Combo Video · 2025
Why certain characters make players rage quit is a fighting game combo video uploaded by James Chen (jchensor) in 2025. Featuring Lily. This video showcases the high-level fighting game execution and advanced combo routing — the kind of creative routing, frame-perfect timing, and character-specific execution that defines competitive fighting game play. From the original post: "In this episode, we delve into the frustrating design of El Fuerte, a character notorious for his irritating gameplay in fighting games."
In this episode, we delve into the frustrating design of El Fuerte, a character notorious for his irritating gameplay in fighting games. Initially, El Fuerte was designed with strong mixups but low damage and weak defense, making him challenging but bearable. However, significant changes in the Ultra version, particularly the overly buffed EX Quesadilla Bomb, transformed him into a top-tier annoyance. The discussion extends to similar balancing challenges faced with characters like Lily, highlighting the difficulties in managing 'make you quit' characters without breaking the game. Tune in as
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