The summary of ‘Ultimate Beginner Guide ~ Street Fighter 6’

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In this segment, the video explains that Street Fighter 6 is a 2D fighting game featuring two main control schemes: classic and modern. Both control schemes allow basic movements such as moving forward and back, crouching, and jumping. Classic controls include six buttons for three punches and three kicks, each with light, medium, and heavy versions, along with unique attacks that require specific directional inputs combined with button presses. Special attacks, like the hadouken, require motion inputs and can vary in strength and properties depending on the button used. Overdrive or EX attacks, which use two bars from the drive gauge, offer enhanced properties but at a cost. The video also mentions different motion inputs, such as quarter-circle, half-circle, 360-degree, and Z-motion inputs, and advises that proficiency comes with practice. Charge inputs for certain characters require holding a directional input before executing an attack and can be charged in various directions for flexibility.

00:03:00

In this segment of the video, the discussion focuses on the mechanics of charging and executing special attacks in a game, emphasizing the use of “down back” to charge while staying in one spot. It highlights the differences between modern and classic control schemes, noting that modern controls simplify inputs with a light, medium, and heavy attack button, alongside a dedicated special attack button. This limits the number of possible attacks but makes special attacks easier to execute. Modern controls also feature an assist button for automatic combos and simplified overdrive attack inputs. Both control schemes allow performing powerful super Arts requiring varying stocks of a gauge that fills when dealing or receiving damage. Throw attacks can be executed by pressing specific buttons, with classic controls using light punch and light kick, while modern controls use light and medium attack. Throws can break an opponent’s guard and swapping positions is possible by combining with directional inputs. Defensive tactics include teching throws, though some throws cannot be teched. The segment concludes with a transition to discussing guarding.

00:06:00

In this part of the video, the speaker explains the mechanics of guarding in Street Fighter 6, detailing how to block various categories of attacks: high, middle, low, and overhead. Crouching guard is effective against low attacks, while a standing guard is necessary for high and overhead attacks. The video advises being cautious of cross-up attacks where the opponent jumps to the other side, requiring a guard in the opposite direction, and emphasizes the use of crouching guard against unfamiliar attacks and standing guard against aerial attacks. The segment also covers different methods to recover after being knocked down, such as rolling backwards by pressing two buttons. Next, it delves into the drive gauge system, explaining its six segments used for overdrive actions. Drive gauge replenishment occurs through attacking or moving forward but depletes when blocking or using overdrive actions. Lastly, it touches on executing a drive parry by holding down the medium punch and kick buttons.

00:09:00

In this part of the video, the focus is on explaining the mechanics and techniques related to modern controls in a fighting game, specifically concerning the drive gauge. Key actions discussed include:

1. **Drive Parry**: A defensive move that works against non-throw attacks and depletes the drive gauge unless the parry is successful. A perfect parry can lead to a powerful counter-attack.
2. **Drive Reversal**: This can push the opponent away by spending two bars of the drive gauge while blocking or parrying an attack. The input requirements differ slightly between classic and modern controls.
3. **Drive Rush**: A versatile move that enhances normal attacks, extends combos, and can either cost one or three drive bars depending on its setup.
4. **Drive Impact Attack**: Performed by pressing heavy punch and kick together, it absorbs two hits and can crush the opponent, especially if they are cornered, allowing a follow-up attack.

The segment encourages experimentation with these techniques to discover effective combinations and strategies.

00:12:00

In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on advanced concepts related to the drive gauge and combos in Street Fighter 6. It explains that a strong counter to a drive impact attack involves either using a Drive Parry or a counter drive impact. When the drive bar is fully depleted, players enter a burnt-out state where they cannot perform overdrive actions, guard poorly, suffer chip damage from special attacks, and fail to block drive impact attacks, especially in the corner.

The segment also covers the concept of combos, where one move can flow into another if timed correctly and if the opponent is unable to guard. This is visually indicated by a hit number on the screen. Players are advised to experiment with their character’s moves to discover possible combos and use training mode to test these skills.

Additionally, the video introduces the idea of canceling, where certain attacks can be followed by special moves or other powerful attacks. It highlights the importance of counter hits, which occur when interrupting an opponent’s move, resulting in more damage and extended stagger time. The segment concludes by encouraging players to exploit the opponent’s missed attacks for significant combo opportunities, referred to as punished counter-attacks.

00:15:00

In this segment of the video, the focus is on understanding and utilizing the in-game frame meter, a tool that helps players gauge attack timings and vulnerabilities. The frame meter, depicted as a bar of various colors, shows the window during which a player can be interrupted, the duration an attack can cause damage, and the period when a player can be punished. Each notch in the bar represents a frame, with 60 frames representing one second. The concept of frame advantage and disadvantage is explained, illustrating how post-attack recovery times can determine the opportunities for counter-attacks. Additionally, the video discusses the importance of anti-air attacks and different invincibility properties of moves, such as those invincible to air attacks or projectiles, and mentions armored attacks that can absorb hits. The proper use of these mechanics helps in strategizing effective retaliations and avoiding punishments in the game.

00:18:00

In this part of the video, the speaker discusses strategies to break through an opponent’s armor, including using multi-hit moves and powerful armor-breaking attacks like super arts. They highlight the importance of understanding each character’s unique properties and tactics, such as buffering moves while blocking and performing wake-up attacks. The segment also covers how to evade throws by dashing backward or jumping, particularly against characters like Zangief. Finally, the speaker encourages experimenting with different characters to find one that fits your play style, whether offensive, long-range, or grappling. The video closes by thanking subscribers and offering a “double knowledge buff” to help in learning Street Fighter 6.