Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition
{{Short description|2010 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition
| image = Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition.jpg
| caption = North American cover art
| developer = Capcom
Dimps{{efn|Ported to Windows by QLOC}}
| publisher = Capcom
| director = Yasuyuki Oda
| designer = Atsushi Tamamura
Mitsuo Matsuyama
| series = Street Fighter
| released = Arcade{{vgrelease|JP|December 16, 2010}} {{vgrelease|NA|December 16, 2010}}{{vgrelease|EU|January 25, 2011}}Download
June 7, 2011
Console physical{{vgrelease|NA|June 28, 2011}}{{vgrelease|JP|June 30, 2011}}{{vgrelease|EU|June 24, 2011}}Microsoft Windows
July 5, 2011
| engine = Custom
| genre = Fighting
| modes = Single-player, Competitive multiplayer
| platforms = Arcade, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows
}}
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition is an update to Super Street Fighter IV, originally released in 2010 for the arcades. It has been ported in 2011 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Gameplay
This version of the game aims at bringing the improvements from the arcade version of Super Street Fighter IV to home systems. Every character received various tweaks, ranging from character balancing to new EX moves.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/yun-and-yang-confirmed-for-super-street-fighter-iv-arcade-improvements-and-downgrades-for-everyone-else/|title=Yun and Yang confirmed for Super Street Fighter IV arcade, improvements and downgrades for everyone else, Super Street Fighter IV Xbox 360 News|date=13 September 2010|publisher=GamesRadar|access-date=2011-10-10}} The game also added twin brothers Yun and Yang from the Street Fighter III series as playable characters, and made Evil Ryu and Oni, previously only available as hidden bosses, playable out of the box.
History
File:Super Street Fighter 4 AC 1080p.jpg
On April 4, 2010, an arcade version of Super Street Fighter IV was confirmed by producer Yoshinori Ono during the Japanese Street Fighter IV finals.{{cite news|url=http://www.shoryuken.com/content.php?r=530-Arcade-LIVES-Super-Street-Fighter-4-Confirmed|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100407054732/http://www.shoryuken.com/content.php?r=530-Arcade-LIVES-Super-Street-Fighter-4-Confirmed|archive-date=2010-04-07|work=Shoryuken.com|title=Arcade LIVES! Super Street Fighter 4 Confirmed!|access-date=April 4, 2010|date=April 4, 2010}} Various playtests were handled in various arcades as well as appearing during the Street Fighter IV finals at Tougeki - Super Battle Opera.{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/content/complete-list-super-street-fighter-4-arcade-edition-changes-1777/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101018031138/http://shoryuken.com/content/complete-list-super-street-fighter-4-arcade-edition-changes-1777/|archive-date=2010-10-18|title=Complete List of Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition Changes|access-date=May 16, 2011}} Shortly before release, images showing debug Xbox 360 achievements from Microsoft's PartnerNet service featuring characters previously only seen in the arcade version of the game were leaked, hinting at a future game update for home systems.{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/content/2590-ono-responds-rumored-achievements-leak-xbox360-super-street-fighter-4/comments3.html|title=Ono Responds to the Rumored Achievements Leak for Xbox 360 Super Street Fighter 4|access-date=May 16, 2011}}{{dead link|date=September 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{cite web|url=http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2010/nov/27/ssf4-achievement-images-show-yun-yang-possibly-evil-ryu/|title=SSF4 achievements show Yun & Yang, possibly Evil Ryu|date=27 November 2010|access-date=May 16, 2011}} In April 2012, before the announcement of Ultra Street Fighter IV, Capcom community manager Seth Killian had announced that the Arcade Edition would be the final version of the Street Fighter IV series.{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-04-12-arcade-edition-ends-street-fighter-iv|title=Arcade Edition ends Street Fighter IV|date=12 April 2011|publisher=Eurogamer}}
= Release =
The console versions of Arcade Edition were first presented during Capcom's 2011 Captivate event.{{cite web|url=http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2011/apr/12/captivate-trailer-super-street-fighter-4-arcade-edition/|title=Trailer & gameplay for Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition|date=12 April 2011|access-date=May 16, 2011}} It was released on June 7, 2011, for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 as online downloadable content and physical media on June 28, 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.capcom-unity.com/neodeus/blog/2011/05/13/everything_you_wanted_to_know_about_super_street_fighter_iv_arcade_edition_but_maybe_didnt_ask|title=Everything You Wanted to Know About Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition but Maybe Didn't Ask|access-date=May 16, 2011}} Although initially questioned due to the rampant piracy the original Street Fighter IV suffered on the platform,{{cite news|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6276663.html|title=Super Street Fighter IV PC release unlikely|date=September 22, 2010|access-date=September 22, 2010|work=Gamespot}} on April 12, 2011, it was announced that a PC version of Arcade Edition would be released on July 5, 2011.{{cite news|url=http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2011/apr/12/details-cover-and-images-super-street-fighter-4-arcade-edition/|title=Details, covers & images for Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition : News : EventHubs.com|date=April 12, 2011|access-date=April 12, 2011|work=EventHubs}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/super-street-fighter-iv-arcade-edition/index.html |title=Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition, Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition PC |publisher=GameSpot.com |access-date=2011-10-10}}
The update is available as downloadable content in the console versions, and as a retail game for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Windows. When updating regular Super Street Fighter IV in the console versions, players get the ability to switch between regular Super and the Arcade Edition. The "Replay Channel" has been expanded to allow players to follow others' recent games, distribute replays, and watch a special channel featuring proficient players.{{cite web|url=http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2011/apr/12/details-cover-and-images-super-street-fighter-4-arcade-edition/|title=Details, covers & images for Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition|date=12 April 2011|publisher=EventHubs}} The Microsoft Windows version also features a benchmark test for computers and makes use of Games for Windows Live.{{cite web|url=http://www.capcom-unity.com/sven/blog/2011/05/25/stuff_you_want_to_know_about_ssfiv:ae_for_pc|title=Stuff You Want to Know About SSFIV:AE for PC|publisher=Capcom}}
=Updates=
On August 11, 2011, Capcom announced that a free balance patch called "Version 2012" would be released for all versions of SSFIV:AE. The update was released on December 13, 2011, for the console versions,{{cite web|url=http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2011/aug/11/development-has-started-version-2012-ssf4-arcade-edition/|title=Development has started on version 2012 of SSF4 Arcade Edition |date=11 August 2011 |publisher=EventHubs}}{{cite web|url=http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2011/nov/29/ssf4-arcade-edition-v2012-final-official-patch-notes/|title=SSF4 Arcade Edition v2012 complete patch notes |date=29 November 2011 |publisher=EventHubs}} with the Windows patch becoming available on February 28, 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2012/01/13/super-street-fighter-iv-arcade-edition-2012-pc-patch-planned-for-feb/|title=Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition 2012 PC Patch Planned For Feb|date=13 January 2012 }}
On May 30, 2014, Capcom deployed a "Version 2014" patch that switched the PC version of game's online services from Games for Windows – Live to Steam's servers.{{cite news|last=Savage|first=Phil|title=Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition ditching GfW Live for Steamworks this Friday|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/05/28/super-street-fighter-4-arcade-edition-ditching-gfw-live-for-steamworks-this-friday/?ns_campaign=article-feed&ns_mchannel=ref&ns_source=steam&ns_linkname=0&ns_fee=0|work=website|date=28 May 2014|publisher=PCGamer|access-date=30 May 2014}} The update also introduced some GUI improvements, a reworked achievement system, and an updated replay system.{{cite web|title=Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition for PC Only $7.49 on Amazon, Keys Now Redeemable Through Steam|url=http://shoryuken.com/2014/05/22/super-street-fighter-iv-arcade-edition-only-7-49-on-amazon-keys-now-redeemable-through-steam/|website=Shoryuken|access-date=1 June 2014|archive-date=26 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140526193020/http://shoryuken.com/2014/05/22/super-street-fighter-iv-arcade-edition-only-7-49-on-amazon-keys-now-redeemable-through-steam/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last1=Rainier|title='Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition' (ALL) Switches To Steamworks, DLCs Do Not Transfer|url=http://worthplaying.com/article/2014/5/27/news/92448/|website=Worthplaying|access-date=1 June 2014}} Controversy arose regarding the fact that any DLC purchased through GFWL was lost in the transition.{{cite web|last1=Sarkar|first1=Samit|title=uper Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition DLC lost in transition off Games for Windows Live|url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/5/27/5755742/super-street-fighter-4-arcade-edition-dlc-lost-games-for-windows-live-steam|website=Polygon|date=27 May 2014|access-date=1 June 2014}} GFWL will still be able to be used until its shutdown.{{cite web|last1=Matulef|first1=Jeffrey|title=Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition's DLC won't migrate from GFWL to Steamworks|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-05-28-super-street-fighter-4-arcade-editions-dlc-wont-migrate-from-gfwl-to-steamworks|website=Eurogamer|date=28 May 2014|access-date=1 June 2014}}
=''Ultra Street Fighter IV''=
{{main|Ultra Street Fighter IV}}
A new update, Ultra Street Fighter IV, was released in 2014. Alongside the usual balance improvements, the update introduced six new stages and five new characters: Rolento, Elena, Hugo and Poison (all four of which had been featured in Street Fighter X Tekken),{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2013/07/13/rolento-elena-hugo-poison-heading-to-street-fighter-iv-in-update-fifth-character-never-seen-before/|title=Rolento, Elena, Hugo, Poison Heading to Street Fighter IV in Next Update; Unannounced Fifth Character Never Seen in Street Fighter Before|date=2013-07-13|access-date=2013-07-14|archive-date=2023-02-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214091806/http://shoryuken.com/2013/07/13/rolento-elena-hugo-poison-heading-to-street-fighter-iv-in-update-fifth-character-never-seen-before/|url-status=dead}} in addition to Decapre, one of Bison's Dolls.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-decapre-is-ultra-street-fighter-4-s-next-world-warrior/1100-6418599/|title=Why Decapre is Ultra Street Fighter 4's Next World Warrior|publisher=Gamespot}} The update is offered in the form of a purchased downloadable update to SSFIV:AE, as well as a standalone retail game.{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2013/07/15/ultra-street-fighter-4-announced-enters-ring-in-early-2014/|title=Ultra Street Fighter 4 announced, enters ring in early 2014|date=2013-07-15|access-date=2013-07-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130716180232/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/07/15/ultra-street-fighter-4-announced-enters-ring-in-early-2014/|archive-date=2013-07-16|url-status=dead}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| MC = PS3: 80/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/super-street-fighter-iv-arcade-edition/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=2013-07-19}}
X360: 78/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/super-street-fighter-iv-arcade-edition/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 |title=Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition for Xbox 360 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=2018-10-03}}
PC: 84/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/super-street-fighter-iv-arcade-edition/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=2018-10-03}}
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| Fam = 36/40 (Ultra){{cite news |title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1338 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2014/07/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1338 |access-date=11 October 2020 |work=Gematsu |date=29 July 2014}}
| IGN = 8.0/10{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/06/14/super-street-fighter-iv-arcade-edition-review-2|title=Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Review|date=November 2021|publisher=IGN}}
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The game was well received, with GameSpot giving it around 8/10 (slightly varying across platforms), and IGN also giving it an 8/10. The game had sold 400,000 units worldwide by December 2011, and 1.1 million by September 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/data/pdf/explanation/2011/2nd/explanation_2011_2nd_03.pdf|title=2011 2nd Quarter Finalcial Results|date=2011-03-31|publisher=Capcom|access-date=2011-10-28}}
Notes
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