Street Fighter: The Movie, known in Japan as Street Fighter: Real Battle on Film (ストリートファイター リアルバトル オン フィルム), is a Sega Saturn fighting game developed by Capcom. It was first published in Japan by Capcom themselves in August 1995; a United States release would follow only weeks later by Acclaim Entertainment, who would also go on to publish the game in Europe, Brazil, and Australia.
The game is based on the 1994 film Street Fighter, making it an uncommon case of a video game based on a movie based on a video game. It departs from the hand-drawn sprites of the other Street Fighter games, instead using pre-rendered digitized graphics of characters from the live-action movie, in a manner similar to Mortal Kombat.
A different Street Fighter: The Movie, developed by Incredible Technologies, was released into the arcades some months prior. However, the home console versions were developed separately by Capcom and differ significantly in gameplay and presentation, though they share the same digitized graphics.
A Sega 32X version was once planned[7], but eventually cancelled.
The game follows the plot of the movie, which is only loosely based on Street Fighter II.
Colonel William F. Guile is tasked with bringing down General M. Bison, the military dictator and drug kingpin of Shadaloo City who aspires to conquer the world with an army of genetic supersoldiers. Bison has captured several international relief workers, and he is threatening to kill them unless a ransom is delivered in three days. Guile enlists the aid of street fighters Ryu and Ken to infiltrate Bison's empire and help destroy it from within. Meanwhile, news reporter Chun-Li Zang, whose father was killed by Bison, and her crew, former sumo wrestler Edmond Honda and boxer Balrog, have their own scheme to assassinate Bison.
Gameplay
Character select
Super Combo finish
The console Street Fighter: The Movie plays similarly to Super Street Fighter II Turbo. Like that game, there are three punch and three kick buttons that can be combined in various ways can unleash special moves.
There are four game modes available. The primary single-player mode, Movie Battle, is a story mode that follows the plot of the movie. The player controls Guile on a mission to infiltrate Bison's headquarters in Shadaloo City. There are different branching paths after certain matches, which determines the opponents that are faced before the next branch point, eventually culminating in a final showdown against Bison. The other modes are Street Battle, an arcade mode where the player chooses any character and faces a series of 12 computer-controlled opponents, ending with Zangief, Dee Jay, Sagat, and Bison; Versus Mode, a two-player versus mode where players can choose a handicap and a stage; and Trial Mode, a single-player mode where the player plays a series of matches against computer-controlled opponents to achieve high scores or time records.
Characters move with and and flip back and forth with and . They crouch with . Punches are done with (jab), (medium), and (fierce) and kicks are done with (short), (medium), and (roundhouse). Light attacks are faster and hard attacks deal more damage. Special moves for each character are done by pairing specific directional combinations with an attack button. Throws and grabs are done by holding the D-Pad toward an opponent and pressing a medium or hard punch or kick button. Blocking is done by holding the D-Pad away from the opponent.
Players have a Super Combo gauge, which is empty at the beginning of the round but increases as the character performs attacks. The Super Combo gauge can be spent by performing Super Combos or Super Special moves. The Super Special moves are new to the series: they are empowered versions of the character's special moves that are performed using the same motions as the special move but pressing two attack buttons instead of only one. For example, a Super Special variant of a projectile attack might shoot two projectiles in quick succession. Not all special moves have Super Special versions. The Super Combo gauge must be at least half-full to use a Super Special move; if the gauge is full, using a Super Special move does not cost any energy from the gauge.
When the Super Combo gauge is full, characters can perform Super Combos, which are powerful special moves that hit opponents multiple times for heavy damage. Super Combos use more complex button combinations than standard special moves. If the opponent is defeated by a Super move at the end of the round, the background changes to a burst of light to indicate it was used as the final move.
Characters
The majority of the cast from the film reprised their roles for the game, with some of the actors dressed to more closely resemble their video game counterparts. Notably absent is Raúl Juliá, who appears only in archive footage from the movie. Though he was keen to reprise his role as M. Bison and had met with the development team, he was too unwell and would die shortly thereafter of a stroke. His character is portrayed by his stunt double instead. Also absent is Robert Mammone, who played Blanka in the movie. He was replaced with his stunt double, presumably due to the character's complicated moveset. Additionally, Guile is simultaneously played by actor Jean-Claude Van Damme and stuntman Mark Stefanich, due to Van Damme only being available for a limited amount of time.
While the cast of the movie is similar to Super Street Fighter II, Dhalsim and T. Hawk are not represented in the game, while Fei-Long was excluded from both. Akuma, from Super Street Fighter II Turbo, has been added (portrayed by Ernie Reyes, Sr., who did some stuntwork in the film), along with Sawada, an original character specific to the film.
Compared to the arcade version, Blanka and Dee Jay are unique to the home versions, while the four palette-swapped Bison shock troops (Blade, Arkane, Khyber, and F7) are absent.
Sawada is a Captain in Colonel Guile's Allied Nations strike force to take down Shadaloo.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
Command
Description
Hyakuretu-Izungiri
P
Sawada performs a series of rapid hand chops. He continues chopping as long as the player presses P or until he is hit.
Gokusatsu-Jibakujin
P
Sawada kneels and stabs himself in a manner similar to ritual suicide, which sprays an arc of blood over his head that can hit opponents or neutralize projectiles.
Sawada Special '95
K (can be performed twice in a row, then followed up with K)
Sawada launches himself forward with a wide kick, which can be comboed into a backflip kick.
Teleport Forward
+ all three P or K simultaneously
Sawada disappears and reappears an the entire screen ahead with P or half the screen ahead with K.
Teleport Backward
+ all three P or K simultaneously
Sawada disappears and reappears an entire screen back with P or half the screen back with K.
Move list (Super Combos)
Name
Command
Description
Kamikaze Banzai
P
Sawada charges into his opponent with his arms raised. This move passes through projectiles.
E. Honda is a former sumo wrestler who works in Chun-Li's news crew. Like Balrog, he has a personal grudge against Shadaloo, who ruined his reputation as a sumo. He is depicted in the movie as a Hawaiian of mixed ancestry rather than Japanese as in the games.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
Command
Description
Hyakuretsu-Harite
PPPPP
E. Honda unleashes a flurry of hand slaps.
Super Zutsuki
Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
E. Honda launches himself head first toward his opponent.
Super Hyakukan-Otoshi
Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
E. Honda leaps high into the air and falls down like a cannonball.
Oicho-Nage
+P (close)
E. Honda slams his opponent to the ground, then sumo smashes them.
Move list (Super Combos)
Name
Command
Description
Onimuso
Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
E. Honda launches himself head first toward his opponent, then bashes them with a downward headbutt.
Ken and Ryu are con men who are trying to scam terrorists by selling them toy guns. Later, they get involved with Shadaloo in a plot to infiltrate their base.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
Command
Description
Hadoken
P
Ryu shoots a fireball from his hands across the screen.
Flaming Hadoken
P
Ryu shoots a flaming fireball that knocks down opponents on impact.
Shoryuken
P
Ryu rises off the ground while punching upwards, knocking down his opponent on impact.
Kuchuu-Tatsumaki-Senpukyaku
K
Ryu jumps into the air and spins around an axis with his leg extended, knocking down his opponent on impact. This move can be performed in midair.
Move list (Command normals)
Name
Command
Description
Collarbone Breaker
+ MP
Ryu pulls his fist back and strikes forward and down, potentially hitting twice. This is an overhead strike that can hit characters who are crouch blocking.
Underhand Punch
+ HP
Ryu steps forward with an underhand punch.
Move list (Super Combos)
Name
Command
Description
Shinku-Hadoken
+P
Ryu fires a version of the Hadoken fireball that can hit his opponent multiple times.
Sagat is an underground mob boss in Shadaloo City and the bodyguard for the insane dictator General Bison.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
Command
Description
Tiger Shot
P or K
Sagat punches into the air, shooting a crescent-shaped projectile across the screen. If performed with punch, he shoots a high shot while standing; if performed with kick, he shoots a low shot while kneeling.
Tiger Uppercut
P
Sagat rises off the ground while punching upwards, knocking down his opponent on impact. If performed with a hard punch, it can hit up to three times before knocking the opponent down.
Tiger Knee Crusher
K
Sagat jumps forward, ramming his opponent with his knee.
Move list (Super Combos)
Name
Command
Description
Tiger Genocide
+P
Sagat leaps ahead with a Tiger Knee and follows it up with a Tiger Uppercut.
Balrog is a former boxer who works as a cameraman in Chun-Li's news crew. Balrog holds a grudge against Shadaloo for ruining his boxing career.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
Command
Description
Dash Straight or Upper
Hold for 2 seconds, then +P or K
Balrog dashes forward while standing and smashes his opponent with a straight punch if performed with a punch or an uppercut if performed with a kick.
Dash Grand Straight or Upper
Hold for 2 seconds, then +P or K
Balrog dashes forward low to the ground and smashes his opponent with a straight punch if performed with a punch or an uppercut if performed with a kick.
Buffalo Headbutt
Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
Balrog jumps up with a shoulder smash.
Turn Punch
Hold all three P or K simultaneously, then release
Balrog turns around and delivers a powerful punch. The longer the punch or kick buttons are held down, the greater the punch's power.
Move list (Super Combos)
Name
Command
Description
Crazy Buffalo
Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
Balrog performs a series of five dashes and punches.
Ken and Ryu are con men who are trying to scam terrorists by selling them toy guns. Later, they get involved with Shadaloo in a plot to infiltrate their base.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
Command
Description
Hadoken
P
Ken shoots a fireball from his hands across the screen.
Shoryuken
P
Ken rises off the ground while punching upwards. When performed with a fierce punch, Ken has a flaming fist and can hit his opponent up to three times.
Kuchuu-Tatsumaki-Senpukyaku
K
Ken jumps into the air and spins around an axis with his leg extended, potentially hitting multiple times since it does not knock the opponent down. This move can be performed in midair.
Kamaharai-Geri
K
Ken kicks high into the air, then brings his leg down like an axe chop, hitting up to two times.
Nataotoshi-Geri
K
Ken does a reverse roundhouse kick, hitting up to two times.
Osotomawashi-Geri
K
Ken does a knockdown kick.
Move list (Super Combos)
Name
Command
Description
Shoryu-Reppa
+P
Ken performs a low Dragon Punches followed by a high Dragon Punch.
Blanka
Portrayed by:
Kim Repia
Guile's close friend Carlos Blanka (Charlie) is taken captive by Bison and subjected to genetic manipulation in an effort to create the perfect soldier.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
Command
Description
Electricity Thunder
PPPPP
Blanka charges himself with electricity, zapping anyone who touches him.
Rolling Attack
Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
Blanka curls into a ball and rolls straight into his opponent.
Backstep Rolling Attack
Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
Blanka does a backflip, then jumps into the air and falls back down in a roll.
Vertical Rolling Attack
Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
Blanka curls into a ball and rolls diagonally upward.
Backward Beast Leap
+ all three K simultaneously
Blanka leaps backward.
Forward Beast Leap
+ all three K simultaneously
Blanka leaps forward.
Move list (Command normals)
Name
Command
Description
Headbutt
+ MP (close)
Blanka does a headbutt that can hit twice.
Move list (Super Combos)
Name
Command
Description
Ground Shave Rolling
Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
Blanka rolls along the ground toward his opponent. If the player continues to hold P, he spins in place for a duration before launching forward.
Zangief is a Russian wrestler and one of Bison's lackeys.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
Command
Description
Double Lariat
All three P or K simultaneously
Zangief spins around with his arms outstretched, knocking anyone who wanders into him. He spins around once with K and twice with P. He can move with and while spinning.
Spinning Pile Driver
D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then P
Zangief grabs his opponent, jumps high into the air, then drives them head first into the ground while spinning.
Flying Power Bomb
D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then K (far away)
Zangief grabs his opponent, jumps, and and slams them into the ground.
Atomic Suplex
D-Pad in a 360° rotation, then K (close)
Zangief grabs his opponent and performs a series of rolling suplexes.
Punishing Flattener
P
Zangief takes a step forward and does a low back hand slap. This move can neutralize projectiles.
Move list (Command normals)
Name
Command
Description
Headbutt
+ MP or HP or + MP or HP
Zangief hops into the air and does a headbutt.
Move list (Super Combos)
Name
Command
Description
Final Atomic Buster
D-Pad in a 360° rotation twice, then P
Zangief performs two Atomic Suplexes followed by a Spinning Piledriver.
Bison is a megalomaniacal former military general and drug kingpin who controls Shadaloo. He is attempting to produce an army of supersoldiers to further his plans for world domination and establish a new order known as "Pax Bisonica."
Move list (Special moves)
Name
Command
Description
Psycho Crusher
Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
Bison spirals toward his opponent while infused with psycho energy.
Double Knee Press
Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
Bison leaps forward while kicking.
Head Press
Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
Bison flies into the air and stomps his opponent's head. After bouncing off his opponent's head, he can dive down again with a Psycho Fist by pressing P.
Devil Reverse
Hold for 2 seconds, then +P
Bison flies into the air toward his opponent. This move can be followed by P to dive his opponent with a Psycho Fist.
Move list (Super Combos)
Name
Command
Description
Knee Press Nightmare
Hold for 2 seconds, then +K
Bison does two consecutive Double Knee Press maneuvers.
Akuma is a hidden character who did not appear in the movie.
Move list (Special moves)
Name
Command
Description
Go-Hadoken
P
Akuma shoots a fireball from his hands across the screen.
Zanku-Hadoken
P in midair
Akuma shoots a single-handed fireball at a diagonal angle downward in midair.
Shakunetsu-Hadoken
P
Akuma shoots a flaming fireball that knocks down opponents on impact.
Go-Shoryuken
P
Akuma rises off the ground while punching upwards, which hits up to two times with a medium or hard punch.
Tatsumaki-Zankukyaku
K
Akuma jumps into the air and spins around an axis with his leg extended, knocking down his opponent on impact. This move can be performed in midair.
Ashura-Senku Forward
+ all three P or K simultaneously
Akuma glides forward. He is invulnerable in this state. He moves across the entire screen with P or half the screen with K.
Ashura-Senku Backward
+ all three P or K simultaneously
Akuma glides backward. He is invulnerable in this state. He moves across the entire screen with P or half the screen with K.
Move list (Super Combos)
Name
Command
Description
Messatsu-Go-Hado
P
Akuma fires a version of the Shakunetsu-Hadoken that can hit his opponent multiple times.
Messatsu-Go-Shouryu
P
Akuma performs a series of low Dragon Punches while moving across the screen, culminating in a high Dragon Punch.
Stages
Each character has his or her own stage where matches are hosted in the Street Battle and Trial Modes. Players can choose any stage in the two-player Versus Mode. The background in Movie Battle Mode varies depending on the plot, with one background only appearing in this mode.
Movie Battle
Guile
Cammy
Chun-Li
Sawada
Vega
E. Honda
Ryu
Sagat
Balrog
Ken
Blanka
Dee Jay
Zangief
M. Bison
History
Release
In Europe, Street Fighter: The Movie was distributed in packaging similar to that of its North American counterpart, the only instance in the Saturn's library to opt for the elongated jewel case design rather than the bespoke Saturn cases seen with other software.
Versions
Street Fighter: The Movie is the only game in the series where the boss characters Balrog, Vega, and M. Bison, as well as Akuma, are addressed by their Western names in the Japanese release. The Japanese instruction card features the original Japanese names of the characters written next to the Western names in parentheses to avoid confusion.
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