Street Fighter is a multiplayer and single-player action, casual, arcade, and fighting game in which players select characters and engage in one-on-one combat using attack buttons and special command techniques. In this game, the setting is a martial arts tournament where fighters from around the world compete to prove their strength and skill, establishing the foundation for the fighting game genre. It stands out with its pioneering gameplay mechanics, including the use of attack buttons and special move commands, which became standard in future fighting games, and its diverse roster of characters representing different fighting styles.