# Iconic Combat Games The Street Fighter V Game Offers Spectacular Gameplay For Modern Gamers By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-01-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-fighter-v References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/25/street-fighter-v-story-mode-free-update/) & [streetfighter](http://streetfighter.com/) Judging by the screenshots and videos, Street Fighter V is surely set to become one of the best and most popular [combat video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riot-games-2xko) of all time. This particular reincarnation of Street Fighter features a brilliant story mode that essentially bridges the events of Street Fighter IV with its prequel of sorts, Street Fighter III. As far as visuals are concerned, this game features combat scenes in magnificently colored backdrops, featuring classic characters like Ryu and Dhalsim reimagined as chiselled, fearsome looking fighters made all the more spectacular to look at thanks to the wonders of modern game visualization technology. For gamers of a certain vintage, nothing quite beats Street Fighter for sheer adrenaline-pumping kickass entertainment. The Street Fighter V game plays on that nostalgia by welcoming back [old-school Street Fighter enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves), whilst also introducing the new generation of combat gamers to a part of [fight game history](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrix-pro-ko) in a new and modernized package. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgia-based Video Games:** Creating updated versions of classic video games to appeal to both older fans and a new generation of gamers. - **Story-driven Combat Games:** Incorporating engaging narratives to enhance gameplay and create a more immersive experience. - **Advanced Visual Technology in Gaming:** Maximizing visual impact and creating more realistic environments and characters to enhance gameplay. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Game Development:** Developing and updating popular video games to meet modern standards and capitalize on nostalgia and innovation opportunities. - **Entertainment:** Creating engaging and visually stunning media for consumers to enjoy and escape reality, such as story-driven combat games. - **Visual Technology:** Developing and implementing advanced visual technology to enhance video game experiences and create more immersive environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fighting Game Crossover Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pubg.md) - [Fighting Game Trial Versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-fighter-6-demo.md) - [Iconic Fighting Game Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-fighter-6-closed-beta.md) - [Game-Themed Controller Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-kitsune-fighters-edition-akuma.md) - [Iconic Multiplayer Game Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overwatch-2-street-fighter.md) - [Comic-Inspired Team Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls.md) - [QSR Icon Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-colonel-sanders.md) - [Returning Fan-Favorite Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-2.md) - [Vintage Game-Inspired Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higround-1.md)