The third action-packed update to Capcom's fourth Street Fighter Game is titled Ultra Street Fighter IV. Five new characters and six new stages have been added for even more combat mayhem.

The Game Ultra Street Fighter 4 perfectly illustrates how to meet those objectives without alienating more casual players. Ultra is the most full and polished iteration of Street Fighter 4 thanks to a significant cast-wide rebalance and additions like the long-requested offline match recording and the highly entertaining edition select. Everyone, from the weekend warrior to the intermediate or advanced tournament hound, will feel like they got it tailored for them.

The upgrades in Street Fighter 4 Ultra are rather brave given that the Game has been out for almost five years. The key differentiator here is W-Ultra, which gives you access to both of your character's ultra combos rather than just one. Both won't deal as much damage, but their usefulness is almost too good for players like Dudley, whose Ultra 1 is dangerous in some matchups. Still, his Ultra 2 is generally too generally beneficial to pass up. It's a fantastic additional tactical layer that gives many heretofore flat matchup considerations dimension.

On the other hand, red-focus and delayed awakening have a little more situational application, making them less instantly useful than W-Ultra. However, they do provide each character with some fresh ways to counter the knockdown/vortex aggression that characterised tournament play in Arcade Edition 2012, so even that makes them welcome additions. After being knocked down by Cammy or Akuma, feeling less powerless is excellent. The most frequent modifications, however, are the minor ones, and it is in these areas that Ultra stands out. To increase the pool of workable characters and narrow the gap between the top and bottom tiers, every character has been affected in some way. It will take time and competition to determine Capcom's actual Level of achievement in this area, but thus far, the adjustments are fantastic.

Reversing some of Yun's harsh 2012 nerfs and correcting Rufus' Messiah Kick are two small details that help those characters seem like threats once more. Characters who have long been overlooked may now have a chance to become more prominent because of subtle improvements like the speed of Ken stooping forward or the hitbox of Dudley standing fierce. Characters who have endured hardship at the bottom now appear more valuable than ever, giving Ultra a new, thrilling air.

With Ultra Street Fighter IV, the world's best fighting Game advances to an entirely new Level. Five new characters, six new stages, rebalanced gameplay, and innovative modes round out this series' unmatched offering while upholding the high standard of quality for which it is renowned. Get Ultra!

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