It's an unpopular stance that was widely dismissed, but I've already gone on about the importance of single player modes in fighting games. We're not all in a town with a competitive scene, and many of us lack the time for serious practice. Should those of us in that situation just bow out of playing fighters altogether?
Of course not! While single player focused features like Street Fighter Alpha 3's World Tour Mode and Dramatic Battle are becoming rarer these days, there's still some fun to be had. The new SF4 update Ultra Street Fighter IV is no exception. Look no further than Maximilian's Oni "Boss Rage" video!
Granted, the video is edited down to the absolute most entertaining parts, and it was also recorded while streaming to Twitch, but the fact remains: even an avid fighting game player with keen interest in the competitive scene was able to have immense fun tackling the single player arcade mode of USF4! The majority of my own fighting game experiences have been single player focused, and you know what? I love them all the same. I'm glad to have a shining example that there is indeed some merit to that.
Of course, I admit that fighting games are at their best when you have a "Player Two." I've had immense fun playing titles like Marvel Vs Capcom 2 with friends — even if we aren't the best at it. That's not going to keep me from playing alone if I want to however. I'm sure people are going to line up to tell me fighting game single player modes are pointless all over again, but screw it! I've had some great times with them, and I'm looking forward to plenty more — even in Ultra Street Fighter IV!
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