User Guide

Basic Operations
operations
This section explains the basic operations applicable to all characters.
Instructions for keys apply when the characters are facing to the right.
By using the directional button and F button together, you can execute
free steps that allow characters to move freely. After entering free-step
mode by entering one of the commands, then holding down the F button
while operating directional button, you can move freely. If you release the
F button or stop using the directional button, the game status will return
to normal. The same operation may be carried using the Left/Right sticks
on the Analog controller (DualShock™2 analog controller) or using the
directional button while holding down the L1/L2 buttons.
Legend
The F button shown is the Square button, the P button is the Triangle button and the
K button is the Circle button (when default settings are used).
• indicates a short press of the directional button,
• while the indicates a long press.
Jump
back
Standing guard
Low
guard
Jump
forward
Move forward
Crouch
forward
Jump
straight up
Low
guard
Character Movements
Forward dash Run
Backward dash Crouching dash
Free Steps
Background movement Foreground movement
Strikes
Punch Kick
Each character has its own strike moves. Combining them with the
use of the directional button, you can execute various attacks.
Types of attacks
High attack: Hits standing opponents
Middle attack: Hits both standing and crouching opponents
Low attack: Hits both standing and crouching opponents
Super High attack: Hits standing opponents, no guarding
Critical Combos
When your opponent staggers, you have an opportunity for a series
of attacks. String your strikes together in the right combination to
cause maximum damage.
Guarding
High and middle guard Low guard
Attacks can be made high, in the middle, or low. To guard against high and middle attacks,
use left on the directional button. To guard against low attacks, use down. It is also possible
to guard using the F button. You can guard against high attacks by crouching and low
attacks by jumping.
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