Space control is ultimately one of the most important parts of any fighting game, and that includes Pokkén Tournament DX. As Pokkén Pro BadIntent explains in his latest video, it doesn’t matter how big your opponents combos are if they can never hit you:
Though Pokkén may do things a little differently thanks to the inclusion of Pokkén’s guard button, the classic elements of 2D footsies are still there in Pokkén’s Duel Phase. If you’ve been struggling to get out of mix-ups or force your opponent to open up, check out BadIntent’s introduction to Pokkén’s complex spacing game, and get ready to level up!
Source: BadIntent