Released by Capcom in 1987, Street Fighter on DOS brings the foundational arcade fighting game to home computers. You take control of martial artist Ryu as he travels the globe to compete in an international martial arts tournament, facing off against diverse fighters like Birdie, Adon, and the reigning champion Sagat. While its mechanics are simpler than its legendary sequel, it established the framework for the modern fighting genre with its health bars, round-based combat, and iconic special moves.
How to play
The objective is to defeat a series of opponents in best-of-three martial arts matches. Because DOS lacked a standard controller, control schemes can vary from game to game. Generally, use the arrow keys to move, jump, and crouch, while action keys (such as Enter, Shift, or Space) handle your punches and kicks.
Tips
- Special moves like the Hadouken and Shoryuken are present, but their execution windows are incredibly strict; it is often safer to rely on basic attacks.
- Jumping in with a heavy attack is an effective way to close the distance and deal significant damage to the AI opponents.
- Patience is keyโwait for the opponent to whiff an attack before countering, rather than constantly playing on the offensive.





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