I started with SC III with an open mind hoping it wouldnt be the turtlefest SC II turned out to be. So far it seems like SC II with prettier backgrounds. GI stays in tact although it appears not to be nearly as bad as it was in SC II. However JI makes it into the turtle fest that SC II turned out to be. Why attack when all thats going to happen is a JI and a free counter hit for your opponent? Why also does it feel like the movement in the game is robotic, it reminds me of how it felt to play Tekken 4. The movement just isnt fluent and feels stiff.
However the new Story mode is a serious upgrade from the previous versions and the create a character is a fun discraction from the rest of the game. The unlockables are always nice but some original katas for every character would be nice.
Overall with the new characters the updated single player mode and the create a character makes SC III better then its predecessor, however the movement issues, the implement of JI and the emphasis on turtling will ultimately prevent SC III from reaching the upper echilon of fighting games.
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