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2012 PlayStationXbox

A weapon-based 3D fighting game where warriors fight over the legendary Soul Swords seventeen years after the previous entry. Fast, precise duels built on spacing and timing, best enjoyed in versus matches against other players.

What defines SoulCalibur V:

  • Lavish presentation
  • Fantasy setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Co-op or multiplayer

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Samurai Shodown

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  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation
  • Challenging difficulty

A weapon-based 2D fighter where a few heavy sword strikes decide each duel and every mistake is punished. Its brushstroke art style and emphasis on spacing, timing and parries set it apart.

Battlerite

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A fast team arena brawler where short 2v2 and 3v3 rounds come down to skillshots, dodging and team combos. It offers MOBA-style fights without farming or lanes, stripped down to pure skill duels.

Samurai Shodown II

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A classic SNK 2D weapon-based fighter where you pick one of 15 warriors and duel. Few, heavy hits, precise timing and spacing make every match tense.

Killer Instinct

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Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic SNK 2D weapons fighter where heavy sword strikes, precise parries and timing decide each duel. Its darker-tinged samurai world, hand-drawn sprites and rage mechanics make it stand out.

Samurai Shodown III

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A weapon-based one-on-one fighter set in feudal Japan where heavy sword strikes, precise parries and timing decide every duel. Its darker tone and redesigned cast set the third entry apart from its more playful predecessors.

Bleach: Rebirth of Souls

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Rivals of Aether

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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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.

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