Common Sense Media Review
By Brett Molina
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Intense fighting game has no blood, is OK for teens.
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Super Street Fighter IV
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 3 parent reviews
Based on 11 kid reviews
Kids say the game offers exciting and competitive gameplay, praised especially for its character variety and online multiplayer features; however, many reviews point out concerns regarding its violence and scantily clad characters, making it less suitable for younger audiences. Additionally, while the experience is enjoyable with well-executed mechanics, the storyline is generally considered weak and lacking depth compared to previous installments.
- character variety
- multiplayer features
- violence concerns
- weak storyline
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What's It About?
SUPER STREET FIGHTER IV is an updated, lower-priced version of 2009's Street Fighter IV. The follow-up allows players to choose from 35 characters and guide them through one-on-one brawls. Players can learn the fighter's story in Arcade Mode, practice in Training and Challenge Modes, or take their skills into the revamped online mode. Players can record fights and send them to friends as well. Each fighter has a series of punches, kicks and throws. Using a series of properly executed thumb-stick motions, players can execute special attacks such as fireball tosses or electrical strikes. Players can also perform Super or Ultra attacks that deliver extra damage.
Is It Any Good?
Super Street Fighter IV is a significant upgrade compared to the previous game. The 10 new fighters offer a great balance between speed, agility, and power. The game also adds a handful of challenges that freshens up the single-player and training modes.
But the biggest changes lie in the games online arena, which features a cleaner interface and cuts down on the amount of time players spend waiting to join a match. The new modes, including Endless Battle mode and Replay Channel -- where players record and share fights with friends -- create a more social environment for players and their friends to interact in. And at $20 less than the average new game, it's very tough to pass up.
Online interaction: The game features open voice chat, meaning players may hear others using profanity and discussing inappropriate subjects. There is also potential for the sharing of personal information.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the popularity of the Street Fighter franchise. What makes this series in particular so appealing? Does this latest entry do justice to its predecessors?
Families can also discuss the depiction of women in this game compared to other fighting games. Though some are scantily clad, the female characters here sport large muscles and look like capable fighters, while women in many other fighting are often very thin with over-sized novelty breasts. Do you find the women in this game to be more believable?
Game Details
- Platforms : PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : Capcom
- Release date : April 27, 2010
- Genre : Fighting
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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