Street Fighter III · Combo Video · 2018
A comprehensive guide to one of the core mechanics in Street Fighter III, presented by Shoryuken. The video breaks down the fundamentals and applications of parrying, covering defensive utility, punishment strategies, and how to exploit predictable opponents. Topics include effective timing, advanced techniques, and practical drills to sharpen the skill. The instructor also addresses option-selects and specialized parry uses, while acknowledging gaps in publicly available frame data. Structured with timestamps for easy navigation, this primer is designed for players looking to understand and master this signature system. Released in 2018.
There's a few things I deliberately didn't cover. The window to parry on the ground, in the air, and as an anti air are actually different. It's a smaller window to do anti air or midair parries, though they're still easy to time since the opponent's attack window telegraphs. I also didn't cover parry-lock (and the maximum speed the game will allow parries) because I couldn't…
Show more →There's a few things I deliberately didn't cover. The window to parry on the ground, in the air, and as an anti air are actually different. It's a smaller window to do anti air or midair parries, though they're still easy to time since the opponent's attack window telegraphs. I also didn't cover parry-lock (and the maximum speed the game will allow parries) because I couldn't find any information on it. Timestamps: 0:00 - What are parries? 2:18 - Why parry? 4:18 - What do parries do to the game? 6:27 - Punishing a parry-happy opponent 8:34 - Other ways to abuse parry-hungry players 10:06 - Us
From Shoryuken (Shoryuken.com)'s YouTube channel
