jmcrofts: Characters who were nerfed by ADDING a move

As a gamer with over two decades of fighting game experience under my belt, I can’t help but appreciate the ingenuity behind nerfing characters by adding moves. It’s like the developers are playing an intricate balancing act, constantly tweaking and adjusting to keep the game fresh and competitive.

Hey there fellow gamers! Ever wondered if adding a move could actually weaken a character? Well, jump into this video with me as I delve into instances where developers got creative with nerfing characters by giving them new moves. From Street Fighter to Marvel vs. Capcom, these additions surprisingly altered the gameplay dynamics. So, let’s explore how these moves affected each character!

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Key Takeaways:

Dan in Street Fighter 5: A random red Fireball move was added, making his infinite combo no longer possible.
Ryu in Street Fighter Alpha 2: His heavy punch Fireball was changed to only knock down when done from up close, making it less effective in footsies.
Wolverine in Marvel vs. Capcom 3: The addition of the “Swiss Cheese” move was believed to be intentional to disrupt combo mashing.
She-Hulk in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3: The accidental input of a lamp post swing move made her throw tech risky and punishable.

Dan’s Red Fireball in Street Fighter 5

In the game Street Fighter 5, character Dan previously had a combo that never ended, deemed excessively powerful. Rather than reducing the effectiveness of his current moves directly, the developers introduced a new move: a randomly appearing Fireball in red. This change made it difficult for players to consistently perform Dan’s infinite combo, introducing an unpredictable factor into gameplay.

Ryu’s Heavy Punch Fireball in Street Fighter Alpha 2

In Street Fighter Alpha 2, Ryu’s powerful punch known as Fireball had an exceptional trait – when executed close up, it would send the opponent crashing to the ground. However, in the revised version, this characteristic was taken away and replaced with a distinct red Fireball move instead. This alteration has made Ryu’s strong Fireball less dependable for setting up knockdowns or controlling foot movement.

Wolverine’s Swiss Cheese Move in Marvel vs. Capcom 3

In the game Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, developers incorporated a maneuver called “Swiss Cheese” into Wolverine’s moveset. This move was thought to have been intentionally created to interfere with the common practice of rapid button presses (also known as combo mashing). In reality, it had no significant impact on combos and would frequently be unintentionally activated, disrupting players’ intended commands.

She-Hulk’s Lamp Post Swing in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

In Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, She-Hulk experienced several adjustments, one of which was the introduction of a move where she swings from a lamp post. This move wasn’t very useful in most situations and sometimes conflicted with throw escape inputs. Unfortunately, players trying to break throws would unintentionally trigger the swing instead, making them susceptible to further attacks.

Developers take a distinctive approach by adjusting characters’ moves to tone them down, or ‘nerf’ them as it’s often called. While some changes, such as Dan’s spontaneous Red Fireball, introduce an aspect of uncertainty, others, like She-Hulk’s unexpected lamp post swing, can inadvertently disrupt the gameplay and penalize players for unintentional inputs. These instances underscore the intricacy of managing characters in fighting games and the innovative solutions developers employ to handle character power levels.

2024-08-23 01:43