A combo (short for combination) is a term in especially fighting games that is based on the concept of a striking combination. It has been since applied more generally to mean any sequence of actions performed that yields an additional benefit or advantage.Combos are either used as an essential gameplay element (which is the most common), or used merely as a high score modifier.. In fighting games, it indicates a sequence of moves which produce an unblockable series of hits. It takes an initial direct hit for the combo to begin. The first hit is then followed by a predetermined sequence of other hits, each of which leave the opponent in the least desirable condition for blocking or parrying the next hit in the sequence. Depending on the game design, a combo can theoretically be infinite, limited only by the player's skill, patience or finger dexterity.History
The combo is believed to have been invented with the introduction of the arcade game Street Fighter II, when skilled players learned that they could combine several attacks that left no time for the computer player to recover, if they timed them correctly. However, the makers of the video game did not intend for the combo to be a feature, rather, they were unaware of it until testers started experimenting with different combinations of moves. Since then, combos have been a feature from the start in most fighting games.Other usages
Many other types of video games include a combo system involving chains of tricks or other manoeuvers, usually in order to build up bonus points to obtain a high score. Examples include Killer Instinct, the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series and the Crazy Taxi games. Combos are a main feature in many puzzle games, such as Columns, Snood and Magical Drop. Primarily they are used as a scoring device, but in the modes of play that are level-based, are used to more quickly gain levels. Shoot 'em ups have increasingly incorporated combo systems, such as in Ikaruga.Combos in computer and video game culture
Since combos have become an essential gameplay element, many players practice to create combos that are as long as possible. Websites such as Combovideos.com and Gamecombos.com showcase user-uploaded videos of particualarly unique combos. These are also reported on extensively in the FAQs for the involved games.Games with infinite combos
- Marvel vs. Capcom 2 – Only possible with Mega Man
- Dynasty Warriors 2
- Marvel vs. Capcom
- Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
- Marvel Super Heroes
- Super Smash Bros.
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
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