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Xbox 360 PC PlayStation 3 Article by Johnny Minkley
"This is, in almost every way that matters, the perfect Street Fighter," beamed Simon in his review of Capcom's latest and greatest. But how close are you to becoming the perfect Street Fighter?
Don't know your Rufuses from your Ryus? Hadokens and Hurricane kicks checking out, but looking to raise your game and master the dark arts of Focus, Ultras and EX attacks? Either way, we're here to help.
Eurogamer TV spent a day with Capcom Europe's resident Street Fighting Man Leo Tan, who gave us a masterclass on the core mechanics and the techniques currently being employed by the world's best players.
In case you're wondering, he's using the peerless Arcade FightStick: Tournament Edition from MadCatz' impressive official controller range since, particularly on 360, the standard joypad is woefully inadequate for high-level play. All rounds were played and captured on the 360 version, and if you care about platform one-on-one fighting, there's also our Street Fighter IV PS3 and 360 head-to-head.
Getting your head - and your hands - around special moves has never been easier thanks to the generous input windows in SFIV. But if you have ambitions to be classier than a million Kens all fireballing furiously into the void, these guides aim to help you understand the subtleties of the fighting system and set you on the road to Street Fighting greatness. Our selection isn't exhaustive, as you'll notice: Leo picked the characters he thinks are the best. Good luck.
The Basics
Never played Street Fighter before? Here's a look at the absolute fundamentals of the game so even the most cack-handed of novices can toughen up and compete.
Focus
Focus is the major addition to the core Street Fighter repertoire. This shows you how it works and how to use it to devastating effect.
Abel
This new addition has, according to Leo, "the widest selection of moves on offer".
El Fuerte
To get the most out of the angry chef in the wrestling mask, you need to master the Command Run.
Rufus
Another new character, big-boned Rufus has a particularly handy EX attack for when you're under pressure.
Ryu
If you've played Street Fighter before, this is the guy whose moves your most likely to remember. Time to learn something other than jump, jump, fireball.
Chun-Li
Another series veteran, and one Leo appears to have an unhealthy obsession with, here's how to get the most out of China's finest.
Zangief
Thanks to friendly input windows, the mighty Russian's deadly arsenal of moves is accessible to all.
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great! this shows the depth of the game which many purists have been dismissive of because of the more accessible fighting. i think the new SF is brilliant because it allows all comers to have a go but has enough depth for the purists. Pity they all don't see it.
/Adds article to favs
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JohnnyWashnGo
05/03/09 @ 11:55
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Anybody else annoyed with the pads or the madcatz sticks and building their own?
Mine is 75% complete and i'm loving it ;) |
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I'm going to say I hate this bloomin game. It seems to cheat constantly when I'm playing. Stuff like Abel doing constant throws or plucking you out of the air. Seths rediculous move that can't be dodged or blocking in any way etc. etc.
I'm also pissed at the fact that without a dedicated arcade stick, it seems hit and miss to pull of any moves. This may be going back to game for an exchange to something that doesn't require me to have a stroke from all the stress it causes trying to play it. Even when you know what move you want to make, the controls stop you doing it!! Sorry! Go back to enjoying street fighter....... |
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PinkSpider
05/03/09 @ 13:00
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"Real pros play with Dan"
I'm average, however I do quite enjoy playing with Dan and have won quite a few matches with him. Tis fun kicking the 100th akuma in a row's ass dressed in pink. |
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Matt_Edwards
05/03/09 @ 13:56
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Good stuff from Leo there. I'm jealous cause I still don't have a Tournament Stick yet :(
I'd love to see how his El Fuerte or Abel game does against my Sagat or Gouken. I can pull off Sagat's Tiger Uppercut FADC, High Step Kick to Tiger Destruction with about a 60% sucess rate on 360 Pad ;) My timing on EX Tiger Uppercut to Tiger Destruction still needs work thou :\ |
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This isn't really an "expert guide," more of an "introductory guide for people who already own SF4". It was still quite pleasant though, and it's good to hear somebody breaking down basic strategies like Abel's roll / Change of Direction mixup while actually showing what it looks like.
For the guy who complained about Abel players doing roll and throw: The roll itself is vulnerable to throws. If you wait till he's standing up from the roll, you're gonna get grabbed. Alternatively, you can jump out of the whole trap. |
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FenderMaster
05/03/09 @ 17:12
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Just got a Sega Saturn USB controlle today, 26 Euros from Hong Kong, way better and cheaper than those crappy MadCatz pads, finally got past 2000BP with it.
And though this game might seem it at first, it's not cheap (except Sagat and Akuma grrr...) Oh and NOBODY is using Zangief online (except me T_T) I really don't understand because he's so awesome! Actually I do, spammy Akuma's are his poison, and they're f'in everywhere
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asphaltcowboy
05/03/09 @ 18:44
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Just finished watching them all, great stuff. Zangief really is a powerhouse this time around! Nice to see some Abel tactics on show as well - I've been trying to use him recently - tough!
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CHAZBIGPOTATO
06/03/09 @ 20:45
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This is the best thing Eurogamer has done, this bloke is a star for explaining this in terms I can understand, thank you!
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