Summary
- Street Fighter 6 introduces the new Drive System which adds excitement and strategy to fights, making certain moves riskier but combos stronger.
- Players should be cautious with poking in the game as it can now be countered by opponents using Drive moves, so they should pay attention to the opponent's Drive Meter.
- Prioritizing fundamentals and mastering the basic aspects of the game, such as positioning and movement, is essential for success in Street Fighter 6, rather than solely relying on impressive combos.
Street Fighter 6 has gained popularity as one of the top present-day fighting games. It builds on the strong base of the previous version and adds a new Drive System. This makes the fights more exciting and strategic. Street Fighter 6 is changing how fans fight in the game; certain moves like meaties and pokes are now riskier, while combos are stronger. Regular hits can even become a big drive-rush attack.
Some gamers may find it hard to get to the next level in this game, as the new stuff in Street Fighter 6 can be confusing, even for experienced players. To be successful in this title, it's important to take note of the common mistakes players tend to make and aim to avoid them.
7 Unconscious Poking
The Drive System in this fighting game has affected “footsies.” This is when players move back and forth to get an advantage in a fight. Before, poking was safe, using quick, low-risk hits to keep the opponent away, but now, with Drive Impact, Drive Parries, and Drive Rush, poking carelessly can make enemies strike back. Therefore, players should be careful with the pokes.
Poking is still crucial for positioning, but players should watch out for the opponent’s Drive Meter. They might use a Drive move to counter the poke if they have some charge. Players should hold on to their Drive Impact or Drive Parry for that moment, as doing so can lead to a strong punch that can turn into a good combo.
6 Executing Premature Wall Stuns Against Rivals in Burnout
Imagine opponents used up all their Drive Rushes and are now vulnerable. What do gamers do first? Most players would push them into a wall to crash them. Hitting them into a wall and then doing a combo is a good way to win a round. It’s guaranteed damage, and if a player times it right, they can score an easy point. But the problem is that when players do this, it makes their opponent recover from Burnout faster.
Unless a wall stun will win the game, players shouldn't do it. Opponents should be kept in Burnout for as long as possible. They’re already weaker, so a gamer can hurt them more and stop them from moving much. Usually, this does more damage than doing an easy wall stun combo.
5 Refusing to Try Modern Controls
Among the new things in Street Fighter 6, Modern Controls are causing the most debate. They simplify the game by requiring fewer button presses for certain moves and Specials, but there’s more to Modern Controls than just easier inputs.
Modern Controls lets players perform Supers, Specials, and Drive Parries quickly in just one frame. This makes it easier to stop aerial attacks. They also confirm hits automatically, so combos happen only when hitting the opponent. Players can still use manual inputs if they want more control, but it might make attacks less powerful.
4 Using Drive Rush Excessively To Link Combos
Many players like the Drive Rush move. It looks cool and lets gamers make powerful combos, but using it too much to do more damage is a common mistake in Ranked matches. Street Fighter 6 players should avoid doing it excessively for better results.
Using Drive Rush too much can make a gamer end up in a Burnout state. A Drive Rush after a regular attack uses up 3 Drive Stocks, so it's important to think about the risks and rewards. Will it make the character go into Burnout? Is it worth the risk?
3 Repetitive Use of Neutral Drive Impact
Another common mistake players make in Street Fighter 6 is using Neutral Drive Impact excessively. The Drive System in Street Fighter has changed how the game works, and Drive Impact is a good way to counter meaties and pokes. Many players use Drive Impact a lot because it’s strong and reliable, but using it too much can lead to some problems.
One drawback of employing a Drive Impact is that another Drive Impact can stop it. When Street Fighter 6 came out, many new players didn’t know how to deal with it. Thus, using Drive Impact over and over worked well. But now, more people have learned to use counter-drive impacts to stop this tactic. Instead, players should utilize offensive Drive Impacts offensively when it’s safe. For instance, they should use it when they are sure it will stun the opponent against a wall or start a combo. Otherwise, they should be kept ready to counter the rival’s Drive Impacts.
2 Prioritizing Combos Instead Of Fundamentals
In Street Fighter 6, using impressive combos to do big damage is tempting. But here’s the trick: real success comes from being great at the basic aspects of fighting games. What really makes the pros stand out from beginners is their knowledge of the basic features. For example, they understand the opponent’s character, know where to stand, and how to move. These skills are the building blocks for good gameplay and smart choices.
If players work on these core skills, they will get better at the game overall and not just rely on memorizing combos. So, gamers who are familiar with the basic fundamentals of Street Fighter 6 will have a higher chance of beating their opponents .
1 Constantly Choosing the Meaty Jump-in After Knocking Down
The ground game is a key part of being great at Street Fighter 6. In earlier games, when players knocked down their opponent, they had to guess how to defend when they got up. Should they hit them low or high? Usually, the attacker had the advantage because a well-timed, meaty attack (one that strikes at the last moment) would make the defender slower to react.
The Drive Parry in the game makes it riskier for the attacker when they try to hit their opponent on the ground. Some players always want to attack when their opponent is knocked down, but now the defender can use a wake-up Drive Parry to counterattack. If they do it right, they can get a Perfect Drive Parry, and that can mean a lot of damage to the attacker.
Street Fighter 6 is available for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.