Description
In the fighting game community, a 'wish punish' refers to a situation where a player tries to capitalize on their opponent's mistake but fails to do so effectively. This often happens when the player mistimes their attack or misjudges the opponent's recovery frames, leading to a missed opportunity or even putting themselves at a disadvantage. Unlike a successful punish, where the opponent's vulnerability is accurately exploited, a wish punish leaves the player exposed and can shift the momentum in the opponent's favor. Understanding the timing and spacing of moves is crucial to avoid wish punishes and maintain control of the match.
Examples
- In Street Fighter V, Player A sees Player B whiff a heavy punch and attempts to counter with a sweep. However, Player A misjudges the distance, and their sweep misses entirely, leaving them open to a counter-attack from Player B.
- During a match in Tekken 7, Player X tries to punish Player Y's blocked low kick with a launcher. Unfortunately, Player X mistimes the launcher, and Player Y recovers in time to block and then retaliate with a combo.
Additional Information
- Wish punishes are common among less experienced players who are still learning the timing and spacing of different moves.
- Practicing in training mode and watching high-level play can help players improve their punishing skills and reduce the frequency of wish punishes.