1 - So this sequence not possible anymore?
https://attachments.f95zone.to/2022/04/1786790_ezgif-3-46aa2deb71.gif
2 - I think I wasnt too clear on this one. For reference, what I had played before was version 0.2.0 alpha. In that build, neutral K was a forward slash, down + K was grab, Up + K was an upward spinning kick. The forward slash I was able to perform on this version (K at the end of regular combo). The upward kick I wasn't able to do at all. Was it removed?
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4 - I think the build I played before had adequate difficulty. But like I said, the ultras just break the game. Shield just makes me untouchable. I can just shield, switch fighters, and by the time the shield runs out, its almost usable again. And if I'm in danger, healing circle bails me out (shield covers me while I'm on the circle). As it stands, I don't think that will ever be balanced, unless you make sections so difficult, that it would be impossible for anyone not using that strategy.