The golden age of fighting games remains hotly debated. While some champion the 90s era of Street Fighter III, others swear by 2000s classics like Guilty Gear or modern hits like Tekken. What's undeniable is how Street Fighter IV reignited global passion for this intense combat genre.
Through Netflix Games, you can now experience Street Fighter IV: Championship Edition in all its glory - featuring over 30 combatants and 12 dynamic arenas. Choose from franchise staples like Ryu and Ken, Third Strike veterans Elena and Dudley, or breakout stars C. Viper and Juri who made their debut in this seminal installment.
The best part? All this action comes included with your standard Netflix membership, offering both online competitive play and offline solo modes. Controller compatibility is confirmed, though fight-stick support remains unverified at this time.
Street Fighter IV delivers staggering depth, from unique character storylines in Arcade Mode to scalable difficulty settings that help players improve gradually. Veteran opponents will prove challenging - the community has spent over a decade perfecting their techniques.
Newcomers needn't worry though. The game provides comprehensive tutorials and adjustable AI to help master fundamentals before facing human opponents.
Could this be your introduction to fighting games? Mobile remains the perfect platform to start. Explore our definitive ranking of the 25 best iOS and Android fighting games for more visceral combat experiences.