Recall the beginnings of Street Fighter, Ultra Street Fighter IV, with Capcom’s new documentary series

Oddly titled documentary looks at entire mainline franchise

Ok, I kid, I kid… But basically, Capcom have released the first chapter of a new three-part documentary looking at theStreet Fighterfranchise. The games, development process, pop-culture history and dedicated community (This isnotto be confused with theirStreet Fighter 30th Anniversary Collectionretrospective series).

Part one of the documentary, titledIn The Beginning, looks at the roots of the fighting game franchise, featuring developers and producers from Capcom themselves – as well as loving fans and pro-players – recalling the development and treasured memories of titles such as 1987’sStreet Fighterand 1991 smash hit,Street Fighter II.Regular faces include L.I. Joe, Infiltration, Yoshinori Ono, F-Champ and others.

Things get a little odd when “In The Beginning”then launches into the development and discussion of 2008’sStreet Fighter IV, ultimately ending with a full breakdown of 2016’sStreet Fighter V, complete with footage of the latter being played on the pro circuit. I’d have assumed these games and their design history would’ve been held back for later episodes. Meh, it’s not my series. Who knows what’s planned for parts two and three?

Regardless, if you want to reflect upon early characters such as Eagle, Juri and Laura Matsuda, then check out theStreet Fighter 30th Anniversary Documentary Part Onebelow. Props to the troll fan who says their favourite character is Cammy because “she’s simple and honest.”