Street Fighter 6 vs Street Fighter 5 | Direct Comparison

Direct visual and feature comparison of the newly released Street Fighter 6 and the previous entry to the series, Street Fighter V (Championship Edition). Both games are being played on the PS5 console.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:31 Roster
01:37 Character Comparison
02:56 Ryu
04:26 Ken
04:57 Chun Li
05:24 Cammy
05:48 Juri
06:10 Blanka
06:34 E. Honda
06:43 Zangief
07:16 Guile
07:26 Dhalsim
08:30 Stage List
10:07 Environment Comparison
11:38 Lighting Design
12:20 Shadows
12:31 Effects
13:51 Combat Design
16:04 Game Modes
18:25 Sound Comparison
21:07 Final Thoughts

[@westcoastcaper]

I haven't had the chance to play 6 but I think I prefer the cartoony styles of SFIV and SFV; but that's strictly a personal preference.

[@Tyrael3152]

I agree street fighter is known for its art style but what is with every studio making every thing more realistic the who reason why play games is to escape reality

[@KillerTacos54]

Another fantastic comparison video. It would've been awesome if you added the extra comparison of comparing the classic costumes you can unlock in SF6 with the classic looks in SF5

[@AngelG93]

I appreciate what SFV was going for, it looks like a combination of Street Fighters II and IV. But SFVI feels like a true evolution for the series, and is so incredibly, readable. By sort of desaturating the characters quite a bit, it makes the colors of the effects really pop during Drive Rush and Drive Impact, and even seeing the ink fall out of characters when they are burned out. The 1,2,3 level system for Supers is also really simple but effective in power vs commitment level, not to mention the flashiness factor of ending a match with a level 3. Surprised no mention of the different animations for the Critical Art Level 3's when you are low on health.

[@RicochetForce]

I LOVE the insane burst of color and effects that radiate from characters during drive rushes, impacts, etc...

[@kelvin303]

SF6 is actually a downgrade, art looks dated, gameplay is scrubby and cheap, world tour looks gimmicky, characters are unbalanced. SFV had great gameplay, balance characters, bad netcode, even though it was basic it’s a great fighter.

[@RayValdezPhotography]

@@kelvin303 You are int eh vast minority. sf6 is way better to me and most people.

[@kiyotaka007]

@@kelvin303 because its new lol more update are coming soon 😅😂

[@trongtran8951]

If u make all characters wear their classic costumes, it looks like ur playing MvC3 game because of the shader.

[@davideassis87]

I prefer the more colorful and stylish visuals from 5.

[@DragonAge87]

To me they look they're made of plastic in SF5.

[@otsu3011]

how you can say that and then looking to ken design in sf5?

[@KillerTacos54]

bruh...

[@crystalalumina]

​@@DragonAge87they're cartoony anyway, I don't see the problem, maybe they should've had the cel shading from day one but other than that I think it looked the way it was meant to look like

[@dark_nightwing_xl2797]

@@DragonAge87😂

[@Geneolgia]

Comparison videos that go in-deep like this are a treat to watch, well done!

[@timbrooks6538]

Fantastic comparison. Great job and very in-depth. Just what I was looking for. Keep up the awesome content!

[@Greendogblue]

as someone generally unfamiliar with the street fighter franchise, sf6 definitely looks better to me. I also really love the drive attack style, it looks really cool and poppy

[@jmarx3943]

Great video. Thanks! I can't help but chuckle at the E Honda pronunciation lol.

[@superbtrilogy5049]

Street Fighter 6 stage backgrounds are just gorgeous. The characters I think would have look odd if they stylized them like SFV

[@dirkb9788]

I do not own these games. But to me SF 5 looks better then 6. I just buy SF 5 and wait for SF 6 until its complete and cheaper.

[@raceandchase]

Would love to see a comparison of The crew motorfest and the crew 2

[@Nick930]

On the list

[@JD_ash]

​@@Nick930Yessss

[@-Mari.0-]

He never did NFS Unbound vs Heat

[@raceandchase]

@@-Mari.0- yeah I know :/

[@KenMeredith]

Something I really like that wasn't mentioned (probably because it didn't appear in V) was the cool sound that parries make. It's unrealistic, but feels natural to the game.

[@chaindead]

Coming next to Fighting Games DLC: Dr Oppenheimer and Barbie.

[@Nick930]

I'd play that

[@JOYCONBOYZ76]

​@@Nick930That was a great comparison video , but you should have mentioned that in SF6 Battle Hub players can access retro Capcom Arcade Cabinets such as SF 1 , SF 2, SF Alpha, Captain Commando Final Fight .....and others ..These games can be played casually or for high scores on Ranked Leader Boards ...just thought this should have been mentioned seeming the you mentioned the retro arcade ladders offered in SFV ?? 👀🤔🤷🏾‍♂️

[@dforman4770]

By mod’s maybe lol

[@bish0p2004]

Great video. I prefer the character animations, music and less flashiness of V still, but the overall graphics, lighting and gameplay of 6 are much better. I only played the beta and demo, but it was very fun.

[@kelvin303]

SFV is better in almost every way

[@RayValdezPhotography]

@@kelvin303 yeah right lmao

[@Julv_]

​@@kelvin303lmao no

[@AnhDonoi]

@@kelvin303stop with trolling already. Even the pros that are complaining about some of scrubbyness in SF6 still say that the game is fun and then prefer it over V way more

[@felipecouto1102]

​​@@kelvin303How so? Honestly Cuz animation, design, graphics, cloth sim, hair sim, stages and even cinematography are miles better then in 5. SFV already looked old by launch

[@neggaballs3840]

Nice video man

[@j.b.macdirty6202]

You’re on of my favorite KZbinrs ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@hplwonder4054]

While SF6 is more impressive fidelity wise and potentially more pleasing to the eye, I think SF5 still looks way better, stylized is just my schtick I guess. Oh but the color splashes for the drive attack are really good looking, make me wish that was the direction the whole artstyle went for, then it could've looked downright stunning. As it is, it's just kinda realism with very slight animted features... It's alright

[@MunaAzuki]

SF6 is also very stylized. SF5 woulda been great if the models didnt have giants hands and feet

[@whenyounutinhermouthandshe]

If you think street fighter 5 looks good then you're blind.

[@starbutter2730]

Yeee nah sf6 is definitely equally as cartoony/anime. Ive seen a ton of videos that go in on that as well, its mainly just the textures that arent but the characters proportions just overall designs definitely are

[@AnhDonoi]

@@whenyounutinhermouthandsheeverybody has there preferences

[@realamericannegro977]

Sf5 looks too goofy and silly up until the last updates and season

[@youtubechannel2245]

i like sf5 graphics more

[@akirakb8943]

I think you should have compared the classic outfits in sf6 too

[@Nick930]

The idea is to discuss the NEW designs of characters as thats their primary direction for the new game

[@akirakb8943]

@Nick930 I guess that's true but, seeing the same outfits in a newer engine can show us just how much the graphics have improved. Although unlocking those extra costumes takes time/money so it's understandable

[@MisterRhul]

@@Nick930 would be nice, though

[@jamilkh3586]

@@Nick930 chill

[@ekco64]

Good day sir. Just a minor pronunciation correction; it’s “gi” similar how you enunciate the letter g in “Guile”

[@Vibesforsoul]

Hope you do MK1 and MK11 when mortal Kombat 1 release!!

[@Nick930]

You better believe it! Love me some fatalities!

[@bakedboy1303]

Not a fan of the more realistic approach to sf6 visuals but I certainly love the gameplay more

[@wtsukazan]

The best Street Fighter so far besides Street Fighter II in my opinion was Street Fighter IV

[@daijobu8378]

I would really like to see SF with the graphic style of Arc System Works games, but it seems that Capcom is focused on a more realistic 3D approach.

[@neloviolence]

If they brought back the Alpha franchise I could see Capcom taking this approach.

[@ratedr7845]

it would be cool, but that is taxing, and i highly doubt they can do it

[@Arnell_Long]

​@@ratedr7845They can definitely do it, but I doubt they will... especially with the success of their 3D engine.

[@crystalalumina]

​@@ratedr7845we're talking about Capcom, they're no small name, if they won't do it is simply because they don't want to

[@ratedr7845]

@@Arnell_Long yh

[@realamericannegro977]

6:08 this is an improvement to her character and her spider theme. She is crouched like Spiderman in MVC in sf6

[@Timmy-torme]

It thinks I like street fighter 5 more than 6

[@radicalcentrist4990]

I think a good and unique look for Street Fighter would have been if it went cel-shaded in its 3D iterations. I think that would have been more faithful to its 2D cartoony roots. I like how these look too but I think cel-shaded would suit Street Fighter so much better.

[@michaelromeo9567]

Ecactly. And transitions and animations look weird now.. 😢

[@AnhDonoi]

@@michaelromeo9567animations look weird? This ain’t a NRS game. SF always has smooth animation for the most part

[@realamericannegro977]

SF6 is more faithful to the classic realistic look of main entry Street Fighters like 1 to 3.

[@michaelromeo9567]

@@realamericannegro977 Street Fighter was stylized cartoonish/anime style since Street Fighter 1. That's why we used to have HUGE feet for instance. Because SFV had a lot of issues (escpecially it's launch ) SFV had a terrible reputation. They wanted to make big changes. I wouldn't call that "be faithful" On the countrary they want to bring new comers , and please mainstream. It's aways risky when you want to please mainstream at any cost 😥

[@realamericannegro977]

@@michaelromeo9567 Street Fighter was cartooney since Alpha

[@benme2253]

I don't understand why characters leaking paint in sf6. I don't like it at all

[@sammyflinders]

Remnant vs Remnant 2 next? :-)

[@MisterMister5893]

Owen Wilson hair cut... that was funny.

[@hasanhasib4585]

Please do a direct comparison video between f1 22 and f1 23 please

[@relaxedman7595]

SF6 looks amazing, Ryu an Ken faces look like Super SF2 classic faces.

[@vlassispolitis-a]

sfv: has oro sf6: doesn't have oro I think we can all see the clearly superior game here

[@AnhDonoi]

By your logic, SFV > SF2 and SF4 and if you think that…

[@cosmic5665]

​@@AnhDonoiboomers when people like an up to date game

[@jupiterbullish2520]

I wish they would do a street fighter alpha 3 cover art anime style

[@marilynkang]

SF6 prefer so much

[@starbez]

why didn't you use pc?

[@FloppyFiona]

Ngl visually I prefer Street Fighter 5. Street Fighter 6 might look more realistic, but it's not so colorful(except for the Drive effects).

[@Mr6ixty4our]

Do a Luke and Sean comparison. Sean's moveset and normals were all repurposed to become Luke in SF6

[@Antidoxy]

I prefer the art style of 6, but the models look too sharp imo. In 5 they look thicker smh. Also the footing looks weird in 6, too floaty. But still I prefer 6 over 5 bc of movement from the characters. They all look, feel and move so unique!

[@felipecouto1102]

Probably because of the muscle definition. SF5 had the characters constantly looking shredded, so it was basically impossible to showcase pump. In SF6 they look waaay more "meaty" because thats what muscles look naturally, and when flexing and pumping (during specials and Supers) they increase in size and definition

[@Antidoxy]

@@felipecouto1102 that too but I also mean that the edges are more rounded. You can either just put two layers together to form an edge, but that looks unnatural and too sharp or you can make a little curve to smoothen it out. Difficult to explain for me, but you're also right.

[@mcrmy988]

What about Luke? He was in SF5 as well 😞

[@scarvello]

Sfv was so boring to me

[@leoalcaraz6153]

Who the hell wrote this; fingerless boxing gloves, gee over gi (ghee) and ken went back to his original hair style; it’s like you never played anything before SF 5

[@spacejamgaming]

Please do HISTORY OF LEGO GAMES!! ❤️

[@YOKIMY2000]

Street fighter 5 Ryu was broken beyond repair

[@docsavage4921]

Looks like 6 is pricing put low spec gamers like myself, considering even in "low spec" mode I still get lag in 5 in certain stages.

[@ponderosa1873]

Traditional Ken with his black shirt in every game with his red gee pants

[@MsSoulBlader]

Pronunciation is off for the character names this time round, it’s HONda not honDA and Chun-Li is completely off. Otherwise it’s a great video

[@Nick930]

This is the first time ive even played street fighter since sf2. Calm down. And "hon -da" is technically how the name is said in Japan, otherwise i wouldve just said the ole "honda"

[@josefranciscofranconi1246]

Nick , F1 2022 vs F1 2023, thanks!! Saludos desde Argentina 🍀

[@scottdanah.4405]

1:04 *G and Zeku joins chat*

[@BigCheeseEvie]

They're both great

[@MentalProblems89]

Lol...seeing the hate sf5 gets from those idiots that just love riding the hate train,just because😅.yeah at launch was terrible,but sf5 in 2023 with all updates is a superb fighting game.and the comparation graphically between sf 5 and 6....like one came out in 2016 and the other in 2023 you know,of course 6 is looking better..

[@cole123456789hero]

You forgot to mention how the shadows on the characters are inferior in sf 6, notice how there are no contact shadows or cast shadows of part of the limbs on the body and clothing.

[@KaitouKaiju]

Yes there are, just a lot softer during gameplay as to not obscure the action which was a problem in V

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

Mnn something you mention is not true...the STANCES, SFV changed a lot stances from previous games and updated several designs, is where the updates design start showing up, like Cammy now wearing military straps and a more detailed leotard design, her stance is completely different to SFII or Alpha or 4, same with Bison, Ken, Vega, Nash, Rose, and many returning characters as many designs where updated, only Ryu, Chunli and Zangief remained with his classic look and some other later return with also a classic look like Rose, Oro and Akira, but the rest all sports new designs and stances or animations, SF6 how ever bring back some classic stances like Ken and Cammy are using her usual stances they have in SFII or 4 BUT with some new flair extra animations, Cammy style of animations for her fighting only show real changes in her throws her normals are back to be her classic for SF4 and before like her st HK and jumping HK with a small combinations of moves she have in 5 like her launcher target combo or her bacj HK is her st HK of V, I think her only new real animation move is her jumping HP that looks different to her usual jumping HP she usually have not really that new if you ask me (been main Cammy since SSFII so I can tell), that all I notice that I disagree, the rest is spot on, so far loving the SF6 experience and I love SFV so that's a huge accomplished from my part that I agree so far SF6 have improve most areas SFV lack, overall both are great SF games, but SF6 started with a BLAST compared with that lackluster launch of SFV.

[@vvnv9308]

Hope tekken brings tekken force mode .tekken 3 was ahead of its time.

[@TRG_R17]

Nick, will injustice 3 come out in 2025 or 2029?

[@Phantom-YT19]

Wasnt injustice 3 cancelled in like 2021?

[@Nick930]

Why would i know that?

[@Thebigem]

I think Sully from Monster Inc. & Rocky Balboa would be Perfect DLC Characters

[@jonnashernandez6695]

Why did you change the thumbnail ? 😂

[@Nick930]

Because the old one wasnt clear for sf6

[@superplayerex2431]

The old thumbnail made SF6 look worse. I still remember it, and SF5 looked much better in the shot that it was given.

[@jonnashernandez6695]

@@Nick930 got it !

[@Raging_Asura]

Bro really called Aki ''ei-kei-ai'' but didn't call Fang ''ef-ei-en-yi'' 💀

[@Nick930]

Brother.. ive never said ANY of these names out loud before. You're lucky i didnt say Rye You.

[@Raging_Asura]

@@Nick930 lmao

[@gamemaxin4736]

I didn't believe in a half hour technical review, it didn't bring the muscle deformation...

[@fuqsamsung4481]

I love sf6. praying to see the illuminati brothers redesign in the re engine lol

[@Magnitude7]

13:10 😎

[@voicedjohn]

Marvel vs Capcom 4 please

[@NOLAPicasso]

Overall SF6 is obviously the better looking game, but I like some of the character models from SF5, with Honda being my favorite. I wish they just would've put that version of him in SF6 ( with rhe graphical overhaul, of course ).

[@ridongsridongs3183]

Still waiting for Tekken 8 and 7 comparison.

[@ericbilly]

6:11 excuse me, what? lol

[@pulguitadavid1608]

Chun being Thick is a feature

[@yytyyy5329]

Always hated Kens banana hair in SFV, glad it looks more natural.

[@AwesomeKev]

I like sf5 more

[@B3K97]

Switching from Street Fighter 5 to 6 artistically feels the same as Switching from Mvc3 to MvC Infinite

[@realchezboi]

mvci feels much closer to sfv’s fidelity

[@SOK39]

Ken’s pants is also now just red sweatpants, instead of a gi

[@conradojavier7547]

SF7 should recycle 6's Design like in Tekken.

[@0stre]

SF7 and Tekken 9 will be a qualitative leap like from 8bit to 64bit in a few years, due to the AI that will help developers in game balance, physics, graphics ect.

[@V2ULTRAKill]

​@@0streno it wont We're functionally nearing the peak of graphical fidelity

[@godbodytheclergyman7874]

Why did he say E.Honda's name like that?? 😂

[@umbra7603]

6 is godly

[@kleox5452]

Did he say Akuma???

[@jewelxxett]

yes

[@techquad1151]

the more light the less i see the fighting itself. tekken 8 is a pain there for me, i prefer Mk11, im waiting for next sale on booth mk1 and stf6 i think. but hell i want them all.

[@gavinator70]

bro mispronounces every other name lmao. good video

[@Daniel218lb]

SF IV was and still it's the best!

[@Joy_Formidable]

SFIV have the worst graphics

[@Daniel218lb]

@@Joy_Formidable Well, yeah! it's from 2008! Also, is not about the graphics, SF IV still has the best fighters.

[@whenyounutinhermouthandshe]

​​@Daniel218lb You can't pull the graphics argument buddy when there were games like Crysis and Mirrors edge.

[@0stre]

@@Daniel218lb I agree, I had the best time in USF IV.

[@Daniel218lb]

@@whenyounutinhermouthandshe I did not, read the post! The other guy did the argument about the graphics!

[@2pacaveli257]

Street fighter 6 all the wayyyyy..it destroyed sf5 in so many different ways 🎉..love the Jet Set Radio art style and plays more like ultra. Sf4..r.i.p sf5

[@CVoYager]

I can't get into Street Fighter because I'm not a hardcore fighter gamer I do not like learning combo's but when they a nice story mode like in MK or Injustice I'm willing to buy it. Due to this reason I skipped SF V and most likely I'm going to skip this one as well.

[@CielBlanche]

I didn't even play SF5 so I don't have some attachment to it, but SF6 feels so much more dead to me, partly because it doesn't have that colorful Capcom look, but also I think because the stages feel so desolate and empty compared to SF5's

[@prrithwirajbarman8389]

4:57 chuu-nly

[@user-zc9zt2vl5s]

I personally like the art style and graphics of SF5 better. SF6 just doesn't feel and look the same anymore.

[@crestofhonor2349]

I kinda do prefer the art direction of SFV over SF6. The characters, hair, and designs to me look better. SF6 does have the better backgrounds as they are quite beautiful in both

[@dark_nightwing_xl2797]

You have to think of street fighter 6 like a unreal engine 5 game

[@crestofhonor2349]

@@dark_nightwing_xl2797 The engine of choice has nothing to do with the visual style of the game. Besides SF6 uses Capcom's in house RE Engine not Unreal like SFV did. SFV uses UE4

[@dark_nightwing_xl2797]

@@crestofhonor2349 and? Street fighter 6 is the best 3D street fighter game. Art wise and gameplay wise

[@alekdanser]

Art wise Tekken 8 already shits on it.@@dark_nightwing_xl2797

[@sierramist5151]

Did he just say G?

[@DoomyRei]

Why so late

[@BoogerNoe]

*I prefer SF 5*

[@infegfx]

Destroying original style and making eye candy. There is no art on sf6 only 3d models with high gpu render.

[@user-mk5hp9zf9p]

说得非常对。

[@aultra-magawhostandsagains7974]

Oh yeah Street Fighter 6 is way better than SF5! SF5 overwhelmed me,because despite some costume changes,it really was just a barebones USF4 2.5.

[@luizserra2916]

Street Fighter 6 tem gráfico realista . Street Fighter 5 tem gráfico de Anime . Além disso em SF5 as pernas e os pés do Ryu parecem pernas e patas de Tiranossauro Rex .

[@apexpredator8395]

There are many massive improvements.I don't like sf 5's cartoonish graphics.Close to the next gen.But why is Ken's head so small?I

[@THEVOIDZ]

SFV is the manly version of Street Fighter while SF6 is the toned-down-easier-to-play version of Street Fighter

[@flash_channel2161]

SF5 is 3d upscale to 2D

[@josedorsaith5261]

These budget cuts are unacceptable

[@Lozzu]

A.K.I is just pronounced like Aki

[@Hyper_Light_Grifter]

The HDR not being implemented in 6 remains a mystery

[@shaunrivera8272]

SFV style is better I think its far more unique

[@TurokRevolution]

Why is this comparison on PS5 instead of PC?

[@Nick930]

Because i already owned a copy of sf5 on ps5. And i was sent a review copy of sf6 on ps5. No big conspiracy. I just didnt feel like buying 2 copies of the same games on PC if i already owned them.

[@Hyper_Light_Grifter]

The Metro City NPCs in the background need a rework imo as they look unfinished as does Ken’s face with the two finger victory pose

[@rushiltyagi8473]

n1

[@PotbellygamersPBG]

Remember when Characters were unlocked in-game by doing specific tasks instead of being purchased? I miss those days.

[@KaitouKaiju]

No street fighter game ever had unlockable characters though

[@PotbellygamersPBG]

@@KaitouKaiju In Street Fighter 4, you could unlock various characters by meeting certain criteria. Alpha 3 did as well but mostly just secret character unlocks. SF3 Second Impact you could unlock Gouki/Akuma. Not counting the secret encounters/fights.

[@Wulf_YT]

Did you ever unlock any of the non sf4 ones?

[@PotbellygamersPBG]

@@Wulf_YT I've unlocked the Alpha 3 characters and the SF3 Characters.

[@ifeobasa5459]

Also remember when games had to be released a billion times at full price and had very minimal/poor balance and barely any single player additions?