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Hadouken! Ryu's Official Thread! - We do EX Moves to SMASH!

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"I still don't have what it takes. I must train harder!"

The supreme icon of all fighting games; Representative of the genre and arguably the world's most famous character in the specific business, whether by his legacy, his history, motivation, his many appearances, historic marks, or even by his memorable attack yells ... Ryu, the endless wanderer, is popular between gamers and non-gamers; Who doesn't know the "Hadouken guy"?

Debuting in 1987 for the Arcade game called "Street Fighter" (which later would be renamed as "Fighting Street" in the domestic version for the TurboGrafx-CD), Ryu began his journey in search of a worthy opponent.. Even with his first game not being the impact predicted, the acclaimed sequel "Street Fighter II: The World Warrior" in 1991, revolutionized the industry and structured the genre of fighting games as we know today; serving as inspiration for many other franchises that have become as successful as the Street Fighter series.... Between these games heavily influenced by the adventures of Ryu, are Mortal Kombat, Virtua Fighter, The King of Fighters, Killer Instinct, and even Super Smash Bros.!

For this brief mark described, Ryu practically became the father of many major franchises derived from Street Fighter (which in the most cases, always contains in their casts, at least one balanced character and designed on the basis of standard moveset of Ryu), and always when there are opportunities for crossovers between Street Fighter and other series or mere cameos of the protagonist with white gi (which, in sidenote, he's a specialist), it's an honor for any developer.

That opportunity is now real to the Super Smash Bros. series! Not only by the fact that the game roster, since some time, is already accepting Third Party characters (one of them already included, is mascot and companion of the same company that owns Ryu and Street Fighter: Capcom!) or not even only by the recent opened Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot by Nintendo themselves ... But evidences found in the decrypted files from the 1.0.6 update in the 3DS version of Smash4, point out that the Gouken's pupil may be coming as DLC for the game!

This thread is in favor of the idea of having this respectful character in the cast of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, discuss expectations and share suggestions .. But we also support him on the Ballot! Even with the potential (and likely, inevitable) DLC already planned.. Because Street Fighters keep fighting to make the future brighter!


-------Who is Ryu?!

Ryu is experienced in the assassin martial art called Ansatsuken, alongside Ken (who became his best friend and rival) he was trained by the elder Gouken; Despite the nomenclature of the style, Ryu doesn't use his skills to murder, or even to become an aggressive person .. on the contrary, he's quiet, serene and focused, and fighting is his greatest motivation of life, learning from victories and losses over the years.

However, an evil that arouses in those who are users of the practice, fell into Ryu in a uncontrolled moment .. Satsui No Hadou, is like a corrosive disease .. that turns the fighter into a being insatiable for power, which leaves no opponents alive.

Akuma, the man who once attacked (and nearly killed) Ryu's master, was carried away by such influences in the past, becoming a true demon; He also challenged Ryu once, and filled him with motivation for the evil inside the young fighter be awakened .. Ryu didn't accept this fate, and in the midst of his quest to become a better fighter, he tries to find a way to overcome the Satsui No Hadou, before becoming his worst enemy or even die by the insistence to contain the evil power.


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The Path of the Endless Wanderer

"This is the path of destiny."
Ryu and the Street Fighter franchise are historical just by the milestone of bringing life to the fighting games genre; But beyond all that, the Nintendo systems were a major influential to the success of the franchise in home consoles; and at the same time, the Street Fighter series also helped boost the sales and the recognition of some Nintendo hardware that it appeared; In the SNES, Ryu was consecrated between the characters of the 5 Best Selling games in the console, next to Mario, Donkey Kong and Link. And in the Nintendo 3DS, the Street Fighter series returns with great reception as one of the launch titles of the handheld. - Below you can check Ryu's journey at Nintendo, or by watching this video that will explore details from the exploits of Street Fighter:

Not only games starring Ryu were released on Nintendo systems, but also a big plenty of SpinOFFs and related; check it out:


and the Virtual Console service is also full of Street Fighter content;


-------Fight for the Future!

Now the big question: What Ryu could bring to Super Smash Bros.? ..
"The answer lies in the heart of battle!"
We know that most of the characters present in the cast, are from games of different genres, and often aren't even focused on fight .. That is, Smash Bros. it's all about turning non-fighters into fighters..

But Ryu is already a born fighter and comes from a fighting game; Basically, his addition in Smash Bros. would only be a simple transition from games of the same genre.. But for sure, this isn't an impediment..

Above all, when considering the metagame and techniques of the Street Fighter series, and how different the mechanics are from Smash Bros., with this legacy Ryu would bring to the roster a very different gameplay, though still maintaining his standards features, would be a great diversity to the cast!
Without contradicting what once Masahiro Sakurai said about bringing interesting concepts to the game.

Check below some of the suggested ideas;

-------Beats in my head!

What about some music?.. Fighting isn't all! Even Ryu seems to enjoy some music while fighting.. So, let's enter to the Dee Jay's vibe and take a listen in some of the amazing Street Fighter tracks and games that Ryu appeared:

Country Selection - Fighting Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnJ6B9UMYUU

Suzaku Castle (Ryu Theme) - Street Fighter II: The World Warrior * - already confirmed, I guess? :p;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuxtjfnjF9M

Street Market (Chun-li Theme) - Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oJ7BMQWjIw

Character Select - Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhwgjLdvWiY

Charlie Theme - Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams * - to promote his return, supposedly;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhKx-1EVQgs

Rolento Theme - Street Fighter Alpha 2 * - which is a remix of "Walk in the Park", aka The Bay area from Final Fight;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc_7jIGp5fY

The Road (Ryu Theme) - Street Fighter Alpha 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH6WgNe5HZ8

Jazzy NYC '99 (Ken & Alex Theme) - Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQLrZoP9zj0

Killing Moon (Akuma Theme) - Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5BB1v50r8k

Volcanic Rim - Street Fighter IV * - which is also one of many variations of the Main SFIV Theme;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEiJkA7vrAI

Blanka Theme - Street Fighter IV * - You know, Ono's favorite XD;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRjcaABwkHE

Air Force Base (Guile Theme) - Street Fighter II: The World Warrior * - also known as "Goes With Everything";
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZanrHY5u9Q

Cammy Theme - Hyper Street Fighter II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imH-pSmwM_Q

Sakura Theme - Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPgCfmvWCkY

Ryu Theme - Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes * - it's an extended version of the SFII Title Screen;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSStL4hn9l0

Ken Theme - NAMCO X Capcom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbTDXgqzyGA

Bison Theme - X-Men vs. Street Fighter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtqD1mZ4gig

Indestructible - Street Fighter IV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdKB-6ueD4o

Zangief Theme - Street Fighter IV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnnbLMCZAXc

Fight For The Future - Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj9wkNnFfGA

The Longshoreman - Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3kQ6uibUtg

C. Viper Theme - Street Fighter IV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI9CnIBY3Js

Crumbling Laboraty (Round 2) - Street Fighter IV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-JzrpWqPmc

Snowland (Round 1) - Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTVq5bgoYE0

Spunky - Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fixD991258

China Vox (Round 1) - Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0r8JqqyZLw

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Fighting is Art!
As the many Ryu's friends and opponents, artists enthusiastic about the presence of Ryu in Smash Bros. are all over the world, Are there even people rooting to finally see him facing the Mr. VideoGame Himself; Enjoy the great fanarts, material done by our members and posts from Miiverse:








-------World Warriors

Our objective seems nearly reached; but as true warriors, we never stop fighting; Keep your eye on the Ryu's support list; Will be updated regularly!

@ Louie G. Louie G. @ Mega Bidoof Mega Bidoof @ KingofPhantoms KingofPhantoms @ Morbi Morbi @ APC99 APC99 @ Tepig2000 Tepig2000 @ Crap-Zapper Crap-Zapper @ SuperBrawler SuperBrawler @ Gune Gune @ Rockaphin Rockaphin @ Falcon1991 Falcon1991 @ CyberWolfBia CyberWolfBia @ MandoBardanJusik MandoBardanJusik @Roger Smith @excel_k @ZeldaMaster @sweq32 @CuecaX @Ascended @Flaxr XIII @derpcube @Terotrous @rdg121193 @Jigglymaster @SpectreJordan @Strider_Bond00J @Graizen @TaichiYaegashi @Nammy12 @KiraYoshikage @dezeray112 @CyberHyperPhoenix @ErenJager @Smashoperatingbuddy123 @Mikegamer0608 @DJ3DS @wizardto1 @Narth @Pokemon-master @ 8-peacock-8 8-peacock-8 @Ekans647 @Gene @Zorai @Viewtiful1 @Thelimomon @Sonsa @Puppyfaic @Erureido @ItsRainingGravy @Jave @BakaCirno @Rabbattack @Banjodorf @Kokonoe @LipePereira @BloodRawKnuckle @AreJay25 @Wintropy @Azure Warrior @DNeon @Swampasaur @chuckthesmashlover @Scoliosis Jones @Asian_Charizard @AEM @Zzuxon @Amingo @Dynamite @Vineyard Vines @Chaos_Knight @Awesomedude4444 @Sykkamorre @PKBuster1101

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That's it; the Fight is on! Ryu's learning path isn't over yet, and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U is one more stop for him; As many of the different faces he encountered before, every fight in Smash will make him stronger, but not only with the victory itself, but by making friends on the way!
OLD INTRODUCTION
Who hasn't heard of Ryu? He's an iconic and classic video game character with very good ties with Nintendo, so he would be a very safe bet if Mega Man wasn't confirmed and Sakurai didn't make that claim about fighting game characters. So in other words, I'm certainly not expecting him. Still, I thought a thread was necessary for my favorite Street Fighter.

Be sure to post movesets, stage ideas and more so I can expand the OP a little.
Everything is coming soon, so be sure to keep an eye on the Ryu thread!

Here's Ryu's theme to listen to while discussing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0l1GUzJRj4

Edit: Hey, what a cool way to celebrate my 1050th post on Smashboards!

Supporters:
Mega Bidoof
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APC99
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And here's a signature icon for your troubles.
 
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Ryu... in a fighting game?! That doesn't compute, it isn't rational or logical, he has no relevance to Smash. He isn't RECENT or IMPORTANT to Mario or Zelda. Just because Capcom is co-developing the game doesn't mean that he will be in the game. He doesn't represent anything, he wouldn't even be that fun to play. He just punches and kicks, no one likes him. He isn't hot like Samus or cool like Snake, so NO.

Edit: I just looked him up. Apparently he is a very popular fighting game character from something call Street Fight or something of that nature. Maybe he has a chance, I mean we have threads about Missingno and Reggimon Trainer... not to mention Kawashima. I still think Piano from SM64 is more likely.

/horrible attempt at being funny.
 

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As it currently stands, Ryu is too unlikely, Capcom doesn't really need a second rep, and Sakurai stated recently that no fighting game characters can be in Smash.
 

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Who hasn't heard of Ryu? He's an iconic and classic video game character with very good ties with Nintendo, so he would be a very safe bet if Mega Man wasn't confirmed and Sakurai didn't make that claim about fighting game characters. So in other words, I'm certainly not expecting him. Still, I thought a thread was necessary for my favorite Street Fighter.

Be sure to post movesets, stage ideas and more so I can expand the OP a little.
Everything is coming soon, so be sure to keep an eye on the Ryu thread!

Here's Ryu's theme to listen to while discussing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0l1GUzJRj4

Edit: Hey, what a cool way to celebrate my 1050th post on Smashboards!
You should use my layout of an OP
The "who is he" "why him" thing
Also, I support.
 

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As it currently stands, Ryu is too unlikely, Capcom doesn't really need a second rep, and Sakurai stated recently that no fighting game characters can be in Smash.
Didn't you read the OP?
I said I don't expect him.
And at this point, he has a slight advantage over Dr. Kawashima and Nintendog.:troll:
 

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Sorry so many new threads today. I probably should keep that in mind.
Of all the days to make this, I have to choose a day with tons of new threads?
Oh well, hopefully it'll catch on soon. Definitely more publicity now than an hour ago.
Me an hour ago.
 

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Didn't you read the OP?
I said I don't expect him.
And at this point, he has a slight advantage over Dr. Kawashima and NIntendog.:troll:

DON'T TOUCH MY BABIES

I'd love Ryu if Sakurai didn't already "de-confirm" fighting game characters. If Capcom were to get another character, I'd prefer this guy. Mainly so I can spin around yelling "I'd like some pound cake!" and Shoryuken-ing up in someone's grill.
 

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DON'T TOUCH MY BABIES

I'd love Ryu if Sakurai didn't already "de-confirm" fighting game characters. If Capcom were to get another character, I'd prefer this guy. Mainly so I can spin around yelling "I'd like some pound cake!" and Shoryuken-ing up in someone's grill.
So...
Support?
 

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Of all characters, Ryu's probably the easiest to fit into the game, even moreso then the characters already in. Everything already laid out for him. Like do we even NEED to discuss the moveset?
 

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Of all characters, Ryu's probably the easiest to fit into the game, even moreso then the characters already in. Everything already laid out for him. Like do we even NEED to discuss the moveset?
The moveset is obvious, or at least three of the specials are:

Neutral Special - Hadouken
Side Special - Hurricane Kick
Up Special - Shoryuken

What could the others be?
 

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My Capcom in Smash hype was reached to the top with Mega Man already. But Ryu is more or less on equal footing with Mega Man it comes to legendary status. So he'd be an understandable choice. Having Capcom's two most recognizable characters go at it with Nintendo's all star roster would be sick.

Well I do prefer Mega Man a lot more than Ryu, I can say that much. And I'm fine with him being the only Capcom character too. But my hype levels for this game would skyrocket if both were playable. Those two are definitely the biggest stars of Capcom. Same goes for me being hype for Megaman and Chun-Li or Mega Man and Arthur(Ghost and Goblins guy, he's a good fit for Smash too)Since a second Mega Man character is too unlikely for Mega Man's Smash debut.

I do wonder who would make a good second Sega rep though. I mean Konami has either Simon Belmont or Bomberman to tag team with Snake.

As for Ryu's moveset, the specials can't be hard to come up with.

B: Hadoken
Side B: Hurricane Kick
Up B: Shoryuken
Down B: Judan Kick(From Street Fighter 3 and the Vs. Capcom series.)

Final Smash: Shinku Hadoken or Metsu Hadoken.
 

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I love the fact that we have three different versions of the Shoryuken! :troll: No seriously we do. One of them IS a shoryuken. :laugh:
 

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I'd like him if he was able to turn into Evil Ryu and change it up a bit. But I mostly prefer other Street Fighter characters. :ohwell:
 

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I would really like Ryu in the next game. He and Mega Man were the most influencial games ever. If Mega Man got in, I have a feeling we have a chance, but very slim. I could see him as a power character, luke Ganondorf, only a tiny bit faster.
 

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Ryu is motherf****ing Ryu, hes the main reason I like Lucario so much hell yeah hes got my support.
 

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I'd totally rather have him than Megaman. However, I knew this wouldn't be the case. Add me to the supporter list por favor! :grin:
 

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Since Capcom seems to hate Mega Man, I bet when Sakurai asked if he could put Mega Man in, they probably tried to convince him to use Ryu instead.
 

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I just seen Etika talking about this. Ryu would be the second Capcom character in the game. If true would that mean Nintendo and Capcom are doing some kind of partnership?
 

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Defo going to take this with a pinch of salt.

That said, I'd be happy with Ryu as he is a proper third party icon.
 

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Pretty much my thoughts on the matter:



Not a fan of Street Fighter and I find Ryu super boring. I don't like the fact that this gives credence to the idea that many (if not all) the DLC characters were already picked. The only upside to this is that if they're going to announce two more DLC characters at E3, there's probably going to be more than what we previously expected when it comes to DLC.
 

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I'm taking this with a grain of salt... I'm not one to believe leaks or anything like that. Unless there is video proof of any kind of leak, I'm not getting my hopes up.
 

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Probably fake.

Apparently, the soundbite is from one of his games.
At most, it's for some sort of Capcom mix-up stage.
Probably just fake though.
 

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Ryu? I can understand his possible addition since he is an already established character in another fighting game as well as Capcom already being on board...
Of course he wouldn't be my first choice especially for another third party rep (I would think Tails would be a better choice IMO, since he's as iconic as Luigi is to Mario)
Not really going to believe anything until it is confirmed by Nintendo themselves...but I actually am not all that excited by this 'leak'...feel like he may play similar to Little Mac cept with Hadoukens, kicks, and a slightly less crappy recovery...
 
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You know, if this is real, well I got an interesting though. First off though, Ryu does fit most of the traditional standards for a third party character, he has a long history with Nintendo, appearing on most console, he's somewhat iconic, and Capcom does have a relationship with Nintendo.

However, him happening I see most likely as part of a coporate deal. We know Nintendo has been hiring and dealing with tons of third parties to get exclusive to bolster their game library, and Capcom is pretty stripped for cash(Thus SF5 being PS exclusive). Well, what other series do they tend to do a few of every gen, that is reliant on a deal with another company, that has had exclusives in the past? Yep, that's right, I'm talking about the VS Series, which already had a Nintendo exclusive in the form of Tatsunko Vs Capcom. Well they currently can't get the rights to do another one from Tatsunko, and they likely can't get the Marvel rights at the moment which means that series is currently dead. So what large company, both has a massive IP stock, and would have the funds to pay for what could be the most interesting and epic VS game of all? That's right Nintendo, who are not afraid of cultivating a fighting community(they are currently backing Pokken Tournament which Namco is making). Taking the ultimate marketing appeal that is already evident in Smash Bros, combine it a more traditional Fighting engine, and Capcoms reasonably strong roster of characters and not only would you have a pretty epic and marketable fighting game, but an extremely powerful exclusive that could be another gateway fighting game. Throw in Ryu in smash for cross promotion, and to seal the deal.

Also if Ryu happened, pretty sure Sega at least would ask/demand another character, and Namco being co-developers of this smash would want one too, so who knows. Mind you this is just a theory, and we don't even know if this datamining is real or not, but its an interesting thing to consider
 

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Alright, I confess. Having Megaman in this game felt like JUSTICE for not having him in MvC3. Ryu coming here kind of ruins the mood for me. Although I might use him from time to time.

I just hope this isn't true because there are still several Nintendo characters I want to see before we get a 2nd batch of 3rd party characters from a same company. But that's just me. :p
 
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