Learn timing, as well as where and when to perform the special attacks. Special Attacks: Learn the special attacks each character possesses by practicing them repeatedly.Counters: Learn the moves that counter the opponents attack the most efficiently and have the least chance of causing damage to you! For example, if Ryu jumps over Ken's head, Ken could try to counter Ryu by performing a Dragon Punch, or maybe even a simple Fierce Punch would do the trick while being the least riskiest.
Dhalsim and Honda have the longest regular throwing range, roughly two inches, while Zangief's special Screw Driver Attack is even further - more than three inches! Of course, Zangief's move is much more difficult to execute and master! Sometimes, you can purposely take a hit just to throw the opponent. Then, push the joystick left or right and then press the throw button to grab and toss the opponent in the desired direction. To grab or throw, your character must be within its throwing range. Throws and Grabs: To succeed in Street Fighter II, you must master the Grab and Throw techniques.All special techniques and some of the more special moves are accomplished by pressing the attack button at he completion of the joystick motion! Early button presses mean missed moves. Control Combinations: Street Fighter II requires numerous joystick movements in combination with precise timing using the attack buttons.When your character gets reversed and is on the other side of the screen, remember that the moves are the same but directly reversed on the joystick layout! For instance, push it to the upper right diagonal your character will jump up to the right. If you react spastically, your character will jump by accident. Basic/Defense: Lear to block high or low quickly, calmly and accurately.Zangief is a Soviet wrestler out to do his country proud by defeating the renegade M. Dhalsimĭhalsim is a limber dude determined to spread discipline throughout the world. His Somersault Kick is a devastating blow to his opponents. Guile relies on counter attacks to win his bouts. Ryu is a defensive fighter, using techniques and well-timed attacks to over power his opponent. Take your frustrations out on the car and score big! Round 2īash twenty barrels to splinters for really big points! Round 3 GameFabrique will finish the character profiles and go over advanced strategy and techniques! Bonus stages!Īfter every three fights, you are sent to a special bonus round to test your skills and abilities as a true World Warrior. So, here is the long-awaited GameFabrique profile of this marvelous game, so large it's spread over two special issues! In part two. Each World Warrior has over 36 attacks, including numerous special techniques! If you want to taste the excitement, no other game will stack up to pure power this game controls. You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance.Īnd who is the mysterious Sheng Long? Well, it's Japanese for the mighty Dragon Punch! Just walk to a local arcade and you'll see why this formidable move, as well as hundreds of others, are such the rage throughout the world! Street Fighter II: The World Warrior is one-on-one fighting action at its best! Superb graphics, fluid animation, and a rocking sound track compose the hottest coin-op to date.