New video reveals the shocking truth: the Street Fighter 2 CPU was an awful cheater Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. New video reveals the shocking truth: the Street Fighter 2 CPU was an awful cheater Ken you believe it? News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 21 Sep 2019 73 comments If you, like me, played Street Fighter 2 back in the nineties, you probably had a sneaky suspicion the computer cheated. I'm not just talking about M. Bison here, the final boss to end all frustrating final bosses. I'm talking about the computer cheating all the bloody time. Was I imagining it? Or had I created a narrative in my mind to justify my poor play against the CPU? It turns out I wasn't just imagining it. Street Fighter 2 really was a big cheater. Street Fighter combo extraordinaire Desk released a new video this week that goes into exactly how the computer cheated in Street Fighter 2. Going through gameplay frame by frame, Desk shows how the CPU can "beat" your attacks unfairly by turning invincible. The A.I., it seems can enter into God Mode status whenever it fancies it. Meanwhile, the CPU can break out of the "dizzy" state almost instantaneously, whereas the human player has to mash buttons for a second or two. The computer also ignores the charge rule players must adhere to. Take Guile's flash kick, for example. Mere mortals must hold down for two seconds then press up and a kick button. The computer can do a flash kick without charging. Now that's just rude. And here's one of the most annoying ones: when the computer gets you in a hold, it just won't let go, no matter how hard you mash those buttons to escape. Cheating like this means E. Honda's squeeze grab, for example, can nearly kill you on its own. Ouch. And finally, the CPU has access to unblockable attacks. Sure. Why not. Desk's video is well worth a watch for any Street Fighter fan. Not only does it serve as a fun trip down memory lane (or dredge up childhood trauma, depending on how Street Fighter went for you), but it's pretty revelatory. Don't worry, Street Fighter 2. I still love you. Even though you're a big old cheater. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store