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It also strips back many of the combat complexities, adopting a back to basics approach which put the entire series on the map. With 8. It was arguably the defining 3D fighter of its age, becoming synonymous with the original PlayStation. Also known as Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves, this title was the final instalment in the series which has become one of the most revered fighting games ever. In a similar vein to Street Fighter III, Mark of the Wolves marks a creative high-point, in visuals and complexity, for a franchise at a time when the industry was turning towards 3D technology.

After delivering many acclaimed anime fighters, developer Arc System Works applied their skills to the Dragon Ball franchise with spectacular results in Dragon Ball FighterZ. The best Dragon Ball game ever? While newer entries like Mortal Kombat X may be more suitable for modern audiences, the second instalment was arguably the biggest jump forward for the franchise and cemented its place in history.

Just like every great sequel, it was bigger and bolder in practically every way - introducing Babality and Friendships on top of an increased roster of Fatalities. While mainstream media obsessed over the violence, players were digging into one of the finest fighting games ever made.

Guilty Gear, developed by Arc System Works, has quietly been one of the best fighting games around since - featuring complex battle systems and some of the best animation in any fighter ever. The sequel is the main reason Soulcalibur is a thriving franchise to this day, and even received the HD remake treatment 10 years following its release.

Tekken 7 is the best Tekken yet Picture: Bandai Namco. Street Fighter 2 put the series on the map Picture: Capcom. A culmination of one of the most important fighting games in history, Super Street Fighter II Turbo is considered the most refined version of an absolute classic. This also marked the introduction of Akuma into the franchise, along with adjustable speed settings and a wealth of combo additions.

For Street Fighter veterans who remember pouring over arcade cabinets, this is the ultimate version of their beloved tales of yore. Melee is the king of Smash Picture: Nintendo. The undisputed king from the Super Smash Bros. This was the entry where it transformed from cute Nintendo crossover to a legitimate fighting behemoth, perhaps by accident - with players over the years discovering new tricks and unintentional tactics.

Marvel Vs Capcom 2 is the ultimate mash-up Picture: Capcom. To some degree. Yet Marvel vs Capcom 2 is the ultimate fighting game when it comes to managing madness. Street Fighter 3 is the pinnacle of the series Picture: Capcom.

Coming out around when 3D fighters like Tekken and Virtua Fighter were taking the spotlight, Third Strike was largely overlooked at the time with its 2D throwback visuals. The years since, however, have seen Third Strike rightly lifted into the pantheon of all-time greats. Email address. I don't wish to receive cool stuff from GINX. User name. To follow, please login or register for a GINX account.

Sign in. Fighting game franchises are some of the most iconic in gaming history, but which reigns supreme when punch comes to shove? Yet the speed at which it has climbed to the top is still a bit shocking. As successful as S uper Smash Bros. Ultimate has been, sales are poised to touch greater figures given the release of Persona 5 's Joker as well as the continuous incorporation of more DLC characters.

It remains to be seen how much better things get for this game after all the DLC is released but, either way, it's set to be a magnificent year for Smash Ultimate.

The title is currently exclusively available on the Switch, which is doing very well itself. The handheld console has already outsold the Nintendo 64 , which is no small achievement when we consider the wild popularity of the cartridge bearing console back in the day. The classic machine sold The latter figure, though, will definitely surpass the N64's record, possibly before the end of He's also got lots of love for those two Destiny titles.

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