Daraku Tenshi: The Fallen Angels/Controls and Notation

Directional inputs

Universal numeric notation

Numpad notation is a system for writing the inputs used in fighting games in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand, and language agnostic way. The core mechanic of numpad notation is also how it gets its name: numbers are used in place of directions, according to their position on a keyboard's numpad. Numpad notation always assumes that the player character is facing the right side of the screen.

Universal numeric notation for fighting game directional inputs.

Common motion inputs

• - N or Neutral (5) - Input no direction. Denotes standing.
• - Forward (6)- Input direction forward/towards the opponent.
• - Backward (4)- Input direction backward/away from the opponent.
• - Up (8)
• - Down (2) - Input direction down to crouch.
• - Quarter circle forward/Hadouken/Fireball (236)
• - Quarter circle backward (214)
• - Half circle forward (41236)
• - Half circle backward (63214)
• - Dragon punch (623)
• - Reverse Dragon Punch Motion (421)

Button notation

• - LP - Light Punch (or Weak Punch)
• - LK - Light Kick (or Weak Kick)
• - HP - Hard Punch (or Heavy Punch)
  • also known as - SP - Strong Punch
• - HK - Hard Kick (or Heavy Kick)
  • also known as - SK - Strong Kick

Button Combinations

+: Taunt

• Performs a taunt that drains the opponent's POW meter
  • Can be canceled by pressing any direction
  • Can be canceled by any special move (deadly skill)

+: Charge

• Charges the POW meter, until it reaches MAX, in which this action cannot be used until it runs out

+: Escape Dash (ED)

• Peforms a strike-invincible dodge, similar to King of Fighters
  • Can be held for roughly a second before being forced out
  • While holding you can press any kick or punch to do an "Escape Attack (EA)"

+: Stance Switch

• Character goes into reverse stance, and can go back out by pressing this combo again
  • Gains acess to new moves, the amount of which varies per character