Forums - Anakaris, the MOST underrated in MvC2 Show all 3 posts from this thread on one page Forums (http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/index.php) - Strategy & Tactics (http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?forumid=10) -- Anakaris, the MOST underrated in MvC2 (http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=4009) Posted by Orochi Kim on 03:20:2001 12:54 AM: Well, I was going to write this yesterday but it seems like someone beat me to it. Unlike that someone, I'm pretty sure who it is. I think Anakaris is the most underrated character and he is not even given a second glance (I should know, I myself at one time did to poor Anakaris .) I'm also doing this because the sudden interest in Anakaris (Partly, proof because took this long just to ask about him.) By time I'm finished you won't be saying Dan or Servbot are the most underrated. Note: I have seen more people use both of them then Anakaris.This for Anakaris, the MAIN underdog. Let's get started. Note: Anakaris is not #1 one any stat and only in 2 other non-stat areas, so scrubs you can stop reading now. It only gets worse for YOU from here on.Let's start with the Cons: 1)Speed: A kind of doubled edge sword for him. He has one of the the short dash in the game (about 1/4 of the screen.) He has the SLOWEST jump in the entire game. He has some of the worst lags/startups for his specials and one super in maybe the whole game (think of it as Rainbow Mika's instant ass but in a game where this kinda lag is more costly.) 2)Defense: To be trueful he takes damage very bad (well, he is decaying.) Another look though and most the other favorites take damage badly (Akuma,Stider,Spider-Man,Wolervine, and most women/girls. Hmmmm, is it just me or does anyone else see a problem hear. 3)Learning Curve: Anakaris maybe one of the hardest characters to learn, if not the hardest in the whole game. This factor is mostly likely what puts most scrubs off of using Anakaris. He weird motions for most of this moves and just plain wierd moves. Some are very telegraph and/or slow. Also, doesn't have a beam attack (another scrub favorite.) Even his regular moves are wierd (a jumping kick that comes out from the ground?!) You to know where to block since he take damage very badly. On top of that he can't throw (I guess we have found Zangief's opposite.) 4)Tactics: With him you have to change tactics a lot or prepare to die (again.) You have to know when to go on to sheer defense or sheer offense. Well, I told you scrubs. Not to worry people there pros coming up right now. Pros: 1)Zoning Ability: One of the two things Anakaris is best in he has more zoning ability than Cable or Storm if played right. His main zoning ability comes from the Sarcophagus Smash and its' super. He can zone better than Cable is because while the AHVB takes all the space front of Cable and a little above and below him. Anakaris take up the WHOLE screen in front of him because while the coffin(s) drop vertically they also hit the ground on the way which can stop dashing/walking in and the ability to do this the air is just great. 2)Unpredictable: The second of his two best area out of the whole game. To master Anakaris to be everywhere and nowhere at the same time. He very is deceptive to say the least. He does have an unblockable move despite not having any normal throws. It can be ducked we can remedy this with a Chun-Li assist. It hits from far away, can be done in the air, and if it hits he is invincible. He has an unstoppable projectile like Storm. Many people fall for a repeated coffin over and over. He also has someone of the fastest startups on his supers (2 out of 4) in the whole game. 3)Super power: His supers can be some of the most damaging in the game with proper postioning. They can easily shave off 50%-75% on an AVERAGE character. His coffin super takes off 25% more damage with each hit when use from a launcher assist and carries the viticim into each one after that. With MUCH practice you easily end a match you have a good battery with Anakaris. 4)Challenging: Anakaris can easily go head to head anyone. Great vs a runaway Storm or Doom. Play Anakaris right according to the match and very likely to win unless something goes horribly wrong (Do Not, I repeat don't get hit with a Great Cyclone, Gamma Crush,Juggerhead Headcrush, highly damaging move etc.) 5)Fun: It kind of to play as Anakaris. I enjoy having enter during match's beginnig (even though I usually don't use him first,) seeing him win, or using his silly moves which are still dangerous. Well,that's it finally.I hope I didn't put you to sleep or waste my breath and time. I got of this info from www.gamefaqs.com from Lemur-X,so go there you want or need more help. And another thing I am not an expert on Anakaris or this game but all this is true and I do now play with Anakaris. See ya! Taekwondo is the sport of Gods - Orochi Kim Posted by TimeFlip on 03:20:2001 01:17 AM: I posted the same thing defending Anakaris. You should check it out. It has good strategy from many people. I'm planning to use Anakaris(throw)/Cyclops(AAA)/Blackheart(AAA) What's your team? me-"I'm trying to get at least one person to play Anakaris in the tournament" Posted by Aoishi2AL on 03:20:2001 02:10 AM: Anakaris is too slow. Great for Darkstalkers but for Capcom. http://tagmonkey.homestead.com/files/AoishiTag3.gif "You want me don't you..." All times are GMT. The time now is 10:38 PM. Show all 3 posts from this thread on one page Powered by: vBulletin Version 2.2.4 Copyright © Jelsoft Enterprises Limited 2000, 2001.