MAX REACTS: Polygon's How to Get Started in Fighting Games
1.1M views · Aug 26, 2022 · Gaming
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@renatolfig · 4 years ago
This is basically 47 minutes of Max finding a new bromance. It's amazing.
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@MrDoreese · 4 years ago
Some of the best matches I've had were against stronger opponents. Spent an hour fighting one guy on T7 using King, he was up like 40-15 but he kept accepting the rematch because he saw that I was learning little by little. The more I kept adjusting, the more he started pulling off advanced moves
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@Avossk · 4 years ago (edited)
Pat Gill does consistently good work, the dude's videos are really thoughtful and well structured
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@Justblaze647 · 4 years ago
I’m reminded of a quote that was on of the best pieces of advice I got regarding fighting games. <br><br>“You have to earn a collection of L’s yourself before you can start handing them out to others”
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@alkalinemk1588 · 4 years ago
When I got sober and needed a new hobby, I chose fighting games. They honestly helped save my life , including this channel. It's been one of the funnest journeys of my life and a way to stick thru the hard times. I'm about to hit gold with Chun Li this weekend, then the world is mine 💪
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@oscargutierrez9496 · 4 years ago (edited)
I remember as a kid my dad got me into fighting games my first game was SNES KI, so much so that he took me to a local tournament in Mexico and I won. The amount of satisfaction I got moving up the brackets when people were just saying “He’s just a kid” was a feeling like no other. Fighting games just have a way of bringing people together and that’s such an amazing thing.
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@mlp_firewind8129 · 4 years ago
I know the general opinion on major gaming publications has soured over the years. But I think the YouTube side of polygon has always been very solid, even without Brian.
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@hyde3385 · 4 years ago
I kinda love that this mentality of keep going, fight stronger opponents, and get stronger alongside them is the driving mindset of fighting game's most iconic character, Ryu
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@zin6196 · 4 years ago
I haven't read anything on Polygon for a long time but Patrick Gill's vids are always thoughtful and fun to watch.
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@omgitsjulian · 3 years ago
You forgot the most important part to footsies. <br><br>Shouting "FOOTSIES!" every time you whiff punish.
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@Gho5tdSS · 3 years ago (edited)
Having taken up Muay Thai some years back, it made me reflect on the "I can't seem to read people's movement/how to pick up on habits" comment. I felt the same way starting out in Muay Thai. We were taught how to slip jabs and crosses or how to roll under a hook. At first it was hard picking up on when to do certain movements but the more I fought and trained, it became easier. Every opponent was different so the challenge was learning their method of combat, looking for weaknesses or entry points and developing a plan. <br><br>It's literally the same way in fighting games. The crazy part as well is when you actually do start learning martial arts, you start looking at and playing fighting games different. Not just running in, using feints, jabbing or "footsies" as it's referred to in fighting games. The jab is one of the most important tools in a fight. It's not just about flashy combos.<br><br>It literally all just comes down to train and get better. Don't be afraid to lose. NO ONE goes into a fight without experience being a badass and there will always be someone better than you at something. Just keep fighting and better yourself.
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@RingTeam · 4 years ago
"I'm so serious about this. You need to follow your heart"<br><br>I've seen him for 4 minutes and I already love him.
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