The tournament's new rule is the Tactical Leader System. Take note that red-colored moves are cancelable into Super Special moves! The gauge is able to store up to 3 stocks at a time and increases as you lose your members, up to a maximum of 5 stocks. For the cost of a stock, you can either use Super Special Moves, Guard Counters or Cancels, and Change Attacks. Once the gauge is filled up, you gain a stock of power. Being hit by an opponent's attacks may also give you power at a minimal rate. Be sure to switch between partners strategically!Īt the cost of a stock, you can perform a swift attack and change members as well, your new active character leaping in with a quick blow on the opponent.Īs the fighter performs Special moves, the POW Gauge builds up. Tag between partners during battle, possible only when Change OK is illuminated. If struck with a staggering blow, use this maneuver to roll safely on the ground and land back on your feet quickly.Īt the cost of a stock, timing is crucial to quickly reposition yourself after blocking an attack.Īt the cost of a stock, timing is crucial to counterattack the opponent after successully blocking his attack. When knocked down, press AB at the same time Using the same command, you can also cancel a Special move at the cost of a stock. You are still vulnerable to throws, however. Use this technique to safely roll forward and backward, dodging attacks and projectiles as well. If grabbed, perform the same command to break out of the throw. Certain characters can throw airborne opponents. C throws in the direction you're facing, D throws in the opposite direction. Use this technique near an opponent to throw him. Certain attacks like special throws are unblockable, however. Blocked physical blows give no damage but special attacks inflict some block damage.

Whenever you block an opponent's attack, damage is minimized. Press the direction away from your opponent. Your character can travel father and faster than a regular hop, making them difficult to react against! Perform a Super Jump and quickly shift, or Shift the joystick from, or and quickly shift, or Your character can travel lower but faster than a regular jump, making it excellent for the offensive! Quickly shift the joystick, or and release Shift the joystick from, or and quickly shift or Your character can travel farther and faster than a regular jump. In Extra Mode, the forward dash becomes a small forward hop. Shift the joystick or Your character dashes or hops in the specified direction in order to position yourself well against the opponent. NOTE : Assume that all moves are done for a character facing right.

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