Art of Fighting

The game uses a side-view one-on-one format with rounds fought across a series of opponents. Players use punches, kicks, throws, charge attacks, and special moves, while the spirit gauge limits repeated use of powerful techniques. Movement spacing matters heavily, and taunts can reduce an opponent's spirit, creating openings. Progress advances through a fixed ladder of fights leading to the ending sequence.

Robert Garcia

A playable fighter who specializes in fast kicks and balanced offense.

Ryo Sakazaki

A playable fighter with strong fundamentals and powerful close-range techniques.

Yuri Sakazaki

The missing person at the center of the story and the main rescue objective.

Mr. Big

One of the main antagonists and a key boss in the story.

Learn each character's preferred range and avoid spending spirit recklessly. Charge attacks are most effective when used after baiting a response or during clear openings. Taunts can be useful, but only when you have enough space to avoid punishment. Against bosses, patient spacing and safe punishes are usually stronger than constant aggression.

Tips and tricks

• Use spacing to control the pace rather than trading hits up close.
• Save spirit for moments when a special move will clearly connect.
• Taunt only when the opponent is far enough away to react safely.