The Best Fighting Games of All Time

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story2.9

Gameplay4.6

Graphics4.1

Music4.3

Character4.5

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the awaited sequel to melee with a surprisingly lengthy and fun story mode called "Subspace Emissary". Compared to Melee, Brawl is slower, floatier, and introduced a controversial mechanic where you have a 1% chance of tripping and being vulnerable. It is a lot of people's entry to the Smash games. What's crazier is it is probably one of the first crossover games with Sonic and Snake being playable characters

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Zam / 20s / Male
The trade-off for being the least competitively inclined game in the series is having the best single-player content in Subspace Emissary, which is something I hope to see in the next Smash game if and when it comes out. I had tons of fun playing casually with friends as well.

Lucas / 20s / Male
My first Smash Bros. game, and it was just endless joy. I learned more about Nintendo's vast array of games and characters through it and had a lot of fun playing it with friends and family.

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11 votes

Dissidia: Final Fantasy

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.6

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.2

Music4.4

Character4.7

Dissidia: Final Fantasy takes the familiar elements from Final Fantasy games, and condenses it into an action-packed Fighting game. Unlike other Fighting games released during its era, Dissidia features a more dynamic arena, allowing players to fully and freely move in 3D.

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Misa / 30s / Female
I remember borrowing my friend's PSP just so that I can play this game. I was not familiar with the Final Fantasy franchise (I only knew FF7 because of the movie), but this made me want to play other Final Fantasy games.

Than / 20s / Male
One of the best Final Fantasy games, just cause it's one where they have everyone on. I remember watching the intro scene multiple times, just because it was so cool. Awesome gameplay too.

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10 votes

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.7/5

Story4.1

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.9

Music4.9

Character4.9

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy expounds on what made the original Dissidia great, and amps it up to 12 (pun intended) with some more fan-favorite characters added to the roster. This version also features addition of the Assist system, providing even more openings for combos and utility in a battle by pairing a character with an off-field character that can be summoned on occasion. The plot of Dissidia also gets a further expansion, showing what happened in the 12th cycle before the final one that happens in the original Dissidia. It also gives more endgame content, like a new Superboss at the end of an optional story, and more customization in additional skins for each character.

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Jowi / 20s / Prefer not to say
Even though I tend to be pretty bad at fighting games, Dissidia has such a good story that I played it for endless hours anyway. Even though I knew almost none of the characters at the time due to having only played Crisis Core and FF4, each of the characters had great stories. I'm really looking forward to replaying it one of these days now that I've played more of the mainline games.

Elmer
Incredible combat in 3D space, and there were a lot of possible strategies to employ especially with summons and booster accessories. There were tons of secrets to unlock too, like Prishe and Feral Chaos, and hidden equipment and shops you can unlock by exploring the map.

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5 votes

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story3.8

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.2

Music4.4

Character4.6

Addressing many of the criticisms of Tekken 4, Tekken 5 brings back the faster pace and fluid movement that longtime fans loved, while significantly expanding the roster and polishing nearly every aspect of gameplay. Even today, its combat feels extremely fluid and responsive despite its age, hence why it's regarded as one of the strongest entries in the franchise. Recommended for both competitive players and anyone looking to dive into the golden age of Tekken.

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5 votes

Tekken 6

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.8

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.2

Music3.8

Character4.4

Tekken 6 first released on PlayStation Portable. This was catered to Tekken players who want to bring and play Tekken anywhere. Surely a huge improvement from its predecessor, new mechanics have also been added here such as Rage, where once you get to at least 5% HP, your attacks will start to hurt more. This game also improved the combat system by adding the Bound status which enables you to continue your juggles and combos a bit more.

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Aiko / 20s / Female
Tekken 6 was my entry into the Tekken series and I played it a lot when I was a kid in elementary school. Out of all games I had on the PSP, this is the one I always went back to. It's also where I discovered my Tekken main, whom I still use up to this day.

Tony / 20s / Male
The first Tekken game I played ever. This started my occasional interest in playing fighting games.

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5 votes

Tekken 5

PlayStation 2

Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story3.4

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.2

Music4.0

Character4.6

Tekken 5 has and will always be the peak of Tekken. Although the fifth installment in the franchise, this has been highly regarded as the Tekken game players wanted Tekken to be like, not the format of its latter games. Tekken 5 does not have Rage Drives and Rage Arts, it doesn't even have the Heat system, the battles just depended on raw talent, skills, and pure muscle memory.

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Jin / 20s / Female
Spent summer breaks playing with my brother, although I wasn't that good haha

Seto Kai B. / 20s / Male
Hihihi another console, another tekken of course

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4 votes

Tekken 3

PlayStation (PS1)

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Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story3.5

Gameplay4.5

Graphics4.2

Music4.0

Character4.2

Tekken 3 is one of the most influential fighting games ever made, introducing faster gameplay, sidestepping, and a roster packed with iconic characters like Jin Kazama, Hwoarang, and Eddy Gordo. Its combat remains remarkably fluid and responsive even today, helping it stand the test of time. Widely regarded as one of the greatest fighting games ever created, Tekken 3 is also one of the defining titles of the original PlayStation era.

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Sora / 30s / Male
Of course, we can't NOT include this, for it was one of the games that my siblings and I bonded (and fought) over. Even my cousins were in on the fun, so one can only imagine how many memories are tied to this game.

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3 votes

Marvel vs Capcom 2

Dreamcast

Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story2.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.3

Music4.7

Character4.7

Marvel vs Capcom 2 is probably one of the biggest crossover games despite its controversial release at the time. But now? It is looked at fondly. It's a fast-paced 3v3 tag fighter with characters from both the Marvel and Capcom franchise. It's flashy and highly technical so matches can go by in a second. It rewards quick and on the fly thinking. It also has one of the more iconic "jazz" style soundtracks in any fighting game.

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DJ / 30s / Male
MvC 2 is an amazing fighting game with a lot of playable characters that still holds up to this day.

Joshua / 20s / Male
Peak. Especially on the dreamcast

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2 votes

Street Fighter 2

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

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Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story3.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.5

Music3.5

Character5.0

Street Fighter 2 is a 2D fighting game that kickstarted an entire genre. With its larger than life characters, iconic special moves, and flashy combos, Street Fighter 2 went on to inspire several other popular franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Fatal Fury, and Tekken. To this day, Street Fighter 2 tournaments are being held around the world, justifying its status as a timeless classic.

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the other david / 20s / Male
First game I ever played. No idea what I was doing but enjoyed it regardless.

Marco C / 30s / Male
My first ever fighting game

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1 votes

Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2

Nintendo GameCube

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Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story4.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.0

Music4.0

Character5.0

Naruto: Gekito Ninja Taisen! 2 brings back the feeling of those classic GameCube nights. The action is fast, smooth, and a lot of fun. The game covers the early Naruto storylines and turns them into exciting 3D battles, with each character playing just like they do in the anime. With more characters to choose from and a 4-player mode, it’s the kind of fighting game you can play with friends for hours without realizing how much time has passed. It’s easy to start playing, but there’s a lot to learn if you want to get really good. Plus, it has that nostalgia boost that made the early Naruto games so much fun.

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1 votes

MARVEL VS. CAPCOM CLASH OF SUPER HEROES

Dreamcast