Ryu, a character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, originates from the Street Fighter series, a classic fighting game franchise developed by Capcom. Ryu made his first appearance in “Street Fighter” in 1987.

Appearance: Ryu is typically depicted as a martial artist wearing a white gi with a red headband. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Ryu’s appearance is faithful to his design in the Street Fighter series.

Abilities and Fighting Style: Ryu is a well-rounded martial artist known for his disciplined and powerful fighting style. He uses a combination of punches, kicks, and special moves, drawing inspiration from traditional martial arts. Ryu’s unique mechanic in Super Smash Bros. is the ability to perform light or strong attacks based on the input method used by the player.

Special Moves:

• Neutral Special – Hadoken: Throws a projectile energy ball.
• Side Special – Tatsumaki Senpukyaku: Performs a spinning kick attack.
• Up Special – Shoryuken: Executes an uppercut attack with flaming fists.
• Down Special – Focus Attack: Charges up an attack that can absorb hits and be released for a powerful strike.

Final Smash – Shinku Hadoken: Ryu’s Final Smash, “Shinku Hadoken,” involves unleashing a powerful, energy-charged Hadoken on opponents.

In-Game Unlocking: In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Ryu can be unlocked by playing Classic Mode or through the World of Light single-player mode. He can also be unlocked by encountering and defeating him in the game’s Challenger’s Approach mode.

Trophies and Spirits: Ryu has associated trophies and spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. These collectibles provide additional information about his role in the Street Fighter series, his relationships with other characters, and various poses or scenes.

Crossover Gameplay: Ryu’s inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate brings the classic fighting game experience of Street Fighter to the Nintendo crossover. Players can engage in battles featuring Ryu against characters from different Nintendo franchises and beyond. Ryu’s unique command inputs for special moves add a layer of complexity to his gameplay, and his representation in the game pays homage to the legacy of Street Fighter in the fighting game genre.