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Street Fighter: Assassins Fist Released, Entire Series Available Now
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You are going to have to give it a fair bar to measure from.
Test #1
Production quality, lore, and execution, do you find it to be better or worse than The legend of chun li?
Test # 2
Same question as #1, but applied to Street fighter the movie (1994).
I'm betting this passes the first two tests easily. Fans of streetfighter (and games in general) are pretty starved for a decent representation of their favorite games. I haven't had a chance to watch this yet, but from the trailers i saw previously and the interviews, it looks like they were doing it right for a change (production assets aside and that is more of a money thing...).
That was amazing, well done all around. It greatly exceeded my expectations and I'm kinda blown away. The shoto characters are some of my favorite in the series, so to have their backstory brilliantly realized like this was such a treat. I've been hyped since the initial announcement and was eager to pledge to the Kickstarter, so I'm really glad that hope was not misplaced.
Joey and the entire crew did an excellent job. Can't wait to see what's next!
Joey and the entire crew did an excellent job. Can't wait to see what's next!
Gillian Seed
Banned
That's exactly how his hair was in Street Fighter Zero/Alpha series though.
Cyber Caesar
Member
It's a shame these guys had to try a kick starter. This show almost didn't get made. What a treasure we have now. The team went above and beyond maintaining the established lore. As a fan you just tip your hat to that.
Sayaka was the heart of this movie. Her character was so well executed and logical. I'm so impressed. Never was she cliche. Gouki has corrupted her. She is Ninja. She may have done something to poison Gotetsu. The quiet ones...
I think this and the attention to detail is probably what made it the most enjoyable for me. And the fact that most of that stuff isn't a cameo-only ordeal, but they seem to knit it all together very well. I can see someone who isn't really into the lore not enjoying it as much, but it is really made just for SF fans.
Anyone else think that was
who ken bumped into at the bar?
And LOL @
. I started screaming when I saw him.
Also:
LOL
Man, as a SF fan who always wanted a bit more story for some of my favorite characters, THIS IS IT. I wish Capcom wouldve made a serious attempt like this.
KEN IS MY FAVORITE, and my MAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (screaming!)
"guile"
And LOL @
ONO
Also:
"Who the hell is Dan"?
Man, as a SF fan who always wanted a bit more story for some of my favorite characters, THIS IS IT. I wish Capcom wouldve made a serious attempt like this.
KEN IS MY FAVORITE, and my MAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (screaming!)
This was great, I love how accurate they translated some of the moves from the game to live action. The characters' fighting and moving style were spot on. Original SF music made me smile. Loved the
cameo and the
name drop.
I didn't like Akuma's face though, he reminded me of Blanka from the JCVD SF movie, a bit too caveman, neanderthallish. Ken and Ryu looked great, short hair Ken was the best.
Can't wait for Season 2.
Ono
Dan
I didn't like Akuma's face though, he reminded me of Blanka from the JCVD SF movie, a bit too caveman, neanderthallish. Ken and Ryu looked great, short hair Ken was the best.
Can't wait for Season 2.
Lizard with a ladder
learnin' with the blacks!
Just finished watching all the episodes.
Came in a little skeptical whether or not this would be good. By the end of episode 12 I wanted more.
The guy playing Ken Masters nailed the part.
Came in a little skeptical whether or not this would be good. By the end of episode 12 I wanted more.
The guy playing Ken Masters nailed the part.
ichtyander
Member
Really glad to see you are all really enjoying it
Absolutely brilliant. Watched the whole thing. It felt like watching something I'd imagine as a kid, playing the Street Fighter games and hoping to see a deeper, more elaborate portrayal of the history of these characters. The kid in me is weeping with joy. You guys should be proud of Assassin's Fist. If someone ever mentions that a fighting game shouldn't or couldn't have a good story, I'll point them to this.
Here's a big fat pixelated brofist for the whole team.
Also, using Ken's theme for
an actual montage of Ken and Ryu practicing
WHO THE HELL IS DAN?!
7DollarHagane
Banned
Its much better than expected!
This was a lot better than I thought it was going to be. Really enjoyed it! Are they going to make a second season?? The ending kinda leaves you hanging..
Yes! I loved that old guy haha.
ichtyander
Member
The old guy by the lake is
, right? Btw, what was the
?
Goutetsu
"shooting star" in the sky all about, was that a hint of Bison/Psycho Power
The Furious One
Member
That was just Ryu throwing fireballs.
Beelzebubs
Member
That was actually really damn good. Also appreciated the cameo of a certain game.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Oh my God, that
cameo
Ono
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
Wow, on episode 3. This is pretty good.
The Incarnation
Member
This was surprisingly good. Shame about Gouki's fishing skills though. Ryu has him beat.
sketchsanchez
Member
Huh? I never got that feeling from her, like at all. He lost because Akuma was that much stronger.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Gouken scenes with kid Ryu were perfect
n00bsauce87
Member
In episode 4, Ryu says that he isn't even old enough to drink. What was the drinking age in Japan during that time. Shave about 2 years off
immortal-joe
Member
3 episodes in so far.
This is unapologetically shlocky B-Movie heaven. It fits the IP so well.
This is unapologetically shlocky B-Movie heaven. It fits the IP so well.
His name is Goma, but actually I don't know about what you say.
Holygriever
Banned
This series was AMAZING. Holy CRAP I didn't know what to expect, so I got into this cautiously optimistic and got FLOORED. Ken specially was amazingly done, and I REALLY like the interpretation they gave to his father.
The only thing that made me go "Aww, maaan!" was the very last episode, where they
. As I said, slight transgressions, but they were still noticeable to me.
Nonetheless, GIGA-HYPED for a Season 2. If they make another Kickstarter, this time I'll surely cash in!
SHINRYUUUUUKEN!
The only thing that made me go "Aww, maaan!" was the very last episode, where they
consciously broke canon, albeit slightly. The first time Ryu had his Satsui No Hadou awaken was not in a fight againt Ken, but against Sagat (although it was in a very similar fashion), where he gave the thai giant his famous chest scar, and he received his redband from Ken after a fight between them (again in very similar fashion) where Ken felt Ryu's focus was off (and this was due to the Satsui No Hado incident with Sagat)
Nonetheless, GIGA-HYPED for a Season 2. If they make another Kickstarter, this time I'll surely cash in!
SHINRYUUUUUKEN!
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
The guy playing Ken has got to be Tom Cruise's stunt double.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
This series was AMAZING. Holy CRAP I didn't know what to expect, so I got into this cautiously optimistic and got FLOORED. Ken specially was amazingly done, and I REALLY like the interpretation they gave to his father.
The only thing that made me go "Aww, maaan!" was the very last episode, where they. As I said, slight transgressions, but they were still noticeable to me.consciously broke canon, albeit slightly. The first time Ryu had his Satsui No Hadou awaken was not in a fight againt Ken, but against Sagat (although it was in a very similar fashion), where he gave the thai giant his famous chest scar, and he received his redband from Ken after a fight between them (again in very similar fashion) where Ken felt Ryu's focus was off (and this was due to the Satsui No Hado incident with Sagat)
Nonetheless, GIGA-HYPED for a Season 2. If they make another Kickstarter, this time I'll surely cash in!
SHINRYUUUUUKEN!
I think those changes make the story flow a bit better though myself.
Holygriever
Banned
Yeah, they do, they do. They really needed that, erm, event to build drama, and they couldn't afford to "wait" until the canon-appropriate moment. The series was better for it.
The canon was not, unfortunately. Now I can't consider the series my headcanon.
I kind of feel the same way, but I think you get to know pretty much everything you need to know about Ryu. It was a bit strange to see Ken get much more exposition and focus, though.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Yeah, they do, they do. They really needed that, erm, event to build drama, and they couldn't afford to "wait" until the canon-appropriate moment. The series was better for it.
The canon was not, unfortunately. Now I can't consider the series my headcanon.
Yeah the exchange in the cannon feels backwards as hell compared to this way.
So as far as I give a fuck this is cannon now
Also the end when Gouken was talking to Ken directly tied into SF4 cannon when C.Viper talks to Ken about his own unique power lol
That's because Ken has more personality and emotion behind the stuff he does, there is more to explain with him and had to show how he eventually became ryu's superior at first. Ryu's stuff is directly tied to the Dojo and the setsui no hadou and that's it. At the point the story is at they couldn't really dwell on Ryu too much.
APZonerunner
Member
I'm mainly really curious to see how far they go if they get the opportunity to continue. The original treatment they wrote was around 2 hours for the entire World Warrior tournament, with all the characters. But given the speed they took with this - it's quite slow-moving, really, they take their time - 2 hours doesn't seem enough to even necessarily do the must-have characters from that.
The must-haves for an actual wider focus are probably Guile, Chun, Bison, Sagat and Cammy, right? Sagat less so... he just needs to have his brush with Ryu.
The must-haves for an actual wider focus are probably Guile, Chun, Bison, Sagat and Cammy, right? Sagat less so... he just needs to have his brush with Ryu.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
If they skip past all the SF1 and alpha story they will still have to spend time on Sagat. He's a major rival for Ryu. Sagat did defeat E.Ryu in Alpha after Bison got control of him
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Just finished watching
Man...WHAT A RIDE. Maybe its momentum but i'm damn sure this was by far the best live-action media based on a videogame i EVER saw in my life. Fight coreoghrafy is excellent, the pacing was good, the caracterization was perfect, everything was loyal to the franchise.
Congrats to Joey and Chris for this amazing project, i'm definitely buying the Blu-Ray when it comes out.
AND BRING IT ON SEASON 2!
Man...WHAT A RIDE. Maybe its momentum but i'm damn sure this was by far the best live-action media based on a videogame i EVER saw in my life. Fight coreoghrafy is excellent, the pacing was good, the caracterization was perfect, everything was loyal to the franchise.
Congrats to Joey and Chris for this amazing project, i'm definitely buying the Blu-Ray when it comes out.
AND BRING IT ON SEASON 2!
Cyber Caesar
Member
Street Fighter 2 the Animated movie was fine in its portrayal of the World Warriors but that really wasn't a tournament movie. Joey has said in interviews that he thinks it's a mistake to turn everyone's favorite characters into a five minute cameo. Maybe he'll decide to do the TV series.
If enough people buy the DVD of this production maybe we can get a new web series every few years. I'd be ok with about three web series at this quality. I don't give a shit about Hollywood's take in all this. Keep them out of this. I'm afraid what more money could do to this. Great films don't need huge budgets.
We don't need a ten million dollar car chase and a gun battle shoved up our ass. No thanks.