A ‘hitbox’ is the area on a character’s model, which determines the size and range of a particular attack.

1. SFV Karin Hitboxes in Slow Motion
‘Overheat’s Game Time’ has returned with yet one more video, that serves to educate
us on the hitbox properties of various Street Fighter characters.
A ‘hitbox’ is the area on a character’s model, which determines the size and range of
a particular attack. Knowing this technical detail is usually a piece of information,
which can allow you to play your game with more precision.
Being aware of each characters hitbox within a game, enables you to plan your mode
of attack better, as you can exploit the properties of your (or opponents) character to
your advantage.
To clarify a few things, the clear boxes (green outline) represent the hurtbox (area
that the character is vulnerable to attack). The yellow boxes that appear on attack,
indicates the range at which an attack will trigger, a block animation if the opponent
is holding back. The red box indicates the active area of an attack.
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