Play Street Fighter Ii' - Special Champion Edition (europe) Online

I first played Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition on the Sega Genesis in 1993. It was published by Sega and felt like a major event for the console, bringing a close approximation of the arcade fighting game home. At the time, having a game like this on a 16-bit system was a big deal; it was the one to play if you didn't have constant access to the coin-op cabinets.

You control one of twelve fighters, each with a unique set of special moves, and face off against the others in one-on-one combat across global stages. The main objective is to defeat all the other fighters and then the four grand masters to become the world warrior. Signature mechanics include charging up a super meter by landing attacks, which allows you to unleash a more powerful special move, and the ability to play as the four boss characters (Balrog, Vega, Sagat, and M. Bison) which wasn't possible in the original arcade release. The pacing is fast, with matches that demand quick reflexes and an understanding of your character's range and timing. Learning the precise joystick motions for a Hadouken or a Spinning Pile Driver was a challenge in itself, but landing it successfully felt incredibly satisfying. It feels immediate and physical, a direct test of skill against either the computer or a friend sitting right next to you.