Rare is the fighting game with such a show-stealing story mode. More than a cutscene framework for the continuing story of legendary fighters going up against shadowy forces and classic, crunchy combat, World Tour mode is a fully-featured action RPG with random encounters, treasure to find, and a tale helmed by your custom character (who can be as goofy as you like). Even so, it’s the low point in this fantastic followup in which the fighting fundamentals remain king.
Which isn’t to say World Tour is bad. It’s just not all that good. It’s an RPG in which the Street Fighter 6 framework is the base of the battles. There’s an almost Yakuza-like vibe to exploring the city and uppercutting masked gang members into fights (or even sparring with shopkeepers), yet it quickly loses charm once you’re inundated by annoying robot fighters (a fridge-droid is less
