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A classic 2D weapon-based duelling game set in feudal Japan, where a few well-timed strikes, parries and smart spacing decide the match. Its hand-drawn look and fresh roster make it a standout entry in the series.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Competing against other players
  • Historical setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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A 2D samurai duelling game where a single hit kills. You manage stamina and breath, parry and time your strikes in tense showdowns set against hand-painted backdrops, best enjoyed against friends.

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An SNK arcade weapon-based fighter set in late 19th-century Japan, built around precise parrying, selectable styles favoring speed or power, and atmospheric hand-drawn visuals.

Street Fighter IV

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Street Fighter IV revives the classic Street Fighter II style of play in a 3D, comic-inspired look. Precise inputs, timing and head-to-head duels against other players are the heart of the game.

X-Men vs. Street Fighter

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A fast crossover arcade fighter where you build two-character teams from the X-Men and Street Fighter casts, swapping in and out with tag mechanics and assist attacks for flashy combos. It shines in local versus play.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

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You get the classic Street Fighter II Turbo with entirely redrawn 1080p artwork by Udon Entertainment, while the original fighting mechanics remain untouched. It shines in head-to-head duels where precise timing and combos decide every round.

Umineko: Golden Fantasia

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You fight in fast, combo-driven two-on-two tag battles with characters from the Umineko series. It appeals most to fans of the source material and to players who want competitive versus matches with improved rollback netplay.

Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter

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A flashy 2D arcade fighter where Marvel heroes and Street Fighter characters clash with tag-team swaps and over-the-top combos. Best enjoyed in head-to-head matches with friends.

The King of Fighters XII

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A 2D fighting game built around 3-on-3 team battles, rebuilt for the series' 15th anniversary with hand-drawn HD sprites and a streamlined battle system. It focuses on precise inputs and head-to-head duels rather than story.

Arms

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A colorful Switch fighter where stretchy-armed brawlers punch each other from a distance. Motion controls let you curve your punches mid-flight, dodge and guard, and it shines in multiplayer matches against friends.

X-Men: Children of the Atom

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A vibrant 2D arcade fighter starring Marvel's X-Men, with fast special moves and flashy super combos. Voices come from the animated series, and Juggernaut and Magneto wait as tough final opponents.

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