QUIZ: Know Your Fighting Game Archetype

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1. Which of these choices best captures your fighting philosophy?
1. A well-rounded skill set is the key to victory
2. Overpowering your opponents is all that matters
3. Overwhelm your opponents with combos until they’re beaten
4. They can’t beat you if they can’t hit you
5. Don’t let them know your next move

1. What’s your go-to fighting game strategy when things get tough?
1. Observe and adapt
2. Never back down
3. Offense is the best defense
4. Create distance and keep them away
5. Change it up and do something different

1. If your opponent is spamming a certain move, you…
1. Block and punish when they mess up
2. Close the distance and grab ‘em!
3. Dodge or counterattack quickly
4. Spam them right back
5. Surprise them with a new move

1. Your preferred fighting game stage is…
1. A tranquil dojo - simple and traditional
2. A crowded arena - perfect to show your flashy wrestling moves
3. A gritty back alley - you want a brawl!
4. An open field - you don’t want to be constrained to close quarter combat
5. A crazy carnival funhouse - you want the stage to be as chaotic as you

1. What’s your victory pose?
1. A confident smirk and a thumbs-up.
2. Flex those muscles and let out a primal roar.
3. A speedy victory dance, no time to waste!
4. Finger guns with a bang
5. A crazy breakdancing move

Your results:

Mostly As:

You’re a Shoto! Balanced and classic, you put a premium on good fundamentals and a wide range of skills.

From Street Fighter

The term "Shoto" comes from the Street Fighter series and refers to characters like Ryu and Ken from Street Fighter who have balanced move sets. Shotos are typically good for beginners due to their well-rounded capabilities, but also perfect for fighting game veterans to show off their mastery.

Mostly Bs:

You’re a Grappler! You like to get up close and personal because you love the thrill of the grab!

From Tekken

Grapplers are characters like King from Tekken, Zangief from Street Fighter, or Tager from Blazblue who are known for their powerful throws and command grabs that deal massive damage. They excel at close-range combat and aim to get in close to their opponents and unleash devastating throws and grapple-based combos.

Mostly Cs:

You’re a RushdownExpert! You like fast offense and flashy combos that force your opponents to be on the defensive.

From Smash Bros

Rushdown characters are usually fast and agile characters that use speed and quickness to get close to their opponents to unleash powerful combos. Characters like Fox McCloud from Super Smash Bros, Chipp Zanuff from Guilty Gear, and Charlotta from Granblue Fantasy Versus are examples of this archetype.

Mostly Ds:

You’re a Zoner! Long-distance projectiles are your bread and butter.

From Injustice

Zoners use long-range attacks to control space to force your opponent to approach cautiously. You prefer fighting at a safe distance and frustrate your opponents with your endless barrage of projectiles. You’ll love characters like Deadshot from Injustice, Morrigan from Marvel vs. Capcom, and Guile from Street Fighter.

Mostly Es:

You’re a Mix-up Master! Unpredictability is the ace up your sleeve, using a variety of attacks that are designed to keep your opponents guessing.

From Guilty Gear

Mix-up characters rely on ambiguous cross-ups, overheads, and low attacks to force your opponents into mistakes and openings in their defense. Characters like Millia Rage from Guilty Gear, Nina Williams from Tekken, and R. Mika from Street Fighter are known for their deadly unpredictability.

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