Classic Arcade Game Homage: NetEnt Presents Street Fighter™ II: The World Warrior Slot

Reputable gaming provider, NetEnt, tends to expend its branded portfolio with the addition of the classic video game collaboration. Street Fighter™ II: The World Warrior Slot will be the true homage to the same name arcade game, filled with interesting special features to enchase the playing experience.

The new addition to the developer’s portfolio of branded games will feature the iconic eight selectable characters found in the original video release. Ryu, Ken, E. Honda, Guile, Chun-Li, Blanka, Zangief and Dhalsim will all be there, as well as boss fights with Balrog, Vega, Sagat and the truly evil M. Bison.

Genre-defining graphics, soundtrack, animations, and gameplay will be reflected as true to the brand and the original game as much as possible. A release date for the title is scheduled for 21st of May 2020.

About the Reel Game

A leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, Capcom, is the creator of the arcade classic. Shooting record-breaking success when it launched in 1991, the game immediately captivated audiences across the globe and spawned multiple sequels and movies.

It was the first one-on-one fighting video game with an option for a player to choose from a variety of characters, each of them with unique fighting styles and sets of skills. It represented the introduction of special move combinations that defined the game’s quintessential gameplay.

Bryan Upton, NetEnt’s Director of Games, expressed his admiration to the original:

“The release of Street Fighter II: The World Warrior took the arcade world by storm in the early nineties and today it is widely considered as the ultimate classic video game that continues to entertain fans almost 30 years later,” he said.

That’s precisely the reason the company has decided to present it in the form of a slot and immortalize it in the gambling industry as well, as it did with its other branded titles such as Ozzy Osbourne or Conan.

“At NetEnt, we strive to deliver content that – much like Street Fighter – raises the bar in what is possible in gaming and we are immensely proud to be working with such an iconic franchise especially something in tune with the retro trends right now. It is a dream come true to work on brands like these. Street Fighter II really allows us to bring something new and innovative to the market that no one else can”, added Upton.

Another Branded Slot is Cooking

The classic arcade game isn’t the only branded release that NetEnt has planned to launch. One of the world’s most renowned and influential TV chefs, Gordon Ramsay will also be joining the slots family.

Based on one of the most popular chef’s shows...

… The Hell’s Kitchen Slot will also become a part of the provider’s portfolio. Besides the theme, players can enjoy Gordon’s famous catchphrases and its notorious sarcastic remarks, making this title even more interesting.

These two upcoming slots are the testimony of the company’s dedication to diversify its selection of branded titles. Both arcade game and the chef’s TV show has a massive group of fans, so the predictions for the success of these slot games are quite positive.

Source:

“NetEnt pulls off a special move with Street Fighter™II partnership”, netent.com, February 4, 2020.