Play Street Fighter Ii Turbo (beta) Online

I remember getting my hands on the Street Fighter II Turbo beta for the Sega Genesis. It was an unreleased version, labeled as version 0, that somehow made its way into the wild. Capcom was the developer, and this was during a time when the Genesis was pushing its hardware with fast paced arcade ports. This particular build felt like a glimpse into the development process, a snapshot of the game before it was finalized.

You pick one of the world warriors, like Ryu or Chun Li, and face off against another fighter. The main goal is to deplete your opponent's life bar using punches, kicks, and special moves. The signature mechanics are the special move inputs, like the fireball motion, and the super meter that builds as you land hits. The pacing is incredibly fast, and the difficulty can be punishing, especially against the computer controlled opponents who react with near perfect timing. Landing a perfectly timed Dragon Punch to finish a round provides a sharp, satisfying jolt.