getting the better version!

Discover why Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers is the definitive version for newcomers and veterans alike. Upgrade your SFII experience!

Alright, let's talk about getting the best possible version of Street Fighter II for your SNES. If you're looking to jump into the classic fighter, or maybe you're a returning player wanting the definitive experience, you'll definitely want to aim for Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers. Think of it as the ultimate edition, the one that really polished everything up.

This version isn't just a small tweak; it's a significant upgrade. You get four brand-new characters to play with, each bringing their own unique stages to the fight. On top of that, there are new ways to play, like a cool 'Tournament mode' that really shakes things up. They also went back and improved the character palettes, the music got a fresh remix with new instruments, and the character portraits got a facelift. Plus, there's an extra bonus stage waiting for you in the arcade ladder, sometimes called 'Super Battle mode'.

What really makes Super Street Fighter II shine is the attention to detail. You can actually change your character's color palette before each match, no matter which mode you're in, just by using different attack buttons. They gave every character their own voice clips, replaced all the old sound effects with much better ones, and even brought in a new announcer voice. The remixed music is a huge step up, though sadly, the SEGA Genesis version didn't get this treatment and sounds pretty rough in comparison. Even the ending cutscenes for the original characters were redone to be more engaging.

Honestly, this is easily the most polished version of Street Fighter II available for home consoles. With a full roster of 16 playable characters and their stages, it's the one I'd strongly recommend you seek out. If you pick up any of the older versions, especially as your first foray into 2D Street Fighter, you're really missing out. The older releases suffer from subpar voice acting, less appealing artwork, a lack of content, and those jarring, off-putting color palettes that can really turn a new player off the game. Stick with Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers – you won't regret it!