Key Design Idea - Setup and Retaliation

Ryu has a lot of fast attacks with great hit confirm, especially once he starts tapping into his Critical Triggers. His character ability provides cheap mobility, allowing him to build his position while setting up for a great counterattack.

Ryu's Shoryuken and Metsu Shoryuken punish an opponent for initiating an attack within their ranges, giving him extra breathing room and making rushdown fighters think twice about charging in.