With Ultra Street Fighter IV’s arcade release right around the corner, the folks over at NESiCA recently launched a brand new website with information about the game. In addition to some basic details, they also released their very first character overview video. These demonstrations will provide players a look at each fighter’s basics as well as how they’ve transitioned to the new title.

Due to placing the highest in a previous poll, Sagat is the first character to receive such treatment. The video below highlights the Muay Thai master’s capabilities in the upcoming title, with commentary from none other than Bonchan. Stay tuned to the end for a special combo that incorporates the game’s new Red Focus mechanic and Sagat’s improved Tiger Destruction.

Sagat’s fundamental game plan centers keeping the opponent at bay from afar with Tiger Shots. When the opponent is tempted to jump over the fireballs, Sagat can drop them with a Tiger Uppercut. Firing Tiger Shots, inviting the opponent to jump then anti-airing Tiger Uppercut is ideal. If the opponent does draw close, Sagat has Standing HK, Crouching HP and Tiger Knee at his disposal to push the opponent back. Once Sagat has space, he can return to his standard game plan. As for Sagat’s changes in USFIV, Tiger Cannon, his Ultra Combo 2, will hit fully against air opponents, increasing its damage. Ultra Combo 1, Tiger Destruction, will now fully connect in the corner, increasing its damage at the edge the screen. These improvements will make Sagat a greater threat in the next version.

Source: Taito Channel