A Blind Gamer Reaches Top Rank in Street Fighter 6 Using Sound Cues
BlindWarriorSven, a remarkable player, has achieved the top rank in Street Fighter 6 by solely relying on the game’s sound cues.
Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Others
In a Reddit thread on September 25, players of Street Fighter 6 discuss the impressive skills of BlindWarriorSven. Despite losing his vision to cancer at the age of six, he persisted in playing video games for both enjoyment and success.
Advocating for Accessibility
In a video interview with theScore esports (watch it here), Sven expressed his desire to inspire companies to improve accessibility features for disabled individuals in gaming. He believes that everyone should have equal opportunities to enjoy games.
Mastering the Game Through Sound
By relying solely on audio cues to determine the opponent’s position and type of attack, Sven honed his fighting skills from Street Fighter 2 to Street Fighter 6. Through his participation in various tournaments across Europe, he emerged as a formidable opponent. Can I Play, an accessibility review site, commended the combat audio cues in Street Fighter 6 while noting the absence of menu narration.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sven sharpened his skills in Street Fighter 5 and achieved the Ultra Diamond level, which only 0.4 percent of players have reached. He has now climbed to the level of Master in Street Fighter 6, a feat accomplished by only 0.5 percent of all players.
This accomplishment not only highlights Sven’s exceptional skills but also emphasizes the effectiveness of the accessibility features in Street Fighter 6. These features aim to level the playing field and provide dedicated and skilled players with the opportunity to excel.