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Best 1 Daigo Umehara
Daigo Umehara

Daigo Umehara is a fighting game icon, most famous for his legendary comeback at EVO 2004 against Justin Wong in Street Fighter III: Third Strike. His precise execution, strategic mind, and iconic par...

9.4 Excellent
2 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a fantastic entry-level fighting game that hides deep mechanics behind a simple, intuitive interface. It features a unique 'Grand Bruise' party mode that adds variet...

9.3 Excellent
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3 Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1 reboots the iconic franchise with a fresh timeline and the innovative 'Kameo' system, which allows players to call in assist characters for unique combos and defensive options. Known f...

9.2 Excellent
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4 Guilty Gear Strive
Guilty Gear Strive

Guilty Gear Strive is the pinnacle of the 'anime fighter' subgenre. Known for its breathtaking hand-drawn aesthetic and high-energy rock soundtrack, it offers a unique combat experience that is both f...

9.0 Excellent
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5 Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes

Under Night In-Birth II is a cult classic that offers some of the deepest, most technical gameplay in the anime fighting game subgenre. Known for its unique 'Grind Grid' system, it forces players to m...

8.7 Very Good
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6 Dominique "SonicFox" McLean
Dominique "SonicFox" McLean

Dominique "SonicFox" McLean is a highly versatile fighting game player, excelling in titles like Mortal Kombat and Injustice. Their exceptional skill and adaptability have made them a dominant force i...

8.5 Very Good
7 SoulCalibur VI
SoulCalibur VI

SoulCalibur VI is the definitive weapon-based 3D fighter. It is known for its fluid movement, strategic combat, and incredible character customization tools. The game's 'Reversal Edge' mechanic adds a...

8.4 Very Good
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8 BlazBlue: Central Fiction
BlazBlue: Central Fiction

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is the culmination of a decade of storytelling and mechanical refinement. It is arguably one of the most complex and content-rich fighting games ever made, featuring a massiv...

8.3 Very Good
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9 Dragon Ball FighterZ
Dragon Ball FighterZ

Dragon Ball FighterZ remains the definitive Dragon Ball fighting game. It is a 3v3 tag-team fighter that perfectly captures the frantic, high-speed energy of the anime. The visuals are so faithful to...

8.3 Very Good
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10 Samurai Shodown (2019)
Samurai Shodown (2019)

Samurai Shodown (2019) is a unique, patient, and high-damage weapon-based fighter. Unlike the fast-paced combos of other games, Samurai Shodown is about spacing, timing, and punishing mistakes. A sing...

8.2 Very Good
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11 DNF Duel
DNF Duel

DNF Duel is a flashy, high-octane anime fighter based on the popular Dungeon & Fighter franchise. It is known for its incredibly simple control scheme, which allows players to perform powerful special...

8.0 Very Good
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12 Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown
Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown

Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown is the purest 3D fighting game ever made. It strips away all the gimmicks and flashy meters found in modern titles, focusing entirely on spacing, timing, and frame d...

7.9 Good
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13 Killer Instinct (2013)
Killer Instinct (2013)

Killer Instinct (2013) is a high-octane, combo-heavy fighter that remains a cult classic. Its unique combo-breaker system allows for intense back-and-forth gameplay, where players must constantly pred...

7.8 Good
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14 Injustice 2
Injustice 2

Injustice 2 is the definitive DC Comics fighting game, featuring a cinematic story mode that is arguably the best in the genre. The game introduces a gear system that allows players to customize their...

7.5 Good
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15 Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is a surprisingly deep and competitive tag-team fighter that features full cross-play across all platforms. It is designed to be accessible, with simple inputs, but...

7.3 Good
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16 Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Marvel vs. Capcom 2

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is widely considered the greatest tag-team fighting game of all time. It is a chaotic, high-speed masterpiece that features a massive roster of Marvel and Capcom characters. While...

7.3 Good
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17 The King of Fighters XV
The King of Fighters XV

The King of Fighters XV is a return to form for the legendary SNK franchise. It features the classic 3v3 team-based combat that fans love, combined with modern graphics and excellent rollback netcode....

7.3 Good
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18 Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Skullgirls 2nd Encore

Skullgirls 2nd Encore is a beautiful, hand-drawn 2D tag-fighter that punches well above its weight class. It is famous for its incredibly deep combo system and the ability to choose your team size (1v...

7.2 Good
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19 Street Fighter V: Champion Edition
Street Fighter V: Champion Edition

Street Fighter V: Champion Edition is the final, complete version of the Street Fighter V saga. While it has been superseded by Street Fighter 6, it remains a highly polished and competitive title wit...

7.1 Good
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20 Melty Blood: Type Lumina
Melty Blood: Type Lumina

Melty Blood: Type Lumina is a high-speed anime fighter based on the Tsukihime visual novel series. It is known for its incredibly fast movement, aggressive combat, and 'Moon' system, which allows play...

5.0 Average
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