How Japan's best E. Honda player taught us all a valuable life lesson. Great Moments in FGC History

[@ymtmtptvbo]

This series is seriously one of my favorite things on KZbin at the moment.

[@ryeyoo]

You did a really good job explaining the nuances for everyone to appreciate the artistry in the gameplay

[@thesilentsk3471]

“DeeJay had a full stick of butter” 🧈 Unlucky for him, E. Honda loves butter on his pancakes. DeeJay got pancaked. Breakfast is served.

[@mrqh406]

🤣

[@tavastian3288]

Damn that's clever 🤭

[@thebraziels]

Indeed

[@doodoobrn]

This is one of the best thought out comments I have ever read. Kudos and cheers to you

[@badnewsBH]

You must have gone to the Jesse Ventura school of commentary. XD

[@kennedymiyamoto4314]

In 2021. Just discovered your channel and I think this series is so dope. You taking the time to explain match up charts and what each players game plan is going into the match is beyond amazing for somebody like me who doesn’t know everything about the FGC but follows channels such as the fellows of yo video games, Matt Mcmuscles, wolly, and such this series was great.

[@carter9946]

“Afrolegends playing DeeJay, and Honda playing Kusomondo.” Yeah man I main Kusomondo.

[@fisherninjajk7261]

I noticed that when he first said it and it was like brain fried potatoes

[@gundamxzero3]

as soon as i heard it i went to find this comment.

[@robertminnie782]

Yup. Top-tier. I win ery tiem.

[@Vunomic]

It's very subliminal but he says that because Kusomondo ONLY PLAYS E. HONDA. so I believe that's why he said that. Because they are both interchangeable

[@Sid_Streams]

@@Vunomic Yes, especially if you apply one line from The Matrix to this, "Our convictions choose us".

[@hunterallen4231]

I just love finding channels like this that covers stories and trivia about an extremely specific thing that deserves more love than what it gets. Especially when it's something videogame related. Love the content man.

[@jpofdagalaxy]

I dont play any fighting games really, just love listening to the analysis. Your enthusiasm and your interest keeps me interested lol. Love this video and all the others of this series you're making.

[@chrisj5489]

This precisely for me as well.

[@captainsnurch6677]

Try one!

[@joejones]

Oh yes there is. The government bros

[@augustgreig9420]

I don't even play video games anymore. But I did use to be a fighting game fanatic, particularly Street Fighter and Virtua Fighter. But I haven't played Street Fighter since 2011, which I also the last time I played video games period. But I love this series. Brings back lots of nostalgia. I wish something like this has existed when I was still playing.

[@paxhumana2015]

@@augustgreig9420 , pansy.

[@ryeyoo]

Letting you know that I'm not a super turbo player, but still enjoying your story telling. You do a really good job setting up the situation so that we can appreciate how skilled these players truly are

[@toolbandfreak]

I get 0% of your technical explanations, but your enthusiasm and energy makes it so amazing to watch!

[@XSilvenX]

I'm originally a Smash player and I love your videos. They're always insightful and I get to learn about the deeper mechanics of other fighters, which as a fellow gamer I can always appreciate.

[@DontForgetTheDroids]

I've only ever played ST casually. It was awesome how you broke down the key components/strategies to the match up before the gamplay started, seemingly without spoiling it. Made it a lot more impactful when those certain situations popped up in the match itself. Love your content man!

[@ethangonzalez9265]

"full stick of butter" best name for full life bar.

[@WishfullGamedev]

With full stock of butter he doesn't mean the life bar, he means the super meter

[@CodyRockLee13]

@@WishfullGamedev True, although in the context of what he was saying, it did seem like he was referring to his life bar. While "full stick of butter" normally does refer to super gauge, in this case Afro had both - full life and super bar.

[@AlexxxPerales]

i think it comes from guilty gear where a full super bar is yellow/gold. But in this game the health bar is also yellow /gold, so could be used for both.

[@ItsFuckinLoona]

@@AlexxxPerales It came from street fighter 4 for the same reason actually.

[@Debbiebabe69]

'Look at this LIFE disadvantage. DJ has a full stick of butter while Honda only has 30%'. The commentator was referring to one thing and one thing only here. The life bars.

[@StevenTRhinehart]

The tournaments we had in the hood was so intense!! Never will forget the guys passing the controller around. Winner keeps playing

[@JavierHernandez-jo3xr]

Lol...you brought back memories!

[@nelum3226]

I was the one to roll the controller because wasn't that common for me to lose a fight on fighting games, and it's kinda odd to see your friends not playing to each other because you are good at the game.

[@NoirTech83]

one of my friends was a big gamer and one time a bunch of us were at a house and Marvel vs Capcom was being played. I joked that I'd whoop anyone there, everyone looked to Josh cause he was the known game master, we played and I won, everyone went cray and was kinda giving him shit for losing. He took it hard and I felt bad lol. Years later my gf beat me!

[@adamspeckert7296]

Awesome times

[@MerlinTheCommenter]

Don't forget that extra layer of difficulty of having to play Street fighter IRL if you won against THAT guy. Man, these nerds have NO IDEA. You had to be a real man to play Street fighter arcade in some areas or you'd just get your ass whooped and robbed! Had to see it happen once before I got my ass in a gym and a boxing ring 😂

[@Scriggz]

I love your breakdowns and rewatching certain parts to explain what's happening. I'm not a big SSF player but enjoy watching and it really helps to understand just how much is going on in a matter of seconds! Thank you for the videos!

[@zombiecancerful]

Hey jmcrofts -- amazing video! I love your analysis, especially showing all of Honda's options before getting into the match. I remember seeing this live in 2012 but I didn't understand the gravity of the matchup til now. Thanks a ton!

[@jmcrofts]

Sorry guys, had to delete and re-upload the video due to technical problems. Hope you enjoy it!

[@StellaEFZ]

Watched the previous upload and nothing was wrong?

[@MrKilljay]

@@StellaEFZ Might've been a monetization issue or something

[@surugadevil5311]

was wondering what happened there lol, all good tho bro

[@xxplayinsuckyxx]

Make this a series

[@XxSircampsalotXx]

Oooh this makes sense. I was so confused lol

[@agreatoldone8902]

You say around 13 minutes that you hope it's not annoying that you're replaying the last bit. I actually really enjoy it, because for 1 I'm probably going to replay it anyway to watch the cool bit again but moreover it lets you give your thought and talk a little bit more about what we are watching and what is going on. It's cool. Love these vids!

[@lazarusnecrosis5869]

Agreed. And someone else mentioned that maybe he should use the speed selection to play them in slow motion. That would also be helpful during things that are hard to follow.

[@DranDragore]

i'm almost 40 and have been playing sf since world warrior and I still have a lot of fun playing super turbo. love this game. Great fight coverage

[@isaacmettle]

Dragore im 40 and i plan 2 play till im one foot in the grave. i hope they perfect virtual reality and i live 2 play gta. PERFECT PHOTO REALISTIC!!(it just like your playing a movie)

[@bigdofba]

Same

[@opMajesto]

You guys should all play

[@MidTierVillain]

@@isaacmettle one can dream, I, too, am waiting on the same.

[@angelvazquez6233]

ahh yes the first ever SF nobody really remembers it anymore bc some people never remembered that SF2 had a game before it, im 19 but i know my shit

[@wills.364]

What an inspiring match from Kusomondo! Love that fact that he’s loyal to his character and doesn’t take shortcuts!

[@hyzaku]

Binging back through your Greatest FGC Moments series again. You really just hit all the right notes with these vids. You find actual amazing things to make vids for. You give the viewer context for the moment, so even if we don't know why we should be excited for the match, you got us covered. You actually breakdown and explain game mechanics for those of us who don't already know everything can understand just how good these players are at their game and what the heck is happening on screen. And to top it off you are so full of hype for what you're showing us that it's easy to get hyped up with you. Thank you so much for all the content. Keep being you and having fun!

[@boomguy2]

1:07 “Honda playing Kusomondo” Honda: See my Kuso tech *hundred hand slaps fightstick*

[@NYCHeavyHitz212]

Lmao I peeped that too.

[@gonzalotorres5282]

*Kuso Miso Technique.*

[@mdnght0095]

Thanks for this bruh, I needed a laugh :) !

[@Vunomic]

I don't know if he said it subliminally because Kusomondo only plays E. Honda. So in a way it's true because they comparison is interchangeable

[@greenchilaquiles]

@@gonzalotorres5282 yaranaika?

[@Azazel226]

Been really enjoying these "Key Moments in FGC History" videos. Your commentary, knowledge of the scene and providing insightful context is really something. Content like this is really underserved right now. Hope you continue it.

[@FarisSF97]

18:48 That "draw" system should be implemented in all fighting games.

[@mnb4414]

Absolutely agree

[@Blade-hf9po]

Round 4, fight. Nice memories there

In its heyday the games in arcades (the only place you could play) cost real money, so people would monopolize the machine by colluding to draw to continue "practicing."

[@flowrepins6663]

mk11 is better

[@derekfcc]

I don’t even play fighting games but this series is cool. I like the pre-fight breakdowns where you go over the main tactics. Good stuff!

[@m4a1sd]

Not a SF regular, but grew up around arcades - found your video interesting. Anything with a good explanation, narration whilst keeping things interesting is always a fine balance. Good job sir!

[@Ptoyoo]

Ah yes Honda playing Kusomondo My favorite character

[@kingninja1781]

Proto lol

[@aymen_b1267]

kingu crimson no nouryoku

[@nullifytheshark2423]

I played SF2 super casually with a friend once, it was fun as hell, but I’m not a serious player. This video was great regardless though. Your excitement and passion for fighting games is really contagious and a lot of fun to listen to. Plus you teach us stuff about these games that some of us haven’t played before and it’s GREAT.

[@Larez121]

NullifytheShark Agreed, Well said!

[@king-gon]

I remember lending a friend in elementary school my Alladin snes cart for Super Street Fighter Special Championship Edition on genesis. He moved and I ended up keeping it, thanks friend.

[@SleepyChloeFist]

I'm absolutely a baby when it comes to these old fighting games, so somebody taking the time to dig up matches is well appreciated.

[@g8eo3]

I haven't played fighting games in like at least 15 years and I enjoyed this video. Providing context of what the characters can do in this match up helped build intrigue, and your enthusiasm made it entertaining too. Great job, bro

[@rbach2]

i'm an old school SFII arcader and love seeing the content and the enthusiastic commentary. keep it up!

[@SamuelLopez-mm3ww]

Watched this event live. Anyone interested in the highest level super turbo watch the whole top 8 a lot of character diversity and high level tech. Also James Chen and ultra David are at their commentary best due to this being their favorite game. Nothing quite like super turbo action, some real mind blowing stuff.

[@NYCHeavyHitz212]

Noted.

[@michaelxdrift]

I watched this again because of your comment. The commentary was some of the most complex yet enjoyable ever.

[@SamuelLopez-mm3ww]

@@michaelxdrift I actually wasn't much into turbo when this happened, I just happened to watch it for fun and it really stuck with me. James Chen and ultra David being fans of the old legends helps pull you in too.

[@Bumble-BTuna]

"Honda playing Kusamundo" made do a double take.

[@drankydrank1]

Lol same... I'm like - wait... was there some mystery character I'd never heard of in SF2?

[@aaronstradwick3303]

why was that so funny? I lolled for ages

[@yveshakim530]

Was searching this comment, now i just found it. Now i can die in peace

[@0utrunner237]

“made do a double take” made do double take.

[@CloaknDagger]

Love fight games, grew up on street fighter, haven't touched it in 20 years. Watched this video all the way through. You narrate this and set it up perfectly. Your context is ALWAYS appreciated!!!!

[@stephenhartley2853]

10:00 the guy choking a chicken in the background never fails to get a laugh from me

[@agreatoldone8902]

And to address your last point, I have never played or watched this game before. I really enjoyed the video a lot, because it's just cool to see a game that I have little interest in in a nice, bite sized, easy to digest package like this. I don't think I'm going to go out of my way to seek out more gameplay, but I definitely appreciated what I did see here today. Good video

[@NoobyNoon]

Smash player here! Love these videos, and even if I always hear people dogging on my game, I love to watch good players play well anywhere! Keep it up!

[@soulreaver6083]

buy some deodorant will ya? lol im fuckin around... but seriously buy some plz

[@theiceman4494]

Smash is the best fighting game ever. No questions. It wins out in character cast, flow, controls, everything

[@zacpalmer2040]

storylines are always fun and you have the experience to break it down to someone unfamiliar with the game, backing up and rewatching the hype moments and explaining it is a skillset! I think its a great way to introduce people into new games or just share the hype. thanks for doing these

[@josephmanabat8490]

I love this channel. I treat his content like a podcast, super chill to have his videos play in the background.

[@SaiyanKnight]

I basically don't know anything about Super Turbo, but you're honestly such a happy person and watching you be excited made the video a lot of fun.

[@RadioRedMage]

I found this series recently and you have TOTALLY revived my love of fighting games. I just reinstalled SF4 the other night and it's been so fun just getting games in. Keep it up :D :D

[@jakecristina54]

I enjoy watching fighting game content, even though I am certainly an observer over a player. Your enthusiasm and knowledge are delivered well. I enjoy your content, and your pauses are helpful if anything, much like a sports replay, always for better clarity and understanding. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@spk1121]

Hear, hear! Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@sugoi9680]

Start playing dude

[@FideoMamorugames]

I reeealy like this kind of videos, it makes me realise that fighting games as an e-sport are equal to any other sport. Waiting for another analysis c: Greetings frome Chile.

[@nunyabidness2661]

Diego Flores I'd hardly put it in the same conversation with any physical sport, but it ripe for analysis and is also quite competitive. It's no more of a sport than a monopoly tournament though. At least not in my opinion. I'm glad people can get paid to play games. If it stated earlier I would have tried to find a way to go pro some game or another.

[@obinwakanaobi4338]

Nunya Bidness He is not talking about how intensive it is to play video games. He is talking about how fun it is to do an analysis.

[@FideoMamorugames]

@@obinwakanaobi4338 Thanks 🧡 that's what I meant.

[@echeaz]

I really enjoy your commentary! I used to play SFII in and SSFII T in the arcades long ago as a kid. Your videos remind me of a better time in my life, when all I had to worry about was grabbing pizza and having enough quarters to play after school. Thanks so much! I'm considering picking up this game to get back into it thanks to you!

[@joes9545]

I love how they are playing on CRT’s.

[@ashtar3876]

Its cause they have incredibly low lag btw

[@joes9545]

@@ashtar3876 Agreed!

[@everdash]

15:49 “That butt slam gets punished all day.” Archer: “PHRASING!”

[@essen00cat]

My fist's have your blood on them

[@Nuka0420]

@@essen00cat EY! PHRASING!

[@xcaluhbration]

Aww Jessica Walters.... 😢

[@orenmauritzen8674]

Captain: "LANGUAGE!"

[@armyofninjas9055]

Am I the only one that thinks that show is merely a series of running jokes and character quirks (and isn't actually funny)? Apparently. :/

[@Midekai]

Loving a character and sticking to them no matter what can create some magical moments.

[@Trollamollex]

It's a double edged sword. On one hand you lose the advantage of knowing what other characters can REALLY do (unless you play vs others a lot) and on the other hand you don't get sloppy at timing your attacks because all of your muscle memory can focus on that one character.

[@Midekai]

@@Trollamollex definitely agreed

[@danielcaetano7979]

Man! I'm very happy I watched this! I mained Fang because I like playing him and sticked with him no matter what happened. Seeing a professional saying the same thing is very refreshing! I still lose a lot haha

[@danielmorales9293]

I have never played Turbo, but I really enjoyed this video. What a match between Honda and Deejay. Thank you for posting it!

[@nxsmotorsports]

I have never played this in a competitive manner but I still enjoyed the story you told. The E. Honda player's quote at the end is profound and a good mentality to have in life. Thank you for sharing his valuable insight.

[@Beosker]

A little late but I did enjoy this. Passion definitely makes things more interesting and I appreciate seeing someone with a similar mindset to me being rewarded (work through and make it work with your main)

[@SurelyYewJest]

"full stick of butter" LMAO. Hadn't heard that life bar euphemism before.

[@rubiks5659]

Funny enough I first heard it used for full tension bar in Guilty Gear lol

[@jimmythekiller8148]

Right?! I like that one too.

[@joshwoodcock3656]

@@rubiks5659 yeh I'm used to it being used for meter but totally works for HP too.

[@powertrip8676]

It’s been used a lot, but usually for super meters in fighting games

[@carlosgomez3984]

I haven’t played much street fighter beside the once in a while casual match up in SF4 but I find these videos on older games fun and interesting. I find it that most fighting games in general are fun to watch and your videos are a great in-depth look in to them.

[@tcgbilly9140]

I just picked up Super Turbo. I am loving it! I find watching these videos help me see what I have missed through out the years.

[@notsosupersaiyan1005]

I don't really play fighting games but I've been watching videos on them and have been meaning to start playing street fighter 5. Love your videos and this was another great one. I liked how you took the time to explain the match ups and break down what was going on in the fight; it really made it easy to understand why it was such a great match. On the off chance you read this I just want you to know you've made this genre that I was originally daunted by to feel a lot more accessible and your videos never fail to put a smile on my face.

[@ok-tchau]

Never realized how unfitting DeeJay art is in this game. His torso and arms are almost photorealistic.

[@Ebinsugewa]

All the new characters (and new moves) have this issue if you look closely

[@silent.revolution2168]

Honda’s new throw is so “pre-alpha anime like” compared to DeeJay’s realistic sprites.

[@shivasthong4924]

@@Ebinsugewa They all stick out like sore thumbs.

[@VanguardSupreme]

Now that you mention it, he kinda looks like an SNK sprite.

[@YouGuessIGuess]

@@silent.revolution2168Woah. I never noticed that before but it's so glaring once you see it.

[@ogJbizz]

There's no counter picking in real life 🧠🧠🤯

[@EliosMoonElios]

In fact many people ask others to fight for them.

[@SHINBAXTER]

I DISAGREE, LIFE IS FULL OF COUNTER PICKING =)

[@MrRoooodrigooo]

wise words

[@Th3Sh1n1gam1]

You probably have seen more counterpicking irl than you think.

[@Krystalmyth]

Life is basically all about counterpicking and options-selects. Having a good wakeup reversal game, safe-on-block setups and fast recovery on whiff. You can turtle, but you don't want to lose to the clock. Just stop jumping, don't mash, tech those throws and you win. Perfect.

[@anappleaday1889]

this is great stuff. Hope to see more of these analysis videos! Also, wasn't super well acquainted with any of the games you covered, but rather was a great and enjoyable learning experience nonetheless.

[@11521914]

Actually, I always was real bad at the SF games(for me as a kid it was too hard to learn them, without move lists or something alike) and so I never really played them much. But I recently got some motivation, to play them with my friends and to get better. Now this motivation got me also to search for knowledge about the history these classic game series and I really enjoyed your video. Moments like this one with Kusumondo or the evo 37 moment with Daigo are so awesome and I really enjoy getting to know more of those. So thank you, for this ^^

[@wwidewebb27]

Thanks for the breakdown. I am one of those that is not too up on turbo. I found the breakdown awesome and would like to see you keep up the good work!!

[@reilly5005]

I feel like this series lets jmcrofts practice commentating

[@rolandking640]

I don't play fighting games at all. I don't buy fighting games. I just love their competitions and watching experts go at it

[@FWFE1]

I played that game way too much.

[@dilach41]

me too

[@dan5609]

Every time a quarter was in my hand

[@maximeprometheas]

When my Son turned 10 I decided it was a great excuse to find a Sega Mega Drive/Genesis version of the game in order to properly introduce him to the history of video games. Needless to say, I ended up playing it way more than he did...

[@user-fw1un2cw7v]

Lol next time give him a controller with more than 3 buttons to play street fighter.

[@PatternLand]

I had a ps2 disc that had sf 2 and 3 and the movie I think

[@bilibilil]

This was a really fun video. I'm a huge fighting game fan and I played a lot of this game when it first came out, importing it on snes for almost £100 ($200) including adapter just to play it at all long before it got released in the UK. Back in the glory days of playing SF2CE in actually arcades, where you'd find arcade machines everywhere - we even had a CE machine in our local fish and chip shop! I appreciated the in depth preface of the techniques used in the video despite being a long time player. Either I just didn't know the techniques or it's been so long that I've forgotten them (I do vaguely remember negative edge moves in super turbo) so it made the video infinitely more interesting. Good job dude.

[@xiongpaolee]

Awesome, thanks for highlighting this match up!

[@captainhamlock611]

I've played fighting games all throughout my life, and even Street Fighter 2 and 2 Turbo. But I'm not well acquainted with all the fighting game terminology and I find it fascinating. I really enjoy tehse vids going over big events in fighting game history and enjoy learning about this entire subculture of gaming that I only vaguely knew about. :D

[@Latin00032]

13:34 "DeeJay's got a full stick of butter. Honda's only got like 30 percent of his life." Full stick of butter. Lmfao!!🤣🤣🤣

[@1138psience]

That one had me dead af

[@NoelNolNull]

"Sometimes fighting games are like a game of rock, paper, scissors. But what do you do if the other guy keeps picking rock?"

[@TimothyTimPSP]

This was a great video. Don't worry about who's watching. As long as they enjoy the content. Keep up the good work.

[@Larsgman]

Ive watched this video at least 3 times. Love the way jmcrofts breaks down and presents these clips while simultaneously educating and hyping it up and showcasing the skill levels involved

[@renjit0]

a little late to the party , but I've never player these games and i find the videos very enjoyable to watch :) keep up

[@brunocamaracanto]

Me too.

[@j.f.wagner7730]

Played Street Fighter just about 30 times my hole life, but it is entertaining to watch

[@kendrickcooperofmarshalltx2757]

You missed a lot over the years then my friend

[@2livenoob]

SF II has such a satisfying game play and beautiful fight cadence that its more than a classic.

[@DirtyJamesUK]

I agree. Games like SF II are very rare. I would personally put N64 Goldeneye on that level too. So satisfying it is above the normal level of classic. Maybe Sonic the hedgehog too.

[@keepthechange2811]

@@DirtyJamesUK We used to tournament goldeneye. License to kill pistols. Money on the line

[@thegodofpez]

Man what a legendary moment.

[@Igbutton]

I've never played Super Turbo. I love your videos because you lay out what the advantages and disadvantages of the MU and then give solid commentary throughout.

[@Thoughtful_Balance]

Enjoyable video. I don't follow fighting games often but respect the skill and determination involved. Thanks for highlighting this amazing competitive player.

[@lotuseater7247]

i had no idea that these SFII tournaments still existed and were even popular. Damn, I spent 1000's of kid hours perfecting my moves and now feel I wasted my adult life on other things when I could have become a contender!

[@Justchev]

Try playing online, if you can do good there then sure but it's hard to go pro

[@lotuseater7247]

@@Justchev I think that boat has sailed. Aren't pro gamers peak years in their late teens to mid 20's. I'd like to play online though, but I'm in China right now.

[@isengate]

I suddenly remembered the first time i played street fighter in an arcade. My mom played and she beat me with blanca. Lol Mom is dead now though.

[@Pabloplays98]

RIP

[@nayyarrashid4661]

Sorry to hear that... But at least you remember her playing Street Fighter with you... Can't say that about a lot of other people around...

[@Strider86x]

you win, perfect!

[@nicklevi5537]

Great mom. Not every day you heard stories 90s gen ever playing sf arcade with mum. One of a kind

[@rvrmdude]

That was unintentionally funny. Sorry about your mom though. I bet she was the best

[@dominicmorgan5897]

The hundred ham slap topped with butter sticks was a tasty treat to behold; DeeJay got his arteries emptied for good! 😁

[@hallorette5059]

This is my favorite JM Crofts video. So inspirational.

[@raithier]

I spent a huge amount of time as a teenager playing this gave in a local bowing ally. All the kids in the surrounding area would come and compete. I imagine it was the same wherever this gave was. I have never seen competitive play, or realized it was a thing. I can see why the game is still played, it just so fast paced and captivating. Thank you for sharing and giving the commentary. It really helped understand what competitive play is like and the terms for the moves we did like "Chip" is really cool. Awesome fun.

[@Kasugia]

22:25 - hey Croft’s. I’ve never played super turbo (and actually I’ve never been able to play fighting games correctly until injustice 2 or DBFZ) but I’ve found your commentary on this video, and many others to be very digestible for an FGC newcomer. It’s very interesting to hear your takes with added context and explanations to keep me engaged and understanding what is happening throughout the matches/gameplay. Thanks for your content - it’s really helped me to appreciate the FGC for something other than the toxic online parts I’ve seen previously 😁👍

[@devlan66]

1:06 honda playing as kasumondo

[@young_heart]

I'll always remember Mao pointing to the camera multiple times when he won the tournament, it was so funny lol

[@sunnyh314]

Great video. I play fighting games, and as someone who's starting sf2 and old games it's hard to get that common scene knowledge that people had growing up playing the game. So much of it just disappeared in the change from board to websites and so on. Maybe at a tournament I'll gleam something from another player but even then! So I find videos like this dope. Thanks man. Keep preaching to the choir. We love it.

[@rubiks5659]

These historical videos are amazing to me! I would love to see more. It's so cool to have these video analysis of games I may never have seen from someone who has been around longer

[@iskander0725]

Was alive for ST, watched my brother and cousin play it. Grew a strong love for this game. Then I grew up and found out how deep the tech runs in this game.... I learn something new every day I look into ST, and you provided me with that Orochi setup. Thanks bud.

[@illgeteverythingback]

Honda was real good playing with that character Kusomondo, haven't played in a while, aren't they high tier?

[@harrymillan4664]

Interesting that it gets called "negative edge" in gaming terms. I do electrical and for timers and buttons we call it "trailing edge", e.g. when the signal goes away. Also, how did this show up in my recommended???

[@FlyTagart]

Just because you asked for it, I don't know the first thing on SF2T but you did an amazing job at explaining and illustrating all the core concepts in order to appreciate the gameplay as well as narrating and explaining trough white pausing to emphasize the details. I loved it through and through fam!

[@tannerackerly6621]

Never was a street fighter guy but I do enjoy your vids man keep it up

[@xyz39808]

I like what Aris says about this: the matchup data only accounts for long sets. In a tournament setting, anything could happen.

[@Ebinsugewa]

The high game speed and brutal damage/stun of ST make this even more true

[@diwachtler]

"..command throws do not have wiff animations..." tell that to zangief

[@lambchop58]

No, zangief just love to hug air

[@magamaga1636]

The Reason for the characters having different names is because Boxer was originally called M.Bison an his likeness was modeled after M.Tyson or Iron Mike Tyson former world champ, Capcom didnt want to get sued when porting to English so they swapped his name to Balrog, Dictator to M.Bison

[@RoldanRR00]

As an old school casual player, I enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Braillionaire]

I had fun playing Super Turbo as a kid on console, but NEVER knew anything about it’s competitive community before I got into the FGC. That being said, I REALLY enjoyed this video. Loving how you have been giving these FGC lessons. I have always been a fighting game fan. Didn’t grow up around arcades. I started running my own tournaments in college (unaware of how deep the FGC actually even was lol), then became a smash player and since have delved into the rabbit whole of competitive gaming (probably good that it came late in life, because I most likely would have never done anything else lol) So I missed a LOT of FG history, and these videos have been great for me!

[@mrevilducky]

That walk up, command grab from Honda reminds me of everytime my opponent dragon rushes me from a million miles away and I still get caught *vietnam flashbacks*

[@everdash]

Imagine making this into a movie: "Okay, so who's going to play the sumo wrestler E Honda?" "A kid named Kusomondo." "That's pretty racist, but okay. And what about the Jamaican, DeeJay?" "I'm thinking someone named AfroLegends." "Good lord, you're not even trying to avoid a lawsuit, are you."

[@carefreejimbob]

When you said wishy washy, was that a nod to the family guy scene where Mr wishy washy was E-honda? 😂

[@ccggenius]

The character's name is Mr. Washy-Washy...

[@carefreejimbob]

@@ccggenius great 👍

[@CaskStrength777]

I enjoyed seeing someone make E Honda useful finally. I've played a ton but I didn't know the dynamics, so per your request, I found it helpful

[@Notmilkywhite]

Holy cow, I was definitely not getting my many quarters worth. I had the briefest of experience playing this as a kid in the 90s. I loved this video. You’re analysis is captivating.