February 2016 – Page 29

It’s time for another Street Fighter V community roundup! Today, we’ve got character tutorials, combo videos, and a varied collection of technology ranging from the most basic to fairly advanced. No matter your skill level, you’re sure to find something useful in today’s post.

We kick things off with a new set of character tutorials from Sajam. Those looking to jump right in to the game with a new character, or those looking to brush up on the basics of their favorite fighter will find these bite-sized bits of information invaluable in their quest. Below, we’ve included Sajam’s four most recent offerings, and you can follow this link to check out the whole series.

When it comes to combos, Doopliss never ceases to amaze, and their newest multi-character compilation is no exception. If you find yourself longing for something more than the everyday combo video, leave the past behind in favor of these often stylish strings.

Of course, Doopliss isn’t the only one putting together combo-related content. We also received a couple of videos from other players around the community, including Vexoid UK’s IndoImran’s take on Nash and Can’t Stop Playing’s approach to Birdie.

The guys at Smash and Grab kicked practical combos to the curb with their most recent Ken video. Multiple V-Skills, awkward spacing requirements, and plenty more training mode-only antics abound in this impressive reel. As an added bonus, the video clocks in at just under two minutes, so if you’re looking for a quick fix, this is the way to go.

Next up, CLxJames brings us a Karin video demonstrating the heiress’ ability to shut down many of Ken and Necalli’s wakeup dragon punch options. With a slight step forward following a standard bread and butter, Karin can keep herself safe from these wakeup attacks and in prime position to lay out some beefy punish damage.

Apolo Loussalier brings us another Rashid video today that focuses on various rushdown tactics the newcomer can employ. You’ll find a host of frame traps in the footage that should help poke holes in your opponent’s defense. Do note that these frame traps should be used as a springboard; the nature of such tactics makes it difficult to craft options that will work in every situation, so be prepared to make tweaks depending on the matchup in question.

And let’s wrap things up with a couple of beginner tactics videos from jmcrofts. You may have seen jmcrofts’ training mode tutorials, but the two videos included below focus on punishing very specific special moves–specifically wakeup dragon punches and Dhalsim’s teleport–as opposed to exploring training mode as a whole. If you’ve found yourself at a loss for how to deal with these moves, be sure to check out these tips