Street Fighter 6 is one of the best-reviewed Xbox games of 2023 so far

Street Fighter 6 brawls its way onto Xbox Series X|S this week, and reviews have started rolling in from critics, suggesting that Capcom has another fighting game success on its hands.

While we wait for the Street Fighter 6 achievements to combo their way onto Xbox servers, critics have been giving their verdict on Capcom's latest fighting game, and it seems that many were left thoroughly impressed.

Street Fighter 6 reviews

GamesRadar – 5/5: "Street Fighter 6 offers the most flexible, versatile, and expressive combat seen in the series to date. With its fantastic suite of game modes and diverse character roster, Street Fighter 6 has something to offer every type of fighting game fan."

VG247 – 5/5: " This is a worldie from minute one. It’s a must-have. And it might just be the most compelling overall fighting game package of all time."

VGC – 5/5: "With the three titans of the fighting game space all releasing mainline entries this year, competition is going to be stiff, but Capcom is putting its best foot forward. The publisher's incredible run continues with one of the most feature-rich, stylish, and enjoyable entrees in franchise history."

Destructoid – 9.5/10: "Simply put, Street Fighter 6 is one of the very best entries in series history."

IGN – 9/10: "Street Fighter 6 is the most feature-rich a Street Fighter has ever been at launch, but even beyond that, it's roster of 18 characters is excellent, the new mechanics revitalize the one-on-one fighting formula, and it absolutely nails all of the little things that make for a stellar fighting game."

Gamespot – 9/10: "Capcom's flagship fighter is back in form with intricate but approachable fighting mechanics and a feature-rich package."

PC Gamer – 89/100: "Minor technical issues and questionable monetization scuff what is otherwise one of the best fighting games we've seen in the last decade."

Eurogamer – 4/5: "Street Fighter 6 rights the wrongs of its predecessor while dragging the famous fighting game franchise kicking and screaming into the modern era."

As it stands, Street Fighter 6 is one of the highest-rated game releases so far this year. Street Fighter 6 is currently tied for third place on OpenCritic's 2023 Hall of Fame with a 92 top critic average. On Metacritic, Street Fighter 6 is currently the fourth-highest-rated game this year, with a Metascore of 93.

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Written by Sean Carey

With a deep love for Xbox and achievements, Sean has committed to playing the best RPGs, racing games, and first-person shooters Xbox Game Pass and his precious free time will allow. Prior to joining TrueAchievements, Sean gained a degree in journalism from Solent University.