***************************************************************************** * * * T H E C H A R A C T E R S * * * ***************************************************************************** NOTATION: Kick: any kick button (Short, Forward, Roundhouse) Punch: any punch button (Jab, Strong, Fierce) --O represents a joystick held to the right. The "O" is supposed to resemble the knob of a joystick. O-- [2 charge] --O and Punch: means to hold the joystick back (left) for approximately two game seconds, then move the joystick forward (right) and press any punch button. I usually press the attack button at the same moment the joystick makes contact with the opposite side when executing a "charge" move. NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, any move description for CE applies to HF, and any move description for HF can be assumed to hold for Super Move descriptions are for characters facing right. Joysticks movements for moves are reversed (mirror image) when a character faces left. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ryu, Japan; Ken, USA: Shotokan Karate "Ryu" means vigorous or abundant (as in successful). It's different from the Ryu in Shou Ryu Ken, which means dragon. "Ken" means fist or punch. A lot of people say that Ken means sword but that's written differently. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIREBALL "Ha Dou Ken" [Wave Motion Punch/Fist] | \ --O and Punch O O FLAMEBALL (Super, Ryu only) O-- / | \ --O and Punch O O O Opponent burns HURRICANE KICK "Tatsu Maki Sen Puu Kyaku" [Tornado Whirlwind Legs] | / O-- and Kick O O Knocks down after 1 hit (CE, Ryu only) Faster (CE, Ken only) Can be done in the air (HF) Hits on the way up (Super, Ken only) DRAGON PUNCH "Shou Ryu Ken" [Rising Dragon Punch/Fist] --O | \ and Punch O O Fierce can hit twice (except Super Ryu) Wide arc (CE, Ken only) Super Ken can hit 2 times with Strong Super Ken can hit 3 times with Fierce Super Ryu knocks down in one hit Throws: Strong, Fierce, Forward, and Roundhouse Double Hit: Close Standing Roundhouse =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Chun Li, China: Wushu Chun = Spring, Li = Beautiful Chun Li wins: "Yatta!" [This is similar to alright! Literally, it's "[I] did it!"] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPINNING BIRD KICK "Supiningu Baado Kikku" | [2 charge] O and Kick O | Can be done in the air (HF) Hits on the way up (HF) Knocks down on the way up (Super) FIREBALL (HF only) "Yap!" O-- / | and Punch O O FIREBALL (Super) "Ki Kou Ken" [Spirit Attack Punch/Fist] O-- [2 charge] --O and Punch (Super) LIGHTNING LEG "Yap Yap Yap!": rapidly press Kick Multiple hits HEEL STOMP: down and Forward while in the air Bounces away FLIPPING NECK BREAKER (CE): close, towards/away + Roundhouse Knocks down FLIP AWAY KICK (CE): close, towards/away + Forward Knocks down Hits twice (Super) Throws: Strong and Fierce Air Throws: Strong and Fierce Chun Li can bounce off the walls =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Edmond Honda, Japan: Sumo "Honda" is a common Japanese name, which happens to translate literally to "origin in the fields" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMO TORPEDO/HEADBUTT "Dos Koi" [Sumo saying with no real meaning] O-- [2 charge] --O and Punch Jab can hit twice SUMO BUTT CRUSH/SUPER HYAKKAN OTOSHI [Super 100-kan Drop] (1 kan is about 3 kg) | [3 charge] O and Kick (HF) O | Can hit twice 2 charge on Super HUNDRED HAND SLAP/HYAKU-RETSU HARITE: rapidly press Punch Honda can move (CE) BODY SPLASH: down (Super) and Forward while flying Grabs: Fierce and Roundhouse Throw: Strong Double Hits: close, standing Forward and Roundhouse, ducking Forward =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Blanka, Brazil: Capoeira ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HORIZONTAL BALL ATTACK/ROLLING ATTACK O-- [2 charge] --O and Punch VERTICAL BALL ATTACK (HF) | [3 charge] O and Kick O | 2 charge on Super ARCING BALL ATTACK (Super) O-- [2 charge] --O and Kick Can hit twice ELECTRICITY ATTACK/ELECTRIC THUNDER: rapidly press Punch DOUBLE HEAD BUTT: close, towards/away + Strong DOUBLE KNEE: close, towards/away + Forward Grab: Fierce Double Hit: close standing Fierce (classic only) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Zangief, USSR: Sambo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPINNING PILE DRIVER 5/8 circle with joystick and Punch direction of spin determines which side opponent lands on AIR ATOMIC DROP (Super) far, 5/8 circle with joystick and Kick DOUBLE GERMAN SUPLEX (Super) close, 5/8 circle with joystick and Kick SPINNNING LARIAT: all Punch Z can move (CE) SUPER SPINNING LARIAT (HF): all kick Z can move Z can't be swept (HF only) BODY SPLASH: down (HF) and Fierce while flying FLYING KNEE: down and Short while flying STOMACH CRUNCH: up and Fierce while jumping Grabs (previous to Super): Strong/Fierce, standing/crouching at a distance Grabs (Super): Ducking Strong/Fierce, Standing Fierce/Roundhouse Throws (previous to Super): Strong, Forward, Fierce, Roundhouse also ducking Strong/Fierce Throws (Super): Strong, Forward Air Throws (Super): Fierce, Roundhouse Double Hit: close standing Roundhouse =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Guile, USA: Special Forces ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SONIC BOOM "Sonic Boom" O-- [2 charge] --O and Punch FLASH KICK/SOMERSAULT KICK | [2 charge] O and Kick O | Knocks down (except 1st part of CE, HF Roundhouse Flash Kick) Roundhouse can hit twice (CE, HF only) SIDE SWIPE/INVERTED FLIP KICK: towards/away and Roundhouse KNEE THRUST: towards/away and Forward Throws: Strong, Fierce Air Throws: Strong, Fierce, Forward, Roundhouse Double Sweep: ducking Roundhouse =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Dhalsim, India: Kabaddi ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOGA FIREBALL "Yoga Fire" | \ --O and Punch O O YOGA FLAME "Yoga Flame" O-- / | \ --O and Punch O O O YOGA TELEPORT (HF) "Yoga" --O | \ and all Kick or Punch O O or O-- | / and all Kick or Punch O O FOOT DRILL/DRILL KICK: down and Roundhouse while at apex of jump any time in air (CE) faster drill (CE only) YOGA MUMMY/HEAD SPEAR: down and Fierce while at apex of jump any time in air (CE) Grab: Strong Throw: Fierce Double Hit: close standing Fierce Slides: crouching kicks except close Forward, and close short on Classic =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Balrog, USA: Boxing He is named M. Bison ["Mike Tyson"] in Japan. Capcom decided to avoid possible legal troubles with the name and likeness of the boxer in releases outside of Japan. BTW, a Balrog is a powerful monster from Tolkien's Middle Earth novels. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DASHING PUNCH O-- [1+ charge] --O and Punch 2 charge, hits ducking opponents (HF) Jab knocks down (Super) DASHING UPPERCUT O-- [1+ charge] --O and Kick 2 charge on Super TURN AROUND PUNCH: hold all punch or all kick [1+ charge] release Longer charge = Greater damage (HF) Punch and kick TAPs have separate charges BUFFALO HEADBUTT (Super) | [2 charge] O and Punch (Super) O | Grab: Strong, Fierce =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Vega, Spain: Savate/Bullfighting He is named "Balrog" in Japan. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUMBLING CLAW/ROLLING CRYSTAL FLASH O-- [2 charge] --O and Punch up to 6 hits (HF) DOUBLE BACKFLIP Back twice rapidly, no buttons (CE only) All Punch (HF) SINGLE BACKFLIP (Super): all Kick OFF-THE-WALL CLAW THRUST (Super) | [2 charge] O and Punch O | WALL SPRING/FLYING BARCELONA ATTACK | [2 charge] O or O and Kick O \ / 4-6 charge in Super unless attacking SCREAMING EAGLE: [Wall Spring] and Punch Knocks down (Super) AIR DROP: [Wall Spring] close, towards/away and Punch Throws: Strong, Fierce Air Throw: Strong, Fierce Slide: ducking Roundhouse Vega can bounce off the walls like Chun Li =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Sagat, Thailand: Muay Thai The huge scar on Sagat's chest is from Ryu's Dragon Punch in the original Street Fighter. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGH TIGER SHOT "Tiger!" | \ --O and Punch O O LOW/CROUCH TIGER SHOT "Tiger!" | \ --O and Kick O O TIGER KNEE/CRUSH "Tiger Knee" | O and Kick O / Hits twice TIGER UPPERCUT "Tiger Uppercut" --O | \ and Punch O O Throw: Strong, Fierce Double hit: standing Kicks =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- M. Bison, Thailand: Ler Drit He is named "Vega" in Japan. "Ler Drit" is fictional. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HELLFIRE TORPEDO/PSYCHO CRUSHER O-- [2 charge] --O and Punch Multiple hits against blocking opponents SCISSOR KNEE O-- [2 charge] --O and Kick 3 Charge (HF only) Knocks down (Super) HEAD STOMP | [2 charge] O and Kick O | DEVIL REVERSE/PSYCHO AIR PUNCH (Super) | [2 charge] O and Punch O | Throw: Strong and Fierce Slide: ducking Roundhouse =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thunder Hawk, Mexico: Indian Style Wrestling ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOMAHAWK BUSTER --O | \ and Punch O O Hits twice CONDOR DIVE: [jump, and before you reach the apex] all Punch MEXICAN TYPHOON: 5/8 circle and Punch ELBOW DROP: down + Strong while flying Grab: Fierce and Roundhouse Throw: Strong Double Hit: standing/crouching close Fierce Double Sweep: crouching Roundhouse =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Fei Long, Hong Kong: Kung Fu "Fei Long" means "Flying Dragon" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLAMING LEG/SHIEN KYAKU O-- | / and Kick O O Hits twice CHARGING PUNCH | \ --O and Punch O O Repeat for three hit combo Rushing Double Kick: towards and Roundhouse Standing Double Kick: towards/away and Forward Throws: Strong, Fierce, Forward, Roundhouse Double Hit: close standing Roundhouse =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- DeeJay, Jamaica: Western Style KickBoxing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAX OUT "Max Out" O-- [2 charge] --O and Punch DOUBLE ROLLING SOBAT/DOUBLE DREAD KICK O-- [2 charge] --O and Kick Hits twice MACHINE GUN UPPERCUT/HYPER FIST | [2 charge] O and Punch O | Rapidly press punch for multiple hits Throw: Strong, Fierce, Forward, Roundhouse Double Hit: close standing Fierce Slide: ducking roundhouse =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Cammy, England: Special Forces ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- THRUST KICK "Thrust Kick" [Cannon Spike in Japan] --O | \ and Kick O O Knocks down CANNON DRILL "Cannon Drill" [Arrow Spiral in Japan] | \ --O and Kick O O Knocks down Roundhouse can hit twice DOUBLE SPINNING BACKFIST/SPINNING KNUCKLE O-- / --O and Punch O Knocks down Double hit Throw: Forward, Roundhouse, Strong, Fierce Air Throw: Roundhouse, Fierce ============================================================================ Many thanks to kt12+@andrew.cmu.edu for translations and patience...