"You must learn to block or my speed will always overcome you!"
Article by: Polo
Pictured from: Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
Created by: Capcom
First appearance: 1993
Bio
It's little wonder that Bruce Lee, a movie actor famed for his flamboyant command of martial arts, could influence the creation of fighting game characters in his image. One need only look to Capcom's Street Fighter series to find one of the most direct personifications of him in any fighting game. His name is Fei Long, and ever since The New Challengers, he's been channeling the outfit, mannerisms, and even the shrieking battle cries of the kung fu legend.
A master of Hitenryu kung fu, Fei Long makes full use of his speed and flexibility to catch his opponents off-guard. If he's close, he can dish out a flurry of aptly named one inch punches, or he can "cartwheel" over his opponent (by half-jumping, half-rolling on his back) as an evasive maneuver. Air attacks include flaming kicks: some spiral upwards, and others end a combo like his ultra in Street Fighter IV. His victory poses also emulate Bruce Lee's fighting spirit, whether he brandishes a pair of nunchakus or assumes a battle stance and emits a wailing taunt.
A movie director took note of Fei Long's prowess and hired him to shoot action films, a career that's evident in Street Fighter Alpha 3. While it's a way to make a living, the Hong Kong fighter is not ultimately satisfied with cinematic fame. He enters the second World Warrior tournament not only to test his grit, but because he feels that choreographed martial arts could never match the real thing.
Selected game appearances
Arcade
- Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers (1993)
- Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
- Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
- Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
- Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition (2010)
Super NES
PlayStation
- Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
PlayStation 3
- Street Fighter IV (2009)
Xbox 360
- Super Street Fighter IV (2010)
- Ultra Street Fighter IV (2014)
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