Review:
The sequel
to Street Fighter EX, Street Fighter EX 2 was
released in arcades, followed by an upgraded version titled Street Fighter
EX2 Plus, which was also released in arcades in 1998 and then ported to the
PlayStation in 1998. SFEX2 adds a handful of new characters, some
new faces, and thankfully some classics also make their return including: Blanka,
Vega, and Sagat.
A better looking selection
screen than in the first EX.
New gameplay features include the Excel (custom combo) system which
allows fighters to connect a series of basic and special moves for a limited
time. Also introduced are Meteor Combo (basically some seriously BIG ASS super
moves that require 3 stocks of the super combo gauge).
Two of the newcomers: Area
& Vulcano
Overall, SFEX2 is a
significant improvement over Street Fighter EX. The gameplay still feels
a lot like the prequel and has it's slow and clunky moments, but it is playable
and can definitely be enjoyed casually.
There are many cool combo possibilities (like in the first game), and the EX
exclusive characters slightly better move-sets this time around... Classic
characters also have a few new moves, and new combos of course (many of which
are rather fun to do especially using Excel)!
Darrun Mister... an early
Hakan if you will. lol.
... ...
Last Updated:
8/11/2010
Developer(s):
Arika
Publisher(s):
Arika/Capcom
Platform(s):
Arcade,
Playstation
Release Date(s):
1998 (Arcade), December 9th 1999 ( PS1), June 1st 2000
(
PS1)
- Review is for PS1 version
of Steet Fighter EX 2 -
Gameplay
Engine
7 / 10
Story
/ Theme
7 / 10
Overall
Graphics
6 / 10
Animation
7 / 10
Music
/ Sound Effects
7.5 / 10
Innovation
6 / 10
Customization
6.5 / 10
Options / Extras
6.5 / 10
Intro / Presentation
6 / 10
Replayability / Fun
7 / 10
"Ouch" Factor
8 / 10
Characters
7.5 / 10
BOTTOM LINE
7 /
10
Final
Words:
Now with a larger character roster and the return of some old favorites, the EX series became
a bit more appealing
to SF fans. Even so, the overall gameplay couldn't
match up to the latest 2D incarnations of Street Fighter... Street Fighter
III: 2nd Impact FTW. ~F.Yagami,
Webmaster
of TFG
.
PS1), June 1st 2000
(
PS1)
