The Psycho Crusher (サイコ クラッシャー Saiko Kurasshā?) is M. Bison's signature attack in all of his appearances in the Street Fighter series. In the Street Fighter Alpha series (excluding X-ISM in Street Fighter Alpha 3) and the Marvel vs. Capcom series, it functions as a Super/Hyper Combo, while the Psycho Cannon takes its special attack slot.
Appearances
| Appearance | Function | Input |
|---|---|---|
| Street Fighter: The Movie (arcade game and home video game) Street Fighter II series Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha/Alpha 2 Gold (EX Bison) Street Fighter Alpha 3 (X-ISM) Street Fighter IV series Street Fighter EX series Capcom Fighting Evolution SNK vs. Capcom series Street Fighter X Tekken |
Special Attack |   + 
|
| Street Fighter Alpha series Street Fighter Alpha 3 (A-ISM) Capcom Fighting Evolution SNK vs. Capcom series |
Super Combo |  +
|
| Marvel vs. Capcom series | Hyper Combo |   + 
|
| Street Fighter: The Movie (home video game) Street Fighter IV series Street Fighter X Tekken |
EX Special | +
|
Description
Psycho Crusher in Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.
Executed by charging backward then pressing forward and punch, Bison charges his right hand with Psycho Power, then surrounds himself with the energy while spiraling himself through the air towards his opponent, similar to a torpedo (in fact, early versions of strategy guides referred to this move as a "Flaming Torpedo"). Whether the attack knocks down or launches with a single or a few hits depends on the game. How far Bison travels in this fashion, and how much damage it does, depends on the punch button pressed. The EX Special version that appears in Street Fighter IV games is faster, does the most damage, and is immune to projectiles. Because of its aerial nature, it can go over low attacks.
Variants
Art of the Psycho Crusher from Capcom Classics Collection.
When using M. Bison's Shadaloo-ISM variant in Street Fighter Alpha 3, he can use the Final Psycho Crusher, a much stronger version of the original Psycho Crusher. Here, he disappears and comes from off-screen and fills the whole screen with Psycho Energy as he does a Psycho Crusher that goes across the whole screen. It does a large amount of damage, up to more than half of the target's health, and even does high chip damage.
In Street Fighter V, Bison lacks the standard Psycho Crusher (similar to the Alpha series), but his Critical Art is the Ultimate Psycho Crusher. Bison surrounds his body with a burst of Psycho Power; if the energy sphere connects with his opponent, it launches them into the air while Bison teleports backward and strikes with a powerful Psycho Crusher, pinning them to the far "wall".
Tactics
Generally, if the attack is performed at a close enough range to the opponent, Bison will pass by and come out of the move on the far side of the opponent, even if they block. However, if the opponent blocks, they will be able to attack a helpless Bison as the move ends and he recovers to standing position.
Concept
Fist of The North Star character Bask using his spinning technique that may have served as inspiration for the Psycho Crusher.
Although unconfirmed, the Psycho Crusher could have been inspired by an technique used by Bask from the manga and anime series Fist of The North Star.[citation needed]
Trivia
- In the Street Fighter manga, the Psycho Crusher is a "one-hit kill" which is an equivalent of an output of 40 grams of Psycho energy.[citation needed]
- Street Fighter II V's depiction of the attack differed from the games, with Bison rapidly spinning before flying forward for the attack. The force is strong enough literally send the opponent's body spiraling into the air.
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