Sure there’s an interview with the developer and some chatter from the 1Up guys, but you’re watching this for the footage. The first time we’ve seen the game in motion, Capcom seems have a winner if this initial video is any indication.

For the old school fans, it’s easy to appreciate how accurately the 3-D models represent their 2-D counterparts. Every animation seems lifted from the underrated Street Fighter III, and the combo system is flawlessly captured. Look at how the hits connect, and it’s easy to see the feel they’re going for. The gameplay they saw was sped up according to the shows host, so a slightly more reasonable speed could be expected.

Then there are the little details, such as the cringe on Ryu’s face as he takes a Dragon Punch to the sternum. While it may not have the comedic effect of puke from SFII, it sells the blow completely within the sharp graphical style. Here’s hoping the game can find an audience outside of the die hards that dove into SFIII, leaving everyone else out.