with both Robert and Yuri because each perform similar techniques as a result of training in the same dojo. Critics also enjoyed Ryo's inclusion in other fighting games produced by SNK. Simon Wigham of Console Obsession felt that he "planted the seeds for the future KOF series". He also noted that his introduction in Fatal Fury Special was as the "token hard old guy". Greg Kasavin of GameSpot listed his "Haohshokohken" move from Art of Fighting as one of the most influential fireball moves in fighting games' history. Armchair Empire liked Ryo's inclusion in Fatal Fury Special which made the previous original version, Fatal Fury 2, "obsolete". Hobby Consolas noted Ryo's inclusion in Special came as a surprise and that he was fun to play in the game. The same site noted that Ryo once again faced Terry Bogard in The King of Fighters '94 and surprised fans that the game included these two combatants. Den of Geek listed his inclusion in Fatal Fury Special as the fifth best guest character in gaming, calling it the "first real fighting game crossover". Meristation highly praised Ryo's older persona, "Mr. Karate", noting it stands out with SNK gamers and that fans would enjoy to play as him again in NeoGeo Battle Coliseum. DieHard GameFan agreed referring to Mr. Karate as one of the best designed characters presented in the crossover game. Hardcore Gaming regarded Ryo's older persona as one of the main reasons why SNK's spin-off Buriki One is remembered by fans several years after its release. Akemi's Anime World found the character in the series' original video animation "downright pathetic" despite noting his skilled martial arts. The reviewer also found Ryo's Japanese voice was "kind of flat" noting his English voice was more appealing. AnimeOnDVD.com enjoyed the contrast between Ryo and Robert as both "are like night and day in some respects". Hard Core Gaming felt the short's version of Ryo was unfaithful to SNK's character design calling it "awful". They felt the artwork is "appalling", the fights are "dull" and Ryo ends up chasing a lost cat. The character of Dan Hibiki from the Street Fighter series is deemed to be a parody of Ryo's similarities with Ryu and Ken, but his design is more like Robert's while he is showing mannerisms like those of Yuri Sakazaki. These similarities are addressed in the crossover game SVC Chaos: SNK VS. Capcom