Street Fighter

The first entry in the legendary fighting game series developed and published by Capcom, laying the groundwork for future installments and the genre as a whole. In Street Fighter, players control a fighter named Ryu (or Ken in the second-player mode) and battle opponents across different countries. The game introduced fundamental mechanics that became staples of the genre, including special moves such as Hadouken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpukyaku, along with a six-button control scheme. Despite its innovations, the original Street Fighter had a limited character roster and somewhat stiff controls, preventing it from achieving the massive success of its sequel. However, it set the stage for future fighting games and had a lasting influence on the genre. Many of its elements were refined and expanded in Street Fighter II, which became a groundbreaking hit.