Personally I think I’ll main either Sakura or Ryu.
At first I didn’t really find anything that I enjoyed as much as Makoto but Sakura seemed like a good choice because she reminded me a bit of Makoto with her big damage combos “once you get in” type deals.
Both apply massive pressure on opponent’s wake up. Both have a corner situation. However, I’m still getting used to the charge motions, especially the down, up ones.
Chun Li since I played her in SF2. Played her less in 3s since she was OP but going back to her for now. Hopefully a future SF4 update will have Makoto.
I also kind of like Sakura too but iunno at least with a controller I have trouble getting D -> DF/B ultras/supers to go off every time so its annoying me. Might go back to her when I get a stick for 360.
No one. Lack of Makoto like characters infuriates and frustrates me. I surmised Fei would be similar but his command grab opposes karakusa as much as possible in terms of reliability.
Sucks.
And the height of Kros’ avatar and the costume Sakura is in there made me think it was a pic of Makoto in the game, an assumption which my mind - being sane, unfortunately - quickly discarded.
I’m learning C. Viper right now. I think she’s the “closest” to makoto in that they have combos with ridiculously high stun. Of course they play differently, but both satisfying