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1994

The first Tekken is an early 3D fighting game where each limb maps to its own button. It stresses rhythm, timing and mind games over raw input speed, and shines best in head-to-head duels with a friend.

Competing against other players
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Co-op or multiplayer
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Virtua Fighter 5

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A technical 3D fighting game built on precise inputs, timing and deep mastery of distinct martial arts styles. A roster of 17 fighters, arcade and versus duels, and customizable items keep players coming back.

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Virtua Fighter 2

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A landmark 3D fighter from Sega AM2 that emphasizes grounded martial arts, precise timing and deep one-on-one duels instead of flashy special effects. Great for players who enjoy technical versus matches against friends or the AI.

Fatal Fury

Competing against other players

A classic 1991 SNK fighting game following Terry Bogard's fight against crime lord Geese Howard. Its standout feature is the two-plane system that lets fighters shift between foreground and background lanes.

Virtua Fighter 4

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A technically deep 3D fighting game built around precise timing, counters and positioning rather than flashy gimmicks. In arcades it also helped pioneer online networks and player ranking systems.

Mortal Kombat 3

Competing against other players

A brutal 2D fighting classic with digitized fighters, a run button and chain combos, famous for its gory Fatalities and punishing boss fights against Motaro and Shao Kahn. It shines brightest in head-to-head local versus matches.

The King of Fighters '95

Competing against other players

A classic 2D SNK arcade fighter where you assemble a three-fighter team and battle in team-versus matches. Precise inputs and combos are the focus, and it shines in head-to-head play.

Street Fighter: The Movie

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 1995 arcade fighter based on the Street Fighter film, using digitized live actors instead of hand-drawn sprites in one-on-one duels with special moves. Its odd movie-photo look is the hook, while the play remains a classic versus fighter.

Bloody Roar

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 1990s 3D fighting game where combatants can transform into powerful beasts mid-fight. The transformation boosts strength and speed, giving the duels a distinctive, aggressive flavor.

Killer Instinct

Competing against other players

Killer Instinct revives the legendary fighting franchise with an open-ended combo system that rewards flashy, long chains of attacks. Online matches pit you against players worldwide, where a single mistake can hand the opponent a combo breaker.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Competing against other players

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.