Sadly for Famitsu, the internet never forgets. The pictures of the new character were placed in the site's gallery for its Zangief announcement post and once the error was found, the pictures were removed. Capcom teased another character reveal at the Brazil Game Show on October 8-12, but Japanese site Famitsu actually jumped the gun and revealed Brazilian fighter Laura. The second character mention for Street Fighter V is actually a leak. "Characters are going to be dropping continuously after launch, so we'll get there over time." "If your character doesn't make it, don't fret," Capcom senior product manager Matt Dahlgren told me during PAX Prime. Of course, there's still hope for Alex or another SFIII alumni as a post-launch release. As it stands, the SFIII contingent remains woefully unrepresented in Street Fighter V. I personally was hoping for Street Fighter III's Alex as the last grappler in Street Fighter V. The Russian skies remain protected!Ī number of players, myself included, are a little sad for the 'Gief's inclusion.
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Both moves bring the mighty mountain into melee range, where he can do the most damage. Zangief's V-Trigger is the Cyclone Lariat, which causes him to spin and pull his opponent closer for multiple hits or a well-timed grapple. The Russian brawler will counter hit if close enough to his opponent and Iron Muscle offers up recoverable health as well. These moves are ‘normal moves’, but are executed when pressing certain button combinations or sequences, and often have specific uses and properties.The Red Cyclone will feature the Iron Muscle V-Skill, allowing Zangief to absorb a single attack when players hit medium punch and kick together. This has particularly fantastic range for a grapple and can be done from more or less a half screen away and still catch. The EX version has a handy dash forwards at the start which can be used to catch opponents off-guard from slightly further back.Ĭritical Art (Super) – Inazuma Spin (Quarter Circle Forwards x2 + Kick)Ī super-charged version of Laura’s Sunset Wheel attack serves as her finisher. Laura’s regular command grab, this grabs the opponent and slams them to the ground in a powerful hold. The EX version has maximum effectiveness without need for a charge. The button used determines the strength and distance of the projectile, and holding the button can charge the projectile to make it more effective. Laura’s short-range electrical projectile attack. Thunder Clap (Quarter Circle Back + Punch) Again, this can also be done with the EX version of Bolt Charge. Similar to Split River, this follows Bolt Charge and turns into a grapple, but with this move Laura lands on the same side she started on. Rodeo Break (Quarter Circle Forward + Medium Punch > Kick) This can also be done with the EX version of Bolt Charge. The medium version of the Bolt Charge, followed by a grapple that knocks the opponent down, landing Laura on the opposite side to where she started. Split River (Quarter Circle Forward + Medium Punch > Punch) The EX version is a buffed version of the medium variant. Medium travels further than light, while Hard hits upwards and can be used like an uppercut anti-air. Special Movesīolt Charge (Quarter Circle Forward + Punch)Īn elbow charge attack that makes Laura travel a little way across the screen. Her V-Skill is also powered up significantly. Laura electrifies herself – and as a result, her Thunder Clap projectiles last longer and fly further, while all her attacks and special moves now deal more stun damage. V-Trigger: Spark Show (HP, HK Simultaneously when V-Trigger Gauge is full) Her V-Skill is significantly powered up when her V-Trigger is active. If you hold MK/MP, Laura will follow that up with the same overhead kick – making for a solid feint. If you merely tap, Laura will dash in the direction you’re holding. There are variants beyond that, accomplished by holding back or forwards when you press the buttons. The vanilla version has her do an overhead spinning kick that can hit opponents blocking low & travels a little way across the screen.
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V-Skill: Volty Line (MP, MK Simultaneously) Newcomer Laura is at least part grappler, but some of her move set makes her one of the more versatile takes on that style of character, including a projectile attack and a traversal-based V-Skill – she can get in your face and become deadly a lot more easily than most.
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A newbie to Street Fighter and one of the most versatile grapplers in the game.