Location: Japan (Chapter 5)
Overview:
Ryu is a fundamental 'Shoto' character, meaning he has a balanced toolkit of projectiles, anti-airs, and strong normals. He is a test of your basic fighting game skills.
Strategy:
- Block Hadoken: Ryu will use Hadoken frequently for zoning. Block them and look for opportunities to jump over for a punish.
- Respect Shoryuken: His Shoryuken is an invincible anti-air. Do not jump carelessly, as he will punish you.
- Patience in Neutral: Play a patient neutral game. Use your own pokes and projectiles to control space.
- Punish Whiffs: While balanced, his special moves still have recovery. If he whiffs a Shoryuken or Hadoken, punish him.
- Drive Impact: Use Drive Impact to break through his pressure or to counter his own Drive Impact.
Weaknesses:
Predictable Shoto patterns can be exploited with good fundamentals, vulnerable to well-timed jumps over Hadoken.
Rewards:
- Zenny
- XP
- Ryu's Style XP