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'Street Fighter 6' takes bold swings that (mostly) pay off

While not all of Street Fighter 6's experiments succeed, they lay the foundation for the series to grow and prove it's the premier fighting game of 2023.
Zangief gets all steamed up before a bout.

I've been playing fighting games since middle school, and, like any fan, I can tell you that the Street Fighter series has always been at the top of the pack.

For eight long years, I've eagerly awaited . As I dug in, I was impressed by how the game's art direction married urban style and martial arts substance — a mix that Capcom has cultivated in every entry since the late 80s. The game brims with hip hop flavor,

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