Dinsun Review
Look, I love Street Fighter IV. It’s one of the greatest fighting games of all time. This mobile port is remarkably competent in terms of gameplay—the moves come out when you want them to, and the roster is huge. If you have an MFi controller, it actually feels like a proper game.
However, we have to address the elephant in the room: the visuals. They haven't updated the assets in years, and on a modern high-res screen, it looks incredibly pixelated and blurry. It’s like playing a game through a dirty window. The online netcode is also pretty hit-or-miss. It’s still fun, but it desperately needs a 'HD' overhaul. I’ll keep playing it because the mechanics are timeless, but Capcom is being lazy here.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Deep, classic fighting mechanics
- Enormous roster of 32 characters
- Excellent MFi controller support
- Extremely dated, low-resolution graphics
- Inconsistent online connectivity
- Virtual controls are difficult for advanced moves
Technical Report
Performance: Runs perfectly smooth on all modern devices; resolution is the only technical drawback.
- Configurable button layout
- Simplified special move shortcuts
Audience Fit
Buy if: You are a fighting game fan and own a controller for your phone.
Skip if: You can't stand dated graphics or only want to use touch controls.
- The King of Fighters '98
- Skullgirls
- Brawlhalla
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, fighting game veteran
- Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro + Backbone One
- Playtime: 100 hours
- Status: Cleared Arcade with half the roster
