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Ultra Street Fighter® IV

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Arcade, PlayStation 3 • 2014

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Quick resume

The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Action, Arcade, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Deep and balanced fighting mechanics
    • Large and diverse character roster
    • High skill ceiling and learning curve
    • Active online community and multiplayer
    • Excellent value for playtime

    Cons

    • Steep difficulty for beginners
    • Limited single-player content
    • Online matchmaking can be frustrating
    • Some input precision required
    • Aging graphics and presentation

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have control over their actions and decisions, mastering precise timing and moves; the game rewards personal skill and learning rather than following fixed routines."

      Capsule for Volgarr the Viking Volgarr the Viking

      "Players have full control over their actions, character choice, and playstyle; the game rewards personal skill and decision-making."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      5

      "High skill ceiling with complex combos, frame data, and mechanics; players report rewarding mastery and continuous learning."

      Capsule for TEKKEN 7 TEKKEN 7

      "High skill ceiling with complex combos, frame-perfect inputs, and continuous learning; players experience gradual improvement and mastery."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      5

      "Strong competitive focus with ranked matches, online play, and a community of skilled players emphasizing skill-based competition."

      Capsule for THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH

      "Strong focus on competitive play with ranked matches, online leaderboards, and a community driven by skill improvement and rivalry."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players invest hundreds to thousands of hours; addictive gameplay encourages long-term engagement."

      Capsule for MORDHAU MORDHAU

      "Players invest hundreds of hours to improve; the game encourages habitual play and long-term engagement despite frustration."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -3

      "Primarily a competitive 1v1 game with minimal cooperative elements; mostly played against friends or self."

      Capsule for Rivalry Rivalry

      "Primarily a 1v1 competitive game with limited cooperative modes; some private lobbies with friends but mostly independent play."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Limited character customization but some build and gear customization allow minor creative expression."

      Capsule for Fellowship Fellowship

      "Some expression through character choice and costume customization; limited creative building or modification."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      3

      "Competitive environment encourages players to assert superiority through skill and outplaying opponents."

      Capsule for SAMURAI SHODOWN SAMURAI SHODOWN

      "Competitive environment fosters exerting superiority over others; players seek to outplay and dominate opponents."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a fast-paced distraction and stress relief with short, intense matches."

      Capsule for Battlerite Battlerite

      "Players use the game as a challenging distraction and stress relief, immersing themselves in intense matches."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and passion for fighting games, not due to obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and passion for fighting games; no obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players explore many characters with unique mechanics and try new combos and strategies."

      Capsule for BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend

      "Players explore different characters, combos, and strategies to improve and adapt, though within established mechanics."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -2

      "Game environments are limited and repetitive; focus is on mastering mechanics rather than discovering new areas."

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      "Game environments and stages are familiar and repeated; focus is on mastering known mechanics rather than discovering new areas."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Some character customization and choices allow for personal expression, though limited cosmetic modification."

      Capsule for The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-

      "Customization options like costumes and colors allow some personal expression but are cosmetic and limited."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Features imaginative characters, exaggerated fighting moves, and fanservice elements consistent with fantasy fighting games."

      Capsule for DEAD OR ALIVE 6 DEAD OR ALIVE 6

      "Imaginative fighting characters and moves with exaggerated special attacks and combos create a strong fantasy experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Community exists around the game with shared interests and online modding, but play is mostly individual."

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      "Community exists around the game with shared interests and some social interaction, but gameplay is mostly individual."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on learning, skill acquisition, and personal development through practice."

      Capsule for McOsu McOsu

      "Strong emphasis on learning, skill acquisition, and personal development through practice and competition."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; long sessions and waiting times may encourage unhealthy habits."

      Capsule for Predator: Hunting Grounds Predator: Hunting Grounds

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; long sessions can promote unhealthy habits."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not suited for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Don't Be Afraid - The First Toy Don't Be Afraid - The First Toy

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -3

      "Limited to surface-level social connections; no evidence of close relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay."

      Capsule for TEKKEN 7 TEKKEN 7

      "Limited to surface-level social interactions; no deep emotional or close relationship building within gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -2

      "Players primarily engage in individual competition rather than leading or managing others."

      Capsule for Divekick Divekick

      "Mostly individual competition; some players may lead in community or training but game modes do not emphasize leadership."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players accumulate cosmetic items and ranks; gameplay progression is skill-based rather than item-based."

      Capsule for Splitgate Splitgate

      "Players accumulate skill, ranks, and unlock cosmetic items; progression is mostly skill-based rather than item-based."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Game is challenging and sometimes frustrating, requiring focus and causing tension rather than relaxation."

      Capsule for Enclave Enclave

      "Game is challenging and can be frustrating; tension and focus are constant rather than relaxed flow."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visual effects, animations, and sound design provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

      Capsule for Project Lazarus Project Lazarus

      "Vivid visual effects, animations, and sound design provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      4

      "Leaderboards, rankings, and recognition among community members motivate players."

      Capsule for Long Live Santa! Long Live Santa!

      "Recognition through rankings, leaderboards, and community respect motivates players."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      0

      "Minimal narrative; story is present but not a focus, mostly context for action."

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      "Minimal narrative focus; story is present but not a central motivation or immersive element."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "High mental challenge with emphasis on planning, reading opponents, and tactical decision-making."

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      "High mental challenge requiring planning, reading opponents, and tactical decision-making."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "Competitive matches provide suspense, tension, and adrenaline."

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      "Matches provide suspense, tension, and excitement from risk and close competition."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      5

      "Excellent value for money with many hours of gameplay, replayability, and content."

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      "Excellent value for money with extensive content and hundreds of hours of gameplay."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Enjoyment of combat and destruction in stylized fighting game context."

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      "Enjoyment of combat and destruction through fighting moves and combos; stylized violence."

    • Survival

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      3

      "Focus on avoiding defeat and managing positioning to stay alive in matches."

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      "Focus on avoiding defeat and managing resources like meter and positioning to stay alive in matches."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Exploration, Leadership.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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