20 Games Nobody Thought Could Live Up To The Hype

20. Street Fighter 6

Even compared to modern fighting titles, Street Fighter II stands shoulder to shoulder amongst the best of the best.

As such, it was heartbreaking to see Street Fighter V fail to maintain the standard. Although Capcom tried fixing the game with major updates, it felt like the damage was done and Street Fighter's best days were behind it. Despite the fact Capcom vowed Street Fighter 6 would be a return to form, many were deservingly dubious.

But almost immediately after SF6's launch, any negativity towards the fireball-blasting extravaganza dried up. SF6 presented a well-balanced roster, an open-world single-player, bonus modes to spare, and a smorgasbord of constantly updated content. Thanks to the thoroughly structured online Battle Hub, SF6 also fostered a rich community.

But the most praise goes to the combat, more specifically the Drive System. This mechanic takes a different approach with combos, counters, and parrying, completely reinventing combat. Though new systems can be overwhelming, the intuitive combat and simplified controls should come natural to anyone.

Even though some people assumed Street Fighter 6 would be another disaster - or worried they'd let themselves dream too much about a proper return to form - it ended up being the best instalment since Street Fighter II.