Street Fighter 6 : A Knockout Port With Minor Bruises
Street Fighter 6 : A Knockout Port With Minor Bruises
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Capcom
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PEGI: 12
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Street Fighter 6 finally makes its debut on Nintendo’s powerful new hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2, and the result is an impressive, if slightly trimmed, version of Capcom’s acclaimed fighter that still packs a serious punch.
Packing a Punch
Thanks to the upgraded capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 with 1080p docked and 720p handheld resolution makes a great fight scene. Visual compromises exist compared to the PS5/Series X versions; shadows are softer, background details trimmed back, and loading times slightly longer. However characters retain their stylish flair and expressive animations, and the new RE Engine scales surprisingly well.
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All the signature features of Street Fighter are here the Drive System, Modern vs Classic controls, and the full roster of fighters up to the current season. Input latency is low enough to feel competitive even in handheld, provided you have a stable connection just like in any online game.
World Tour mode is present too, though textures are downgraded and loading zones more frequent. Still, it’s fully playable and offers a great on-the-go RPG-lite experience.
Portability Power
What sets this version apart is the flexibility: playing Street Fighter 6 during commutes, on lunch breaks, or in tabletop mode with Joy-Con duels is a revelation. The controls take some getting used to on the default setup, but paired with a Pro Controller or arcade stick, it feels right at home. In this day and age due to busy life responsibilities on the go is a must for me.
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Some visual downgrades are more noticeable in crowded stages.
Occasional frame pacing issues in the World Tour open-world sections.
Voice lines during combat sound slightly compressed compared to other platforms.
While it’s not the definitive version, Street Fighter 6 on the Nintendo Switch 2 is a technical marvel. It brings the full experience to a portable format without losing what makes it one of the best fighting games of the generation. If you’re a Switch 2 owner and a fan of fighters, this is a must-play and a strong sign that Nintendo’s hybrid console can now play with the big boys. Pick your favorite character and battle away.