Ryu
A disciplined Japanese martial artist who seeks worthy opponents.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick | Move, crouch, and jump |
|---|---|
Jab Punch | Perform a light punch |
Strong Punch | Perform a medium punch |
Fierce Punch | Perform a heavy punch |
Short Kick | Perform a light kick |
Forward Kick | Perform a medium kick |
Roundhouse Kick | Perform a heavy kick |
Combos and sequences
Joystick direction + Punch | Perform a character-specific special move The required direction and punch strength vary by fighter. |
|---|---|
Joystick direction + Kick | Perform a character-specific special move The required direction and kick strength vary by fighter. |
Control notes
Arcade cabinets use an eight-way joystick and six attack buttons.
Button labels can vary slightly between cabinet control panels.
How it plays
How does Street Fighter II: The World Warrior play?
Players select one of eight regular fighters and fight one-on-one matches against computer-controlled opponents or another player. Each match is normally won by taking two rounds before the timer expires.
The arcade ladder leads through regional opponents and ends with the four boss characters. Fighters use punches, kicks, throws, jumping attacks, crouching attacks, and character-specific special moves. Winning matches increases the challenge, while bonus stages appear between portions of the ladder.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Street Fighter II: The World Warrior?
Learn the spacing and timing of one fighter before trying to master the full roster. Use light attacks to interrupt unsafe approaches, and reserve heavy attacks for clear openings.
Watch the round timer and opponent habits. Blocking, crouching under appropriate attacks, and punishing recovery are generally safer than constantly attacking. Practice each character's special moves and learn which normal attacks can cancel into them.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Ken
Ryu's American training partner, using a similar but more aggressive style.
Chun-Li
A Chinese Interpol investigator pursuing M. Bison.
Guile
An American military officer seeking revenge for Charlie.
E. Honda
A Japanese sumo wrestler determined to prove the value of sumo.
Blanka
A feral fighter from Brazil with electric attacks.
Zangief
A powerful Soviet professional wrestler specializing in throws.
Dhalsim
An Indian yoga master whose limbs and attacks have unusual reach.
M. Bison
The leader of Shadaloo and the final boss.
Balrog
An American boxer and one of M. Bison's enforcers.
Sagat
A towering Muay Thai fighter and former Street Fighter champion.
Vega
A Spanish claw-wielding fighter and Shadaloo operative.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the training-like practice available through repeated arcade matches to learn each fighter's range.
- 2
Do not rely only on heavy attacks; fast light attacks are useful for stopping pressure.
- 3
Against bosses, study their repeated patterns and punish their recovery rather than trading attacks.
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