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Special Moves (3)
Street Fighter II

Special Moves (3)

Learn the Street Fighter II Twist Kick, Cannon Drill, and Spinning Knuckle special moves for SNES and Genesis.

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Learn the Street Fighter II Twist Kick, Cannon Drill, and Spinning Knuckle special moves for SNES and Genesis.

Twist Kick

To perform the Twist Kick, input Right, Down, Down-Right, followed by any kick button.

  • SNES Default: > - v - v + > + B
  • GENS Default: > - v - v + > + A

Cannon Drill

Execute the Cannon Drill by inputting Down, Down-Right, Right, followed by any kick button.

  • SNES Default: v - v + > - > + B
  • GENS Default: v - v + > - > + A

Spinning Knuckle

The Spinning Knuckle requires inputting Left, Down-Left, Right, followed by any punch button. This move can be difficult to execute on a controller's d-pad.

  • SNES Default: < - v + < - > + Y
  • GENS Default: < - v + < - > + X
Tips
  • Practice these special move inputs in training mode to improve your execution.
  • The Spinning Knuckle is particularly challenging on a standard controller's d-pad.

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