Black_Hayato, it's interesting what you've said about Freeman. It's not the first time I've heard it. I must admit, though, I have always had a problem with the character of Iori. First off, his outfit.
Now, I know that the clothing in these games is by no stretch realistic, but what's with the Seinfled "Puffy Shirt" and the belt on the legs. The belt thing was popular for about a week in London and was right out. It just looks stupid. And the whole band thing? What's with that? He's in a band? Is it an evil band? Goofy.
Freeman, as a character, seems to actually fit the mold he is trying to fill. He's a dark, gothic, freakshow of a guy. His face is obscured by his hair, which is kinda creepy and his very stance seems to exude a very real, barely contained rage. All this without a Puffy Shirt. He still does the sissy girl scratch fight stuff, but that's ok. I guess it's just part of fighting dirty. I won't hold it against him.
I know that Iori has a huge following and I don't mean to insult anyone, but I just think the whole character design missed the mark. I've said it before in some of my first posts. Have any of you seen the EARLY Duran Duran video, Planet Earth? That's what Iori looks like. 16th century French Provincial gone mad. All he needs is a powdered wig and a snuff case. Maybe a faux mole for the sake of fashion as well. Iori would be laughed at on the street. Freeman would get a pretty big patch of sidewalk to himself were he hangin' somewhere. Just too creepy.
Oh yeah! MOTW is my favorite fighter as well. I am surprised that people call this game slow. Seems to me that if the player plays in an aggressive manner, this plays just as fast as any game (short of MvC2/SpazzFest).
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-RyoGeo
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[This message has been edited by RyoGeo (edited April 18, 2001).]