Hadoken

The Hadoken is a signature special move from the Street Fighter video game series. It is a projectile attack, typically performed by pressing forward, down, down-forward, and the punch button. The move involves the character gathering energy in their hands and then releasing it as a blue, spherical blast of energy that travels across the screen. Its name is derived from Japanese, roughly translating to "wave motion fist."

The Hadoken has appeared in almost every Street Fighter game and has been adopted by many other fighting games as a common projectile attack archetype. It is a fundamental tool for zoning opponents, controlling space, and creating offensive pressure. The speed and range of the Hadoken can vary depending on the character and the specific game installment. Some characters have variations, such as the "Shakunetsu Hadoken" (or "Burning Hadoken"), which is a red, flaming projectile with different properties. The Hadoken is one of the most recognizable and iconic special moves in video game history.