Character Archetypes in Fighting Games - The All Arounder/Balance/Shoto (Video Essay)

A breakdown of the balance archetype. I wanted to give my attempt in definding what these archetype is all about. One thing I notice that these latest videos on this topic don't cover is the difference between a SHOTO and BALANCE characters. They do have their similarities but Balanced character as just as important. Given that Scorpion and Jin Kazama are Balanced characters from their own respected series but don't show signs of being a shoto character.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - What is an Archetype? (Definition)
4:23 - What is Balance/Shoto Archetype?
7:13 - Why Pick The Balanced Archetype?
11:23 - The All Arounder Strategy (Gameplay)

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Music Sources:
- Street Fighter II 2nd Impact (Leave Alone) (Dudley's Theme)
- Marvel vs Capcom 2 Music Clock Tower Stage
- Tekken 5 Moonlit Wilderness
- Rising Thunder (Edge Theme)