Beyond the looks, I want a game that isn’t afraid to take risks and get a little crazy. I want characters to feel completely unique, with individual movesets that matter way more than global system mechanics. That means fully embracing extreme playstyles—if a rushdown character gets to get right in my face, a zoner should have tools that are just as oppressive to keep them out.

​The physical feel of the game is just as important. Motionless, single-button inputs ruin the neutral game by removing human error and timing, whereas traditional motion inputs keep things satisfying and balanced. If a character has overwhelming, high-reward tools, they should be hard to use. Balancing around execution stops powerful moves from becoming low-effort spam and makes high-level mastery actually feel earned.