Play Super Street Fighter II HD Remix Beta with purchase of XBLA game Commando 3

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Capcom's Street Fighter II' Hyper Fighting is widely heralded as one of the greatest fighting games of all time, and its addition to Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade had more than a few classic fighter fans returning to the dojo in preparation for online brawling. However, its arrival on Xbox Live Arcade was met with a bittersweet reception, as while the single-player component was a near-flawless emulation, the much-anticipated online features suffered from debilitating lag.

With Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Capcom has another chance to do right by its throng of faithful fans, and the publisher seems to have learned its lesson from its first outing. Capcom announced today that it will be offering free access to the Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix beta to Xbox Live Gold members who purchase Commando 3. A continuation of the high-octane action series with roots dating back to 1985, Commando 3 will run gamers 800 Microsoft points ($10).

With Capcom touting the SSFII Turbo HD Remix beta as the first of its kind for a digitally distributed XBLA title, Xbox Live Gold members will be able to download an access key for the advanced trial alongside Commando 3 this spring. The beta is expected to be available for play shortly thereafter. The beta period will run for approximately eight weeks, and world warriors will be able to battle it out on a single stage as either Ken or Ryu. According to Capcom, the purpose of the beta is to stress-test the game's network code in anticipation of its full release on XBL and the PlayStation Network later this year.

Adapted for XBLA and PSN by Backbone Entertainment, SSFII Turbo HD Remix brings the classic fighter into the high-definition age, with completely redrawn visuals created by Udon Comics, publishers of the current Street Fighter comic book. Aside from its aesthetic enhancements, the game packs in a number of updated features under the hood, including online multiplayer matches, in-game voice chatting, and worldwide rankings.

Purists will be pleased to know the game is playable in all its old-school glory, but Capcom will also be packing in a "rebalanced mode" that promises "massive changes across the board to all Street Fighter characters as created and tested by some the world's top-ranked professional Street Fighter players." Gamers will also be able to choose between the game's original 4:3 resolution or a new widescreen mode, as well as the game's original tunes or a remixed soundtrack.

Another Crackdown/Halo3 Beta situation? The video of Commando 3 makes it look like another omni-directional shooter like the recently released Rocketmen. It already looks better than Rocketmen though.

 

[raystorm]

I'm actually hoping that Commando 3 turns out well because I am a huge fan of all the capcom overhead shooters like Commando, Mercs, Gunsmoke..etc. I couldn't care less about SF2 HD though if Commando 3 turns out well I'll get a change to give the beta a go.

 

[Dacalo]

Lame how it's only one stage and limited to Ken and Ryu, which are basically the same characters. Bastages.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: Dacalo
Lame how it's only one stage and limited to Ken and Ryu, which are basically the same characters. Bastages.

Well, I think they are mostly concentrating on the the network performance with the beta especially after how badly the last SFII release on XBLA performed in online multiplayer.

Originally posted by: raystorm
I'm actually hoping that Commando 3 turns out well because I am a huge fan of all the capcom overhead shooters like Commando, Mercs, Gunsmoke..etc. I couldn't care less about SF2 HD though if Commando 3 turns out well I'll get a change to give the beta a go.

You know, I vaguely remember the first two Commando games. I think I may have only played them a couple of times at a friend's house.

 

[JackBurton]

Screw that, where's my SFIV?!

 

[Sadaiyappan]

They need to remake Contra..

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: JackBurton
Screw that, where's my SFIV?!

No, I saw screw that, where's the new netcode for those of us who purchased the first Street Fighter released on the Arcade? It kinda sounds like they are saying, "Hey, we sure kissed the baby's dirty ass on the first one, so help us make the second one better in order to get more of your money!"

Fuck 'em, let them sort their own netcode out.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: blurredvision

Originally posted by: JackBurton
Screw that, where's my SFIV?!

No, I saw screw that, where's the new netcode for those of us who purchased the first Street Fighter released on the Arcade? It kinda sounds like they are saying, "Hey, we sure kissed the baby's dirty ass on the first one, so help us make the second one better in order to get more of your money!"

Fuck 'em, let them sort their own netcode out.

Maybe they thought, "hey, anythings better than our first attempt."