Street Fighter, one of the pioneering forces in the fighting game genre, has carved out a legacy that extends far beyond its captivating gameplay, immersive storylines, and diverse character roster. The series also delivers a wealth of iconic and memorable quotes, each packed with emotion, motivation, and the essence of the characters themselves. These phrases have become an integral part of the Street Fighter experience, resonating with players and contributing to the game’s enduring appeal.
“Shoryuken!” – shouted by the franchise’s poster boy, Ryu, as he launches his opponent into the air with an uppercut – is perhaps one of the most recognizable phrases in video game history. This quote encapsulates Ryu’s martial spirit and the power of his disciplined, self-taught fighting style. It’s not just a move; it’s an attitude.
Street Fighter Quotes
- “You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance.” – Ryu
- “Get up! It’s too early for you to be defeated!” – Ken
- “My fists bleed death. Welcome to your doom!” – Akuma
- “Attack me if you dare, I will crush you!” – Ken
- “I’m the strongest woman in the world.” – Chun-Li
- “Bow down before my Psycho Power.” – M. Bison
- “I am the red cyclone!” – Zangief
- “You’re not a warrior, you’re a beginner.” – Sagat
- “You did quite well, but you need more training to defeat me!” – Dhalsim
- “There is no way you could ever knock me out.” – Balrog
- “I’m ready for ya, bring it on!” – Guile
- “I’m the king!” – Sagat
- “One scar ought to remind you of who’s in charge here!” – Vega
- “My strength is much greater than yours.” – Zangief
- “I hope you’re ready for a beating.” – Cammy
- “I’m number one!” – Dan
- “I am not a doll! I am a living, breathing human being!” – Cammy
- “You can’t compare with my powers.” – M. Bison
- “Go home and be a family man!” – Guile
- “Nothing can stop my fists!” – Ryu
- “Hadoken!” – Ryu
- “Shoryuken!” – Ryu
- “Dragon Punch!” – Street Fighter
- “Surge Fire!” – Street Fighter
- “Tatsumaki Senpukyaku!” – Street Fighter
- “Hurricane Kick!” – Street Fighter
- “What strength!! But don’t forget there are many guys like you all over the world.” (upon defeating a computer-controlled opponent other than Sagat) – Street Fighter
- “I wish you good luck!” (after a two-player match) – Street Fighter
- “You must defeat Sheng Long/my Dragon Punch/my Shoryuken to stand a chance.” – Street Fighter
- “…Sheng Long” in arcade versions, as well as Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. – Street Fighter
- “…my Dragon Punch” in some console-specific versions pre-Switch, primarily the SNES and Sega Genesis versions. – Street Fighter
- “…my Shoryuken” in Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers for the Nintendo Switch, as well as the Street Fighter IV series. – Street Fighter
- “You did quite well, but you need more training to defeat me!” (Console versions) – Street Fighter
- “To live is to fight, to fight is to live!” – Street Fighter
- “There’s nothing like a fair fight. It improves both competitors.” – Street Fighter
- “You must love competition before you can achieve victory.” – Street Fighter
- “Don’t fight for victory–fight to improve yourself. Victory will come.” – Street Fighter
- “This was a battle of spirits, not fists. Search your soul if you want to beat me!” – Street Fighter
- “I really broke a sweat! How about another round?” – Street Fighter
- “Blind pride can only hold you back. There are fighters out there stronger than the both of us!” – Street Fighter
- “If you want to be a true fighter… go home and train!” – Street Fighter
- “I know you can do better! Get up and try again!” – Street Fighter
- “You have no chance of winning if you can’t defeat my Shoryuken!!” – Street Fighter
- “Good work! But it seems you still have a lot of training to do!!” – Street Fighter
- “Is that all of your power? If you have any regrets, come at me!!” – Street Fighter
- “We really wore each other out… It wouldn’t be strange if we both lost.” – Street Fighter
- “The road to becoming a true martial artist is still long… This is only training!!” – Street Fighter
- “That was a great fight, let’s do it again!!” – Street Fighter
- “Learn to fight, not to flail.” – Street Fighter
- “Get up. Let’s go again…” – Street Fighter
- “I never lose.” – Street Fighter
- “Aren’t you used to losing by now… ?” – Street Fighter
- “I’m sure you’ll do better once you learn how to fight.” – Street Fighter
- “I look forward to our next battle.” – Street Fighter
- “You fought well. I was honored.” – Street Fighter
- “Now I’ll find a better challenge!” – Street Fighter
- “What’s wrong? Why do you hold back?” – Street Fighter
- “I see a strong will to fight in your eyes! Don’t give up yet!” – Street Fighter
- “One fight. One more step on the path to becoming a true warrior!” – Street Fighter
- “Sometimes the most important battle, is the battle within…” – Street Fighter
- “The only way a true fighter can suffer, is by not fighting!” – Street Fighter
- “True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret.” – Street Fighter
- “Whatever you find worthwhile in life, is worth fighting for!” – Street Fighter
- “Whether we win or lose, all of our battles make us stronger!” – Street Fighter
- “Your strength is equal to that of your will to win!” – Street Fighter
- “Get up! Show me your true power!” – Street Fighter
- “You’re wounded. The hot springs can heal you quickly.” – Street Fighter
- “This match… I think I’ve learned something from this. You’re nothing.” – Street Fighter
- “What? Out of stamina already?” – Street Fighter
- “You can’t beat me with those incomplete moves!” – Street Fighter
- “You still have a fighting spirit in your eyes. I look forward to our next battle.” – Street Fighter
- “These two fists are everything to me!” – Street Fighter
- “It was a good fight. Challenge me again!” – Street Fighter
- “You still have a fighting spirit in your eyes. I look forward to our next battle.” – Street Fighter
- “This match… I think I’ve learned something from this. You’re nothing.” – Street Fighter
- “Put everything you’ve got in your fist and challenge me!” – Street Fighter
- “The world is big! There must be no limit to human strength…” – Street Fighter
- “Get up! Show me your true power!” – Street Fighter
- “The ultimate form of wave motion attack… Shinkuu… the power of vacuum energy!” – Street Fighter
- “Shinkuu Hadoken! Its unstoppable power still amazes me!” – Street Fighter
- “You’ve just experienced the Shin Shoryuken!! Tell me if you’ve seen any greater force!” – Street Fighter
- “Yes, that is the nature of the attack. If it strikes, you will be crushed!” – Street Fighter
- “Denjin! The electric bite of the Thunder God cannot be stopped!” – Street Fighter
- “Concentrated energy… The longer it builds up, the more devastating it becomes!” – Street Fighter
