As you’re likely aware, I’m rather excited for Street Fighter V. I’m especially excited now with the revelation that I’ll only ever need to buy the game once, instead of having 3 different discs for different iterations of what’s essentially the same game. In fact, I’ll probably buy this one digitally so that I don’t have to worry about discs at all, and can jump in and out of online games on a whim.
I loved Street Fighter IV – but in its early days, it was mostly all about nostalgia, bringing back the original World Warriors with just a tiny handful of new characters. It looked like Street Fighter V might do the same – with each “new” reveal showing us a character we’d seen before. That changed this weekend, with the first reveal of a wholly new Street Fighter.
Meet Nicallis. He’s a mysterious chap who seems to have Aztec or Inca beginnings who seems like a rather angry chap. At first glance, he seems like a more human Blanka, but his super-Siayan hair and Wolverine-like moveset tell a different story.
Hailing from a mysterious background, Necalli utilizes a wild, animalistic fighting style to brutalize his opponents. There’s no finesse here as all of his attacks have been forged through the heat of battle to inflict maximum pain upon his opponents. However, beneath the surface of the crazed warrior lies a hidden genius that is unleashed upon V-Trigger activation.
Players who enjoy a straight forward, hard hitting character will feel right at home with Necalli, as he possesses a wide variety of savage, close range attacks, as well as a command grab, all with the goal of demolishing his foes.
V-Skill: Culminated Power
Necalli pounds the ground with both fists, creating an explosion from the ground that damages the opponent. By holding the joystick left, right or leaving it at neutral, players can control the distance the explosion travels, allowing him to pressure opponents from afar.
V-Trigger: Torrent of Power
Necalli channels a mysterious energy that warps his hair color and completely changes his personality for a short period of time. While in his powered up state, he gains access to new combos, new frame data, and even a new Critical Art!
Street Fighter V is coming to the PS4 and PC next year. A limited, online beta for the game kicks off this week. If I don’t get beta access (I’ve signed up with every profile I have!), I will cry genuine tears.
Last Updated: July 20, 2015
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
July 20, 2015 at 13:03
That kinda looks like what I’d expect the DBZ Fusion of a very angry Piccolo and Goku to look like…
*Edit: Oh snap. Just watched the video. He also has the collective vocabulary of Vegeta while fighting!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 20, 2015 at 13:06
If Geoff doesn’t get beta access I’ll tell him I have & I won’t even bother with it because I don’t even like SF all that much. tee hee.
…did I just say that out loud?
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
July 20, 2015 at 13:07
Man if you were a member of the Scream cast you’d so be dead already. 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 20, 2015 at 13:10
That would also make me the hot blonde cheerleader. At least I’d go out happy. 😀
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
July 20, 2015 at 13:11
Well you wouldn’t know any better. So you’d be happy. Yeah. 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 20, 2015 at 13:15
Ignorance is bliss. Just look at that last pic – a flaming ginger is in a pose-off with an over-muscled blonde woman with giant man-feet. I was happier before seeing that. 😉
Pariah
July 20, 2015 at 13:30
Same hair style as Geralt. O_o
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 20, 2015 at 13:43
Only if you use Hairworks. :/
RinceThis
July 20, 2015 at 13:35
Meds, stat!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 20, 2015 at 13:43
Excellent idea! Now where’d I leave my vod… disinfectant!
RinceThis
July 20, 2015 at 13:43
0_O
Hammersteyn
July 20, 2015 at 13:14
It’s like Sindel and Blanka had a baby. Nice super, seems familiar though…
http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101218003759/gameideas/images/e/e8/Berserker_Barrage.gif
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
July 20, 2015 at 13:17
Who is that meant to be?
😛
DragonSpirit009
July 20, 2015 at 13:23
My first thought on that first picture was… Oh its Medusa’s angry cousin!
Pariah
July 20, 2015 at 13:29
Nice to see Rince made it into a game.
RinceThis
July 20, 2015 at 13:36
Arghhhhh!
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 20, 2015 at 13:30
He seems a bit soulless…
RinceThis
July 20, 2015 at 13:35
He’s got red hair, that’s why he’s so pissed off.
Hammersteyn
July 20, 2015 at 13:48
That explains your outbursts
RinceThis
July 20, 2015 at 13:55
WHAT OUTBURST?! YOU (*&^&%&^(*^%)*&^)!
Chule Gcanga
July 20, 2015 at 13:56
Algol Much?
Splooshypooh
July 20, 2015 at 14:01
This was the first thing i saw
Pariah
July 20, 2015 at 14:10
looooool!
Dutch Matrix
July 20, 2015 at 19:56
Epic trolling!
Jonah Cash
July 20, 2015 at 14:10
So he is a Super Sayan? Still don’t know how I feel about this game, might just pre order at BT Games to get in on the Beta…
Lollies the Laughing Lollipop
July 20, 2015 at 15:56
I love fighting Games, But my crappy 4meg line is no good for Online.. that 1sec or so input lag gets me down.. funnily enough its only Fighting Games i got the lag on.