GAMERS DECIDE - best fighting games

[Top 12] Best Fighting Games for PC

Lewiskyle001 — Thu, 04 May 2023 01:10:29 +0000

12. Tekken 7 - 2015 (PS4, XBOX One, PC)

Tekken 7 Full Length Trailer

Tekken 7 is the most recent release in the acclaimed Tekken series. Continuing the feud between the Mishima bloodline, Tekken 7 follows Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama as they battle in a classic tale of good versus evil. Featuring stunning story-driven battles and intense cinematic duels, Tekken 7 is one of the biggest fighting games currently and one of the most exciting to watch.

Tekken is home to some of the hottest babes in all of fighting games, and Tekken 7 has some new additions for you to enjoy while you experience the intense action. Nina Williams, the beautiful blonde and her sister Anna if you prefer a brunette. New to Tekken 7 is Katarina Alves, a fan favorite and with Tekken 7’s customization you can have your babes in any outfit of your choice to take into battle.

Tekken is an interesting fighter because it centers around excellent movement. In itself, movement in Tekken can take years to master at the highest level. However, the most fun in Tekken has to be combos. From staple combos to homemade combos the system is immensely intricate. You can put hours into practice mode piecing together your own combos, or attempting some of the most difficult combos in all of fighting games not even the pros dare attempt.

“There is a certain charm to the entirely over-the-top nature of Tekken’s lore.” - IGN

“When it comes to fighting, Tekken 7 is glorious fun.” - PCGamer

“You’d think that after 23 years, someone could be forgiven for throwing his son off a cliff and leaving him for dead.” - Polygon

Choose this game if you like:

Complexity - Tekken is a series that rewards mastering your character as well as your inputs, with many things only being possible with frame perfect timing. Being a 3D fighter, timing, movement and spacing are essential and even backdashing can be an art form.

Action - Tekken has very flashy attack animations and combos. Wall and floor breaks and the addition of a new super-like mechanic called the Rage Art make Tekken very exciting to watch and play. With a massive cast of characters the action never gets old and can be played for years without ever learning everything possible within it.

Crossovers - Tekken 7 has had some major character crossovers. We’ve seen the addition of Negan from The Walking Dead, Noctis from FFXV, and everyone’s favorite Raging Demon, Akuma from Street Fighter.

Fun Factor Score: 88/100

Kazuya Mishima, the devil himself versus the Raging Demon, Akuma, can any fighting game fan ask for more?

11. Dragon Ball FighterZ - 2018 (Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, PC)

Dragon Ball Fighter Z Trailer

DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters. Partnering with Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ maximizes high end Anime graphics and brings easy to learn but difficult to master fighting gameplay.

DRAGON BALL isn’t known for having the greatest abundance of female characters, but FighterZ does have some to offer. The original babe and my personal favorite Android 18 and the wholesome Videl are joined by some new faces such as Android 21 and now Android 21 (Lab Coat). With the lab coat on, this is essentially Android 21’s human form, so take your pick of which you like.

DRAGON BALL FighterZ is different from previous games in the DRAGONBALL universe. It is a 2.5D fighter from the makers of Guilty Gear and the art style lends itself perfectly to the epic and destructive fights of the series. Jump into a 3 on 3 fight, complete with assists that will feel very reminiscent of Marvel vs Capcom, leaving hundreds of combinations possible with a roster of over 40 characters.

“FighterZ is fast, fluid and cerebral. It hits that sweet spot of being easy to learn, but hard to master...” - IGN

“FighterZ is complex and distinct enough to be enjoyed by fighting game competitors, but there's no question that it's been designed to tap into the hearts of Dragon Ball's most dedicated fans…” - Gamespot

“It's like watching a regular fighting game with heightened senses—everything is brighter, louder and more impactful.” - Kotaku

Choose this game if you like:

High-end Anime Graphics - The drawn artistic style makes the 3D characters look like literal anime drawings. It truly looks like you are controlling your favorite DRAGON BALL fights. It creates the perfect feel to a Dragon Ball fighting game like never before.

3v3 Tag/Support - Build your team and sharpen your skills for this game's fast paced 3 versus 3 action. Get ready to see Goku versus Freiza versus Cell versus Vegeta versus Buu? The combinations are endless as to who you can pit against each other.

Exclusive Story Mode - Discover a never-seen-before story featuring Android 21 a new character. If you thought you were going to put another 8 hours into your usual Android and Cell sagas, think again. This game has a story all its own and it is worth playing to experience your favorite characters in new interactions.

Fun Factor Score: 95/100

This game has everything Dragon Ball you can imagine. Like this, one of the most epic moments in the Super series: Super Saiyan Blue + Kaioken.

10. Guilt Gear Strive - 2021 (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, PC)

Guilty Gear Teaser Trailer. No spoilers here just hard rocking action.

Discover the Smell of the Game with Guilty Gear -Strive-! Immerse yourself in new gameplay mechanics designed to be simple and welcoming for fighting game newcomers, yet deep and creative for veterans. Ride the Fire into a heavy metal inspired alternate future full of over-the-top action, style and fun! Blazing!

Guilty Gear Strive is a fighting game with a nice list of female characters to choose from. They are even different enough aesthetically to give players some variety. From the blonde ice queen Millia Rage to skimpy clad Ramlethal and the red-head Giovanna guilty Gear boasts a roster of almost ⅓ female characters for you to Blaze your opponents and look good while doing it.

Guilty Gear is a very in depth fighting game series, Strive looks to make the game more accessible to beginners. A big part of Strives combat is Roman Cancels, which add a high skill ceiling to the game. There are different types of cancels in Guilty Gear Strive that offer different advantages at the cost of a meter called “Tension”. Each character is very specialized and you can find a playstyle that fits your playstyle and truly dive in to your own world of play per character you choose.

“Guilty Gear Strive is a milestone 2D fighting game that raises the bar for anime-like fighters” 9/10 – IGN

“Guilty Gear Strive is easily the best fighting game of 2021” 9/10 – The Gamer

“Guilty Gear -Strive- is the premier fighting game for the next generation of gaming.” 10/10 – Noisy Pixel

Choose this game if you like:

Soundtrack - Guilty Gear Strive has potentially the most hardcore, action inspiring soundtrack of any fighting game. If you're feeling unmotivated one day, pop in Strive and just jump in a match and let the music fuel you. With heavy metal riffs galore the soundtrack is reason enough to pick this game up.

New Mechanics- Guilty Gear Strive has introduced a number of new mechanics that allow you to quickly learn the fundamentals, while maintaining the series’ deep creative combat. The gameplay style of Guilty Gear is based around how well each player can utilize a character to the best of their ability,

Final Face Off - Guilty Gear Strive is the conclusion to a 20 year conflict. That Man is responsible for all of the damage and destruction to the world and its inhabitants. Take on the job of sticking it to the Man (literally) as you take your world back.

Fun Factor Score 85/100

The 2D/3D animation style of Guilty Gear is simply amazing to look at, and the cinematic camera makes action dramatic and eye-catching.

9. Mortal Kombat 11 - 2019 (Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, PC)

MK11 Official Annouce Trailer. Fatality!

Fighting game genre royalty Mortal Kombat is set to return more lethal than ever with Mortal Kombat 11 (MK11). This latest installment of the critically acclaimed franchise is set to shake things up by providing players with a more personalized combat experience than ever before. NetherRealm Studios also returns with another cinematic story mode, expanding on the decades-long saga. Do you think you have what it takes? Fight!

Everyone knows what to expect when it comes to your favorite female characters in Mortal Kombat. Back and better than ever there’s Sonya Blade for your blonde military babe, Kitana for your asian ninja princess, Mileena for your attractive but terrifyingly beautiful creature the choices are endless. With new and improved customization and the return of classic outfits in updated graphics there are plenty of visuals to enjoy in NetherRealm’s latest creation.

MK11’s gameplay is fluid and wildly creative. Now, you can choose your own combination of special moves to create your own devastating combos to FINISH your opponents with. Only certain combinations are allowed in Ranked play but outside of that some amazing and unique playstyles can be invented. Just be warned you may get a lot of rage quits if your specials of choice end up being a little broken.

“It’s rare a fighting game hits just about every note as strongly as Mortal Kombat 11 does…” - IGN

“It’s a powerhouse of a fighting game, boasts an aggressively deep trove of content, places you on a surprisingly fluid and smooth thrill ride, and is the perfect way to kick off your new next-gen console.” - Collider

“Characters are getting erased or colliding with their past selves, while alliances are reverting and new ones are being made--it's the kind of chaos that's ripe for conflict.” - Gamespot

Choose this game if you like:

Amount of Content - With a large amount of single player story modes, online multiplayer and towers, a puzzle dungeon explorer mode this game will last a long time. If you're not a fan of online you can play locally or on your own and the game will still feel like you're getting further. Despite being Mortal Kombat the devs made this a game that will be a long way from ever getting to FINISH IT!

Gore - The one thing everyone knows the Mortal Kombat series for is the absolutely ridiculously detailed fatalities. With the highest level graphics to date you get to see all new and more detailed finishing moves from all your favorite MK characters.

Casual - MK11 as all Mortal Kombat games have a high skill ceiling but not much skill barrier for beginners. It's always been a great game to just pick up and play and MK11 Is no different. With an in depth tutorial mode for every character you can learn the nuances or just uppercut your opponent till they're out of health and then read the finisher from the command list. Never gets old..

Fun Factor Score 90/100

Scorpion’s new use of his chain will have you telling your local store associate to “Get Over Here!” and sell me this game.

8. Injustice 2 - 2017 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Injustice 2 Announce Trailer. Super heroes Mortal Kombat style? Yes, please.

Injustice 2 is the super-powered sequel to the hit game Injustice: Gods Among Us that allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters. Featuring a massive selection of DC Super Heroes and Supervillains, players can personalize iconic DC characters with unique and powerful gear earned throughout the game. Additionally, for the first time, gamers can take control of how their characters look, fight and develop across a variety of game modes.

Prepare to see your favorite super powered heroines in all new ways. Wonder Woman, Super Girl are facing off against Catwoman and Poison Ivy. It is a sight to see in NetherRealm’s latest superhero fighter.

With a combat style very similar to Mortal Kombat, Injustice adds superpowers, literally. The scale of action is a little larger in Injustice as characters have the ability to run faster than the speed of light, or leap a building in a single bound. Along with its own version of fatalities you’ve never seen a Batman versus Superman quite like this.

“ Faster, deeper action and a wealth of content make this fighting game feel super.” - IGN

“Injustice 2 is dense, deep, and refined, but also accessible to newcomers thanks to relatively simple move lists and a variety of rewarding new gameplay opportunities.” - Gamespot

“This is the best launch version of any NetherRealm title, and in turn offers PC players a great experience for one of the most in-depth, content-packed fighting games ever.” - PC Gamer

Choose this game if you like:

Epic, Cinematic Story - Injustice 2 continues the story set in motion in Injustice: Gods Among Us as Batman and his allies work towards putting the pieces of society back together, but struggle against those who would restore Superman’s Regime. In the midst of this chaos, a new threat appears that will put Earth’s very existence at risk.

Massive Roster of DC Characters - Players can choose from the biggest DC roster ever offered in a fighting game, from classic fan favorites such as Batman, Superman, Supergirl, The Flash, Aquaman, Wonder Woman and Blue Beetle, to astonishing new villains like Atrocitus, Gorilla Grodd and Deadshot.

Every Battle Defines You - Injustice 2 expands on the previous title’s larger-than-life showdowns. With every match, players earn gear to equip, customize and level-up their favorite DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains that meaningfully impacts not only how they look, but also how they fight.

Fun Factor Score 89/100

I don’t know about you but I’m a fan of sword and shield Wonder Woman

7. Street Fighter 5 - 2016 (PS4, PC)

Street Fighter 5 Chanpion Edition Launch Trailer

Experience the intensity of head-to-head battle with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, each with their own personal story and unique training challenges, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.

SFV is home to some of fighting games' favorite female characters. We all know Cammy and Chun-Li but there are some new additions such as Laura and Menat. If you like a female character a little more on the wild side, there is always Juri to fill that spot for you.

Street Fighter is pretty much the basis of what a fighting game is. With satisfying combos and epic super moves Street Fighter 5 is very beginner friendly with some intricate tech that only the highest level of pros are able to execute.

“Street Fighter V has a more-lenient window for pulling off combos and specials, so you don't need super-precise timing to pull off Dragon Punches and Sonic Booms.” - PC Gamer

“ Rule the ring with Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, the most robust version of the acclaimed fighting game! “ - Metacriti

Choose this game if you like:

Cinematic Story - Follow the cast through “A Shadow Falls,” a feature-length adventure that spans the globe.

Extra Battle Modes - Complete optional, time-exclusive challenges for a chance to win rewards.

V-Skills I and II - The addition of V-Skill II provides more options and depth to the combat system.

Fun Factor Score: 90/100

M. Bison, the main villain of Street Fighter versus Chun-Li, everyone's favorite fast-footed female fighter.

6. Soul Callibur 6 - 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Soul Calibur 6 Trailer with its newest addition, Geralt of Rivia

SOULCALIBUR VI represents the latest entry in the premier weapons-based, head-to-head fighting series and continues the epic struggle of warriors searching for the legendary Soul Swords. The heroic battles transpire in a beautiful and fluid world, with eye-popping graphics and visual appeal. SOULCALIBUR VI tunes the battle, movement, and visual systems so players can execute visceral and dynamic attacks with ease. SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise and its legendary struggle between the mighty Soul Swords!

Soul Calibur 6 features some interesting female fighters. Armor clad Casandra, and Sophitia, one-with-the-wind Talim and the dominatrix style whip wielder Ivy. Soul Calibur lets you take the character type of your choosing into battle.

Soul Calibur 6 brings new features like - Reversal Edge: Block your opponent’s assault and counterattack! A fusion of offense and defense.

Soul Charge: Enjoy a temporary power-up to turn the tide of the battle. Unleash additional attacks in this state!

Wield Lethal Hits to deal huge combo damage and take down fearsome opponents!

Choose this game if you like:

Multiple Fighting Styles - Choose from a worldly roster of warriors, each with their own deadly weapons, fighting styles and visual flare.

Dynamic Battles - Spectacular, high-speed battles featuring all-new battle mechanics taking gameplay to the next level.

New Battle Mechanics - Read opponents’ attacks to execute a strategic Reversal Edge to land a counter attack while in guard.

Fun Factor Score: 85/100

Soul Calibur’s action is refreshed and flashier in the latest 3D weapons-based fighter.

5. Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 - 2011 (PS4, PS3, Xbox One, PC)

Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Trailer. Bigger and Badder than the original

Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs. 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works, and boasting full HD 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second. Select some of the most iconic Marvel and Capcom characters, and customize your team with 'Heroes and Heralds' mode. Once you've honed your skills, hop online and go head-to-head against players from around the world to see who is the strongest in the universe.

Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 brings together babes from two universes with all your favorite Marvel heroes such as Phoenix and Storm in a world crossing battle with Chun-Li, Crimson Viper and my favorite demon slayer Trish.

Ultimate MVC 3 is at the top of its game in this updated version of the 3 vs 3 fighter. With a massive roster you can get extremely creative with assists and specific combos you can create on your own. Also, its always fun to hit your opponent with 3 huge super moves in a row as you unleash assist supers at the end of a combo.

Choose this game if you like:

3 v 3 Gameplay - The game features the same tag-based team feature as previous installments of the series, where each player chooses three characters that can be swapped at any point during a match. It also utilizes an order selection called "Evolved Vs. Fighting System", a modified version of earlier systems seen in other Marvel/Capcom and Capcom vs. SNK crossover games.

Super Moves - UMVC3 has some stunning visuals, and with the ability to tag your teammates in during super moves can create some epic combinations of blasts, slashes and crazy damage.

Story Mode - he game will feature a single-player story mode that is more robust than its predecessors, with unique endings for each character. In between battles, characters will meet, interact, speak, and travel with other characters. Marvel has also stated that Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is "all about fan service", and plan to work with Capcom to include dialogue quips and mid-match events between the company's characters that reference past Marvel Comics storylines.

Fun Factor Score: 95/100

UMVC 3 makes Ryu’s shoryuken even more epic, especially knocking super heroes into the sky.

4. The King of Fighters XV - 2022 (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, PC)

KOF XV returns with all previous fighters.

SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS!

Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV! Since its debut in 1994, the KOF fighting game series has been driving the world to new heights of excitement with its appealing characters and unique game system. Six years have passed since the last title in the series, and now KOF XV surpasses all of its predecessors in terms of graphics, systems, and online experience!

KOF XV sees the return of classic babes like King and Mai Shiranui, as well as some new favorites. Shermie brings an interesting new appeal and Dolores is one of the hottest and most dangerous new characters in the series.

KOF XV is known for having some pretty strict timing. King of Fighters XV is by no means an easy fighting game to get into. The attacks, moves, and overall aesthetic may appear on the simplistic side, but there is a mountain of depth beneath it all.

"Will I ever get to the point where I can claim to be good at the game? Debatable. But will it be fun along the way? For sure." - Cublikefoot

"KoFXV is undeniably a solid package, offering a lot of character variety and gameplay modes for your money" - Gamespot

"As someone who's given every major fighting game a fair shake over the years, I was excited to jump into The King of Fighters 15 and get a look at the series that many call one of the most technical fighters out there." - Thegamer

Choose this game if you like:

A total of 39 playable fighters at launch - Classic popular characters, heroes and villains revived from the dead, new challengers, and more! The most epic dream match in KOF history is about to begin!

KOF's story reaches its climax - The latest KOF Saga continues from the previous title in Story Mode. This time, the story is coming to an explosive climax!

The culmination of the series' battle system - Inheriting the series' traditional 3-on-3 team battle, KOF XV also features the exciting new “SHATTER STRIKE” mechanic. Enjoy an unprecedented sense of speed and hype fighting game action

Fun Factor Score: 80/100

Flaming left hooks with new and improved graphics? Sounds like it's worth a play to me.

3. Samurai Shodown - 2019 (PS4, PS5, XBOX One, XBOX Series S and X, PC)

Samurai Shodown Launch Trailer. Classic Game reinvented

Samurai Shodown, not to be confused with the original of the same name, is a soft-reboot of the series that slots between Samurai Shodown V and the original. While that likely sounds intimidating from a story perspective, the whole point of SNK winding the clock back so far was to ease players into this long absent series.

Samurai Shodown has an array of sword-wielding female characters with all types of weapons to boot. Iroha wielding two curved blades, Wu-Ruixiang with her shield and Charlotte Christine de Colde as the short sword wielding blonde.

Samurai Shodown hasn’t had much change in its gameplay over the years. This level of simplicity definitely has its appeal, and Samurai Shodown strikes a good balance between approachability and deeper mechanics that helps separate those who just mash special and heavy attacks from those who take the time to learn. Nuances like the best times to deflect, when to spot dodge, when to trigger rage explosions, when to use Lightning Blade attacks, and when to close your eyes, cross your fingers, and use a Darli Dagger punch to pull a victory out of thin air are all part of the mix.

“There's an extraordinarily tense style of fighting that is unlike just about anything else in the genre.” - IGN

“The various attack weights feel substantial, and even basic standing, crouching, and dashing moves are a lot of fun to see executed onscreen as blades whoosh around in beautiful arcs--to say nothing of the flashy special moves” - Gamespot

“SAMURAI SHODOWN is faithful to the series' roots by delivering the same tense and exhilarating battles that it has always been known for.” - Metacritic

Choose this game if you like:

Carrying On the Legacy - The new game aims to bring the same tense and exhilarating battles that the series is known for. Intense and epic battles are back!

Evolving the Presentation - Using the power of UNREAL® ENGINE 4, the series is able to achieve a level of detail never before seen for a totally new visual experience!

A Revolutionary New AI System - Using revolutionary Deep Learning AI, the game will learn from player tactics and create Ghost characters which players around the globe can share and fight against.

Fun Factor Score: 80/100

Slick Samurai Swordplay and some hard-hitting slashes, this game can take your life bar and give it a death by 1000 cuts.

2. Brawlhalla - 2014 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

Brawlhalla Gameplay Trailer

History's greatest warriors brawl to prove who's the best in an epic test of strength and skill. These slugfests are salted with powerful weapons and gadgets. Every weapon you pick up changes your style of play. Brawlhalla is a platformer melee similar to Super Smash Bros. With crossplay and a solid player base there's always action to jump into in this game.

Brawlhalla has a large character list and although the characters are pretty much sprites there are a good number of female characters to take into the brawl. Lin Fei and her dragon flames, and Fait the green-haired witch are just a couple of the ladies that are ready to smack your opponents off the screen in a trail of smoke.

Brawlhalla is not the most technical fighter however, it has a large skill gap that separates beginners from pros. Being able to utilize dodges and jumping to the highest extent can make you almost untouchable, and knowing how to juggle your opponent in the air can spell life or death if the moves you string together are inescapable. If you're a fan of Super Smash Bros then this is a good pickup for you. Supporting local play too means you can get a group of friends and brawl it out at any time.

“Brawlhalla is a wickedly fun platform brawler with moxie...Crisp combat mechanics, adorable fighters, streamlined stages, A+ online play.” Kotaku

“With pay-to-win nowhere to be seen and exceedingly good online play, this is one free-to-play title that’s well worth a try.” Push Square

“This fighting game feels so fluid online, it’s almost as if you are sitting right next to your opponents on the couch.” PlayStation LifeStyle

Choose this Game if you like:

Many Game Modes - Mix things up with Brawlball, Bombsketball, Capture the Flag, Kung-Foot, and many more fun party game modes.

The Training Room - Practice combos and setups inside the Training Room! Look at detailed frame data, hitboxes, hurtboxes, and sharpen your skills.

Online Ranked 2v2 - Climb the ranked ladder with a friend! Matches you and a partner against teams near your skill level. Your friend can be online or right next to you.

Fun Factor Score: 90/100

1. Killer Instinct - 2013 (Xbox One, PC)

Killer Instinct Launch Trailer. A different Beast on Next Gen

The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks. Use the open-ended combo system to rack up huge combos as your opponent looks for openings to break you and turn the tides of battle. Go online and compete against players from all over the world, or master your combat skills with in-depth tutorials and intelligent AI combatants.

Killer Instinct has a very dark aesthetic, but it still has no shortage of female characters to choose from. Armor-clad Vampire Mira and her dangerous claws, Orchid and her stylish light staffs and short shorts will have you hitting Killer Instinct’s trademark lengthy combos all day and enjoying a view at the same time.

“Killer Instinct's combat is fluid, deep, and well informed by the mistakes of its predecessors.” - IGN

“It's a fighter that manages to be accessible and fun while encouraging you to experiment with different play-styles and get better.” - Destructoid

“Killer Instinct has a combo-friendly engine that caters to both noobs and pros, incredibly detailed graphics that boast ridiculous particle effects, and an over-the-top announcer who screams your accomplishments at the top of his lungs.” - PC Gamer

Choose this game if you like:

Combos - Double Helix has done a great job of staying true to KI’s roots while also solving the problem of long-form combos being one-way interactions where one person plays while the other watches. Killer Instinct employs an intelligent system of interlocking mechanics to instead make combos a natural extension of the neutral game.

Tutorial - For beginners, the path to enlightenment begins in Dojo mode, a series of 32 multi-part lessons that cover everything from basic movement and defense to more advanced concepts, like how to read and apply frame data. The information is presented in an easily digestible way, with well-written descriptions accompanied by CPU demonstrations. It amounts to two or three hours of content, and by the time you’re done you won’t just understand Killer Instinct – you’ll understand fighting games.

Survival - An endless survival mode stands in for the absent arcade mode as Killer Instinct’s de facto way to pummel a string of CPU opponents. There’s also a long list of increasingly difficult optional trials to complete that net you points to unlock tons of extra goodies.

Fun Factor Score: 95/100

Killer Instinct has some of the most outrageous characters and wild combos of any fighting game. Who doesn't want to put a giant reptilian boot to the chest of a flaming demon man.

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Whether Ryu and Akuma, Kazuya and Heihachi, Skorpion and Sub-Zero, fighting games are known for rivalries.

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20 Greatest Fighting Game Characters of All Time

KuyaWill620 — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:43:16 +0000

We’ve come a long way in the fighting game genre of video gaming. Since the very first virtual punch was thrown in Heavyweight Champ back in 1976, the video games industry has been continually innovating new ways for us to enjoy digital pugilism and creating new and now legendary characters in the fighting genre. Today we’re going to rank the 20 most legendary of them all. These are the 20 greatest fighting game characters of all time.

20. Iori Yagami - King of Fighters

He was rocking that My Chemical Romance inspired hairstyle since 1995

Appearing in the second installment of the King of Fighters fighting games. Iori Yagami is the heir to one of the three clans to have imprisoned a snake entity from legend called Orochi (who cosplays as a shirtless dude with 8 abdominal muscles and a weird circle tattoo on his chest).

He belongs to the Yasakani Clan who hold the mystical powers of pyrokinesis. He wears his family’s symbol, a crescent moon, which he sports on his jacket. He has been in the King of Fighters circuit since his debut and hasn’t looked back since.

He fights with his family’s self made fighting style which is called Yagami style of ancient martial arts with a sprinkling of good old plain fighting instinct.

What makes him stand out from his other contemporaries in the King of Fighters roster is his iconic style and his one of a kind hairstyle.

His costumes are composed of striking red overtones and his pyrokinesis which he incorporates in his fighting style that mostly comprises claw strikes with his hands.

Despite his fighting prowess, Iori actually despises violence and would rather play in his band as the lead guitarist.

Yagami’s Super Moves Evolution (No Duplicate)

19. Geese Howard - Fatal Fury/ The King of Fighters

He looks pretty cut for a 70 year old man NGL

The big bad of the Fatal Fury fighting game series and also appearing as a villain in the Art of Fighting and The King of Fighters where he passes off more as an anti-hero. Geese Howard has worn lots of suits since his debut.

Nicknamed as “Charismatic Evil”, he owns Howard Connection Agency with which he keeps the citizens of South Town, USA safe from the local mafia (Spoiler: Howard Connection Agency IS the mafia).

He gets his money from his peculiar business model with which he uses to fuel his desire for the two things he loves the most, money and immortality.

He wields the power of ergokinesis which is the ability to control electricity. He uses this power in his attacks such as his projectiles, cutting blades of pure energy, and his trademark energy geyser.

His main fighting style is Aikijutsu which he tweaks with added chi powered punches and kicks. He has appeared in several other fighting games most notably in Tekken 7.

Although fueled by his desire for immortality, he sometimes starts things but then gets tired of them easily. In his downtime he likes to play billiards though.

He has survived falling off his own skyscraper TWICE which just goes to show that Geese’s tenacity and sheer toughness will always push him to his ambitions and his goals no matter how impossible they may be (even if it means running a whole mafia scam under a city’s nose)

Tekken 7 - Geese Howard All Supers and Rage Arts

18. Morrigan Aensland - Darkstalkers

The succubus of your dreams

The sultry and seductive vampire succubus of the Darkstalkers franchise and probably its most famous character is Morrigan Aensland.

Morrigan was born in 1678 in Scotland. Her birth was foretold to maintain the balance of the Darkrealm, which is home to the characters in the Darkstalkers franchise.

Even during her birth, she was already overflowing with power. If her powers were left unsupervised, she would destroy herself and everything within a 20 mile radius.

To help keep her enormous power at bay, her adoptive father decided to split her soul to keep her powers in check. One inside of Morrigan, one inside of himself, and another sent to a pocket dimension.

Her powers that were left inside of her were diminished but still extremely deadly. She uses her bat swarm to attack her enemies and can use her batlike wings to shapeshift into weapons and even a buckler to protect herself from attacks.

Her most famous attack is her ability to drain her opponent's life force via one deadly kiss.

Her iconic appearance and her mass appeal to adolescent boys and sheer power is what sets her apart from her other Darkstalkers.

In between choosing a hopping chinese zombie or a cat nun or a sexy succubus, I’d pick the succubus any day.

Evolution of Morrigan’s Hyper Combos

17. Mai Shiranui - King of Fighters

Mai is really good at finishing off her enemies. And no theres no double entendre with that one

Mai is a ninja of the Shiranui Clan and has been trained since her childhood by her grandfather in the ways of the ninja and also by the famously perverted and deadly, Jubei Yamada.

Mai has been trained in the Shiranui-Ryu fighting styles with variations from her double training in between.

She uses the Koppo-Ken technique which focuses on pressure points and literal bone snapping. She is also trained in Judo from Jubei since her tutelage under his wing.

Mai is known for her glass cannon fighting style where her attacks take a considerable chunk of health.

But you might be wondering why she wears that “outfit” of hers. It isn't just for show but actually it's part of her offense. This particular tactic is called Kunoichi, a female ninja method of sexually distracting the foe before striking.

Apart from her outfit, her other weapons are an unlimited number of steel fans she pulls out of seemingly nowhere. But out of all her abilities, her most famous power is her pyrokinesis.

She can make explosions, fireballs, and the ability to freely control any fire she has created.

Her definitely unique clothing choices and her deadly flames and steel fans are what endeared her to fans of the King of Fighter series and what staked her claim as the Queen of Fighters.

Mai Shiranui All Super Special Moves

16. Heihachi Mishima - Tekken

Title holder of "Worlds Angriest Grandpa"

The grandfather of Tekken’s most famous fighter and the father to Tekken’s most vicious villain, Heihachi Mishima has had a lot to deal with in his life.

Heihachi is a clever and charismatic businessman and all around badass even at the age of 75 years old.

He has appeared in every Tekken title including the crossover events with Street Fighter and even in Smash Bros and Pacman.

As a businessman, he owns Mishima Zaibatsu which holds the international King of Iron Fist tournament where fighters all over the world duke it out to see who is the strongest.

He himself has gone into his own tournaments racking up victory over victory.

He weaponizes his ki to enhance his already deadly moveset. Punches, kicks, uppercuts, throws, and submissions are all part of his arsenal. His signature attack is the Electric Wind God Fist which sends his opponent in the air powered by lightning.

His rivalries with his own family are legendary, even throwing his son, Kazuya, over a volcano when he was just a child. He didn't become a worldwide business magnate if he didn't play dirty and without incredible feats of his power and strength along the way.

He crushed a freaking tomahawk with his teeth, absolutely destroyed Feng Wei, who destroyed a mountain with a single punch, and quite literally b*tch slapped the devil out of Kazuya.

With all of these powers and absolutely insane feats he’s accomplished, it’s no wonder that he is called the king of the iron fist for a reason.

Kazuya vs Heihachi Final Battle! Story Mode | TEKKEN 7 (1080p 60fps)

15. Mileena - Mortal Kombat

Fun Fact: Mileena is a fan of french kissing

Created by the sorcerer Shang Tsung as the unholy hybridization of her “sister” Kitana and Tarkatan DNA. Mileena has terrorized the fighters of Mortal Kombat and the adoration of its fans since the game’s second installment.

Mileena is the adopted daughter of Outworld ruler Shao Kahn and also serves as his enforcer. S

he uses both her Edenian and Tarkatan abilities to the fullest extent using incredible speed, brute strength, magic usage, and her signature deadly jaws to produce absolute carnage.

Her life's mission is to kill her “sister”, Kitana, and then claim her existence as her own. She could most likely pass for a twin for Kitana in all honesty, as long as she never shows her mouth or speaks ever again.

She uses her twin sais to eviscerate and maim her opponents which she can throw as daggers and recall back to her hand anytime.

She also teleports around the battlefield catching her opponents unaware and finishes them off by ripping their throats out via her deadly tarkatan jaws.

Her unique look, savagery, and overall mass appeal which led her to appear in almost every mainline Mortal Kombat game and even appearing in popular culture as her most recent appearance is in HBO’s The Last of Us series where main character Ellie is quite fond of her trademark bloodlust.

Mortal Kombat Epic Mileena vs. Rain fight Cinematic Trailer

14. Johnny Cage - Mortal Kombat

He’s got the looks and he’s got the (right) hooks to back it up

Jonathan Carlton, or better known by his screen name, Johnny Cage is Mortal Kombat’s resident movie star and all around martial artist badass.

He is one of the first seven fighters in Mortal Kombat appearing in the very first game and has appeared in every mainline Mortal Kombat game and even the spin-offs and crossovers.

Before he joined the Mortal Kombat tournament, he was a struggling movie actor trying to find his next big break.

His search to revitalize his career eventually led him to the Mortal Kombat tournaments which, unbeknownst to him, was a tournament to decide the fate of the literal planet.

He held his own though because he is actually a descendant of a tribe of fighters that uses mystical soul powers to fight.

He uses his shadow kick to literally launch his kicks like a missile to his opponents, throws energy orbs for ranged attacks, and most famously of all, does a perfect split to get into prime striking range to punch his opponents testicles so hard that they explode.

Johnny is also known for his quick wit and winning sense of humor which endeared him to fans of the game and also eventually got him the love of his life, Sonya Blade, and made a kid together named Cassie Cage.

Due to Johnny’s popularity in the games and in popular culture, he has appeared in live action portrayed by Linden Ashby.

Johnny Cage vs. Scorpion & Sub Zero fight scene 4K Ultra HD - Mortal Kombat X

13. Zangief - Street Fighter

He is bad guy but that doesn’t mean his is bad guy

Standing at seven feet tall and at 350 pounds, he is one of the strongest and heaviest in Street Fighter’s roster, The Red Cyclone, Zangief.

He is a champion in Russia with which he uses his push and pull wrestling techniques to throw his enemies off balance

He also utilizes sambo which is a combination of wrestling and martial arts. Although not specializing in leg locks and chokeholds which are core to sambo, his grappling submissions and his ability to keep his opponents grounded are the best in Street Fighter’s roster.

Zangief is known for his spinning Double Lariat, Atomic Suplex, Flying Power Bomb, and the Banishing Flat which is a flaming backhand he specifically learned to counter projectiles.

Since his opponents are fighters that can fire literal lasers out of their hands and throw fireballs, his flaming backhand is a surefire way to dispel any pesky lasers or fireballs that get in his way.

Out of all of his moves, his most famous one is the Spinning Pile Driver. He learned this move after getting caught in a cyclone while he was piledriving a full grown brown bear.

After people caught wind of this massive achievement, he earned his nickname as The Red Cyclone.

All of these feats and more is what made him be a mainstay in the Street Fighter roster and has been an integral part of it since its second installment up until 2023 in Street Fighter 6.

He has also appeared in other games and in popular culture also, most famously being the main motivational speaker of Wreck-It-Ralph in Pixar’s movie of the same name.

Likewise he is a pure blooded Russian and loves his country with all of his heart willing to do anything to be a role model to the children of his country and even acts as the country’s official fighting representative. There seems to be no stopping The Red Cyclone anytime soon.

Street Fighter 6 Zangief vs. Marissa

12. Raiden - Mortal Kombat

Even when he’s evil he has to consult with the Elder Gods about it.

The protector of Earthrealm and the god of thunder, Raiden has shown up in every mainline Mortal Kombat game and even in the crossovers.

As the defender of Earthrealm, he is the leader of shielding it from the invading forces of Outworld led by Shao Kahn. In doing so he has learned multiple fighting styles and adds power to it with his electricity manipulation.

His weapon of choice is a wooden staff which he uses to break the laws of nature and physics as he uses it to conduct electricity.

He uses taekwondo for his kicks and jiu jitsu to fight armored opponents which complement each other to take down any foe.

His signature attacks are the Vicinity Blast, Electric Fly, and the Shocking Touch.

When he uses his powerful electric attacks, he dispels so much power that his enemies explode and also seems to overload his brain as he spouts nonsensical gibberish while using these attacks.

He will stop at nothing to achieve his goal to keep Earthrealm safe and will sacrifice ANYONE for this, even his closest friends.

His iconic style and power has kept him a central figure in the Mortal Kombat universe and will be a part of the franchise for years to come. Not even death can keep the mighty thunder god down.

Mortal Kombat 11 - Raiden All Fatalities, Brutality & Fatal Blow (X-Ray)

11. Sub-Zero - Mortal Kombat

Sub-Zero never has to worry about a beer going warm ever in his life

One of the posterboys of the Mortal Kombat franchise and former rival of Scorpion, Sub- Zero has been freezing and dominating the Mortal Kombat franchise for decades.

Kuai Liang is the grandmaster of the Lin Kuei clan of assassins since the death of the original Sub-Zero, his brother Bi-Han. He made his debut in the first ever Mortal Kombat game and has appeared in every release since.

He first went under the name Tundra before fully taking up the mantle as the new Sub-Zero

Under Kuai Liang’s rule as grandmaster, he has since ended the rivalry between the Shirai Ryu and the Lin Kuei and in doing so made peace with his former rival Scorpion.

He fights using his ninjutsu powered by powerful ice attacks.

He uses his freeze blast to freeze enemies in place leaving them open for attacks, ice slide to trip up his enemies, ice statues as a decoy, and can even craft axes, swords, and spears out of ice against his opponents.

His long standing rivalry with Scorpion has been the Mortal Kombat franchise's bread and butter as they were the ones usually fighting in promotional trailers and in other media to promote the brutality of the Mortal Kombat games.

Though peace has been achieved between him and Scorpion, his brutality, ferocity, and overall combat skills are unmatched and have not diminished over time.

One can even say that he got more brutal over time as he has upgraded his standard spine rip to execution style decapitations and many more brutal deaths he can be capable of.

You don't get the title of grandmaster by being soft.

MK11 All Sub-Zero Brutalities, Fatalities, Friendship, Fatal Blow & Ending

10. Ken Masters - Street Fighter

The world's toughest blonde man

The deuteragonist of the Street Fighter franchise and best friends to Ryu is Ken Masters. First appearing in the first ever Street Fighter he has appeared in every game since.

Since becoming friends with Ryu, he has gone on to travel the world to fight the best fighters to hone his skills and become the strongest there is.

His ambitions are a bit more relaxed and holds more restraint compared to Ryu since he has to worry about keeping his family safe also.

He uses the Ansatsuken fighting style which translates to assassination fist taught to him and Ryu by Gouken.

Although used as a way to assassinate, Gouken taught them the much safer and less deadly version of it focusing mainly on high impact strikes and ki manipulation to achieve superhuman feats.

His trademark attacks are the Hurricane Kick, Shoryureppa, and his own versions of the Hadoken and the Shoryuken. He utilizes his ki to literally set his fists on fire for maximum damage when performing his Shoryuken.

At his strongest, he can use the Shinryuken which is an amped version of the Shoryuken where he not only sets his fist with flames hotter than normal but also creates a vacuum effect to suck in anyone within its vicinity.

His power, abilities, and overall style and look has led him to be synonymous with the Street Fighter name itself.

He has been continually uppercutting his enemies to kingdom come and setting them on fire again and again to cement his place in video game history and further prove that he is the one of the quintessential street fighters to ever compete.

Street Fighter: The Art Behind Ken Masters Moves

9. Shang Tsung - Mortal Kombat

Your soul is his

Shang Tsung is the cunning and deadly sorcerer of Outworld and the often backstabbing lackey of Shao Kahn. He is known as being the Mortal Kombat franchise’s very first big bad.

Being the most powerful sorcerer in the Mortal Kombat franchise, he is extremely adept in magic and uses it to its fullest and deadliest extent.

One of his signature attacks is literally shooting flaming skulls from his hands which is a strange way to try and beat someone but maybe Outworld sorcerers have an unlimited supply of them since he seems to never run out of it.

He can also teleport around and behind his enemies by using a technique called the Hot Escape.

But out of all his abilities, the one he’s most famous for is his ability to morph into anyone, giving him an unlimited supply of powers and fighting styles at his convenience.

He has also been seen using a straight sword that he can pull out from anywhere which he uses as a surprise attack.

Arguably, his most dangerous power of all is his soul sucking. Years ago, he was caught cheating in the Mortal Kombat tournament which is grounds for a gruesome death.

The Elder Gods cursed him to age rapidly as punishment for his crime. To counteract this curse, he would need to continually absorb souls to keep him alive.

And since he is a thousand years old, souls are never in short supply for Shang Tsung.

He is iconic for being Mortal Kombat’s first ever boss battle and with the difficulty he has given to players all those years ago.

His constant appearance in the modern Mortal Kombat games shows that his popularity will always keep him in high demand for years to come.

MK11 All Shang Tsung Brutalities, Fatalities, Friendship, Fatal Blow & Ending

8. Akuma - Street Fighter

As we’ve established before, red eyes=evil

Akuma is the deadly and sadistic master of the assassination fist. Also known as Gouki in Japan, he is the main antagonist of Ryu and is a walking weapon of mass destruction.

Using the fullest extent of the Ansatsuken fighting style mixed in with the demonic Satsui no Hado, he has dozens of attacks and abilities to lay waste to his opponents.

He has the Gou Hadoken, a corrupted version of the famous Hadoken energy attack and the Shinku Hadoken which is a giant fireball of death.

He also uses versions of the Shoryuken uppercut, a hurricane kick, and the Hyakki-Shu or the demon flip. As he is powered by the unbridled rage of the Satsui no Hado, his energy and power levels are off the charts.

He once shattered a whole island just by punching it and vaporized a meteor headed for Earth like it was no problem.

But when he wants to eviscerate his opponents in both body and soul, his go to method of murder is the Shun Goku Satsu.

In game it just appears as a flash of sparks and light but after he has done his deed what only appears is a fallen enemy and the symbol of the demon burnt on his back.

His appearance in the Street Fighter games first started out as secret when he was first introduced as the hidden boss of Street Fighter II Turbo and since then he has left a path of destruction.

His constant presence in the world of Street Fighter and his frightening power is what makes him iconic and will continue to be as long as there are powerful fighters in the world, even if he has to crossover to the world of Tekken to do so.

SFV: Akuma Reveal Trailer

7. M. Bison - Street Fighter

He conquers villages and destroys lives like it was just another Tuesday

Master Bison is the psychopathic leader and founder of Shadaloo, an international crime syndicate.

Although he is named as M. Bison in North America, in Japan his name is Vega. The clawed fighter we know as Vega is named as Balrog and Balrog the boxer is known as Mike Bison.

The names were changed in North America due to Street Fighter 2 being released in the same year as Mike Tyson’s rape scandal in 1992.

Ever since he was a child, his bloodlust was already rampant when he freaking murdered his parents. After making himself an orphan, he eventually fell in with a tribe of gypsies which taught him his trademark Soul Power.

But since he discovered he is half pure good and half pure evil, he literally forcefully ripped out the good parts of his soul and what's left is a being of pure power and evil.

He has since developed his own fighting style called Shadalooism which lets him perform super villain levels of power.

He uses his power for telekinesis, flight, teleportation, and psychic brainwashing. But when he needs to bust out the big guns he uses his Psycho Crusher move which turns himself into a flying flaming drill of death.

He is the overarching and most recognizable villain in the Street Fighter series where he plans to take over the world to, surprisingly, reverse the effects of global warming and heal the world and rebuild it in his own image.

Although his goals are admirable, considering his way to do it is murder everyone who doesn’t agree with his methods, it’s safe to say that the iconic Master Bison will always be in conflict with the world's strongest fighters and he is more than glad to whip them back into submission.

Ryu vs. M. Bison - Street Fighter V Story Mode Final Boss Fight

6. Shao Kahn - Street Fighter

Jury’s out and he makes it official. He says you suck

The evil ruler of Outworld and the conqueror of thousands of other worlds is Shao Kahn. He didn’t start out as evil as one would think. He was first assigned by the Elder Gods to protect the realm of Outworld.

But when he saw that Outworld didn’t really need much protection he turned his services as the bodyguard of Outworld’s former ruler, Onaga.

When he found an opening, he murdered Onaga and then took the throne as his own.

Since then he has gone on a multi dimensional world conquering spree killing thousands whilst absorbing their souls into his making him all powerful and with an infinite supply of souls and skills to feed on.

He uses these souls as constructs for his attacks such as manifesting spears to skewer his enemies and the power to summon his iconic weapon, the Wrath Hammer, to decimate his opponents and win fights in seconds.

His most famous conquest is of Edenia where he took the queen as his own wife and the princesses as his own daughters.

His bloodlust, ferocity, and utter game breaking movesets and difficulty is what made him memorable for fans of Mortal Kombat even up until now where fighting him is a chore in and of itself.

With his only weakness being his own arrogance where he mocks his opponents mid fight leaving him open to attacks, nothing much can get in the way of the conqueror of worlds.

Mortal Kombat: Battle of the Realms (2021) - Raiden vs. Shao Kahn

5. Terry Bogard - Fatal Fury/ The King of Fighters

Blonde dudes with long hair always kick ass

Terry was born without anyone. No literally nothing like he didn't even have a last time. He spent most of his childhood fending for himself and his brother Andy until they met Jeff Bogard who introduced them to a world of fighting and martial arts.

Appearing in every Fatal Fury game and King of Fighter installment, Terry is the poster boy of his respective series and for good reason despite his rough start in his life.

Fueled by the desire to get revenge over the murder of his adoptive dad by the notorious Geese Howard, he has sworn to train and become stronger until he can face the man who murdered the one who took him and his brother in.

He eventually became strong enough to make himself as deadly as he can be, mastering dozens of martial arts.

He is famous for his Burn Knuckle attack, his Crack Shot axe kick, and his signature move the Power Geyser which is when he punches the ground so hard it creates a fissure of energy barreling toward his opponent.

He needed more power to take down Geese though so he learned the way of the holy fist where he channels power from the Earth itself to charge his power to insane levels.

His feats of strength are insane. He managed to destroy six falling I-beams in midair and has managed to do it so fast that no one even saw him do it.

He destroyed a building with just his power geyser attack, killed Geese Howard TWICE, and most impressive of all, he accurately guessed a woman’s measurements with just one glance.

Acting as the King of Fighters version of Ryu or Mortal Kombat’s Scorpion, he has managed to keep himself relevant throughout the years and shows no signs of slowing down as he still kicks ass and dominates tournaments like it was nothing.

His never give up attitude, choosing to either pass out or bleed out to death rather than accept defeat is what makes him iconic to the world of fighting games. And also because he's a handsome man.

Terry Bogard Most Kickass Moments/ Fatal Fury Compilation

4. Chun-Li - Street Fighter

You ready for this?

The first lady of the fighting genre and the strongest woman in the world is Interpol detective and the person who has never skipped leg day, Chun-Li.

Trained in basic police procedures and in the martial arts of Tai-Chi and Kenpo, her mission is to bring M. Bison into justice as he is the one responsible for the death of his father.

She is known as being a rapid kicking fury with kicks not even registering in normal human eyesight. Each of her kicks are strong enough to kick people through solid concrete.

Her lightning leg kicks are rapid fire kicks that can daze or defeat enemies in one go.

Her spinning bird kick, which defies the laws of physics, lets her fly towards her opponents like some kind of kicking helicopter lady, and the Kikoken and Kikosho which are short range ki projectiles to interrupt attacks and creates a vacuum effect to get her opponents up close to her kicks.

Being the first lady of the fighting game she has amassed quite the impressive list of achievements. Her detective work was instrumental to the taking down of Shadaloo, stopped a speeding car full stop with her Kikosho, and even became an honorary member of the X-Men.

Iconic, legendary, instrumental and inspiring, Chun- Li’s legacy will last forever and she’ll go down in history as the world's strongest woman.

All Super Moves of Chun-Li 1994-2021 Evolution

3. Jin Kazama - Tekken

The world's most dangerous Emo kid

The poster boy of the Tekken series since his debut in Tekken 3 and has appeared in every game cover of the series is Jin Kazama.

He is the main protagonist of the series though some consider him to be more of an anti hero over the years. Nevertheless he has made it his sworn duty to end the Mishima bloodline to save the world from their evil (the Mishima bloodline is his own blood family btw).

He carries with him the Devil Gene which turns him into, well, a Devil Jin. Even without his demonic alter ego he is well versed in the fighting game without ever needing the help of his horned persona.

When Jin starts punching there's almost nothing stopping him as he is famous for juggling and toying with his opponents leaving them with no opening to counterattack.

He uses deadly uppercuts, axe kicks, and the Mishima fighting style moveset like his famous flash punch combination.

When he decides to get real serious he can let out his Devil Jin to gain an advantage over the battlefield.

When transforming into the Devil Jin he can now fly, has increased strength and stamina, and a deadly laser attack that can KO his opponents in one go.

Jin’s constant presence in the Tekken games and literally being the upfront face of the franchise is what made him famous along with his iconic hairstyle, emo demeanor, and flame printed pants has been a staple of his presentation no matter how far he tries to run away from it just like his Devil Jin.

Tekken 8 Gameplay Jin vs Kazuya

2. Scorpion - Mortal Kombat

He really wants you to get over here

Coming from the Shirai Ryu clan of assassins is Hanzo Hasashi or better known as the undead ninja of vengeance, Scorpion. He earned the nickname of Scorpion via his most famous and signature weapon, the rope dart.

Appearing in every single Mortal Kombat game and rightfully so. He uses his rope dart to pull in his opponents to get them in striking distance for his flurry of punches, kicks, stabs, and fire based attacks.

Since being resurrected as an undead ninja from the Netherrealm, he can now teleport, open portals to and from the Netherrealm, and the ability to use and control hellfire any way he chooses.

He uses his power over hellfire via the use of exploding fireballs, summoning them under his opponent, surrounding himself in hellfire, and even the ability to breathe out fire.

And since he is an undead being, he is impervious to death via physical attacks. So stabbing, burning, punching, or kicking is useless to kill Scorpion.

His claim to fame other than his iconic yellow outfit and rope dart is his rivalry with fellow ninja, Sub-Zero.

Their legendary blood feud has spent literal decades until they eventually landed a truce in the most recent Mortal Kombat game until, SPOILER ALERT, his legit for real actual death at the hands of the Kytinn queen D’Vorah.

Despite this, Scorpion remains as one of the holy trinity of fighting game characters along with Jin Kazama. But there’s one more top guy out there to complete this terrible trio and that is

Scorpion vs. Raiden Fight Scene Cinematic

1. Ryu - Street Fighter

The legendary karate hobo of destiny

I mean who else could’ve taken the top spot here in this list. The literal posterboy of the whole fighting genre and what people first think of when they hear the term Street Fighter.

Ryu is a literal street fighter since he's basically homeless and wanders the world looking for worthy opponents to fight.

Ryu’s story starts out when he was dumped on a doorstep by his parents and then he was adopted by the legendary martial arts master, Gouken.

From then on he has been training to be the very best like no one ever was and yes that quote works for him here.

Training alongside his best friend and rival, Ken, they were trained in the non lethal version of the Ansatsuken or the assassination fist. Up until the fateful day when Gouken’s brother, Akuma, came and murdered him.

This set out Ryu on a quest to avenge his adoptive father and master while continually finding ways to better his fighting prowess.

He fights proudly wanting to fight anyone on his power level or higher. He never turns his fist on anyone undeserving of the power or the pain he can bring.

His signature moves are his patented Shoryuken, the Hurricane Kick, and the Hadoken.

Although trained in the non violent ways of martial arts, an evil lay deep inside him since Gouken’s death. He carries with him also the Satsui no Hado, the power Akuma used to murder his old master.

He can sometimes let this dark side of him loose for a more ferocious and terrifying version of himself. But since then he learned to control this dark side of him and has since gained the power of nothingness.

After letting go of all earthly emotions and successfully dispelling the Satsui no Hado, he can tap into this mystical power to gain the power of light and practically guarantee a win over anyone.

Ryu’s story is a troubled but inspiring one. His quest to fight and defeat Akuma has led him to be put in the clutches and almost swayed to the dark side by Akuma himself.

This constant desire for Akuma to influence Ryu to turn to evil has led many to believe that Akuam himself is Ryu’s father.

But despite this tumultuous version of karate Star Wars, Ryu’s might, power, and overall force for good is the prime example why he is the one true face of the fighting genre.

Street Fighter 4 - Anime Scenes: Ryu vs. Akuma

[Top 5] UFC 4 Best Fighter Type - What Should You Play?

KamiElstob — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 21:17:24 +0000

UFC 4 has completely changed the game from previous titles

In previous games, custom characters had a “style” which determined their stance whilst perks, moves and attributes were all selected manually. Now, character customisation has movedto a relatively more balanced ‘archetype’ system, where players can choose from a variety of pre-made styles to boost certain playstyles.

Some archetypes can be more effective than others. Regardless of whether you want to channel your inner Buakaw with ‘Razor’ or make heads roll with ‘Powerhouse’, this article is made to help you select the style that leads you all the way to the belt.

5. BJJ - Vanguard

This video has a full breakdown on the perks and moves of the vanguard archetype, and how to play in-game to get the most out of this class.

Starting our list is the ‘Vanguard’ archetype. Ever wanted to look like Ryan “The Wizard” Hall? Me neither, but this grappling-based class will have you working your magic from the bottom, with the perks ‘Nightmare’ and ‘Craft’ boosting your defence in both grappling and submissions, making a submission loss more unlikely than Khabib vs Tony.

The main downside to this build is that it focuses more on grappling rather than stand-up. All matches begin standing up, and if grappling is not your strong point then you might be smelling the canvas in the first round. If you do choose this build, then the perks ‘Wake up call,’ ‘Skirmisher.’ and ‘Taekwondo.’ may keep you in the fight long enough to score a takedown, or even land a well-timed kick.

This build might even help you land a 'Wiz-bar' like this!

Overall, this build allows you to bolster your defences, but more aggressive and strike-heavy players may wish to read on.

What Vanguard excels in:

Stand-up, grappling and submission defence
Pulling off submission wins
Using an opponent’s sloppy striking to take them to the mat

Pick Vanguard if:

You have a defensive playstyle
You prefer grappling to striking
You like seeing a tap just as much as a knockout

Vanguard details:

Defensive perks
Crafty strikes/submissions
Grappling based

4. Boxer - Powerhouse

This video isn’t specific to an archetype, but gives you tips on how to strike and avoid the ground, which is similar to play style that best complements the powerhouse archetype.

Next on the list is the boxing-based ‘Powerhouse’. This build allows you to control the octagon with freakish power. Something interesting about this build is that, despite what the name may lead you to believe, there are no perks that increase power. However, “Fast Hands” boosts the speed and accuracy of your punches. The rest of the perks mainly concern your health, as “Bulldog” helps your blocking, “Pay to Miss” helps your sways, “Force of Nature” reduces incoming damage when you have more health than your opponent and “To Your Feet” lets you stand up from the ground more easily. This style hits harder than tequila on an empty stomach, boasting 5 star power, perks to make your opponent miss, and moves to punish them for it. The best way to play it is by staying on your feet and learning how your opponent strikes and how you can exploit it to land some devastating blows.

This build helps your stand up, specifically punches, and thus may be favoured by striking specialists who can pick their opponents apart with their bare, or in this case, gloved, hands. However, on the ground this build has no real answer besides the Derrick Lewis approach: “Just stand up.” If you’re a higher level and face opponents who can do both, you may have the edge on the feet long enough for a ‘left, right, goodnight’ but it’s no use having heavy hands if you can be easily twisted into a pretzel.

It is said that in his prime, Mike Tyson did 2000 squats a day (Nearly as many as me!)

What Powerhouse excels in:

Swaying and countering heavily against punches
Landing flashy KOs and stuns
Exchanging strikes and fighting wars of attrition

Pick Powerhouse if:

You like to attack by countering your opponent’s moves
You like throwing punches and hate grappling
You have good head movement and timing

Powerhouse details:

Based on punches, power and head movement
Strong, fast punches and blocking
Boxing style, may struggle against grappling

3. Kickboxer - Sniper

“Precision beats power, and timing beats speed.” - Conor McGregor

Again, not archetype specific but Adesanya is a sniper, and this is a good example of how he can be used. Although he doesn’t win, this is still a top-tier fighter showing the best way to play to your strengths.

Halfway up the list is the sniper. This build makes you feel like the opponent’s wife is in your DMs, with “Crazy Legs” and “Frontal Assault” boosting the speed/accuracy front, side, switch and roundhouse kicks to pepper your opponent from the inside.

The best way to use this build is to get your opponent on the front foot, coming forward and missing thanks to the perk “Skirmisher” increasing your backwards movement speed, then BAM! If you get caught, don’t worry, the perk “Wake Up Call” lets you recover from stuns and knockdowns more quickly, and “Slippery” lets you deny, escape and counter in grappling situations more easily, so you can stay on your feet and sweep the opponent off of theirs.

The best way to play this build is to let your opponent come forward and swing carelessly, focusing on the counters and staying out of range, only stepping in for the occasional rang-finding kick. Overall this build is very strong for those who prefer to play patiently and passively, and as the video shows, it can show signs of success against good opponents.

5 star punch speed lets you send a bolt from the blue (Which has been proven to work in 13 seconds flat).

What Sniper excels in:

Catching the opponent off guard with a well-timed blow
Forcing the opponent to make mistakes
Turning a fight around with one well-placed strike

Pick Sniper if:

You like to play patiently
You like staying on the feet and countering shots
You don’t mind waiting to land a KO shot

Sniper details:

Counter based, makes opponent pay to miss
Swift, accurate kicks and even faster punches
Based on movement and defence

2. Kickboxer - Razor

This video outlines the strengths and weaknesses of the powerhouse class, perks and moves and how you should play whilst using the razor archetype.

The runner up archetype will turn an average UFC 4 player into Rodtang, as the ‘razor’ archetype is similar to the Muay Thai approach, providing knees, elbows and roundhouse kicks to grind your opponent’s body to Larb Moo. The style also boasts perks such as “Out the gates,” “Crazy Legs,” and “Razor Wire” which improve the speed and accuracy of standing knees, roundhouse kicks and switch kicks, as well as reducing stamina loss for strikes thrown within the first 2 rounds. In true Thai fashion, the build also boosts grappling advances and counters to keep the pain train rolling on if the fight moves to the clinch.

The best way to play this build is to stay in the pocket and let loose with knees and elbows and keep serving your opponent the good old 3-piece combo (with a soda!). Overall, this is a very strong build for strike-heavy players. The key to victory is to keep the fight standing, let your kicks do the talking and come out strong in the first 2 rounds, either to get an early finish or to chip away at your opponent’s gas tank for the later rounds.

This style emualtes the style commonly seen in Muay Thai fights

What Razor excels in:

Kicks and knees to wear down the body
Getting KOs/body TKOs
Fighting in a phonebooth and exchanging lots of strikes

Pick Razor if:

You like to play aggressively
You like to stand and bang
You want to see your opponent headbutt the canvas

Razor details:

Striking-based
Strong roundhouse kicks and close knees
Similar to Muay Thai style

1. Balanced - Virtuoso

‘Virtuoso - A person highly skilled in artistic pursuits.’ Martial arts counts, right?

Watch the video to see how a top-tier player mixes up different styles to dismantle opponents.

In my humble opinion (and in the opinion of many others), the virtuoso archetype holds the best for the best style in the game. This build is the ‘Jack of all trades,’ and allows you to control the octagon, regardless of whether you like to frustrate your opponents with swift sidekicks from out of range, or get in close and send them on a one-way trip to suplex city. The build uses “Steel checks,” “Frontal Assault,” and “Razor Wire,” to improve your knees, front kicks and side kicks as well as punishing your opponent for even daring to go for your legs. If you like to fold shorts while your opponent is still wearing them, the perk “Like Glue,” makes grappling on the feat easier when advancing and countering and if you do decide to take them down, the perk “Slam Boost,” makes sure that they don’t get back up.

If you like boots on the ground, the best way to use this style is to stay at range, and use your front/side kicks to find your distance, frustrate your opponent and learn how they respond to certain moves. If you would rather see them tap or nap, get in close, get his attention with knees and elbows, then initiate a slam to show them who’s in charge.

What Virtuoso excels in:

Mixing stand up and grappling together
Fighting at a variety of ranges to confuse the opponent
Limiting the opponent’s options by grappling and checking leg kicks

Pick Virtuoso if:

You like to mix striking and grappling
You fight patiently and stay on the outside
You prefer a points win or a 5-round war over an instant KO

Virtuoso details:

Strong kicks, knees and takedowns
Wears opponent down over time
Jack of all trades

And that’s it!

I hope you enjoyed this article and learned something new from it. I appreciate you taking your time to read it and wish you the best of luck in your matches.

Now go out there and serve some knuckle sandwiches!

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5. BJJ - Vanguard

What Vanguard excels in:

Pick Vanguard if:

Vanguard details:

4. Boxer - Powerhouse

What Powerhouse excels in:

Pick Powerhouse if:

Powerhouse details:

3. Kickboxer - Sniper

What Sniper excels in:

Pick Sniper if:

Sniper details:

2. Kickboxer - Razor

What Razor excels in:

Pick Razor if:

Razor details:

1. Balanced - Virtuoso

What Virtuoso excels in:

Pick Virtuoso if:

Virtuoso details:

And that’s it!

I hope you enjoyed this article and learned something new from it. I appreciate you taking your time to read it and wish you the best of luck in your matches.

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