Combos, timing and duels: the fighting game is an art of mastery, from 2D versus to 3D arenas. RomWize re-ranks the best games in the genre by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"A monumental Street Fighter Alpha 3 with unique stylistic depth. Precise controls, three varied ism systems and a cult cast. A Capcom 2D versus peak to savor."
"SF2 Turbo/Super SF2/Super SF2 Turbo compilation with excellent emulation. The three pillars of the SF2 era gathered together. Exceptional content value for saga fans. The original SF2 Turbo remains formidably fun. An absolute reference."
"A retro beat-em-up that wears its heritage with wild energy. Snappy fights, polished animation, branching paths, and tons of unlockables reward the persistent. Three-player co-op is a blast, and the difficulty stays tough but fair throughout the run."
"The King of Fighters XIII is one of the best 2D fighting games on PS3. Sublime hand-drawn HD sprites, ultra-technical HD Drive and Neomax gameplay, complete roster. An absolute masterpiece of 2D fighting."
"Reload version of Guilty Gear XX with improved balancing over the original. The original roster is maintained with the same fundamental mechanics. For players wanting the transitional version between original XX and Accent Core in the competitive lineage."
"Skullgirls 2nd Encore is a 2D fighter of stunning animation fluidity, lovingly hand-drawn. Beneath its cartoon charm lurks a formidably technical system, with fine handling of infinite-combo prevention. Niche, but brilliantly executed."
"A Matching Service edition of Super Street Fighter II X faithful to the arcade cult. Precise controls, iconic cast and refined balance. Essential for golden age fans."
"Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is the crossover's return after 10 years absence. Ultra-fast 3v3 battles between Marvel heroes and Capcom characters, spectacular aerial gameplay. Explosive homage and one of the best MvC."
"The conversion of Konami's TMNT arcade on NES, European version. Co-op beat'em up with the four turtles. Less than the arcade but genuinely fun. One of the best licensed games on the console."
"Street Fighter Alpha 2 improves on its predecessor with new characters, moves and custom combos. Richer and more balanced 2D versus fighting gameplay. One of the finest PS1 ports in the Alpha series, faithful to the arcade. A must for competitive 2D Street Fighter fans on PS1."
