I haven't bought a PS5 arcade stick...yet. After playing a little of this I might. I'm so used to the classic controls I can't even fathom using the modern scheme, but like you, I'm happy that it exists. I tried out Kimberly the other night and her move set is pretty great.
Though I fully agree on World Tour's lousy core design and writing-- yet this hasn't stopped me from grinding it out-- I recommend that if you're a series fan, you push *just a little bit further* until you get to the subway. Realizing I was walking onto stage 2 of Final Fight with all the "enemies" just kind of hanging out waiting for their trains was such a good joke.
On the other hand I just looked at the chapter list to see how much more of this thing was left, and groaned loudly.
Of all the fighters I’ve played, I still think the best single player mode was the one offered by Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution. Having you being someone playing competitively in the arcades - and ultimately in regional and national championships, rather the fighter themselves, was just a much better choice. But then I guess a lot of people nowadays wouldn’t know what an arcade is…
By the way, I got tired of VF after a while. My fingers aren’t as nimble anymore, and even in the glory days, I could only input 2 out of the 3 possible grab counters (you had to do them all within 8 frames!!!). I never got Akira’s moves down, despite repeatedly watching that video of that guy doing it one-handed to spur me on.
I’d absolutely say dexterity is integral to fighting games. I’d also say that, past a certain age, I’m looking at a game promising easier control with a different eye. I’ve never cared much for SF (give me real 3D any day), but SF6 definitely has my attention.
I haven't bought a PS5 arcade stick...yet. After playing a little of this I might. I'm so used to the classic controls I can't even fathom using the modern scheme, but like you, I'm happy that it exists. I tried out Kimberly the other night and her move set is pretty great.
Though I fully agree on World Tour's lousy core design and writing-- yet this hasn't stopped me from grinding it out-- I recommend that if you're a series fan, you push *just a little bit further* until you get to the subway. Realizing I was walking onto stage 2 of Final Fight with all the "enemies" just kind of hanging out waiting for their trains was such a good joke.
On the other hand I just looked at the chapter list to see how much more of this thing was left, and groaned loudly.
Interested to know how many arcade sticks constitutes “slightly too many”
Well, I can see three of them from my desk, and that's by no means all of them.
Of all the fighters I’ve played, I still think the best single player mode was the one offered by Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution. Having you being someone playing competitively in the arcades - and ultimately in regional and national championships, rather the fighter themselves, was just a much better choice. But then I guess a lot of people nowadays wouldn’t know what an arcade is…
By the way, I got tired of VF after a while. My fingers aren’t as nimble anymore, and even in the glory days, I could only input 2 out of the 3 possible grab counters (you had to do them all within 8 frames!!!). I never got Akira’s moves down, despite repeatedly watching that video of that guy doing it one-handed to spur me on.
I’d absolutely say dexterity is integral to fighting games. I’d also say that, past a certain age, I’m looking at a game promising easier control with a different eye. I’ve never cared much for SF (give me real 3D any day), but SF6 definitely has my attention.