Ryu
A disciplined World Warrior from Street Fighter who uses balanced puzzle statistics.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick LeftJoystick Right | Move the falling gem pair horizontally |
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Joystick Down | Drop the falling gem pair faster |
A | Rotate the gem pair Arcade button assignments can vary by cabinet. |
B | Rotate the gem pair in the opposite direction Arcade button assignments can vary by cabinet. |
Control notes
Start begins or confirms a game on the arcade cabinet.
Cabinet button labels and physical layouts may vary by operator.
How it plays
How does Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo play?
Players view a vertical well from the side and guide pairs of falling gems into position. Gems can be moved horizontally, dropped quickly, and rotated before they land. Matching gems touch to form larger clusters, while crash gems destroy connected gems of the same color when activated.
Destroyed gems generate counter gems on the opponent's field. The objective is to fill the opponent's well so that no legal placement remains, while using power gems and chain reactions to create stronger attacks. Arcade mode follows a sequence of character matches; versus mode supports direct two-player competition.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo?
Plan around the next falling pair instead of reacting only to the current placement. Build same-color groups near crash gems, but avoid filling the well so completely that you lose the ability to rotate or redirect pieces.
Large power gems and chain reactions are usually more valuable than small immediate clears. Watch the opponent's counter-gem layout, keep a safe area for incoming pieces, and use deliberate counter-clears when a large attack is about to land.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Ken
Ryu's rival and a fiery Street Fighter fighter represented as a playable puzzle character.
Chun-Li
The Interpol officer from Street Fighter and one of the game's selectable characters.
Sakura
The enthusiastic schoolgirl fighter from Street Fighter Alpha.
Dhalsim
The yoga master from Street Fighter, presented with his distinctive calm and flexible style.
Zangief
The powerful Russian wrestler from Street Fighter.
Donovan Baine
The dhampir fighter from Darkstalkers.
Felicia
The catwoman performer from Darkstalkers.
Akuma
A hidden opponent from Street Fighter who serves as a formidable challenger.
Dan Hibiki
A hidden joke character from Street Fighter Alpha.
Morrigan Aensland
A hidden succubus character from Darkstalkers.
Hsien-Ko
A hidden jiangshi character from Darkstalkers.
Devilot
A hidden character from Cyberbots who appears as a special challenger.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Learn the timing of crash gems before attempting long chains.
- 2
Keep the upper center of the field open whenever possible.
- 3
In versus play, observe the opponent's colors and prepare counter-clears.
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