Super Smash Bros. Ultimatecontains a number of iconic characters as playable fighters from across not only Nintendo’s history, but a number of third-party companies as well. Bandai Namco, Sega, and Capcom all have a spot in the roster as a playable fighter or other representation such as spirits or assist trophies. Capcom in particular has three playable characters from bothMega ManandStreet Fighter, two of the company’s most iconic franchises, in the form of Mega Man himself andthe characters Ryu and Ken.
When gamers think of fighting game characters, Ryu is usually one that pops up first, being botha mainstay ofStreet Fighterand the face of the franchise. Ryu was first added to Nintendo’s crossover series as a guest fighter inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DSas a DLC before becoming a part ofSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate’s base roster. With his appearance in the upcomingStreet Fighter 6as well, a fan decided to pay tribute to his newest look in the game with a special costume mod.
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This mod was created by Large_Leader, a popular modder in the community. The mod is based onRyu’s appearance inStreet Fighter 6. This includes giving Ryu his scraggly unshaven beard, as well as a Buddihist robe similar to his master Gouken. UnlikeStreet Fighter 6’s incredibly realistic look and feel, this mod is built using Ryu’s original model fromSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateas a base.
As a result, thisSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatemod doesn’t feel like a model import but instead a hand-crafted custom costume to fit the game’s limitations and graphics. Large_Leader notes that there are a few limitations with the mod, most notably with clipping issues with Ryu’s cloak and sandals and the costume only being able to be modded over the first and default slot. Many fans were still excited to see a costume based off ofStreet Fighter 6being modded into the game regardless.
This mod shows not only the amount of work and dedication that fans have for these characters, but also how excited they are for Capcom’s upcoming fighting game.Early impressions ofStreet Fighter 6from fans and critics have been very positive, with many loving what this newest entry is bringing to the gameplay, as well as highly requested competitive improvements such as rollback netcode. Ryu’s inclusion inStreet Fighter 6has been greatly praised as well, with fans loving not only his new look but how his gameplay has changed from previous entries.
