Review: Not much can be said in his favor except for the fact that if you can win with him, you got madd skillz. In a way, you could count him among the characters without projectiles. Tho his fireball is a good for blocking projectiles, The mockery of SNK still lives....
I think it's some Steven Segal rip-off, but Dan is meant to be a "Bullshit" character even his storyline is a fucking parody. He was being trained by his master, but his master refused to teach him any further cause of his anger. He pursued for a place to train him and found "Sagat" (Note: Sagat had an old rivalry with Dan's Father) Sagat used Dan as a Sparing partner (Note: Dan is fun to hit) Sagat eventually killed Dan's father, when Dan found out it fuled his rage and he began inventing his own technique. Not possesing the skills of a master, Dan began to avenge his father....
ENTER DAN..... Exit players.
Dan's style is a mix of Ryu's style [without real fireballs, Hurrican kicks, power, and balls] Sagat's [without a solid uppercut that combos alone, without bird lookin fireballs, without a bald head, and no eye patch] and Pee-Wee Herman's [without a suit and red bow-tie]. Only positive thing about this character is he can damage opponents well, his Tornado kick gets him outta trouble and is effective in the air. His half Tornato kick can set up decent combos when connected on ground, which it rarely does. Since throwing his autograph is his only real projectile, I'm assuming he's some kinda actor, although he shouldn't perform his own stunts, unless they risk death. This character is more successful when you strictly evade and use your assists. The unique thing about Dan, if you connect the Tornado kick and keep tapping the kick buttons you get a couple more hits that have good damage. Plus picking Dan will make your opponent laugh and not take the challenge seriously.
Best assist: Anti-air (Pussy Shoryuken)
While battling a large opponent: No close range attacks, you can't throw but can be thrown easily and hopefully you have an assist with a projectile. Dan throws big guys well in air, and can Tornado kick backwards in air (great evade attack) but the Pussy fireball is more of a add-on, it does do good damage, but few people fall for it. Your Tornado kick is pretty decent and can go through most attacks, but try to keep the fight in the air.
While battling a small opponent: Stay at a medium range away from your opponent, only use your Pussy fireball to block projectiles and finish combos. Try air attacks (the Tornado kick is powerful and goes through most air attacks) when you're playing close, just fierce kick low to trip them and evade.
While battling an average opponent: Use evasive attacks, keep away from dashing opponents, and keep your fight in the air. Dan can also throw average sized opponents in the air almost as good as Chun-Li so that's your only advantage. Only do your specials when you're finishing a combo or you're fucked cause they're easily countered. |
