Street Fighter 2 - Turbo: Hyper Fighting (1992) - Video Game Review

I am going to say it... I am pleased with the fact that Capcom eventually gave up the whole, (Street Fighter 2) sub-genre of the classic competitive fighting series, but I will admit that I do rather miss it a fair amount as well!

I mean don't get me wrong, I am very much aware of the fact that all good things do have to end, and that there is only so many different ways you can make the same thing new and exciting... But for me, I grew up with this series, and this was the first stylized competitive fighting video game series that I had ever played!

And you know what? The first version of this game was awesome (please click here, for more information on the first game,) but the next game set the tone in my opinion for a fun, fast paced video game series that would entertain both boys and girls for years!

That game being: Street Fighter 2 - Turbo: Hyper Fighting (1992)!

A classic!

Yes... It is true that there is not a hell of a lot of difference between this game, and it's awesome predecessor, but the truth is, is if you are like me, then you are not a fan of the some times over the top slow nature of this video games immediate predecessor... And the fact that the game was sped up helped hugely!

Can you guess which one of these characters had a cameo in, 'Wreck-It Ralph'?

Another cool thing about this game is that there are some new awesome moves that did make it even more fun!

Finally... For me, the best part of what made this game great is that with all the changes that were made to this game, that it still maintained the same basic style and characters that made this series so awesome!

So, if you haven't tried it... Then do so, I do recommend it, if you get a chance!

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4 Awesome Crossover Fighting Games

One thing that became popular back in the 1990s was the use of crossover games, rather they be crossovers between 2 competitive fighting games or cross overs between a competitive fighting game, and another game or a competitive fighting game between 2 other games that initially not a fighting games at all.

With that said, I thought that you guys might enjoy these awesome cross over fighting games!

At number 4: Street Fighter X Mega Man (2012):

'Ryu' from the Street Fighter series vs, 'Mega Man' from the, 'Mega Man' series!

At number 3: Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe (2008):

Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe brings together the good, the bad & the ugly from a classic video game, and a series of classic comics that are the basis from some great video games!

At number 2: Battletoads & Double Dragon (1993):

Battletoads & Double Dragon... A good combo, eh?

At number 1: Marvel Vs. Capcom (1994):

Marvel Vs. Capcom... A classic video game!

5 Great Video Game Series That Got Their Starts A Generation Ago

That's right folks, with all of the modern games that are coming out at such a rapid rate, that we some times forget where some of these staple franchises have come from, and so I thought that I would remind some of us out there where these modern games got their start:

At number 5: Castlevania.

For more information on this game please check out these scenes from, 'Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow 2' (2014), and 'Castlevania' (1986):

http://youtu.be/ENSDrPpFp-Y

http://youtu.be/pJk-zhp8aA0

At number 4: Contra.

For more information on this game please check out these scenes from, 'Hard Corps Uprising' (2011), and 'Contra' (1987):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzQKF9LUQ90

http://youtu.be/ZDOrp_TMGfA

At number 3: Mega Man.

For more information on this game please check out these scenes from, 'Mega Man 10' (2010), and 'Mega Man' (1987):

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnGfx0dfi7g&w=420&h=315]

 

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At number 2: Sonic The Hedgehog.

For more information on this game please check out these scenes from, 'Sonic Boom' (2014), and 'Sonic The Hedgehog' (1991):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAhNkZWvZJ4

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3ny0Pr09S8&w=420&h=315]

At number 1: Street Fighter.

For more information on this game please check out these scenes from, 'Street Fighter X Tekken' (2012), and 'Street Fighter' (1987):

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_dM7SWLBTQ&w=420&h=315]

http://youtu.be/KLQ1aCOSQos

Street Fighter 2... One Of The Most Significant Sequels In Video Game History

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="384"] Street Fighter 2 is one example of a video game sequel that gave way to it's own franchise![/caption]

That's right folks, I doubt that there are many (If any) sequels in the history of the video gamming experience where a sequel can not only be said to be more popular then the original, but could become historically relevant, while the first one is all but completely forgotten about by everyone but the most series fans, like, 'Street Fighter 2'!

Don't get me wrong, I imagine that the first, 'Street Fighter' video game was probably a fair amount of fun, but be honest... Have you ever played it? Do you know anyone who has ever played it? Did you even know that, 'Street Fighter' existed? How many people can you say that you honestly know that have ever even heard of this game?

Well let's just say that because of that fact that, 'Street Fight 2' is not only a fun and fascinating video game sequel, and a series in and of it's self, but it has one component that puts it up there with such greats as, 'Super Mario Bros.' or, 'Sonic The Hedgehog', and that is the fact that all that I just mentioned above has not been done to the level that, 'Street Fighter 2' did it, but not only that, but made sequels of the sequel so well!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="504"] This version of the classic video game for the, 'Sega Genesis' is just one of many classic examples of why this video game is so awesome![/caption]

You see this game which was originally simply released as, 'Street Fighter 2: The World Warrior' in 1991 for the Arcade by Capcom... This game was so popular that it helped to usher in a decade of truly classic competetive fighting video games such as, 'Mortal Kombat' and, 'Tekken' but that wasn't all

You see, the following year saw the release of, 'Street Fighter 2: Champion Edition'.

This version was an upgrade that allowed the player to play as just about all of the Characters... But they weren't done yet!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Street Fighter 2: Champion Edition may be only the first upgrade from the original game, but even today it holds up to it's lineage![/caption]

No, you see, with the release of bootleg rom chips, Capcom was prompted in to creating: 'Street Fighter 2: Hyper Fighting'

Essentially this new version (which was released the same year as, 'Street Fighter 2: Champion Edition'), was the first release of the Street Fighter 2 video game series that handled the flaw of slow fighting that had been plaguing the franchise since the first, 'Street Fighter 2' video game was released. This game also saw the release of some new moves as well!

1993 saw the release of a new majorly upgraded, 'Street Fighter 2' video game called, 'Super Street Fighter 2'...

[caption id="attachment_2269" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Super Street Fighter 2 would be the first truly major upgrade of the series...[/caption]

This video game saw a move to a more advanced system called, 'CP System II' which allowed for upgraded graphics and music... But besides that, it also saw the release of some new characters for the player to play as!

1994 saw the release of the final run of the now epic, 'Street Fighter 2' franchise in the arcades with, 'Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo'...
This final release would see the characters getting power ups, and some truly awesome super moves...

Now I mentioned above that this is the last time that a, 'Street Fighter 2' video game would be made for the arcade... That is true... But that wasn't all! You see Street Fighter was also brought home for players to play on newer versions of the game, as well as the classic arcade versions for various home and portable game consoles, including: The Super Nintendo, The Sega Genesis, Playstation, Sega Saturn, Playstation 2, Xbox, Playstation Portable & The Gameboy...

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="256"] Ryu vs. Zangief on Street fighter 2 for the, 'Gameboy'![/caption]

In the end, if you are like me and grew up playing these amazing and entertaining video games, then I hope you have enjoyed this walk down memory lane. If you have never tried any of these games, then I would recommend doing so... Trust me when I say, if you like fighting games, then I think you might really like these!

http://youtu.be/aeqEmBNe8o4

Street Fighter (1994) - Movie Review

[caption id="attachment_322" align="alignright" width="258"] Official Score = 1 1/2 Devils[/caption]

In the 1990s there was a video game that was extremely popular among my friends and I, a game that in a lot of respects would end up dominating our gaming style through out that decade... That game of course being, 'Street Fighter 2' (1991)!

This game I have to say was truly an amazing fun time, I mean as far as competitive fighting games go, it was a lot of fun being able to not only beat up your opponent, but to beat them up using all sorts of fire balls and the like... So when the movie came out, you know I had to see it!

Don't get me wrong, this movie was not the best that could have come out, but besides the fact that this movie was a fun action extravaganza (the likes of which aren't really seen anymore), they also had that James Bondian style use of, 'science'... Or in the movie form, 'Science Fiction' and that, I have to admit made this movie great!

You see, this movie, which was Written & Directed by: Steven E. de Souza (Commando). Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme (Time Cop), Raul Julia (The Addams Family), Ming-Na Wen (Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Damian Chapa (Under Siege), Kylie Minogue (Holy Motors), Roshan Seth (Ghandi), Wes Studi (Heat), Byron Mann (Red Corner), Grand L. Bush (Demolition Man), Peter Navy Tuiasosopo (Batman & Robin), Jay Tavare (Adaption), Andrew Bryniarski (Dracula Guest), Gregg Rainwater (Ocean Tribe), Miguel A. Núñez Jr. (Lethal Weapon 3), Robert Mammone (Mystery Road) tells the story of General M Bison (Raul Julia), his organization, 'Shadaloo' and the war that he is waging against the forces of the, 'Allied Nations' (This movie's version of the U.N.)...

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="608"] Colonel Guile (Jean-Claude Van Damme), with Lieutenant Cammy (Kylie Minogue) along with another soldier at, 'AN' HQ![/caption]

You see General Bison is kind of the worst of the worst of slime and villainy... He is holding Dr. Dhalsim (Roshan Seth) hostage, and is forcing him to create a new drone super soldier out of a soldier that he had kidnapped by the name of, 'Carlos Blanka'...

With all of this in mind, a group of the most classic of heroes has come to fight against the rising tide that General Bison represents, including: Colonel William F. Guile (Van Damme), who is the commander of the, 'AN' forces, and is itching to take down General Bison and find out what happened to his friend, 'Blanka' (Robert Mammone).

Chun-Li Zang (Ming-Na-Wen) & E. Honda (Peter Navy Tuiasosopo) have come in to take down Bison as revenge for General Bison having killed her father...

And heck, even Ken Masters (Damian Chapa), & Ryu Hoshi (Mann), who are literally in the wrong place, at the wrong time and end up being forced to go up against General Bison... And that is just to name a few!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Guile Vs. M. Bison... Begin![/caption]

In the end, it will be up to these, 'Street Fighters' to take down General Bison and the rest of his goons, because let's be honest... In the end, if they can't then no one can!

As for the bad stuff... The truth is, is this movie was meant I think largely for kids, and so it has a very high, 'cheese' factor, I also thought it was kind of weird that they didn't give the cast their fireball throwing capability, but they practically turned Blanka in to the character from the Video game...

Also I have to admit that I thought that the way the character of, 'M. Bison' was way to over the top... I mean I can understand why they got Raul Julia for the role... Considering that he was as flamboyant in this movie as he was in, The Addams Family (1991)....

As a side note though, this was Raul Julia's final movie (he had actually died during the making of this movie.)

In the end despite the fact that this movie was not one of the better ones, it does have it's moments, and if you get a chance, check it out... I mean you almost kind of have to if you liked the video game!

http://youtu.be/HsTKoGcFS78