Street Fighter IV Fact Sheet and Screenshots @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on December 19, 2007

News: Official details from Capcom.

Capcom has released a new fact sheet detailing everything we know so far about Street Fighter IV. That everything does not include any mention of which consoles the game will appear on however. While Xbox 360 and PS3 versions are likely, Capcom's refusal to pin down the platforms of Street Fighter IV still leaves the possibility of a Wii version alive.

But that's for later, here's what we know as of right now, courtesy of Capcom:

Overview
The next iteration of the genre-establishing fighting game series and the first new entry announced in nearly eight years, following the acclaimed Street Fighter III Third Strike. In its amazing twenty year history, Street Fighter has revolutionized the fighting genre and created a global legacy like no other.

Capcom is proud to announce (so far) the return of four classic УWorld WarriorsФ in Street Fighter IV: returning favorites Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and Dhalsim. The characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D computer graphics (CG), while the game is played in the classic Street Fighter 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes. The traditional six-button controls for the game will return, with a host of new special moves and features integrated into the input system. Mixing tried-and-true classic moves and techniques with all-new, never-before-seen gameplay systems, Street Fighter IV brings a brand new fighting game to fans the world over.

Everything that made the legendary Street Fighter II a hit in arcades, living rooms and dormitories all over the world has been brought to bear here, with even more surprises. With the inclusion of Capcom's latest advancements in new generation technology, Street Fighter IV promises to deliver an extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.

Features

2D/3D fighting environments

Classic Street Fighter characters re-imagined for a new generation of gamers

New special moves that go beyond any Street Fighter fan's wildest imagination

Amazing locations never seen before in a Street Fighter game

New gameplay elements provide new challenges for both newcomers and the most seasoned Street Fighter pro.

Capcom has also released a batch of screenshots from the teaser trailer, which you can see here: