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A classic 2D arcade fighter from SNK where you build a three-fighter team and rely on tag swaps and precise inputs. It is the last series entry on Neo-Geo hardware and opens the Ash saga.

What defines The King of Fighters 2003:

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

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Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001

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

A crossover fighter where Capcom and SNK icons clash in three-character teams, with selectable fighting styles called Grooves. Precise timing, parries and deep combos make it shine, especially in head-to-head play with friends.

Garou: Mark of the Wolves

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Art of Fighting

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic 1992 SNK fighting game in which Ryo and Robert set out to rescue Yuri from Mr. Big. It stands out for its huge sprites, a spirit gauge that drains with special moves, and desperation attacks.

Art of Fighting 2

Challenging difficulty

A classic SNK 2D arcade fighter where a rage gauge limits the use of special moves. Large sprites, a distinctive spirit-based system and a tough single-player mode define the experience.

Street Fighter X Tekken

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 2-on-2 tag-team fighter that pits the casts of Street Fighter and Tekken against each other. Fast combos, partner switches and gem boosts add tactical depth, especially in versus play.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Fatal Fury Special

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

X-Men vs. Street Fighter

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Street Fighter IV

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced 2-on-2 anime tag fighter where characters from BlazBlue, Persona, Under Night In-Birth and RWBY clash. Easy auto-combos welcome newcomers while deep systems reward veterans, especially in versus play.

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