ShinobiFist
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I like it better than VF5FS as a whole. And after seeing two hours of tournament footage, this game just clicks with me. Haven't had this much fun since VF4FT/GG.
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Persona 4: Arena |OT| Midnight's Just Around The Corner
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Love this game.
That's a huge difference. Going for a Kill Rush for counter and massive damage? Do it. Balls swinging in the wind. #YOLO. But just out of the blue when you and your opponent are just staring at each other? Naw. That's an easy way to get stuffed with a reaching, quick attack and punished without effort at all on their part. Akihiko's options are limited - you don't need to take big shots carelessly because you're likely to take them anyways for being smart regardless.
That's a huge difference. Going for a Kill Rush for counter and massive damage? Do it. Balls swinging in the wind. #YOLO. But just out of the blue when you and your opponent are just staring at each other? Naw. That's an easy way to get stuffed with a reaching, quick attack and punished without effort at all on their part. Akihiko's options are limited - you don't need to take big shots carelessly because you're likely to take them anyways for being smart regardless.
Thanks, you're totally right about that - I am trying to treat Kill Rush like Fei Long's rekka and getting killed for it. And yeah. Stiff. :/
What's his best poke option? Just 5A or maybe j.C?
Prototype-03
Member
Pretty much this. You aren't going to be winning many poking matches, if any, with Akihiko. With him, you absolutely have to understand how to move and create/eliminate space. That can mean a lot of different things - from command dashing/weaving and corkscrewing to push people around close distances faster than opponents can plan for, by baiting with your face, or using Caesar (f u caesar). If you can get a basic grasp of those gameplay aspects, then you won't have to focus on the hail mary combos and frame traps. An Akihiko that can consistently get in and put people in the corner is a problem for anyone even if they're only cranking out 2-3k combos at a time.
Aigis says "HI"
At least Aigis can jump.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
persona's and Characters each have two buttons to attack with. Personas can be hit just like a character, when hit/or character is hit using a persona move 4 times they break. You can no longer use any abilties related to personas until the persona card gauge recovers. Pretty much what you need to know as a spectator.
The fuck jumping? THAT BITCH FLYS!
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Whoops you are right. Havent played in 3 days x.x/
Prototype-03
Member
The second worst part is that the auto combo super won't connect in the corner.
0% meter used, 983 damage done.
Rule #1 for Chie:
Steak is awesome!
Rule #2:
RUSH THAT SHIT DOWN!
Edit: This Yosuke avatar feels silly now that I main my steak goddess. Any extra Chie avatars floating around?
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Some of the easiest combos in the game. It's her movement and such that is hard.
uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh
its such a task at times. There are times when I just throw all my fucks out of the window and commit to 5A>Kill Rush A like its what God intended.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
I feel no pain for anyone that plays akihiko. Getting punched in the face and dying in one combo. Screw you guys.
Prototype-03
Member
You have a permanent shield. If you get hit, it's your fault.
I haven't had fun with a fg in a long time. I just enjoy the hell out of this game and think it's probably one of the easiest to pick up and play. The online is probably the best out there as well so there's motivation to actually get better as opposed to other games with shitty online.
Also, Akihiko's throw is probably bar none the worst in the game. You either have to go straight for a tick throw, or duck in and throw. It's pretty gimmicky, and I forget he even has it.
Ragingnight
Member
you guys should play a fair character like yukiko.
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I guess Yu, Teddie, and liz is pretty fair as well.
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I guess Yu, Teddie, and liz is pretty fair as well.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
What shield? You know it doesnt stop melee hits right?
I'm planning on it next week. Liz is first though.
Ha! Last night I switched out to Liz against my friend to show him how annoying and fragile she was. So I made him super salty with Magziodyne beams that did next to no damage, and then he knocked me out. I should have used Mind Charge just to make it more hilarious.
Some times you just gotta do it. No time to confirm. Just go nuts.
Ragingnight
Member
O god, what have I done.
I agree with the thoughts on the game. I just love it.
My only gripe is probably throws in this game, but I'm sure I'll get used to them. Something about them seems "off" right from the get go.
It hits over head
Anyone using this? I figure it's a solid place holder till I find a possibly better Chie avatar.
Ragingnight
Member
I think its the one of the few characters that compliment me really well. minus the whole bad defense part because my blocking is just mediocre
until I stop chicken blocking and trying to IB everything.
ha. When I get air throwed I'm kinda shocked. I'm like holy shit you can air throw in this game?!? I play kanji so I can just air throw you from the ground. :lol
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
It's the start up delay that feels off for you
You really have to commit to a throw in some cases. I like it.
Ragingnight
Member
Them not being option select 1frame throws?
I want every character to have dhalsims ST throw. Fuck marvel throws. You get grabbed from full screen
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Best shit in the fucking world. I played him just to abuse it XD
I think this game is awesome and a ton of fun. I always liked fast paced fighters, and this is no exception. I'm always looking to get better at this game.
Agreed. Main reason why she's my sub.
Anyone using this? I figure it's a solid place holder till I find a possibly better Chie avatar.
Why not use one of Soejima's Chie illustrations? He's done quite a few, and they're all really good.
Where is that one from, anyway? The eye looks a bit off.
Fear Nova's magnet hands!
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Ky had magnet hands all the way from GGx to GGXX Slash, like it was stupiiiiiiidly far.
Then in the AC notes they mentioned they nerfed his air grab range finally :lol
we.are.the.armada
Member
Hey, I'm a beginner too
in fact, it took me a long time to realize that Auto-combo gives serious diminishing returns and only works on players that aren't blocking. Now, I just mix-up until I get them into the corner and save SP so I can land a 4.5k. For me, Chie's rushdown is one of attrition and it's always more beneficial to mix-up something like jB,B,5B,2B,sweep,D and follow up (I prefer AOA if I can get in). Use training mode to try various punishes on your aerial AOAs. In the mid-field AOA, I like using 8B,B,C( again if you can B,B,C),236C - you can mix up your opponent on the ground again.
Let's fight some time, we can learn together. Also, Ninaj is pretty good with Chie, I didn't use C to juggle until after fighting him - Chie's C is fucking boss.
I keep expecting Blazblue throws for some reason.
I just felt that every throw should signify the start of a 4k combo or corner loop when I first started playing.
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XisBannedTier
Anyone on psn want to play right now? I could use a short break from DS2
Is there a good place to go to find Soejima illustrations? I love his work, but it seems like I hardly ever see them, and whenever I search it seems like I just turn up the same two or three pieces.
I'm getting on right now actually. I can run a few sets.
Online, I don't know, unfortunately. I only know them from his art books.
My wallpaper on my laptop is a P3P illustration, and it was really tough to get a high res version of it.
Dude deserves more attention. He's amazing.