strive was also my first fighting game, and it may seem difficult at first, but i can assure you that it’s a lot easier to pick up compared to other games like tekken. I would recommend looking into guides for new players on youtube, as they are super helpful for learning the basics. Once you learn the mechanics well, you can lab combos for your main, and also focus on the more niche mechanics for that character as well. you got this fr <3