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1996 Classic

A classic 2D arcade fighter that expands on Alpha with new fighters like Gen, Rolento and Sakura, plus new moves and systems. Fast, precise duels and a vivid hand-drawn look make it a genre favourite.

What defines Street Fighter Alpha 2:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Tactical depth

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Fatal Fury Special

96 %

1993 PCXbox

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Challenging difficulty

A classic 2D arcade fighter from SNK featuring 15 characters from the Fatal Fury series, including Geese Howard and Wolfgang Krauser. It focuses on precise inputs, special moves and head-to-head duels against friends.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Action-packed real-time combat

A compilation of eight classic Capcom fighters, including Capcom vs. SNK 2, Project Justice and the 3D arena brawls of Power Stone. Every game can be played online or locally against friends.

Windjammers 2

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast arcade sports game where two players duel by throwing a flying disc to score goals. Hand-drawn animation, power moves and lightning reflexes make every match an intense head-to-head contest.

The King of Fighters XIII

Challenging difficulty

A highly technical 2D fighter built around 3-on-3 team battles, beautifully animated sprites and a deep combo system. It wraps up the Ash Crimson saga and rewards players who love demanding duels.

Guilty Gear X

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast-paced 2D anime fighter with hand-drawn visuals, a high-energy rock soundtrack, and aggressive, combo-driven play. Precise execution and mind games define both the arcade mode and versus matches.

Garou: Mark of the Wolves

Challenging difficulty

A celebrated SNK 2D fighter built around precise timing, Just Defend parries and a choice of fighting styles. It shines in head-to-head duels against a friend, with striking sprite art and fast, tight combat.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

Distinctive, stylised art style

A stylish fighting game that revives the Fatal Fury series after 26 years with a striking painted, graffiti-inspired look. The REV System rewards aggressive, risky play, and the focus is on duels against friends or online opponents.

Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge

Challenging difficulty

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.

Windjammers

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast arcade sports game where two players hurl a flying disc at each other with flashy special throws. Easy to learn, yet tense and skillful thanks to precise reflexes and positioning in head-to-head duels.

Lethal League

Distinctive, stylised art style

A frantic arena fighter where you smash a ball ever faster into your opponent. Precise timing and reflexes decide each round, and it shines in heated local matches with friends, all wrapped in a bold comic-style look.

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