| While the Street Fighter arcade game wasn't the first title to introduce the concept of one-on-one fighting, it revolutionised the arcade game industry in a manner that has allowed its dominance to continue into the present day. Along with games such as Pac-Man and Space Invaders, most experts agree that Street Fighter is one of the most influential arcade games to ever be released. |  | The very first Street Fighter game was released in 1987. It used a joystick with two sizeable buttons. The amount of pressure used when pressing the button would determine the amount of damage that was done.  | While Street Fighter I was successful, it was the release of Street Fighter 2 in 1991 that allowed the title to gain a tremendous amount of popularity. In fact, Street Fighter 2 made an impact on the gaming industry that would continue well into the 21st century. | The balance of attacks and blocks were excellent, and skilled players could perform advanced attacks. In addition to this, Street Fighter created a powerful storyline with a number of memorable characters. Since its release, Street Fighter has spawned both movies and merchandise. It is a game that is both popular in Japan and outside of Japan. Unlike many fighting games, the success of Street Fighter has continued to the present day, and Capcom has become a household name in the game industry. | 
