Fighting Games Collection
Since Street Fighter II (1991) revolutionized arcades, fighting games have thrived with precise controls, diverse characters, and competitive depth. The genre peaked with classics like Mortal Kombat (Arcade) and Super Smash Bros. (N64).
Key Evolution
- Arcade Golden Age: Fatal Fury (NeoGeo), Tekken (PlayStation)- Console Wars: Killer Instinct (SNES), Virtua Fighter (Genesis)
- Portable Era: Street Fighter Alpha 3 (GBA), Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo DS
- Modern: Cross-platform online battles (Guilty Gear
Cultural Impact
- Defined esports before it was named (EVO Championship since 1996)- Inspired movies (Mortal Kombat) and hip-hop ("Hadouken" lyrics)
- Iconic moves: Shoryuken, Fatality, Falcon Punch
Why Players Love It
From button-mashing fun to frame-perfect combos, it rewards both casual and hardcore gamers.🎮All Fighting Retro Games
1987
FightingMike Tyson's Punch-Out!! is a boxing sports game developed and published by Nintendo. Released in 1987 for the NES, it features Little Mac fighting through a series of colorful opponents culminating in a match against Mike Tyson. Known for its timing-based gameplay and memorable characters, it became one of the most iconic sports games of the 8-bit era.
1985
FightingYie Ar Kung-Fu is a classic one-on-one fighting game that predates Street Fighter, featuring 11 unique opponents with different fighting styles. Players master punches, kicks, and special moves to progress through increasingly difficult matches.
1994
FightingBased on the legendary shonen anime, this 1-on-1 fighter lets players control Yusuke Urameshi and his spirit detective team in battles across the Dark Tournament arc. Features signature moves like the Spirit Gun and Dragon of the Darkness Flame with authentic manga-style visuals.
1993
FightingThe Genesis port of SNK's seminal 1992 fighting game featuring improved mechanics from the Neo Geo original. Players choose between 8 fighters (including Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard, and Joe Higashi) to compete in the King of Fighters tournament against the deadly Wolfgang Krauser.
1993
FightingThe 1993 Genesis port of Midway's revolutionary arcade fighting game that sparked worldwide controversy with its digitized graphics and graphic fatalities. Features the original 7 characters including Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Johnny Cage battling in the Outworld tournament.
1993
FightingTeenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters is the European version of Konami's 1993 fighting game, featuring the Turtles in weapon-based combat across interdimensional arenas. This Genesis iteration includes exclusive characters like Wingnut and Armaggon, with a story mode where players battle to stop Krang's fighting tournament that threatens Earth.
1998
FightingA cult-classic 2D fighting game based on Stardust Crusaders manga, featuring Stand battles and eccentric characters. Capcom's unique art style perfectly captures Hirohiko Araki's flamboyant aesthetic.
1994
FightingThe inaugural entry in SNK's legendary fighting series. Introduces the 3v3 team battle system, combining characters from Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting, and other SNK franchises. Features Rugal Bernstein as the first final boss.
1995
FightingThe second installment in SNK's legendary fighting series introduces the revolutionary Team Edit system and the return of Kyo Kusanagi's rival, Iori Yagami.
1996
FightingThe third installment in SNK's flagship fighting series introduces the Emergency Evasion system and removes line-switching. Features new characters like Chizuru Kagura and revisits the Orochi saga with enhanced visuals and faster gameplay.
1997
FightingThe King of Fighters '97 is a fighting game developed and published by SNK. It is the fourth installment in The King of Fighters series and continues the storyline of the Orochi Saga. Players can choose from a variety of characters and teams to compete in intense one-on-one battles.
1998
FightingDubbed 'The Slugfest Without Destiny', this dream match installment features the largest roster in KOF history with 38 fighters. Introduces the groundbreaking 'Advanced' and 'Extra' combat modes.
1999
FightingThe NESTS Saga begins with revolutionary Striker System and 4-member teams. Features K' as the new protagonist and the debut of the iconic KOF stage 'Esaka'.
2000
FightingThe climax of the NESTS Saga introduces the refined Striker System and Zero as the final boss. Features Vanessa as a new fighter and enhanced Counter Mode mechanics.
2001
FightingThe eighth main installment introduces the controversial 'Striker Match' system with adjustable team ratios (4v0 to 1v3). Features the NESTS cartel as final antagonists and debuts characters like Angel and K9999 with experimental gameplay mechanics.
2002
FightingThe ninth main installment returns to classic 3v3 battles without strikers, celebrating the series' legacy with refined gameplay and a massive 43-character roster. Features Rugal Bernstein as the final boss in his Omega form with devastating new techniques.

















