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2018PC3.29 €

The Risers is a classic arcade-style fighting game with eight fighters, where you use the X-BREAKER system to land brutal counters. You can play through arcade mode to see each character's unique ending.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

The closest matches for The Risers are Bloody Roar, Bloody Roar 2 and Bloody Roar 3. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Risers special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Bloody Roar

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1997PlayStation

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Bloody Roar 2

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast 3D arcade fighter on PlayStation where fighters transform into powerful beasts mid-match. Beast mode makes them faster and stronger, unlocks new attacks and restores some health.

Bloody Roar 3

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast 3D fighting game where fighters fill a gauge to morph into beast forms that hit harder and move faster. Arcade-style bouts with two-player versus duels.

Fatal Fury

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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 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.

Battle Arena Toshinden

Melee combat with weapons or fists

An early 3D weapon-based fighting game for the PlayStation where ten fighters battle in a tournament using special moves. Its sidestep movement in 3D arenas was a hallmark of its time.

Art of Fighting

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

X-Men: Mutant Academy 2

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 3D fighting game on PlayStation where you battle as X-Men heroes or villains using signature moves from the comics. It also includes bonus material from the first X-Men movie, such as concept sketches and costumes.

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 3D brawler where Marvel heroes like Spider-Man, the Punisher and Captain America face the new Imperfects in destructible arenas. It offers a story mode plus multiplayer duels.

Bloody Roar 4

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast 3D fighting game where combatants transform into powerful beast forms to boost their attacks and power. Playable through a story-driven arcade mode or in versus duels with friends.

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