Capcom has confirmed Zangief as character for their upcoming fighting game Street Fighter V. You can enjoy the trailer that shows some of his moves right here. You can also take a look at some screens in the gallery below.
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“When it comes to raw strength, not many of the World Warriors can compete with Zangief. Training day and night, he believes that the only way to victory is to have a body complete with perfect muscles,” Capcom says in its description of the character. “Due to his intense training, which includes wrestling bears, Zangief is able to lift even the heaviest opponents with ease! In Street Fighter V, Zangief shows off the results of his training through his newfound V-Skill (Iron Muscle) and V-Trigger (Cyclone Lariat).”
They added: “These are just the tip of the iceberg, as Zangief has many more new tactics in store for any opponent that challenges him and his raw power.”
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Official descriptions of Zangief’s unique abilities according to Capcom:
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- V-Skill: Iron Muscle –Zangief shows the true power of his body when he activates Iron Muscle. During Iron Muscle, Zangief can absorb one attack, which leaves him with recoverable health. If players hold down medium punch and medium kick and then press a direction on the joystick, Zangief will begin to slowly close in on the opponent. Upon release from the walk, Zangief flexes his muscles and hits the opponent if close enough.
- V-Trigger: Cyclone Lariat – Zangief lives up to his name “the red cyclone” as he spins with high speed and velocity, pulling the opponent in close. If the player taps the V-Trigger activation buttons, Zangief will quickly spin and pull in the opponent. If the player holds the V-Trigger activation buttons, Zangief will continue to spin and hit the opponent multiple times.
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Unfortunately, they have still not announced or confirmed a release date for the game. Enjoy the video and the screens in the gallery below.
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