King of Fighters XIII · Combo Video · 2015
EX Kyo Kusanagi in King of Fighters XIII operates with a critical mechanical distinction that separates him from his standard counterpart—a difference that becomes immediately apparent in animation timing and combo potential. While both versions share identical normals on paper, EX Kyo's jump-down C executes with the speed and arc of earlier KoF entries, allowing him to chain an extra backdash-cancel into down C where normal Kyo's slower animation leaves him unable to connect. This technical advantage unlocks combo routes unavailable to the regular version, creating a distinct lab experience for players willing to explore both characters' capabilities. The video captures the full scope of EX Kyo's combo arsenal, balancing practical damage sequences against impractical stylistic demonstrations that push the character's mechanics to their limits. From foundational hit-confirms to elaborate routing that exploits his frame advantage, the compilation builds a complete picture of what execution and spacing knowledge reveal about EX Kyo's potential. The creator refined these combos extensively, pinpointing oversights in earlier recordings and incorporating newfound tech—particularly the backdash-down C discovery—that had gone largely unnoticed by the broader fighting game community. This represents a thorough examination of a character variant whose mechanical nuances reward careful study.
If you liked the video please remember to leave a rating - it helps me out a lot. --- The King of Fighters XIII combo video showcasing what EX Kyo Kusanagi is capable of, be that old, new, practical or impractical. -COMMENTS- I nearly perfected EX Kyo's combos the first time I made his video but there was something I noticed that was missing from the video and that was an…
Show more →If you liked the video please remember to leave a rating - it helps me out a lot. --- The King of Fighters XIII combo video showcasing what EX Kyo Kusanagi is capable of, be that old, new, practical or impractical. -COMMENTS- I nearly perfected EX Kyo's combos the first time I made his video but there was something I noticed that was missing from the video and that was an extra backdash down C. Although people may think that both versions of Kyo are exactly the same in regards to nor
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