Super Smash Bros. · Combo Video · 2023
Hungrybox explores a game-breaking exploit in Super Smash Bros that fundamentally breaks the intended hitstun and knockback system. The video reveals how certain characters exploited mechanics that should have locked them into hitstun, allowing them to cancel animations and escape situations that would normally lead to guaranteed follow-ups. This discovery was significant enough to spark tournament-level discussions about character legality and competitive integrity. The clip digs into the history of these exploits, showing how they affected the competitive landscape and why they eventually prompted rule changes. Understanding these quirks offers insight into how the game's physics can be manipulated and why developers eventually patched these interactions. Whether you're curious about fighting game glitches, competitive history, or how exploits shape the meta, this breakdown reveals the technical depth hidden beneath the surface of one of the most popular fighting games ever made.
Did you know that Steve wasn't the first character to have a tactic to escape multi-hits and low hitstun knockback? Diddy Kong used to be able to cancel hitstun with his peanut popgun, and also had other glitches that lead to him briefly being banned in tournaments! Watch streams at: Social Media: Connect with Liquid fans across the globe on Liquid+ Video editor: Follow…
Show more →Did you know that Steve wasn't the first character to have a tactic to escape multi-hits and low hitstun knockback? Diddy Kong used to be able to cancel hitstun with his peanut popgun, and also had other glitches that lead to him briefly being banned in tournaments! Watch streams at: Social Media: Connect with Liquid fans across the globe on Liquid+ Video editor: Follow and subscribe to keep up to date on all of my content. Click the
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