Special Moves (13)

Learn how to perform all 13 special moves in Street Fighter II on SNES and Genesis. Master the Mid-Air Leap Attack, Wall Leap, Claw Roll, and Cage Climb!

Alright, let's get into the really cool stuff: special moves! These are the flashy attacks that can really turn the tide of a match. We'll go over a few here, and don't worry if they seem tricky at first – practice makes perfect!

Mid-Air Leap Attack

This move is super fast and can catch your opponent off guard. To pull it off, you first need to hold Down for two seconds. Then, while still holding Down, press Up with any kick button. This gets you into the air. Once you're airborne, press Right with any punch button to execute the attack. It's a real showstopper!

• SNES Default: Hold Down (v) for 2 seconds, then press Up (^) + Kick (B), then Right (>) + Punch (Y)
• Genesis Default: Hold Down (v) for 2 seconds, then press Up (^) + Kick (A), then Right (>) + Punch (X)

Wall Leap

This is similar to the Mid-Air Leap Attack, but instead of a grab, it's a direct strike. The setup is almost the same: hold Down for two seconds, then press Up with any kick button to get into the air. The difference is what you do next: once airborne, hold Up and any punch button together. This will make your character leap off an invisible wall and strike!

• SNES Default: Hold Down (v) for 2 seconds, then press Up (^) + Kick (B), then Up (^) + Punch (Y)
• Genesis Default: Hold Down (v) for 2 seconds, then press Up (^) + Kick (A), then Up (^) + Punch (X)

Claw Roll

This move is great for closing distance quickly. To perform the Claw Roll, you need to hold Left for two seconds. Then, press Right and any punch button together. This move is pretty tough for your opponent to dodge, so use it to surprise them!

• SNES Default: Hold Left (<) for 2 seconds, then press Right (>) + Punch (Y)
• Genesis Default: Hold Left (<) for 2 seconds, then press Right (>) + Punch (X)

Cage Climb

This is a really unique move, but keep in mind it's only in older versions of the game, not Super Street Fighter II! First, hold Down for two seconds. Then, press Up with any attack button. Your character will climb up the wall of any stage and then leap down to attack the opponent. It's a fantastic surprise attack if you can land it!

• SNES Default: Hold Down (v) for 2 seconds, then press Up (^) + Attack (Y)
• Genesis Default: Hold Down (v) for 2 seconds, then press Up (^) + Attack (X)

Don't get discouraged if these take a few tries. The timing can be a bit finicky, but once you get them down, you'll have a whole new set of tools to dominate your opponents!