The most complete version of Street Fighter IV with all updates and a 44-character roster. Tactical, precise 2D gameplay remains exceptional. An absolute reference in the worldwide competitive fighting game scene.
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Category
Fighting2 players12+
Description
Update by Capcom of Super Street Fighter IV adding five new characters. Published by Capcom, released in August 2014 in Europe, Asia, North America and Japan. Over forty-four playable fighters including Ryu, Ken and newcomers Decapre, Hugo, Poison, Elena and Rolento, 2D fighting gameplay with Focus Attack and new Red Focus system, EX Moves and Delayed Wakeup mechanics, ranked online multiplayer mode, English and Japanese voice-over.
Ultra Street Fighter IV review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Fighters modelled in 3D but dressed in an ink texture and brushstrokes: the game weds volumes and sumi-e aesthetics with an audacious elegance. The graphic splatters and dynamic poses compose an immediately recognisable style. This visual direction, sleek and inspired, magnificently reinvented Capcom fighting.
Blending orchestra, electro and rock, the music electrifies every fight with a nervy energy, from the galvanising "Indestructible" to colourful stage themes. Each arena has its own identity, fuelling the intensity of the clashes. This sonic generosity, polished and rousing, accompanies the series' grand return with brio.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The ultimate version of the classic, adding yet more fighters, stages and tweaks polishing the balance at the highest level. The precision of the feel and the tactical richness reward every bit of progress, from beginner to pro. Rich, balanced and snappy, the culmination of a benchmark versus, built for competition and guaranteeing duels of gleeful intensity.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Reading the opponent, placing your blow and chaining a tightly timed combo makes each round a tug-of-war where you instantly want your revenge. Mastering a character and climbing online reward the practice. Its technicality puts off novices, but the careful balance and the depth of the mind game make it a versus enthusiasts restart without tiring.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Taming a roster swollen with newcomers means hundreds of matchups to study, each with its own spacing and punishes. Drilling combos in training, climbing the online ladder and exploring every character sustains improvement with no ceiling, and this iteration remains a lasting benchmark of two-dimensional versus play.
Technical info
💾18,1 GB📅05/08/2014
Published by Capcom
Ultra Street Fighter IV (PS3) price, value & rarity
The North American and Asian run of Ultra Street Fighter IV, circulated more narrowly than the common European edition of this definitive revision. This release appeals to collectors attentive to the rare local versions of a versus pillar. Its desirability lies mainly in this geographic scarcity, the content matching the standard.
Better with friends
A benchmark of competitive fighting, whose Focus system and precise fundamentals make duels an unmatched arena for technical expression. The competition rewards zoning, anti-airs and reading intentions, welcoming to the curious yet abyssally deep. Local versus makes it an essential for game nights, where beginners and veterans find their footing face to face in a timeless rivalry.
Is Ultra Street Fighter IV still worth playing in 2026?
Ultra Street Fighter IV is the ultimate form of the SF4 era, gathering all the successive updates and bringing the roster to forty-four fighters, the culmination of several years of honing. The 2D gameplay, tactical and of exemplary precision, remains exceptional, richly rewarding mastery of the fundamentals and matchups. The balance, polished through feedback from the global competitive scene, reaches its most accomplished version here. The online scene has thinned, but local versus and learning the system keep all their richness. For the demanding versus fighting fan, it is the best way to experience SF4 on PS3.
