Ryu (Street Fighter)

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**RYU**

**Franchise:** Street Fighter (Capcom)

The legendary wandering warrior; Ryu searches for the meaning of the fight by testing himself against the strongest fighters in the world.

Ryu originally starred in the world renowned Street Fighter franchise by Capcom. He has appeared in countless games since then.

## **Fighting Style**

Ryu focuses on powerful, steady, strikes. With these, Ryu can make the most of an opponent's mistake. Stay calm and watch for your opening! When powered up Ryu can force the opponent into a disadvantageous situation using the Denjin Hadouken! Charge this move up to crush your opponent's guard!

## **Move List**

### **Unique Moves**

**Collar Bone Breaker**

This move can overcome the guard of a crouching opponent.

**Solar Plexus Strike**

This move gains Super Armor while in Armor Max Mode.

### **Target Combos**

**Target Combo #1**

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**Target Combo #2**

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### **Special Moves**

**Hadouken**

   **OR**

This move sends energy forward to hit opponents at a distance. It will travel all the way across the battle field. The EX version of this attack is called the Shakunetsu Hadouken. It can take two hits, which can consume and counter some projectiles. It will also knock the opponent down.

**Shakunetsu Hadouken** ***(EX)***

This attack is a powered up version of the Hadouken. If it hits it will cause the opponent to be knocked down. It can take two hits, which can consume and counter some projectiles.

**Shoryuken**

   **OR**

The famous rising dragon punch. This move has incredible power and can beat out many moves at close range. However if the opponent defends themselves you will be left wide open! The EX version of this attack has a small moment at the beginning where it can blow through any attack.

**Shoryuken** ***(EX)***

This attack is a powered up version of the Shoryuken. It has a small moment at the beginning where it can blow through any attack. This can make for an effective defensive option if your opponent attacks carelessly.

**Tatsumaki Senpu Kyaku**

   **OR**

This whirlwind kick travels through the air to strike the opponent. You can use this to avoid certain projectiles near and on the ground. Advanced use of the move can involve using the leg that hits behind Ryu.

**Tatsumaki Senpu Kyaku (*EX)***

This is a powered up version of of the Tatsumaki Senpu Kyaku. This move will not move forward.

**Airborne Tatsumaki Senpu Kyaku**

    **OR**

This whirlwind kick travels through the air to strike the opponent. It will slightly change your jump trajectory. Advanced use of the move can involve using the leg that hits behind Ryu.

**Airborne Tatsumaki Senpu Kyaku** ***(EX)***

This is a powered up version of of the Airborne Tatsumaki Senpu Kyaku. This move will not move forward and will also stop jumping momentum.

**Joudan Sokuto Geri**

    **OR**

This is a slow but powerful kick that will knock the opponent off their feet. The EX version will throw the opponent to the wall and cause a wall bounce to allow a followup attack.

**Joudan Sokuto Geri** ***(EX)***

This kick launches opponents to the wall fora Wall Bounce. This will allow a followup attack.

### **Power Max Mode Exclusive Moves**

**Denjin Hadouken**

   **OR**

The Hadouken is replaced by the Denjin Hadouken. Hold the button down to charge up power, and release to fire! This move can be charged for up to 3 levels of power. The full power will break an opponent's guard, leaving them open!

**Denjin Hadouken** ***(EX)***

This version of the Denjin Hadouken starts at Lv 2 power, and charges to Lv 3 quickly. It can catch opponents by surprise if used well.

**Denjin Hadouken [Cancel]**

When charging the Denjin Hadouken this can be performed to cancel into a backdash.

### **Super Attacks**

**Shinkuu Hadouken**

A powered up projectile move. It is fast and hits many times!

**Full Power Shinkuu Hadouken**

The most powerful Hadouken! Fast and hits many times!

**Kakko Fubatsu**

     **OR**

Charges energy to enable the use of Isshin. It will expire after the end of the round.

**Isshin**

   **OR**

This move needs to be activated by using Kakko Fubatsu. Counter any strike and stun the opponent for a counter attack! This does not work on projectiles.

**Tesshin**

     **OR**

Use this during the punch from Isshin to follow up with this attack.

**Shin Shoryuken**

     **OR**

Ryu's most powerful technique! This move does a lot of damage but has a short range. It is very effective to hit jumping opponents. It's Counter Hit damage is very high!

## **Development**

Ryu really needs no introduction and his inclusion into Pocket Fighter EX was, without question, mandatory. He was the first character developed in the game. As the archetypal fighting game character he was a great starting point to conceptualize development. The gameplay design for Ryu was inspired primarily by his appearance in the Street Fighter III and Street Fighter IV.