Capcom details Street Fighter IV modes

Capcom shared today details on some of the modes of play it's working into the home release of Street Fighter IV.

Typical of an arcade to home fighter, SFIV will offer versus, training, survival and gallery modes, among others. Also, as previously announced, the game will offer a variety of network combat modes.

Here's a partial list of modes as detailed by Capcom

Versus Mode

Players can face off against a second player or against a CPU character of their choice. This mode also supports CPU vs CPU matches. Players can set match number, maximum time, and even specify handicaps. Following the match, players can chose to play the same fight again or select new fighters.

Arcade Mode

As previously detailed, SFIV's arcade mode will support online play. By setting a certain option, players can open themselves up to challenges from online players. The system searches for live opponents in the background as you play against CPU opponents, then automatically switches you to an online fight once a live opponent has been found.

Training Mode

In this mode, players can set their opponent to perform certain moves or maintain certain positions like guarding and jumping. The game can also be made to display your button inputs and various bits of data about your combos.

Challenge Mode

This mode is split into three modes: time attack, survival, and trial. Time Attack has you attempt to clear a stage in a limited time. Survival has you attempt to battle CPU opponents using a limited life bar. Trial requires that you perform specific skills.

Gallery

As you play SFIV, you'll unlock a variety of items, including in-game videos, special trailers, illustrations, and more. These are viewable in the gallery mode.

Options

In the options mode, you can make button assignments, adjust sound, and position life and super combo gauges.

Network mode

This is referred to as either Xbox Live Battle Mode or Network Battle Mode depending on your console of choice. Here, players can face off against live opponents via online play. Players can create a lobby, setting round count, battle time, and language. Those just wanting to join in on someone else's lobby can select a quick match to quickly find a lobby, or specify specific conditions for a lobby.

Status Edit Mode

Here you can set up your icon and other profile features for use in network fights. These profile items are added to your collection as you play the game. This mode also allows you to set up conditions for online arcade challenges, including round count and rank match or play match. Only the former match type is compatible with network rankings.

Player Data

This mode allows you to view records, including character usage rates and earned medals. You can also view rankings from the network battle mode.

The main character select screen for SFIV.

Based off screenshots issued today by Capcom, the Xbox 360 version of the game also has an Xbox Live Marketplace mode. It's presumable that this will lead to some form of Marketplace download content.

Players who are debating a purchase of either the PS3 or Xbox 360 version should note that the two titles are not compatible with one-another. Online battles and rankings are specific for each system.