Ken Masters, a character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, originates from the Street Fighter series, a renowned fighting game franchise developed by Capcom. Ken made his first appearance in the original “Street Fighter” game in 1987.
Appearance: Ken is a martial artist known for his distinctive red gi, blond hair, and fiery aura during his special moves. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, his design is faithful to his appearance in the Street Fighter series, featuring his iconic outfit and martial arts stance.
Abilities and Fighting Style: Ken is a skilled martial artist who practices Ansatsuken, the same fighting style as Ryu. He has a fast and acrobatic fighting style, often incorporating fiery techniques into his moves. Ken is known for his powerful kicks and punches, and he can perform Shoryuken and Hadoken like Ryu.
Special Moves:
- Neutral Special – Hadoken: Ken throws a slow-moving fireball projectile.
- Side Special – Tatsumaki Senpukyaku: Ken performs a spinning kick that can carry opponents with him.
- Up Special – Shoryuken: Ken executes an uppercut with a flaming fist.
- Down Special – Focus Attack: Ken charges up a powerful punch that can break through opponents’ defenses.
Final Smash – Shinryuken: Ken’s Final Smash involves trapping caught opponents in a cinematic sequence where he unleashes a series of powerful flaming uppercuts.
In-Game Unlocking: In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Ken is an unlockable character. Players can unlock him through various means, such as completing specific in-game challenges or meeting certain criteria.
Trophies and Spirits: Ken has associated trophies and spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. These collectibles provide additional information about Ken’s role in the Street Fighter series and various poses or scenes.
Crossover Gameplay: Ken’s inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate allows players to engage in battles featuring the iconic Street Fighter character against a diverse roster of characters from different Nintendo franchises and beyond. Ken’s unique moveset and fiery attacks make him a dynamic and engaging fighter in the game.
