Rare Combos in Street Fighter IV

[@Ralkila]

I miss the EVO top 32s of this game... holy shit it was hype to see so many characters being piloted by crazy mofos grinding secret tech or mastering bad match ups. Maybe the peak of Modern fighting games? i would say highly probable.

[@deskcombo]

Agreed!

[@TechSY730]

Disclaimer: I haven't played SFV for anything resembling a decent amount of time SFV's animations just look, IDK, "stiffer" compared to SFIV. They seem to "flow together" better and more "expressively". Also, the fact there are less mechanical options (maybe more system mechanics, but less freeform options) available to mix things up on combo or pressure, this results in everything feeling more "samey" between player to player. Less player expression potential.

[@Ralkila]

@@TechSY730 That's right , in USF4 you could have 3 players using the same character and most of their play style being different. From harder combos like consistent 1 framers to character knowledge and crazy confirms or setups and the 3 were killers. Although the mission of SFV was exactly that , to close the skill gap and you don't need to train as hard as before. In that regard i think SFV is better than 4 bringing new blood to the fgc. If SF6 is even a close thing i would like if they recover some freedom and if they want to retain some friendly quality of life things, also to remove the intended input lag. Notice that guilty gear aimed for this same formula with the new one, past guilty gear games were not just beautiful but demanding mechanically and that made i t a thing to consider while buying it.

[@TechSY730]

@@Ralkila Funny thing is that it is possible to have a decently low execution barrier, _and_ a high skill ceiling + player expressiveness Is it hard to do that? Very. Good game design is very hard. But you would expect a 5 billion dollar company, one of the OGs of the fighting game genre, to be able to figure it out.

[@TechSY730]

A point about my comment about animations before. My experience is very tinted by my impressions from early SFV, where many really were just straight up bad. These days this has apparently been polished _a lot_ , though I contend that while overall SFV animations now look better in isolation, you still get some "stiffness" when linking/canceling them together _sometimes_

[@Kanzuki]

If it wasn't for this game. I never would've found this channel while I was scrolling through SFIV combo videos years ago

[@dmtmediabrothers]

I would have never got into competitive fighters if it wasnt for this game

[@Kamedouken]

This right here

[@CommunitySkratch]

tremendous

[@Guitar-Dog]

If it wasn't for SF4, you wouldn't have found SF4 content creators? Yeah man, and I wouldn't know any Tekken content creators if Tekken didn't exist 😂😂🤔

[@Kamedouken]

@@Guitar-Dog not funny

[@kisamejon]

Damn it feels good to see sf4 again on this channel!

[@ZanettesPlace]

Feels like coming back home

[@androidsychoshocker]

Thanks for highlighting more of this magnificent game. I put untold hours into this one and it will always be my favorite FG.

[@Sekzay]

i have at least 15,000 hours on here lol. definitely my favorite game ever

[@androidsychoshocker]

@@Sekzay I can't imagine how much I put into it. It was at least four and a half years straight of playing the different versions and characters I eventually reached top 50 Ken and Ryu on PSN. Miss those days.

[@Sekzay]

@@androidsychoshocker you can check player data and it’ll show the time you’ve played

[@autex2609]

What a game. Has so much more personality than 5. This stage that I barely remember even, looks so much better than anything in 5 IMO. So much color and movement.

[@generalvonmettmann3903]

Totally agree

[@Aware_Wolf_X4]

Just when I think I had seen everything SF4 had to offer, you raise the bar yet again.

[@71mb0o]

desk I don’t even play fighting games anymore but your content will always have a special place in all of our hearts. One of the few fgc people I still sub to and watch.

[@sack943]

I miss this game so much 😭

[@tootsie_]

I love how you included different versions of characters!

[@AlociJo]

I miss this game. Thank you Desk!

[@camronh14]

SF4 may be old 13 years later, but it will never die.

[@JB2X-Z]

I say this on every HYPE SF4 video I see, but: I miss SF4...

[@joseurbina3835]

"Street Fighter IV" was so ahead of it's Time.

[@robertrogdriguez392]

I usually expect wildness with your videos, but this one made me “wait wait wait” more times than most of your videos.

[@FairlySadPanda]

For folks interested in the Rufus parry back throw, it's done by plinking FA into back throw and is AFAIK exclusive to the 360 version of USF4. It's a surprisingly useful glitch and makes Rufus' wakeup even more obnoxious.

[@-Kerstin]

0:55

[@Staischoki]

maybe that's why they stopped using de 360 in tournaments when the ultra came out

[@JustAnswers359]

what does AFAIK mean?

[@megamasterx9003]

@@JustAnswers359 As far as I know

[@TiredOcean]

Isn't it an armour cancel? Everyone can do it, Desk's "PARRY" videos were there to show how it could be used in really creative (if impractical) ways

[@Sekzay]

best fighting game of all time + best combo creator of all time = excellent content. i bet there will still be more sf4 stuff being figured out in 2030

[@thechugg4372]

I miss the insane camera work in SF4, not even for a super just look at T Hawk and how the camera knows how to capture that moment perfectly.

[@fernandohg225]

good stuff, sfiv always had the most crazy combos

[@tylerblake478]

Street Fighter 5 never lived up to 4 for me. That was such a magical Era in fighting game history

[@snor_laz]

desk do you ever think about how you might be the first person to ever do these really sick combos? i think that's magical.

[@HansaGBB]

It's been 13 years guys. And we still have new stuff.

[@cashwad5713]

This game is a piece of human history

[@hori83]

Me: play around 10 years and have seen everything Desk: naah let me show you

[@e-maestro]

Nothing like some good ole' sf4

[@Kidkool2]

2:41 Oh nah, I'd actually cry.

[@TiredOcean]

Feeling a lot of nostalgia seeing some old tricks and glitches show up again, much appreciated Desk! If anyone's wondering about the Adon super glitch showed off in this video a couple of times (e.g. 0:36), it's something that was found in Super SF4! Basically, if the third attack in Adon's super lands as a counter hit, instead of triggering the "hitstun" reaction of the opponent, it's coded to trigger the "standing medium kick" script! This means the person getting hit incurs no hitstun and can potentially combo off the standing medium kick, if possible (see the C.Viper example in this video at 1:35). It's pretty cool that you can still access the glitched behaviour from Edition Select in USF4! Desk did a video on it more than 10 years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJSViWWDqcxgmbs

[@TiredOcean]

Another highlight is AE Yun being able to combo off his sweep (with a helpful jab to bypass recovery) at 2:00! I think they patched that out in 2012... Not sure how exploitable it was in regular gameplay

[@semy28nfs]

thanks for the information wowow

[@SeriouslyWTFAndre]

Desk on usf4? Let’s goooo

[@Snoooootch]

Bringing it back to life!

[@SC4RF4C310]

Glad to see you’re still working on my favorite street fighter!

[@eggimage]

didn’t think there was still stuff that hadn’t been discovered in sf4… boy how dumb was i to question desk’s ability to break games

[@sethxtekken]

SF4 is the most creative game. Better yhsn than the Braindead Esport 5

[@eggimage]

@@sethxtekken yea SFV intentionally dumbed down too many things in order to make it more “accessible” for beginners-an entirely profit-driven decision-yet capped the skill ceiling too low that there’s little to set high level players apart from mid level ones. The infamous crush counter makes it way too easy to land high damage combos, and even more ridiculous is CC occurs during recovery frames of DPs, when blocked/whiffed DPs already are highly punishable in the first place and non-EX versions have no 1f invincibility, making the punishment completely disproportionate and overly favoring offense, all because they wanna create more hypes for eSports tournaments since players are forced to go on offense more often-and this only appears more exciting to audiences who have little knowledge of the game, because they don’t know why well strategized defense is just exciting to watch. SFV also removed close/far standing normals because it was “too hard for beginners” 🤦🏻 even though they phrased it as how buttons couldn’t be fully utilized when not in the right distance, which is complete BS, because this should be the fundamentals for any semi skilled player. VT also has long-arse freeze time for reaction and inputs… not to mention all the efforts are put into making more DLC contents all while cutting budgets on cutscene arts and rival openings, etc. literally every decision is purely made to maximize profit and make it more hyped for non-skilled audiences to watch… just garbage

[@sethxtekken]

@@eggimage omg man what a garbage fighting game. The thing that even makes me sick more is other games just want to cooy that retarded system of esport i can see some in Guilty Gear Strive and MK11 all of them just want to make it for beginners when they know that low skill gap ceiling is just wont last long in terms of excitement, it literally kill your excitement in 1 month because you feel there are nothing to explore

[@Stormtrooper-oc4vn]

@@sethxtekken tell that to diago, punk and idom...Who play the game combos are easier in sf5 but playing against a top player I won't get anywhere. The game doesn't let me beat them why??? Because they are good not because the game is easy.

[@sethxtekken]

@@Stormtrooper-oc4vn did you just put punk and idom with daigo ? . and with all respect there are alot of dumbasses in the top 100 . and anyone from the top 1000 can come and beat one of these 100 like in all most tournament . cant you see why the most vicious and the best players in both USA KOREA JP just dont give a f*** about the game ? the skill gap is low . and even daigo said that . and punk will not say that beacuse if that game wasnot low skill gap he know that he cant get along with the top players in SF that you say in 4 and 3 . with all respect your comparison is flaud because i can give you alot of example of top players lose to dumb asses in this game becuase the skill gap ceiling is lower than an ant house just so you dont miss understand me . if you do enjoy the game then play it im not degrading . this is only my personal view because i see the both the community and the top guys saying that . go listen to all top SF players, i mean the real top readers, creative , skillful players not some new kids that pick S tiers and come and only good in SF5 .

[@YGOFosho]

Omega SF4 never being fully adopted was a heartbreaker

[@FreshPrinceObama69]

the dictator air target into charge partion forward dash ultra combo got me good. thx desk

[@KejutoJetomo]

I said the same thing. I was like DAMN he dashed his ultra.

[@RoundShades]

I laughed at dictator getting grabbed out of ult after Rufus focus absorbed

[@pauloshea6291]

Still a decent scene for SFIV, SFO Ghost holding regular tournaments.

[@dogfood142]

imo one of the best fighting games ever made.

[@satsuinotanden]

Enhanced edition or remake game's are all the rage these days. Update Sf 4 graphically and bring it back imo, also great video Desk.

[@BIGACORN]

wish Edition Select (minus Omega) was the Tourney standard for a last year of Ultra. Just like in Super Turbo there's edition select is allowed.

[@pukebra1n]

yeeeeeees, sf4 for the win

[@_Gouki]

Man I miss IV

[@EnterSandham]

What happened with Rufus at 0:57? Just because I swear I did something similar with Dan but instead of grab went into Ultra 1 but could never figure out how I did it...

[@b_HAUNT]

Probably Plinked focus with grab. I'm not exactly sure but I know it can be done with taunt and Gen's stance changes

[@TiredOcean]

It's an armour cancel. If you do a special, super, ultra, throw, or taunt on the same frame that you absorb an attack via armour, it instantly cancels into that move. You don't necessarily have to use Focus to do it - Boxer can do it with his EX Dash Upper (I think - whichever one had the armour on it)

[@joshz8140]

Super crazy stuff here! I love it! "combos for usf4 rollback!" haha

[@littleguyalex]

This is straight up ACADEMIC.

[@Manlygenius101]

Is it just me or did sf4 have more content overall? In regards to dlcs? I could be wrong. Just kinda feels like it watching this hahah. Great video Desk! Much love

[@CamMcCoy87]

It was mostly costumes

[@Manlygenius101]

@@CamMcCoy87 yeah you are right, maybe it just felt like more cause of the 19 different versions of the game lol

[@bestsnowboarderuknow]

Love your videos! At least they're not like Smug's old SF4 combo videos where he'd try combos over and over and over with his friends online then post them like he got them to happen in actual matches lol. Speaking from experience.

[@ArcadeRising1]

So many memories...great vid!

[@heathmcrigsby]

When the music is so loud you can't even hear the character voices

[@Argennon]

I love SF4, but I have no idea why they decided to put the ultra names (the ones above the super bar when you use them) in black text on top of a black background...

[@MakoEyesOfSapphire]

Ahh I forgot omega mode was a thing. Still wish there were more tournaments for it but it came way too late in SF4 lifespan

[@gameclips5734]

not to mention it was pretty broken

[@Mr6Percent]

I know for a fact I wouldn't have committed nearly as much to SF4 and fighting games in general if it hadn't been for your content years ago

[@SirDerpingtonIV]

Moooom! Desk is breaking things again!

[@GoodNormals]

Desk did you see Justin Wong’s recent video where he was watching some old Magnetron MvC2 tool assisted combos? He said he would pay money to see someone do some of them by hand, and you were the first person to come to mind. Have you done much with MvC2 execution in the past? Would you consider trying to do “tool assisted “only MvC2 combos without tool assistance?

[@GoodNormals]

Magnetro*

[@DemonBlanka]

Ah the fucking armour cancel through from Rufus! that shit was so cool but so niche, I remember I could do armour cancel EX falling sky pretty consistently but it serves basically no purpose lol.

[@carlosquevedo8239]

For some reason I was expecting half of these to be possible only against Gief.

[@AlessandroLucas]

I truly love this channel ❤️

[@Bat2theFutureStudios]

Awesome video! Thanks for this!

[@sofiane99]

HAHA...RARE??? I bet except except Desk no one has EVER thought about these combos and situations!

[@Felipera_]

Feels good to see a video of a fighting game I actually understand 😚

[@santir2396]

This is really cool, but also notice how a lot of this clips are interactions with Vega, that character was a genuine joke in SFV

[@VerbalLearning]

Seeing as you like doing weird and funky combos, i think it would be fun to see a video on GG Strive Baiken and what exclusive combos other characters get access to on Baiken when tied to her with her rope mechanic.

[@AuntBibby]

i love when u mess around with omega characters, desk!!

[@-Ryu]

I wish I could've experienced this game when it came out. It has so much magic, even if it's not as polished as SFV.

[@dmtmediabrothers]

I wish i could have experienced marvel 3 when it first dropped but i was so involved in this game that i didnt really grasp how dope marvel was. Is what it is and time keeps ticking bro. Enjoy it now

[@ShinAkuma]

It has all the right parts polished. i.e. the gameplay.

[@Chaotix641]

Desk and SF4. Thank you.

[@Aeroporc]

Awesome! I'm sure the Omega characters still hold many secrets...

[@JDoe-sv8yv]

This game is responsible for running my overall college GPA! I take no responsibility Capcom you sold the fgc community is own version of an addictive lethal drug!

[@AtomicRider]

That abel combo was sick. I miss SF4 damn.

[@darkhorse5390]

"You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance".

[@guhocampos2]

By far, my most played fighting game. By far, my favorite fighting game channel too. :)

[@MlitosAdventures]

Oh my goodness was that a T Hawk Omega USFIV combo I saw?

[@VD_DFJ]

Lord desk, i want to know with you could do a combo vídeo about guilty gear? I dont want to be rude with this request, i just want to see more diferent combo video games. Props from Portugal.

[@stevorama11]

A breath of fresh air… wow 🤩

[@chanderprakash4527]

1:20 was a dash forward ultra by bison

[@Y20XTongvaLand]

The video starting with Ibuki is no damn surprise.

[@mariotaz]

I think we all miss this game...

[@ZEROELPOETA]

We need Ultra Street Fighter IV to return, someway.

[@generalvonmettmann3903]

I miss this game so much.

[@MrRafie82]

Damn you were pulling off those Viper HJCs like they were nothing. Dude your dedication and skill is phenomenal! Highly enjoyed the USF combo. It was hype back then!

[@helpkirbyhasagun_2047]

Wait what the fuck Bison (Dictator) can be grabbed out of his Ultra?!?

[@XNDL44]

Truly curious if Desk is ever going about his day and randomly theory crafts a combo while watching a show only to lab and figure out if it is practical or not

[@tfmii6704]

WHAT IS THIS SONG?!?!?!?!

[@KitoBallard]

This is like, tas level shit. Crazy stuff man.

[@manchxz]

Thanks I will use these as my BNB’s

[@roevive]

that chun-li side switch ... my brain..

[@osiriswilbanks8689]

desk is like a ancient wizard from hogwartz

[@Kamedouken]

Aw man this made me miss sf4

[@xRhychux]

We back baby Just wish there was more Adon, I miss him

[@omegamcguffin8613]

Ryu just teleporting behind sagat and proceeding to do full combo. No wonder Sagat is salty lol.

[@-J80-]

I still play this game almost every day the online is still pretty damn good for the most part and there are a lot of people still playinh

[@BlackYoshi]

SFIV Desk…God the days

[@gatodotrigun9567]

How to stun twice with focus attack?

[@renethomsen6636]

Awesome video but how the f did you figure these combos out 🤩

[@pupkins000]

No SSF4 Dan's U2 anti-crossup? If opponent tries to jump crossup and Dan uses his U2 opponent will be teleported in front of Dan and will be hit with U2. Idk if it needs to be on Dan's wakeup or not, all times I seen it happened it was on wakeup, and then they removed U2 anitcrossup in AE.

[@kaipeng4034]

I need Gen's combos in Omega mode....

[@Garyee__]

HES BACK

[@bananamush6335]

SF4 was the best street fighter of all time in my opinion. I have played alpha 2, 3, hyper street fighter 2, 3rd strike, and I think USF4 was the best of them all. Sure, minor balance fixes would have been great, but all around the games combo system, plinking and 1frame combos were epic to watch on live streams

[@darkjoey3767]

Desk is a musician In SFIV

[@maniasuu]

Miss this game. 🥺

[@usernameluis305]

2:26 are you sure this is usf4 cause ive never seen seth doing shoulder tackle except for focus

[@ramazanaltunkaya6340]

It's in Omega Mode.

[@GoldGuard]

He gets Urien's tackle as a new move (qcf+K) in Omega mode

[@CommunitySkratch]

makes me miss the gdays with the cru pressing buttons

[@ThayerA-ZMusic]

How does Makoto switch sides? 1:10

[@dektoide6138]

Really miss this game