Original Street Fighter II cast returns for SFIV

by Ross Miller { Feb 6th 2008 at 12:45PM }

Before the latest issue of Famitsu (via IGN), we knew Ryu and Ken were back for the "fourth" (and we use that term lightly) Street Fighter title. Now we have a confirmation that Chun-Li, Blanka, E. Honda, Zangief, Dhalsim and Guile are all returning. Street Fighter IV is now officially a 17-year reunion for the SFII lineup. Be careful, we suspect Zangief might try to spike the punch.

The magazine also provided an illustration for how the new Saving Attack system will work: Ryu blocks Ken's fireball and immediately counters, causing Ken to fall down. Street Fighter IV is expected to be playable at the Japanese Amusement Expo on February 15.

Tags: sf4, sfii, sfiv, street-fighter, street-fighter-iv

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

qbix @ Feb 6th 2008 12:49PM

Dhalsim FTW.

danny. @ Feb 6th 2008 12:49PM

Now I have the welcome back kotter song stuck in my head...

Shimrra @ Feb 6th 2008 3:29PM

Who saw this coming. Capcom tried to introduce a new cast with 3rd strike and everyone complained. So it makes sense for the 4th one to have the old school players back. I think everyone will feel more familiar with it. I personally hope tho that some of the characters like Alex for example make it to the 4th game.

FOXHOUND @ Feb 6th 2008 3:14PM

Actually, I was pretty content with the cast of THIRD STRIKE. NEW GENERATION, however........

baby sea tuna @ Feb 6th 2008 12:54PM

I'm honestly less and less interested in this game the more I hear about it.

CassilineKnight @ Feb 6th 2008 12:55PM

I WANT CAMMY!

Please put her in the game...

Martin @ Feb 6th 2008 2:22PM

CAMMY TOE FTW

deaftly @ Feb 6th 2008 12:55PM

I need some 3D Cammy thong action dammit!

FOXHOUND @ Feb 6th 2008 3:18PM

For those who don't understand the love for CAMMY aforementioned, it's because it's not often British chicks get such a visually appealing treatment(at least, not at the level this 'Delta Red' has), especially in videogames.

Though it'd be hilarious to see one with teeth resembling "the big book of British Smiles".

maverick_saturn_626 @ Feb 6th 2008 12:56PM

Yay :) What if they release another movie to go with it :O

As long as Kylie isn't in it again, I'm ok :)

CassilineKnight @ Feb 6th 2008 1:02PM

I actually like the movie....it could have been better but compared to the trash that comes out today I think they tried to stay pretty true to most of the characters.

Besides Jean Claude Van Daam was a perfect casting as Guile.

upz @ Feb 6th 2008 1:44PM

Exactly. Guile was so damn American that he had a Belgian accent.

DangerMouse @ Feb 6th 2008 1:49PM

All-American soldier with a French accent?

DangerMouse @ Feb 6th 2008 1:50PM

crap, too late.

dizzy @ Feb 6th 2008 12:59PM

I still have a "wait and see" attitude for this game, but the inclusion of Guile makes me somewhat happier, but I demand the nerdier voice he sported in the Super Street Fighter II games.

EMilt @ Feb 9th 2008 7:28AM

Not excited about THIS game, you got to be crazy!

Bloo @ Feb 6th 2008 1:35PM

SF4 announced = hmmm... interesting

Blanka in cast = must buy

YES! (skipped SFIII)

BPM 6th Mix MAX @ Feb 6th 2008 1:39PM

SFIV = SFII.5

Not that I'm really complaining. I just hope there are more newcomers (besides Crimson Viper) to mix in.

Martin @ Feb 6th 2008 2:24PM

Wouldn't that be SF II.V? No need to mix it up.

BPM 6th Mix MAX @ Feb 6th 2008 4:46PM

Eh, I guess. I thought it was more amusing my way. But, whatever.

forestofdeath @ Feb 6th 2008 2:08PM

i'm positive i read this in EGM already. o_O

WiNG @ Feb 6th 2008 2:09PM

Sorry but I really liked the SF3 cast, although some characters were just clear replacements for older ones.

doom saber @ Feb 6th 2008 2:14PM

Street fighter EX 4 anyone? I mean, this game seems more and more like a sequel to EX than SF.

FOXHOUND @ Feb 6th 2008 3:21PM

Hence the reason why hype has died down exponentially since the initial trailer. I just don't like the "chunky" look of the characters... and the visuals don't seem as sharp as VIRTUA FIGHTER or even TEKKEN.

...but hey, at least SF4 doesn't feature the metrosexual-designs of FALCOON's alternate artwork of these recent KOF characters. Seriously, unless you're Vince McMahon, there's no reason to throw some lolita girl into a fight with someone the size of Kimbo or Bob Sapp.