Play Street Fighter 2 Next Generation Online

I first played Street Fighter 2 on the Super Nintendo in 1992, a Capcom release that felt like a step up from the arcades you could have at home. It was one of those games that defined the system for a lot of people, sitting right there with the other big cartridges of the era.

You pick one of eight world warriors, like Ryu or Chun-Li, and fight through a series of one-on-one matches. The main goal is to beat every other character and then the four boss fighters to become the champion. The signature mechanics are the special moves, like throwing fireballs and executing spinning bird kicks, which require specific joystick motions and button presses. You also build up a super meter by attacking, which lets you unleash a more powerful special move. The pacing is fast, and the computer opponents get noticeably tougher as you progress, especially the final bosses. Landing a perfectly timed combo that your opponent didn't see coming feels incredibly satisfying.