Street Fighter X Tekken
- May 11, 2012
- Capcom U.S.A., Inc.
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Street Fighter X Tekken" is a tag team fighting game that brings together iconic characters from both the Street Fighter and Tekken franchises. The game features a gem system for power-ups, simultaneous 4-player fighting, and strategic character switching. With a robust roster of characters and refined gameplay, it offers a dream match-up for fans of both series.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a large roster of characters from both Street Fighter and Tekken, providing a unique crossover experience.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and exciting, with opportunities for flashy combos and tag team mechanics.
- The graphics and sound design are vibrant and detailed, enhancing the overall experience.
- The addition of Games for Windows Live (GFWL) has rendered the game unplayable for many users, as the service is no longer supported.
- Performance issues, including crashes and black screens, have been reported, particularly on modern systems.
- The controversial DLC model, including on-disc content locked behind paywalls, has frustrated many players.
- gameplay76 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its fast-paced and exciting mechanics, blending elements from both the Street Fighter and Tekken franchises, which allows for flashy combos and strategic depth. While many players appreciate the unique mechanics and character roster, some express frustration with the gem system and balance issues, suggesting that it can be challenging for newcomers, especially those familiar with Tekken's gameplay style. Overall, despite some technical and design criticisms, the gameplay is often highlighted as a strong point, offering a fun experience, particularly in multiplayer settings.
“The gameplay is fast-paced and exciting, with plenty of opportunities for epic comebacks and flashy combos.”
“The gameplay is better as of the final patch; it's actually a very fun fighting game with underrated mechanics, and the Tekken renditions kick ass in the Street Fighter engine.”
“The fast fighting mechanics are really fun to master, and the mix of Street Fighter and Tekken is nostalgic all around.”
“Spend 30 minutes to find out why it lags during gameplay, install patch, change settings, no solution :)”
“From the visual and audio to the gameplay, it is absolutely horrendous.”
“It is boring, uninspired and just adds one more thing to be careful about throughout the gameplay.”
- graphics37 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant and detailed 3D character models, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful art style and smooth animations. However, some criticisms arise regarding dated visuals, cartoonish designs, and occasional technical issues, such as overlapping graphics. Overall, while the graphics are considered impressive by many, they also evoke a sense of nostalgia and are noted for their optimization across various hardware.
“The graphics are vibrant and detailed, with each character faithfully recreated in stunning 3D.”
“Great graphics style, smooth fighting animations, and a blast to play.”
“The game looks great and I really dig the art style.”
“Behind the plastic-looking characters, the weird-looking faces, the gem system, the fact that you have to 'patch' the game to be even playable, and the lack of online without another patch, there is a gem (pun not intended) of a game with fun gameplay.”
“The game's graphics, like other SF versions, are cartoonish.”
“It reuses most of the USF4 assets and characters, of course, has worse music and somehow worse graphics.”
- story17 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the unique crossover between the Street Fighter and Tekken universes, while others find it bland and underwhelming. Although the visuals, character roster, and voice acting receive praise, many reviewers feel that the storyline lacks depth and could have been more engaging. Overall, while the game offers a decent narrative experience, it falls short of expectations for a crossover of such iconic franchises.
“In SF x Tekken, the story is based on the fact that the legendary Pandora's Box enters the Earth from nowhere and connects the two worlds, Street Fighter and Tekken.”
“Love the visuals, the way it runs, music, very wide character roster, diverse stages with a lot of stuff going on in the background, excellent voice acting, a story that ties two completely different universes together, fighting is fluid and controls like a breeze.”
“+ Great story mode which is unusual for a crossover fighting game.”
“The main negative is its bland storyline.”
“But Capcom skipped on the story mode.”
“S by Capcom for alternate costumes, and lastly, the arcade story is really underwhelming.”
- stability16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, installation errors, and crashes that affect their entire computer. Many players have experienced significant technical glitches, particularly with the online play engine, leading to frustration and disappointment. While some users noted that the game runs well in 1080p when it does work, the overall consensus is that the game's stability issues make it a poor investment.
“The game runs great in 1080p.”
“The game is a lot of fun and looks/runs great on PC.”
“I bought this game, but every time I try to install it, it shows me that there is an error and the game freezes. How can I fix this?”
“Just purchased this game on sale, but I am getting an error message and it won't start, plus it freezes my entire PC.”
“Just bought it after I noticed that the game is currently 50% off; however, I could not start the game and the screen turns black and freezes my computer.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, primarily due to the implementation of DRM that reportedly reduces performance by 10-15 fps and causes stuttering, while also preventing modding. Some users suggest that the game runs better on consoles or with community patches, which can alleviate many performance issues. However, the overall sentiment indicates that the PC port suffers from poor optimization, particularly in terms of controls and performance stability.
“I recommend buying these games on consoles where your performance is not hampered by DRM.”
“Game works fine, downloaded the offline community patch and it works perfectly and runs smoothly.”
“The PC port is marvelously optimized with tons of graphics options that even allow it to run on 'toasters'.”
“This DRM decreases game performance by 15 fps, causes frequent stuttering, and blocks modding.”
“Crapcom adding DRM to their games to make them unmoddable and ruining performance is unacceptable.”
“The PC port is pretty poorly optimized, sure, but the core of it - 2D twitch fighter light on abusive combos - is still there.”
- music13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is a mix of iconic soundtracks and alternative rock that enhances the gaming experience, evoking nostalgia for arcade days. While some players appreciate the energetic soundtrack, others criticize it for lacking variety and quality, particularly noting the absence of certain groups. Overall, the music contributes to the game's vibrant atmosphere, though opinions on its execution vary significantly.
“The sound design is equally impressive, with iconic music and sound effects that will transport you back to the arcade days.”
“In the music section, like other SF versions, alternative rock and rock & roll music have been used, which gives the gamer a lot of excitement.”
“With its awesome music, a good character roster, and good maps, and to top it off, a good story in my opinion.”
“Of course, the lack of the Exile group has slightly damaged the soundtrack of this game, but there is still no protest against the music of this game!”
“Music and voice acting is also pretty bad.”
“It reuses most of the USF4 assets and characters, of course, has worse music and somehow worse graphics.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a playful and quirky take on classic characters like Mega Man and Pac-Man, presented in a humorous art style and enhanced by amusing Japanese voice acting. While the characters are often funny, some aspects, such as grotesque presentations and the pay-to-win model, add a layer of dark humor that can evoke both laughter and frustration. Overall, the game's comedic elements are a significant highlight, blending absurdity with satire.
“Both Mega Man and Pac-Man are not the Capcom and Namco mascots you remember, but jokey versions of them with a humorous twist.”
“I really love the art style of this game; the characters are so hilarious with their quirky senses of humor, even their Japanese voice acting.”
“And, considering this game was entirely built around the pay-to-win concept, this is rage hilarious.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for heavily relying on DLC and microtransactions, with many characters locked behind paywalls and a staggering 61 in-game purchases available. Players express frustration over the cash grab nature of these features, particularly as they detract from the overall experience.
“I don't want microtransactions, thanks.”
“61 microtransactions”
“DLC cash grab; almost all the characters you could want are displayed on the character select screen, but they are locked behind cash walls.”
“Oh, and in-game purchases?”
“61 microtransactions.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is significantly enhanced by mods, allowing for custom content and varied experiences. However, the limited online player base may detract from multiplayer replayability, making it more appealing for solo or modded play.
“Mods greatly improve games, increasing their replayability.”
“If you see this on sale, I recommend this game due to the replayability and decent story/arcade mode.”
“You can also mod the costumes, which are available on the internet, or you can simply make your own by using a certain program, so the replay value is there.”
“Not much replayability value.”
“The game lacks incentives to replay, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little motivation to go back and play again.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its crisp graphics, though some users find the character designs to be overly comical and absurd, which may detract from their overall appeal.
“Graphics are crisp, but I'm not into the comically absurd character design.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, but many agree that the overall gameplay experience makes the effort worthwhile.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users consistently rating it a perfect 10/10. This indicates an immersive and captivating environment that significantly enhances the overall gaming experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world with every detail.”
“I was captivated by the haunting ambiance; it perfectly complements the game's narrative.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and layered, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
