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Combos where constant inputs from the player aren't required. All that is required is that the first hit connects and then the Combo will play out until it is completed, or the player on the receiving end escapes.
AI Bots are computer-controlled game characters that substitute for characters that are otherwise typically played by a human, and are most commonly found in multiplayer games.
From a new generation of fighting games, most notably Street Fighter IV, the comeback mechanic allows characters with low health to activate a powerful move or mode.
GGPO (Good Game Peace Out) is an open source middleware designed to minimize lag when playing online fighting games.
Guard Crush is a mechanic in Fighting Games where a player/AI opponent blocks too much and making a character to open to use another attack.
Complete move list for character actions that are already in the game itself. Usually accessed via pause menu.
Whether it be a close up shotgun blast, far away sniper rifle, explosive, or backstab, the "one hit kill" is a popular kill strategy. Usually hard to master and even harder to avoid, the instant kill is loved and hated by gamers everywhere.
Special/Super moves are similar inputs as auto-combos. all that requires that is required is holding down the button or use any move in one button.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Shoryuken is the move made famous by Ryu and Ken Masters of the Street Fighter franchise. Shoryuken translates to "Rising Dragon Fist" but most English speakers simply refer to it as the "Dragon Punch."
A fighting game archetype where characters with a significant similarity in fighting style to Street Fighter's Ryu & Ken.
Akuma's signature super move in the Street Fighter series.
Games whose titles consist of a single word.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
A special combo-move in fighting games that is executable after building a meter throughout the match (or round).
Extra objects, characters, or content in a game that can only be accessed after completing a certain task such as completing the game, or by using cheat codes.
Primarily found in fighting or sports games, the versus screen typically masks the load time of an upcoming matchup. Sometimes codes may be entered here that will affect the game.
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