Best Anime Fighting
Guilty Gear Strive is a 2.5D fighting game developed by Arc System Works and released in 2021 as the seventh mainline entry in the Guilty Gear series. Built on Unreal Engine 4, the game is recognized for its cel-shaded graphics that emulate detailed 3D anime aesthetics, accompanied by rock music com...
Why this score?
Highly acclaimed visuals, accessible combat, strong netcode, and lasting competitive reputation; launch content and simplified systems drew some criticism.
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BlazBlue: Central Fiction is a complex fighting game featuring an original anime narrative and intricate character designs. It’s notable for its unique mechanics like Skill Cards and Drive System which offer deep strategic options. The game appeals to players who enjoy challenging combat experiences...
Guilty Gear X2 is a 2D fighting game known for its complex mechanics and vibrant anime aesthetic. It features a diverse roster of characters inspired by Japanese mythology and pop culture. The title’s notable speed and strategic depth appeal to competitive players seeking challenging gameplay. Fans...
Pokémon Puzzle League is a puzzle game for the Nintendo 64 developed by Nintendo Software Technology. It utilizes a grid-based format where players battle trainers and gym leaders reminiscent of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow. The game features characters including Ash Ketchum and his companions from...
The My Hero Academia Collectible Card Game is a 2021 release within the UniVersus game system, published at launch by Jasco Games. It adapts characters and abilities from Kohei Horikoshi's superhero manga and its anime adaptation into one-on-one card battles. Players construct decks around a chosen...
Why this score?
Strong license and UniVersus system support; reception solid among fans but less influential than older flagship CCGs.
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J-Stars Victory VS is a fighting game featuring characters from various Weekly Shōnen Jump manga series. Released in 2014 by Bandai Namco Entertainment, it celebrated the magazine’s 45th anniversary and was later re-released with an additional Arcade Mode for international audiences. The title follo...
Seraphim on the Ring is an animated music video associated with Vocaloid producer Mitchie M. It presents a professional-wrestling match in which Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin compete as the Cutie Angels against MEIKO and Megurine Luka, with KAITO providing ringside commentary and Kagamine Len servin...
Akira Yuki has spent years honing his Bajiquan skills under the guidance of his grandfather. He yearns to see the constellation of the eight stars of heaven, which are only revealed to those with real strength. This burning desire urges him to embark on travels, so as to learn more about how to see...
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 is a Japanese video game developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo. It’s notable for its unique blend of beach volleyball with anime-style characters and mature themes. The game offers real-time strategy elements alongside fighting gameplay, primarily appealing to pl...
Gekitou! Crush Gear Turbo is a strategic anime based on a retro card game. It centers around Kouya Tobita’s determination to revive his struggling fighting club and compete as a Crush Gear Champion. The series offers a unique blend of sport and strategy appealing to fans of shonen anime and those in...
The Legend of Korra is an action-adventure game adapted from the Nickelodeon animated television series. Developed by PlatinumGames and published by Activision, it launched in October 2014 across multiple platforms including PlayStation, PC, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The game’s release coincided with...
Jump Force is a fighting game created by Spike Chunsoft and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It combines characters from numerous manga series within Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump anthology to commemorate the magazine's 50th anniversary. The initial release was in 2019, with subsequent ports...
