring Outfits for Custom Characters and Unlocking Gear in World Tour
Players are in complete control of their Avatar’s look, from their character’s physical appearance to the clothes they wear. Different clothing pieces and dyes can be acquired throughout the World Tour mode from the various shops and side missions. These do have an effect on the Avatar’s attack and defense, meaning that certain outfits may be better for combat, but there are gear appearance slots, overriding the visuals of more powerful pieces without sacrificing stats. Whether players just want to try out a range of different looks or are hoping to insert their dream crossover character that hasn’t found its way to the roster yet, the broad range of gear available via World Tour can help to make this a reality.
Crossover Items Available in Fighting Pass and Battle Hub
Players aren’t just restricted to the outfits of the base game, either.Street Fighter 6crosses over with many different series from Capcom’s library, such asAce Attorneyand the long-forgottenRival Schools appearing on the Fighting Pass, but also includes costumes fromTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesandSpy x Family,which can be purchased in the Battle Hub. Players can take inspiration from these looks and design their character around them, leading to accurate cosplay with the fighting style to match.
Players looking for a traditionalStreet Fighterexperience are able to stick to Fighting Ground, playing through the range of online and offline content offered without ever having to create their own character. Nevertheless, they would be missing out on the unique aspects only available inStreet Fighter 6. For fans of the series looking to immerse themselves within the story, compete in Avatar Battles, or add acustomStreet Fighter 6characterfrom their favorite series, making an Avatar is the gateway to these experiences.
Street Fighter 6
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Play legendary masters and new fan favorites like Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie, Kimberly and more in this latest edition with each character featuring striking new redesigns and exhilarating cinematic specials.Dominate the Fighting Ground: Street Fighter 6 offers a highly evolved combat system with three control types - Classic, Modern and Dynamic - allowing you to quickly play to your skill level.The new Real Time Commentary Feature adds all the hype of a competitive match as well as easy-to-understand explanations about your gameplay. The Drive Gauge is a new system to manage your resources. Use it wisely in order to claim victory.Explore the Streets in World Tour: Discover the meaning of strength in World Tour, an immersive, single-player story mode. Take your avatar and explore Metro City and beyond. Meet Masters who will take you under their wing and teach you their style and techniques.Seek Rivals in the Battle Hub: The Battle Hub represents a core mode of Street Fighter 6 where players can gather and communicate, and become stronger together. Use the avatar you create in World Tour to check out cabinets on the Battle Hub floor and play against other players, or head over to the Game Center to enjoy some of Capcom’s classic arcade games.
