Street Fighter X Tekken (X360 – NZ PRINT) *EXCELLENT + COMPLETE*

The fast pace of the combat and fluidity of the tag mechanics truly bring Street Fighter X Tekken to the top of the fighting game heap.” 9/10 Amazing – IGN

The long awaited dream match-up between the two leaders in the fighting genre becomes a reality. STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN, delivers the ultimate tag team match up featuring iconic characters from each franchise, and one of the most robust character line ups in fighting game history. With the addition of new gameplay mechanics, the acclaimed fighting engine from Street Fighter IV been refi ned to suit the needs of both Street Fighter and TEKKEN players alike.

Features:

• Dream Match Up – Dozens of playable characters including Ryu, Ken, Guile, Abel, and Chun-Li from Street Fighter as well as Kazuya, Nina, King, Marduk, and Bob from TEKKEN.
• Real-time Tag Battle – Fight as a team of two and switch between characters strategically.
• Familiar Controls – In Street Fighter X Tekken, controls will feel familiar for fans of both series.
• Robust Online Modes – In addition to the online features from Super Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter X Tekken features totally upgraded online functionality and some new surprises.

Review by IGN

“…The fast pace of the combat and fluidity of the tag mechanics truly bring Street Fighter X Tekken to the top of the fighting game heap. The Gem system is a fine addition that manages to do something daring by offering some new strategy to the fighting, and the two rosters complement each other very well. Street Fighter X Tekken is a fantastic fighting game that nails the basic fighting mechanics while daring to take a few risks with the formula as we know it; the pressure is on Namco Bandai to deliver something better with Tekken X Street Fighter.”

IGN RATINGS FOR STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN (X360)
9.0 Presentation
The game boasts an impressive amount of story features, which do a great job of lining out the plot and explaining the crossover.
9.0 Graphics
Bright backgrounds, stylish characters, flashy moves and loads of personality make this one great looking fighter.
8.5 Sound
The game’s soundtrack is filled with great tunes, and the voicework is well done.
9.0 Gameplay
Street Fighter X Tekken features a huge and varied roster of fighters, a fluid tag system and fast paced combat, standing as a phenomenal fighting game with unique elements.
8.5 Lasting Appeal
There’s a decent amount of fighters to master, as well as some engaging multiplayer modes.
9.0
OVERALL
Amazing
(out of 10)