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Alex: Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Strategy Guide and Moves

Last updated on May 19, 2009

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Special Moves

A (2) next to an arrow means to hold the joystick in that direction for 2 seconds to 'charge' the move.

With moves that charge by holding back or down, you can use the diagonal positions to charge up as well. For example, if you're holding back, you can jump backwards or block low and still maintain your charge.

• Flash Chop •
The Flash Chop is very similar to how it was Street Fighter III Third Strike. The Light version has the least amount of stun, and shortest range. Hard the most range, stun and damage, but has the longest start up time.

When you hit with this you can follow up with a Powerbomb or other attacks and combos because your opponent will be stunned for a few moments.

Also holding the Hard Attack button while doing this motion will charge up a Machine Gun Flash Chop. If you charge this up completely it's unblockable. This hits multiple times, but cannot be followed up on like the other versions of Alex's Flash Chop.

(Can also be performed in the air)
• Powerbomb (Command Grab) •
Now Alex's Powerbomb can be performed in the air and in combos. This makes it an extremely useful move that you'll be using very frequently in matches. It's a great way to end combos.

Since it's a throw — it cannot be blocked — you just have to be within range.

• Slash Elbow •
Make's Alex slide forward with his elbow, which sets up his Drop Kick, see the attack below.

This move CAN be used in combos, and it's great when coupled with his Drop Kick. The Light version will launch your opponent up a small amount, Medium a bit more and Hard quite a bit. While you can do Alex's Drop Kick after any of his Slash Elbows, only the Hard version will let you combo into it.

A very powerful move so far.

(After a Slash Elbow)
• Drop Kick • *Snapback Effect*
Can only be done after a Slash Elbow. This has a Snapback Effect so if lands your opponent's character is switched out and their partner loses all red life.

• Stomp (Two Boots) •
Must be blocked high. It causes Alex to jump in the air and stomp his feet into his enemy. The attack button pressed determines the strength and range of this move.

(Can also be done in the air)
• Air Knee Smash (Jumping Grab) •
Will only grab an opponent who's in the air, but now Alex can also do it while he's jumping. The strength of the button determines the range he travels.

• Lariat •

Hyper Moves

• Boomerang Raid (Level 1) •
Alex throws a bunch of Flash Chops and finishes off with a Power Bomb. A solid Hyper move.

• Stungun Headbutt (Level 1) •
Most players prefer this Hyper move over the Boomerang Raid. It does more damage, it's unblockable and when it lands the other player will be stunned letting you set up something else.

You'll hop forward and grab your opponent and smash your head into them repeatedly until they're dizzy.

• Hyper Bomb (Level 3, 360 motion) •
Another unblockable throw. It makes Alex perform a bunch of backdrops and powerbombs, which do more damage if you hit from behind, which makes it an ideal move to do after a Flash Chop.

Normal Moves

• Shoulder Launcher •
This will launch your opponent up into the air.

Origins and Story

Alex first appeared in Street Fighter 3. He is the lead character from that game and he entered the tournament to get revenge for Gill (the boss of the game) beating up his friend Tom.

He resides in New York city and is consistently training in a martial arts gym that he helps manage with Tom. While he's a muscular character, Alex is still very quick and athletic.

In Street Fighter III's endings it was revealed that he defeated Gill, but later on went to seek out another challenging opponent and got matched up against Ryu.

Contributions to this guide by Gnik.