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Street Fighter EX2
is a 2D fighting game, head-to-head fighting game with 3D graphics co-produced by Capcom and Arika and originally released in 1998 in video gaming, 1998 as a arcade game, coin-operated arcade game for the Sony ZN-2 hardware. It is the sequel to the original ''Street Fighter EX'', a 3D Spin-off (media), spin-off of the ''Street Fighter'' series. An updated version of the game titled ''Street Fighter EX2 Plus'' was released in 1999 in video gaming, 1999 in arcades as well and subsequently ported to the PlayStation (console), PlayStation the same year. Gameplay The original version of ''Street Fighter EX2'' retains all of the features from the previous game, ''Street Fighter EX Plus'', including original features such as "Guard Breaks" (unique moves which cannot be blocked by an opponent) and "Super Canceling" (the ability to cancel a Super Combo into another Super Combo). The primary new feature in the game are "Excel Combos", ("excel" being an abbreviation for "extra cancel"). Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arika
is a Japanese video game developer and publisher. It was formed in 1995 by former Capcom employees, originally as ARMtech K.K, later named Arika. The name of the company is the reverse of the name of the company's founder, Akira Nishitani, who along with Akira Yasuda, created ''Street Fighter II''. Arika's first game was ''Street Fighter EX''. It was successful and was followed up with two updates (''Street Fighter EX +'' and ''EX + α''), and it's two sequels ''Street Fighter EX2'' and ''Street Fighter EX3''. In 2018, they released a spiritual successor to both ''Street Fighter EX'' and ''Fighting Layer'' (published by Namco), titled ''Fighting EX Layer''. From 2019 to 2021, Arika collaborated with Nintendo to create the battle royale games ''Tetris 99'', '' Super Mario Bros. 35'', and with Bandai Namco for '' Pac-Man 99''. Arika is also known for the '' Tetris: The Grand Master'' series, the '' Dr. Mario'' series, and the ''Endless Ocean'' series. History Arika was founded i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street Fighter EX
is a 2D head-to-head fighting game with 3D graphics, originally released as a coin-operated arcade game for the Sony ZN hardware in 1996. It is a spin-off of the ''Street Fighter'' series co-produced by Capcom with Arika and was the first game in the series to feature 3D polygon graphics. It was followed by an updated arcade version titled ''Street Fighter EX Plus'', as well as a PlayStation-exclusive home console version titled ''Street Fighter EX Plus α'', both released in 1997. A Nintendo 64 version was also announced for release in 1997, but later cancelled. Gameplay The ''Street Fighter EX'' fighting system uses fighting systems from the ''Street Fighter II'' and '' Street Fighter Alpha'' series, but also has some original ones. In many ways, ''EX'' still plays like a 2D fighting game, but the linear plane in which characters fight often changes along a 3D arena. The game uses special moves and super combos familiar or similar to previous games in the series. Unlike i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighting Layer
is a 3D fighting game developed by Arika and published by Namco. It was released exclusively in Japan in December 1998 and has never been released overseas or ported to any home consoles. A spiritual sequel, ''Fighting EX Layer'', was released in 2018. Gameplay The gameplay system is similar to that of the ''Street Fighter EX'' series (also developed by Arika), such as canceling supers into other supers, and universal guard-break attacks. Unlike in the Street Fighter EX series, fighters can now dash forward or backward by tapping the directions twice and fighters can now also side step with a specific button combination. This game also introduces two new mechanics. One where players can perform safe falls to keep from hitting the ground and the other making their fighter dodge and charge up their super gauge to its maximum. Characters Two of the game's characters, Allen Snider and Blair Dame, previously appeared in the arcade games ''Street Fighter EX,'' ''Street Fighter EX Pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The World Warrior
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vega (Street Fighter)
Vega, also known as Claw (for international tournaments), is a fictional character from the ''Street Fighter'' fighting game series by Capcom. Vega is a mask-wearing, claw-wielding fighter from Spain who uses a personal fighting style combining Japanese ninjutsu and Spanish bullfighting, earning him the nickname of "Spanish Ninja". Vega first appears in the original '' Street Fighter II'' in 1991 as the second of four boss opponents the player faces at the end of the single-player mode, a group known as the Four Devas, Grand Masters, or the Four Heavenly Kings. From '' Street Fighter II: Champion Edition'' (the second version of the game) onwards, Vega and the other three boss characters became playable. He reappears as a playable character in ''Street Fighter Alpha 3'', ''Street Fighter EX2'' and '' EX3'', the ''Capcom vs. SNK'' series, SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, ''Street Fighter IV'', ''Super Street Fighter IV'', '' Street Fighter X Tekken'', ''Ultra Street Fighter IV'' and ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blanka
also known by his birth name Jimmy (ジミー Jimī) is a fictional character in Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' fighting game series. He first appeared in the 1991 video game ''Street Fighter II'' as one of eight playable characters, and was subsequently featured in sequel and spin-off games. Blanka is also present in a number of Capcom's crossover games, including the ''SNK vs. Capcom'' series. The character has appeared in other media adaptations of the franchise, including an animated film, a live-action movie, an animated television series, a comic book and manga series. Blanka was originally designed as a pink-skinned human character by Akira "Akiman" Yasuda, and underwent several re-conceptualizations during the production of ''Street Fighter II'' before reaching his final depiction as a feral savage with green skin and long orange hair. Blanka's backstory is that he was once human, but after a plane-crash in Brazil, he mutated, resulting in his green colouring and his a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guile (Street Fighter)
is a fictional character in Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' series of fighting games. He debuted as one of the original eight characters in 1991's ''Street Fighter II'' and appeared in the game's subsequent updates. In the games he is portrayed as a major in the United States Air Force who is seeking to avenge the death of his Air Force buddy Charlie at the hands of the villainous dictator M. Bison. One of the most popular characters in the series, Guile has appeared in other ''Street Fighter'' games, including the home port versions of ''Street Fighter Alpha 3'' (where he is a playable character alongside Charlie) and ''Street Fighter IV''. He is also a playable character in various spin-off titles, such as the ''Street Fighter EX'', '' Marvel vs. Capcom 2'' and ''SNK vs. Capcom'' series. In addition, Guile has appeared in other ''Street Fighter'' media. He is one of the main characters in the 1994 live action ''Street Fighter'' film and its animated spin-off, as well as '' Street ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zangief
, based on Russian Зангиев, often called the , is a fictional character in Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' series. Considered to be the first controllable fighting game character whose moveset is centered on grappling, he made his first appearance in '' Street Fighter II: The World Warrior'' in 1991. In the series, he is a professional wrestler that fights to prove Russia's superiority over other nations' fighters. He was the canon grand champion of Street Fighter IV, being the only character to defeat Seth. Contrary to popular belief, the name Zangief is actually not of Russian, but Ossetian origin, being derived from an Eastern Slavic variant of the name Zanjiati (). Conception and creation Designed by Akira Yasuda, Zangief was initially conceived for ''Street Fighter II'' as a character named "Vodka Gobalsky", planned to be a very strong but extremely slow character to play as. Early designs of the character closely resembled the character's finalized appearance, but with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chun-Li
is a fictional character in Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' video game series. The first ever female playable character to appear in a fighting game to gain mainstream recognition, she first appeared in ''Street Fighter II: The World Warrior'' in 1991. In the series, she is an expert martial arts, martial artist and Interpol officer who restlessly seeks revenge for the death of her father at the hands of the evil M. Bison, leader of the Shadaloo crime syndicate. Since her debut, Chun-Li has become a mainstay of the franchise and one of its most popular figures. She has appeared in nearly all subsequent installments of the series and several Capcom spinoff games. She is also featured prominently in ''Street Fighter''-related media, including two feature films, multiple anime and comic book productions, and other official series merchandise. She has earned much positive fan and critical reception for factors such as her backstory, athleticism and in-game playability, and she is consid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Masters
, originally spelled in kanji as with his original full name being unknown, is a fictional character in Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' series. Ken is the best friend and rival of Ryu, who has also appeared in all ''Street Fighter'' games. Ken's goal is to test his power against many different fighters, as he strives to become stronger. He uses improved Shoryuken (dragon punch) techniques. Ken's physical appearance and biographical traits were inspired by American martial artist Joe Lewis. He appeared in other game franchises, such as '' Namco × Capcom'', ''Project X Zone'', ''Project X Zone 2'', and '' Super Smash Bros.'', and also appeared in films such as '' Street Fighter: Legacy'', '' Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist'', '' Street Fighter: Resurrection'', '' Street Fighter: World Warrior'', '' Wreck-It Ralph'' and '' Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween''. Character design Starting from the original ''Street Fighter'', Ken has been consistently depicted with neck-length blond h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryu (Street Fighter)
is a fictional Japanese fighting character and the main protagonist and master of ceremony of Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' series. Having premiered in the first ''Street Fighter'' in 1987, Ryu appears as the game's lead character alongside his best friend Ken Masters. He is the longest running ''fighting game'' character. Other games in the series show Ryu to be highly focused on his training, aiming to become the strongest he can. Unable to control his dark nature, Ryu developed two alter egos: , and or simply . He was created by Takashi Nishiyama. Nishiyama's inspiration was the martial artist Mas Oyama. For his second appearance, Ryu's design changed from that of a young fighter to a skilled Karate practitioner. However, because of issues in the making of ''Street Fighter II'' he possessed a major weakness within the cast. For the next titles, Ryu's fighting style was modified, so he had different skills with Evil Ryu and Kage possessing more diverse moves. Multiple actors h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street Fighter Alpha
''Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams'', known as in Japan, Asia, South America, and Oceania, is a 2D arcade fighting game by Capcom originally released in 1995 for the CP System II hardware. It was the first all new ''Street Fighter'' game produced by Capcom since the release of ''Street Fighter II'' in 1991. The game introduces several new features, expanding on the Super Combo system previously featured in '' Super Street Fighter II Turbo'', with graphics drawn in a similar art style to the one Capcom employed in '' Darkstalkers'' and '' X-Men: Children of the Atom''. The plot of ''Street Fighter Alpha'' is set after the original ''Street Fighter'' but before ''Street Fighter II'' and thus the game features younger versions of established characters, as well as characters from the original ''Street Fighter'' and ''Final Fight'', and a few who are new to the series. The game's story in this first entry of Zero/Alpha is officially no longer canon. Gameplay ''Street Fighter A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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