How far has Ryu come thanks to the buffs in Street Fighter 5? Strangehail demonstrates potential in compilation of matches Posted by Justin 'AdaptiveTrigger' Gordon • July 2, 2021 at 6 p.m. PDT • Comments: 4 While it might be a bit difficult to declare that Ryu is a top tier in Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition, it is nice to see him as an actual threat after several seasons of him being pathetically weak. Thanks to the buffs that happened back in February, Ryu is now a lot scarier in Street Fighter 5. A compilation of matches posted by Fight Club TV featuring Strangehail does a good job of showcasing what Ryu is capable of now.