[January 24-26] Instructions for enjoying EVOJapan [Makuhari Messe]

ABC is pushing for something.EVO JapanThere is less than a week until the event.
There are many ways to enjoy it, such as playing and watching, but perhaps there are some people who don't really know how to enjoy it.
Where do you get excited and where do you rejoice?

This time, it was just before EVO Japan.
・I'm interested in EVO Japan, but I don't know how to enjoy it.
・I often hear about e-Sports, but what exactly is EVO Japan?
This article is aimed at people like that!

EVO Japan 2020

First, let me explain what EVO Japan is.

A big fighting game tournament is held every year in Las Vegas.
*Probably the largest single genre tournament in the world
This tournament isEvolution Championship Series", abbreviated as "EVOIt is called ".
"Let's hold EVO in Japan"EVO Japan'.

It consists of several main titles and side events, all of which are fighting games.
This year's EVO Japan 2020 will be the second time that Japan has hosted the event (the third time if you include the pre-event "EVO Sai"). The main titles are:
・Super Smash Bros. SPECIAL
・SAMURAI SPIRITS
・SOUL CARIBUR Ⅵ
・STREET FIGHTER Ⅴ ARCADE EDITION
・BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE
Tekken 7
The six titles listed above are:

The side events are user-driven and feature a large number of titles.
There are so many that it would be difficult to introduce them individually, so please search for side events yourself.

How to enjoy EVO Japan 2020

For those who have arrived here through a search for "EVO Japan," this is like preaching to the choir, Confucius, the Analects, kappa, and swimming lessons, but I hope that those who are wondering, "What's so interesting about fighting games? What makes them exciting?" can learn at least a little about how to enjoy watching fighting games.
The rules and ways to enjoy the game vary depending on the title, so we'll introduce some things that you can enjoy if you just keep these things in mind.
This is not necessarily the correct way to enjoy it.
・I like this character moving now.
・The player is cool or cute
・I played a previous work with this title
It's totally fine to watch with that kind of stance!

SAMURAI SPIRITS

SNK's classic SAMURAI SPIRITS is back with the latest installment!
A new system, beautiful graphics, and an evolved SAMURAI SHODOWN are here!
When you think of SAMURAI SPIRITS, you think of "Ogiri," and when you think of Ogiri, you think of "SAMURAI SPIRITS."
This is a game where the weight of each hit is what makes it so appealing, so first of all, enjoy the moment when that huge hit lands!
As a way to quickly drain the opponent's stamina
・Big Slash (a technique with a large opening but great damage)
・Secret technique (slow to activate but deals massive damage)
・Flash (a high-risk, high-return technique that transitions to a special effect)
These three are the most representative.
Especially when a flash of light with a one-hit reversal ability is achieved,Bravo!'Let's shout out!

STREET FIGHTER Ⅴ ARCADE EDITION

This is such a popular fighting game that it needs no introduction.
It's no exaggeration to say that it's the most played fighting game in the world.
It may not look flashy, but it's a fighting game that makes it easy to understand what's going on.
First, I'd like you to see the offense and defense after either character is knocked down.
What actions does the attacking side take?
How can the defense withstand the onslaught of their opponents?
The first interesting point is the way they negotiate with each other after being knocked down.

BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE

It's a fighting game with a lot of information, with up to four characters fighting on the screen.
It's harder to understand what's happening on screen than the two titles above, but once you get the gist, you'll quickly understand how to enjoy it.
There are two easy ways to get excited.
・When one person is controlling two characters and dealing a lot of damage
・The game development after activating Resonance Blaze
It's exhilarating to watch your health gauge decrease all at once, and the rhythmic attacks are satisfying to watch.
Then there's the Resonance Blaze system, which is activated once there's only one playable character left.
When the background turns blue, keep an eye on how the game unfolds!

By the way, I have entered this title!!

SOUL CARIBUR Ⅵ

SOUL CARIBUR VI is the latest installment in the SOUL CARIBUR series, synonymous with 3D weapon-based fighting games.
This title also has a relatively fast game speed.
The speed at which the offense and defense change is a feature, but the most obvious point isSure hitIt's a place called ".
When an attack misses, it results in a painful blow, so both sides are always careful about the distance between their weapons.
Since it's a weapon-based fighting game, it is advantageous to have a longer reach, to put it bluntly.
Taking a position that is advantageous for your own weapon, getting into the arms of a long weapon, and unleashing a "Sure hit'First, let's take a careful look at this miss!

Tekken 7

This is also a 3D fighting game, but what makes it different from SOUL CARIBUR is that, as the title suggests, you fight with your fists.
*Some characters use weapons, but they do not always have weapons.
The gameplay is basically similar to SOUL CARIBUR, but the most noticeable difference is in the "combo" section.
There are two things to note
・Combos that emphasize taking damage
・A combo that focuses on carrying the opponent to the wall
These are the three.
It's strangely transporting! The damage is strangely high! It's fine to just look at it with that kind of feeling, so keep an eye on what happens after the character is lifted into the air!

Super Smash Bros. SPECIAL

Basically, people reading this article may be more knowledgeable than me, but I'll explain anyway...
First of all, as a premise"I've been sent flying to a place on the stage where there's no foothold," "I've been launched into the air," "I've used an air jump"If any of these apply to you, you should assume that you are in a disadvantageous situation!
To briefly explain this to people who are familiar with fighting games, I would like them to think of it as "when you're in the air, you're being attacked while getting up."
*Wake-up attack: Attacking a downed opponent as they get up. The downed side is generally at a disadvantage.
The battle at the edge of the stage and the battle after the launch are must-sees, so be sure to check them out!
If you ignore the details, this is the easiest title to understand.

It's fun to go to the venue and see it live.

I've written a lot of things, but to put it in extreme terms,
・Watch the players play directly at the tournament venue
I think that's the most enjoyable thing.
It's true that if you watch the game online, there will be commentators and commentators, so it's easy to understand what's happening right now.
However, only those who have been to the venue in person can truly feel the excitement of the venue, the tension of the tournament, and the emotional ups and downs that can only be experienced there.
The event will be held for three days from January 24th to 26th, but admission to the venue is free on the 24th and 25th.
If you can travel that far, I highly recommend you go.

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