This video came out WAY later than intended! Had multiple tech problems with editing software and it’s been a painful few weeks 😂 hopefully you still enjoy it!
The beauty of fighting games is that it taught me more about myself than other genres It taught me how to learn better(i learn best by recognizing patterns in information) It even taught me to never lose hope in a seemingly helpess situation as it helped me fight my depression
Me too homie. I literally came into this world fighting, just like every baby does, Coming from a history of violence. And the natural good that every baby has inside them given by Allah/God. I loved the lone wolf types, who were righteous at their core but conflicted too. At age 44 still loving fighting games for the move sets,personalities and learning. But at da same time I'm Muslim so don't focus on gaming as I did in my twenties. Now I learn more about Islam and getting better with my mental health, mma training and dealing with day to day life. With gaming I have observed it to many FGC it's akin to a religion. Also many FGC are heartless, Godless, lack empathy, only caring about fgc and gaming inputs. I see brainwashing, exploitation of gamers. The sinister evil under da surface is palpable. Not many people in da FGC have a clue about this.
I still can't understand how someone could say Strive is a good indtroduction to fighting games. Absolute nuts! The game is incredibly complex and not cohesive at all, full of weird but important details, loads of meters, symbols and notifications making noise right on your face during the matches, and an absolute noob killer. Even Tekken allows newbies to mash buttons and do something. Granblue Rising is the opossite. It just instantly makes sense, and the simple inputs are fully integrated with the gameplay, it is challenging without being cryptic. IMO the best for entering into the hobby. Just fantastic design.
Granblue is definitely a great starter to fighting games! I was surprised nobody said that compared to guilty gear. The main reason I heard guilty gear was a great beginner fighter was because of how fast the games go due to how high the damage in combos were. I personally don’t see how that of all things makes it easier but I heard that reasoning a lot!
@@whahala555 that’s what I thought too. Something about losing a good chunk of your health to like an 8-9 hit combo was a big turn off for me when I started guilty gear. So I couldn’t see how that reasoning factored in.
@@ToughWookieThe big reason it was considered the best starting game was because it was WAY simpler than every other fighting game except Granblue(which did not have rollback netcode, so many people would never consider playing it once strive dropped). It's far more complex now than when it started. The "hardest" character in the game on launch was Zato, and barely anyone under an advanced level played him. No bridget, happy chaos, asuka, jack-o, almost ALL of the difficult characters and weird mechanics came in way later on, so it's unfortunately the case of "this game used to be really easy, now it's not", and a lot of the players don't recognize how hard all the new moves and mechanics are for new players to wrap their heads around TLDR; Granblue dead bc netcode bad, SFV bad netcode, Blazblue too complex, Xrd too complex, every game bad netcode EXCEPT strive, and it's second easiest fighter at time of release. People dont realize the game has gotten harder bc they played since launch, no longer easiest game. Perception is still looking at when they first learned.
What a beautiful video. I've loved fighting games since I was 12, starting with Tekken 5, now 28 I'm finally starting to compete and doing my best to get better now that there's an actual scene in my region. I struggle a lot with my self worth when I keep losing, mostly due to my own mistakes, I suffer from severe depression and anxiety and I'm desperate to get good at this to reinforce my self worth, I noticed I'm hardly enjoying it anymore, I'm so obsessed with being good that I forgot to just enjoy my favorite genre. Fighting games are special, it's a genre where you're the only one responsible for your success and growth, and it takes time and effort, but when you do get that win with your favorite character, there's nothing better than that. Fighting games, is something...so great.
Okay, I really like this video. I only got into the fighting games and the FGC in May of last year with Guilty Gear and I agree with everything that was said in this video. With the lessons it gave me on reflecting on myself as a person and the description of how chill the fgc is (most of the time), this game genre and the community that love to support each other through it, it has truly changed my life. I'm thankful to be a part of this community and glad that I'm not the only newcomer that feels like this.
SAME! Honestly I’ve had some other comments say they felt the same way on their journey as well and it’s so motivating and inspiring to see all these players have positive experiences and memories from such a great community and genre! 🔥🙏🏾
11:11 this honestly is just how MK feels after you come from playing other fighting games for the first time. You should check out Tekken and other 3D fighters
Getting into fighting games is what’s finally helping me to meet new people and make new friends at university - not to mention they’re just fun as hell!
Mk11 also got me into learning fighting games. The difference is my button mashing phase was mk1, mk2, sf2, mk3, and eventually mk9. I'm 37 lol. But mk9 gave me a hint of competitive fighting games while I was engrossed with starcraft 2. But mk11 changed everything. I play sf6 every day now and wish I had more time for mk1 and even tekken8 tho I have so much to learn there. I love it.
As someone who’s been in the FGC for a while (mostly Smash), I have to agree with this. I’ve gone to several tournaments online and local and never once had any negativity from them. I’ve gotten to meet new people and make memories from them. Not only is everyone positive, some provide really constructive feedback on how you play. I hope more people get into the FGC as it’s something that can be for everyone. Amazing video, keep up the good work!
Glad to hear! 🔥 Honestly wish more people knew how welcoming the fgc is today! Definitely has its problems but the pros out weigh the cons tremendously!
I had button mashed before and dabbled around for a long time. Never really trying to actually learn. And then a game came out that i thought looked really cool and a few of my friends where playing it. And that was the original Granblue Vs. With all it's glorious delay base and all. And I thought "Man...I want to actually get better at this". And it was like a light in my brain was light up. Fighting games as a genre and community slowly became something that i wholeheartedly love. Which is why I always try to get other people to play. You never know what game will be that spark they need to invest in one of the greatest gaming experiences.
im not a huge fan of fighting games myself, but this was a really nice watch! the commentary from you was nice and it shows how passionate you are about fighting games, amazing job :)
Go to your first local!! I had to push myself out of my comfort zone to go to my first one as well. I met one of my best friends there, and you could too!
Great video. It’s awesome that fighting games helped you break out of your shell a little. I started going to locals over two years ago, and I made some really good friends. Also, I swear, the perceived difficulty of the genre is mostly an illusion. A series that really helped me understand how these games are played is The Dojo from Super Couch Fighters and The Street Fighter V videos from Weekend Warriors. They’re really funny and unique in that they’re teaching a newcomer.
I find it funny how I literally have the exact same journey as you. Started mashing in injustice 2 and then Mk11 was my first real fighting game I took seriously. I mained Noob and it was super fun landing his combos. I think I only got to around Master in MK11 but then I got bored of the game cuz the gameplay was just not very good. And then I played Blazeblue CF when the rollback came out but i wanted to play something more popular so I transitioned to Guilty Gear Strive playing Pot for a few months. When SF6 came out I started playing that as my first SF. It was super fun playing SF granted I played Luke and Ken, which were top tier so I had a easier time, but I was also extremely proud of making Masters as that was the first time I made a high rank in a fighting game. After that I played Granblue maining Vira and Granblue was considerably easier to get into than other fighting games imo. Oh I also played MK1 but I didn’t enjoy it as much and dropped it quite quickly. Now I am playing Tekken 8 as my first 3D game and it’s been a blast since 3D games are so different from the other fighting games I’ve played. I am super proud of my rank in Mighty Ruler and I play mainly Lili and Reina, but I realize that obviously ppl rank up at different paces so I think my rank is more like if someone new can make it to purple than so can you. Overall I’d say that fighting games are now my favourite genre of games and I do believe playing them has had a positive affect on my mindset and for that I am just so glad to have the pleasure of discovering this genre of games.
Great video. I was the same as you when I started playing FG. I was only playing in training mode in MK11 because I was so anxious of all the characters move I need to learn. You should try tekken 8, alot of knowledge checks but youre progress is so noticeable.
Been getting a lot of requests for a Tekken video and I’m in the middle of playing ranked for clips as we speak 😂 definitely a knowledge check as you said, but tbh it’s way less complex than I originally thought thankfully
I have no idea how long this is going to be, but I want to get this off my chest, first and foremost. Something that has been the biggest struggle for me when it comes to fighting games is the feeling that no matter how much time I put into one, I will never be good enough at a fighting game,and the irrational but unshakeable anxiety that other people will think less of me for doing poorly at a fighting game. This has always been a struggle for me ever since I started playing fighting games more competitively. I used to play fighting games with my cousin and while I would generally have fun for the most part, he was a super cocky and pride-filled brat. Whenever I would beat him at a fighting game, he would always throw a fit and yell at me or rub any victory he got in my face.This caused me to get very defensive whenever I would lose a round. This habit still hasn't left me and leads to me being very hair triggered whenever I lose a match, thinking the same will happen whenever I lose a match in a fighting game. I know this isn't true, yet I can never get these thoughts to leave my head. This has also led to me feeling inferior in a fighting game, since I guess some of the words he would use actually got to me, since this was at a relatively young age (he still gets mad when he loses, but doesn't gloat anymore, if you're wondering.) I will lose a match, and either get defensive and start making excuses as to why I lost or start to feel like im not good enough at said fighting game, and it will kill my mood when playing said game. these thoughts have been a huge problem for me and one of the reasons I have half stopped playing fighting games online. I really want to try and enjoy these games, and I do with friends, but the moment I go online, I start to get mega defensive over losing to strangers who probably don't even care that they won. I want to find a way to stop this mindset from occurring since I know no one cares if I lose but myself, but I jsut cant subconsciously shake these thoughts from my mind. sorry for this whole ass essay, but it really does feel good to get this off my chest. Thanks for reading this far if you did.
the fgc is amazing and so many people are so nice and welcoming and the games are so much fun and can create such amazing friendships its really amazing
You may also want to check out Soulcalibur VI (or any of them for that matter) if you want to learn a 3D fighting game. I am convinced that learning how and more importantly why Soulcalibur works will make it easier to understand every other fighting game.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Soulcalibur! I’ve wanted to check it out but just didn’t have the time between other games. I’ll definitely think about getting it after Tekken 8!
SF6 have impacted so many people's time in the FGC including mine, and while it does have my ups and downs. It's still a good fighting game. Nice video btw
I mean another thing I learned from watching so many different tournaments is that you’re never to young or old to play! Players like Daigo and Tokido aren’t in what many would consider their prime but they still whoop players time and time again! 😂
@@ToughWookie @ToughWookie agreed! But ai just mean hearing "my first fighting game was Injustice 2" coming from Mortal Kombat Trilogy in the late 90's made me realize my age 😅 Still got a lot of fight left in me, but man, the passage of time really does move quickly. Glad to see that the FGC lives on through generations! Thank you for the reply!
@@MyFirstChoiceWasTaken gotchaaa! But ya it’s amazing seeing generational growth throughout the fgc! Makes me excited to see some newer players at EVO in the following years 😂
Definitely! The fact that the combos aren’t even complex really surprised me when I first played it! If anything just based off of “difficulty” I’d say granblue is a great game for first timers
@@ToughWookie yeah man also amazing documentary 👏 my journey has been the same often at times I give up because the learning curve is so high but always find myself coming bck because ultimately I love fighting games and the best part is making new friends to share the memories with :)
It is nice hearing what others saying about the fgc. This video helped released that I should have fun with fgc and learn if I am willing to since I as well am a person with Social Anxiety. I would like to hear your take on Tekken 8.
I had one really bad street fighter day where I lost 12 games in a row and I took a hiatus for a bit but got back to it a few weeks after. So definitely understandable!
If anything, take it 1 day at a time! Try and learn 1 new thing every time you get on. Whether it’s a specific combo, better defense, or getting out of certain situations like being stuck in the corner. Eventually you’ll be able to get more experience and get used to being pressured by certain play styles.
I still get salty at times 😅 but having that positive mindset will always help me get over it faster! Plus in the long run you’ll eventually learn more about yourself and how you play
I think I spent a few months just doing casual games and customs, then just jumped straight into ranked. I’m also a fiend when it comes to labbing characters so that also helped a lot 😅
It is quite the coincidence that I also started Strive as Bridget and didn't vibe with combo system at all and now I main Charlotta. Did you like Tekken 8?
As a new comer I’m definitely still learning the ropes, but overall having a great experience! 🔥 (Doing a video on it for the end of this month with all my final thought on it being my first 3D fighting game!)
Never too late to find some! I’ve met so many through twitch and yt but there’s so many other ways of finding people who just wanna chill and play together!
I've been playing some form of fighting game for 10 years, and this sounds like bullshit but I swear it's made me better at gaming as a whole AND a better driver. The principles of neutral are everywhere if you know to look for them
street fighter 6 feel weird to me. i like playing in classic mode but i struggle to do the things i want to do. which result in a lot of my loss. i have tried modern mode which has improved my wins. but i hate the feeling of playing in it since i like do motion inputs. i have played game that have simple inputs as default. and i like playing them. i think sf6 make me feel I'm playing a different game from everyone else instead the same game.
Hmm 🤔 what specific motions do you have trouble with? Plus what controller do you use? If you use normal “pad” (PS5 controller) then maybe try using the D-Pad for more specific moves if that helps
@ToughWookie it just in the match. My mind is moving faster, and then I can move. So I will end up doing the wrong moves at the worst time. Also, when it comes to special moves, I can only do half of them on the player 1 side and the other half on player 2.
@@Coswalker27 ohhh gotcha! So it’s more of a reaction/nerves thing. I’ve been in the same boat and what helped me was just pacing myself and getting used to hit confirming my combos. If your combos are to difficult to remember what to do on block or if it does successfully hit, then I’d suggest seeing if your character has any good poke drive rush options. That’s what really helped me. When I was trying to get better with side switching and doing combos, a tip from one of Justin Wong’s videos helped me. He said if you can do your combo both on the left and right side 10 times in a row successfully then you should be able to start utilizing it in online matches. If you’d like i could add you and we can do the training mode in customs so I can help show you better?
I’m making a video about my experience with Tekken 8 for this month! It’s my first 3D fighting game so I definitely wanna give my perspective on it! 👍🏾
This video came out WAY later than intended! Had multiple tech problems with editing software and it’s been a painful few weeks 😂 hopefully you still enjoy it!
It was very informative and inspiring good job
@@mrgigglesrrise8875 thanks man 💚
"It's not able the fighting games we play... its about the friends we make along the way"- Nietzsche probably
Really heartwarming story! Fighting games are amazing and the FGC can be one of the most welcoming and patient communities in gaming.
100%
The beauty of fighting games is that it taught me more about myself than other genres
It taught me how to learn better(i learn best by recognizing patterns in information)
It even taught me to never lose hope in a seemingly helpess situation as it helped me fight my depression
There’s nothing better than being able to learn more about yourself though something you love! 🫡
Me too homie. I literally came into this world fighting, just like every baby does, Coming from a history of violence. And the natural good that every baby has inside them given by Allah/God. I loved the lone wolf types, who were righteous at their core but conflicted too. At age 44 still loving fighting games for the move sets,personalities and learning. But at da same time I'm Muslim so don't focus on gaming as I did in my twenties. Now I learn more about Islam and getting better with my mental health, mma training and dealing with day to day life. With gaming I have observed it to many FGC it's akin to a religion. Also many FGC are heartless, Godless, lack empathy, only caring about fgc and gaming inputs. I see brainwashing, exploitation of gamers. The sinister evil under da surface is palpable. Not many people in da FGC have a clue about this.
I still can't understand how someone could say Strive is a good indtroduction to fighting games. Absolute nuts! The game is incredibly complex and not cohesive at all, full of weird but important details, loads of meters, symbols and notifications making noise right on your face during the matches, and an absolute noob killer. Even Tekken allows newbies to mash buttons and do something.
Granblue Rising is the opossite. It just instantly makes sense, and the simple inputs are fully integrated with the gameplay, it is challenging without being cryptic. IMO the best for entering into the hobby. Just fantastic design.
Granblue is definitely a great starter to fighting games! I was surprised nobody said that compared to guilty gear. The main reason I heard guilty gear was a great beginner fighter was because of how fast the games go due to how high the damage in combos were. I personally don’t see how that of all things makes it easier but I heard that reasoning a lot!
@@ToughWookie The games going fast because of high damage combos is the worst reasoning for something being beginner friendly that I've ever heard.
@@whahala555 that’s what I thought too. Something about losing a good chunk of your health to like an 8-9 hit combo was a big turn off for me when I started guilty gear. So I couldn’t see how that reasoning factored in.
@@ToughWookieThe big reason it was considered the best starting game was because it was WAY simpler than every other fighting game except Granblue(which did not have rollback netcode, so many people would never consider playing it once strive dropped). It's far more complex now than when it started. The "hardest" character in the game on launch was Zato, and barely anyone under an advanced level played him. No bridget, happy chaos, asuka, jack-o, almost ALL of the difficult characters and weird mechanics came in way later on, so it's unfortunately the case of "this game used to be really easy, now it's not", and a lot of the players don't recognize how hard all the new moves and mechanics are for new players to wrap their heads around
TLDR; Granblue dead bc netcode bad, SFV bad netcode, Blazblue too complex, Xrd too complex, every game bad netcode EXCEPT strive, and it's second easiest fighter at time of release. People dont realize the game has gotten harder bc they played since launch, no longer easiest game. Perception is still looking at when they first learned.
Injustice 2 was my intro too, but I was just exiting high school. It’s so crazy how deep my love for fg’s has gotten since then.
What a beautiful video. I've loved fighting games since I was 12, starting with Tekken 5, now 28 I'm finally starting to compete and doing my best to get better now that there's an actual scene in my region. I struggle a lot with my self worth when I keep losing, mostly due to my own mistakes, I suffer from severe depression and anxiety and I'm desperate to get good at this to reinforce my self worth, I noticed I'm hardly enjoying it anymore, I'm so obsessed with being good that I forgot to just enjoy my favorite genre. Fighting games are special, it's a genre where you're the only one responsible for your success and growth, and it takes time and effort, but when you do get that win with your favorite character, there's nothing better than that.
Fighting games, is something...so great.
Okay, I really like this video. I only got into the fighting games and the FGC in May of last year with Guilty Gear and I agree with everything that was said in this video. With the lessons it gave me on reflecting on myself as a person and the description of how chill the fgc is (most of the time), this game genre and the community that love to support each other through it, it has truly changed my life. I'm thankful to be a part of this community and glad that I'm not the only newcomer that feels like this.
SAME! Honestly I’ve had some other comments say they felt the same way on their journey as well and it’s so motivating and inspiring to see all these players have positive experiences and memories from such a great community and genre! 🔥🙏🏾
Top 10 wholesome anime moments. Godspeed, dude
Thanks man! Hopefully I can help inspire some people to pick up a fighting game and experience just what I did! 💚
11:11 this honestly is just how MK feels after you come from playing other fighting games for the first time. You should check out Tekken and other 3D fighters
Ya, I got Tekken 8 on release and honestly I’m having so much fun learning it! Different pace and mechanics but overall so much fun!
Getting into fighting games is what’s finally helping me to meet new people and make new friends at university - not to mention they’re just fun as hell!
LOVE TO SEE IT! 🔥🔥🔥
Mk11 also got me into learning fighting games. The difference is my button mashing phase was mk1, mk2, sf2, mk3, and eventually mk9. I'm 37 lol. But mk9 gave me a hint of competitive fighting games while I was engrossed with starcraft 2. But mk11 changed everything. I play sf6 every day now and wish I had more time for mk1 and even tekken8 tho I have so much to learn there. I love it.
As someone who’s been in the FGC for a while (mostly Smash), I have to agree with this. I’ve gone to several tournaments online and local and never once had any negativity from them. I’ve gotten to meet new people and make memories from them. Not only is everyone positive, some provide really constructive feedback on how you play. I hope more people get into the FGC as it’s something that can be for everyone. Amazing video, keep up the good work!
Great video!!! This is very similar with my journey with fighting games and the FGC
Glad to hear! 🔥 Honestly wish more people knew how welcoming the fgc is today! Definitely has its problems but the pros out weigh the cons tremendously!
What an amazing video
You've captured the feeling of entering the fgc perfectly!
I had button mashed before and dabbled around for a long time. Never really trying to actually learn. And then a game came out that i thought looked really cool and a few of my friends where playing it. And that was the original Granblue Vs. With all it's glorious delay base and all. And I thought "Man...I want to actually get better at this". And it was like a light in my brain was light up. Fighting games as a genre and community slowly became something that i wholeheartedly love. Which is why I always try to get other people to play. You never know what game will be that spark they need to invest in one of the greatest gaming experiences.
im not a huge fan of fighting games myself, but this was a really nice watch! the commentary from you was nice and it shows how passionate you are about fighting games, amazing job :)
THANK YOU SKRAP!!!! Ya fighting games aren’t everyone’s cup of tea sadly, but I’m happy the video was still enjoyable to watch 🔥
Go to your first local!! I had to push myself out of my comfort zone to go to my first one as well. I met one of my best friends there, and you could too!
I know of a place near me that hosts tournaments weekly and hopefully I’ll go. Still trying to get out of my introvert bubble 😂
@@ToughWookie just pull up and ask for games and go with the flow from there
@@BurningWaterpark I’ll definitely give it a go
i can vouch for this ... I play Smash & going to locals was one of the best decisions i ever made
Great video. It’s awesome that fighting games helped you break out of your shell a little. I started going to locals over two years ago, and I made some really good friends.
Also, I swear, the perceived difficulty of the genre is mostly an illusion. A series that really helped me understand how these games are played is The Dojo from Super Couch Fighters and The Street Fighter V videos from Weekend Warriors. They’re really funny and unique in that they’re teaching a newcomer.
I’ll have to check it out! 🤔 and glad you enjoyed 🔥
I find it funny how I literally have the exact same journey as you. Started mashing in injustice 2 and then Mk11 was my first real fighting game I took seriously. I mained Noob and it was super fun landing his combos. I think I only got to around Master in MK11 but then I got bored of the game cuz the gameplay was just not very good.
And then I played Blazeblue CF when the rollback came out but i wanted to play something more popular so I transitioned to Guilty Gear Strive playing Pot for a few months. When SF6 came out I started playing that as my first SF. It was super fun playing SF granted I played Luke and Ken, which were top tier so I had a easier time, but I was also extremely proud of making Masters as that was the first time I made a high rank in a fighting game.
After that I played Granblue maining Vira and Granblue was considerably easier to get into than other fighting games imo. Oh I also played MK1 but I didn’t enjoy it as much and dropped it quite quickly. Now I am playing Tekken 8 as my first 3D game and it’s been a blast since 3D games are so different from the other fighting games I’ve played. I am super proud of my rank in Mighty Ruler and I play mainly Lili and Reina, but I realize that obviously ppl rank up at different paces so I think my rank is more like if someone new can make it to purple than so can you. Overall I’d say that fighting games are now my favourite genre of games and I do believe playing them has had a positive affect on my mindset and for that I am just so glad to have the pleasure of discovering this genre of games.
This is a great (and underappreciated) video. I loved this and I am able to see myself in your words. Keep on grinding 💪
Definitely 🫡
Great video. I was the same as you when I started playing FG. I was only playing in training mode in MK11 because I was so anxious of all the characters move I need to learn. You should try tekken 8, alot of knowledge checks but youre progress is so noticeable.
Been getting a lot of requests for a Tekken video and I’m in the middle of playing ranked for clips as we speak 😂 definitely a knowledge check as you said, but tbh it’s way less complex than I originally thought thankfully
I have no idea how long this is going to be, but I want to get this off my chest, first and foremost. Something that has been the biggest struggle for me when it comes to fighting games is the feeling that no matter how much time I put into one, I will never be good enough at a fighting game,and the irrational but unshakeable anxiety that other people will think less of me for doing poorly at a fighting game. This has always been a struggle for me ever since I started playing fighting games more competitively.
I used to play fighting games with my cousin and while I would generally have fun for the most part, he was a super cocky and pride-filled brat. Whenever I would beat him at a fighting game, he would always throw a fit and yell at me or rub any victory he got in my face.This caused me to get very defensive whenever I would lose a round. This habit still hasn't left me and leads to me being very hair triggered whenever I lose a match, thinking the same will happen whenever I lose a match in a fighting game. I know this isn't true, yet I can never get these thoughts to leave my head.
This has also led to me feeling inferior in a fighting game, since I guess some of the words he would use actually got to me, since this was at a relatively young age (he still gets mad when he loses, but doesn't gloat anymore, if you're wondering.) I will lose a match, and either get defensive and start making excuses as to why I lost or start to feel like im not good enough at said fighting game, and it will kill my mood when playing said game. these thoughts have been a huge problem for me and one of the reasons I have half stopped playing fighting games online. I really want to try and enjoy these games, and I do with friends, but the moment I go online, I start to get mega defensive over losing to strangers who probably don't even care that they won. I want to find a way to stop this mindset from occurring since I know no one cares if I lose but myself, but I jsut cant subconsciously shake these thoughts from my mind.
sorry for this whole ass essay, but it really does feel good to get this off my chest. Thanks for reading this far if you did.
the fgc is amazing and so many people are so nice and welcoming and the games are so much fun and can create such amazing friendships its really amazing
You may also want to check out Soulcalibur VI (or any of them for that matter) if you want to learn a 3D fighting game. I am convinced that learning how and more importantly why Soulcalibur works will make it easier to understand every other fighting game.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Soulcalibur! I’ve wanted to check it out but just didn’t have the time between other games. I’ll definitely think about getting it after Tekken 8!
SF6 have impacted so many people's time in the FGC including mine, and while it does have my ups and downs. It's still a good fighting game.
Nice video btw
Couldn’t agree more! Can’t wait to see what more Capcom has for us in the future!
All about the journey
this video is great i relate heavy
What I learned from watching this video: I'm getting old. Great video!
I mean another thing I learned from watching so many different tournaments is that you’re never to young or old to play! Players like Daigo and Tokido aren’t in what many would consider their prime but they still whoop players time and time again! 😂
@@ToughWookie @ToughWookie agreed! But ai just mean hearing "my first fighting game was Injustice 2" coming from Mortal Kombat Trilogy in the late 90's made me realize my age 😅 Still got a lot of fight left in me, but man, the passage of time really does move quickly. Glad to see that the FGC lives on through generations! Thank you for the reply!
@@MyFirstChoiceWasTaken gotchaaa! But ya it’s amazing seeing generational growth throughout the fgc! Makes me excited to see some newer players at EVO in the following years 😂
I think granblue is a great beginners game
Definitely! The fact that the combos aren’t even complex really surprised me when I first played it! If anything just based off of “difficulty” I’d say granblue is a great game for first timers
@@ToughWookie yeah man also amazing documentary 👏 my journey has been the same often at times I give up because the learning curve is so high but always find myself coming bck because ultimately I love fighting games and the best part is making new friends to share the memories with :)
It is nice hearing what others saying about the fgc. This video helped released that I should have fun with fgc and learn if I am willing to since I as well am a person with Social Anxiety. I would like to hear your take on Tekken 8.
I’ve been thinking about doing a tekken 8 vid hopefully this month! Definitely wanna give a new player’s perspective on it! 👍🏾
the thing that keeps me feeling bad about fighting games is the salt i build up from losing 4 rounds in a row.
I had one really bad street fighter day where I lost 12 games in a row and I took a hiatus for a bit but got back to it a few weeks after. So definitely understandable!
i am still trying to get beater in fighting. Any tips for the journey ahead (accept positive learning)
If anything, take it 1 day at a time! Try and learn 1 new thing every time you get on. Whether it’s a specific combo, better defense, or getting out of certain situations like being stuck in the corner. Eventually you’ll be able to get more experience and get used to being pressured by certain play styles.
I really need your mentality for fg bc i get really angry when i lose
I still get salty at times 😅 but having that positive mindset will always help me get over it faster! Plus in the long run you’ll eventually learn more about yourself and how you play
Brand new to SF and sliding into Platinum.. bruh how many casual games did you play before jumping into Ranked? cause damn son
I think I spent a few months just doing casual games and customs, then just jumped straight into ranked. I’m also a fiend when it comes to labbing characters so that also helped a lot 😅
It is quite the coincidence that I also started Strive as Bridget and didn't vibe with combo system at all and now I main Charlotta.
Did you like Tekken 8?
As a new comer I’m definitely still learning the ropes, but overall having a great experience! 🔥 (Doing a video on it for the end of this month with all my final thought on it being my first 3D fighting game!)
Great vid!
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I hope one day to make friends in Fgc
Never too late to find some! I’ve met so many through twitch and yt but there’s so many other ways of finding people who just wanna chill and play together!
@@ToughWookie yeah I will try my best to make friends in this community
@@SebastianLittle-tt4dz if you have street fighter or any other game you’d wanna play I’d be down 👍🏾
@@ToughWookie I play blazblue and guilty gear
That’s why he’s the goat!! The goat!
I've been playing some form of fighting game for 10 years, and this sounds like bullshit but I swear it's made me better at gaming as a whole AND a better driver. The principles of neutral are everywhere if you know to look for them
They definitely make your mental better in my opinion. Especially when it comes to things like adapting and making quick decisions under pressure
street fighter 6 feel weird to me. i like playing in classic mode but i struggle to do the things i want to do. which result in a lot of my loss. i have tried modern mode which has improved my wins. but i hate the feeling of playing in it since i like do motion inputs.
i have played game that have simple inputs as default. and i like playing them. i think sf6 make me feel I'm playing a different game from everyone else instead the same game.
Hmm 🤔 what specific motions do you have trouble with? Plus what controller do you use? If you use normal “pad” (PS5 controller) then maybe try using the D-Pad for more specific moves if that helps
@ToughWookie it just in the match. My mind is moving faster, and then I can move. So I will end up doing the wrong moves at the worst time.
Also, when it comes to special moves, I can only do half of them on the player 1 side and the other half on player 2.
@@Coswalker27 ohhh gotcha! So it’s more of a reaction/nerves thing. I’ve been in the same boat and what helped me was just pacing myself and getting used to hit confirming my combos. If your combos are to difficult to remember what to do on block or if it does successfully hit, then I’d suggest seeing if your character has any good poke drive rush options. That’s what really helped me.
When I was trying to get better with side switching and doing combos, a tip from one of Justin Wong’s videos helped me. He said if you can do your combo both on the left and right side 10 times in a row successfully then you should be able to start utilizing it in online matches.
If you’d like i could add you and we can do the training mode in customs so I can help show you better?
(17:17) This is why I can’t be joining the fgc. I’m a literal villain, I’m always throwing the vibe off, can’t help myself.
Hear me out tho! Some people are villains but have a huge fan base still like “Lowtier God” 😂 so I mean you may become a fan favorite
I am a professional button masher I can lead you all to failure.
I was a button masher for multiversus and it got me to top 2k Taz players…it’s not much but it’s still honest work 😂
Btw what’s the song in the conclusion?
Marvel vs Capcom 2 OST - Clock Tower Stage
No tekken 8?
I’m making a video about my experience with Tekken 8 for this month! It’s my first 3D fighting game so I definitely wanna give my perspective on it! 👍🏾
Get Tekken 8 NOW!!!
Already started on the next video on it! 👍🏾🔥
😢 my fgc friend.
Be careful about your heart bro, getting adrenaline mid game has already shortened your lifespan.
I’m gonna live to be 21 at this rate 😅
This video is rly cute I like it.
No tekken 😮
Gotta Tekken 8 video coming out either this week or next! 👍🏾
At this point, the best fighting game right now is Street Fighter 6. MK1 and T8 are getting cooked by their own community 😂😂😂
Yo can I add u and run sets on street fighter I ain’t ever had anyone to play against consistently. I’m on ps5
Ya, I’m always up for some games
@@ToughWookie how can I add u
@@44soul36 on street fighter if you want. My name is the same through CFN on there!