Insightful and evidently snarky game criticism blog, Lens of Truth, has posted a Street Fighter II 15 year retrospective. If you’re wondering how a single game (a sequel, no less) can span 20 years and only just now be coming out on XBLA, this article is for you.

While you’re there, check out the 90-second movie for some comparative shots of Street Fighter II over the years. Longtime gamers who know exactly what that movie will contain can skip it, but everyone else is guaranteed some insight into how the industry (and Capcom in particular) ticks. Watch it in HD for bonus enlightenment. While riding that wave to Nirvana, try to avoid thinking about they cycle of remakes and how that leads to suffering in your wallet.