Thirsty for blood and action? In practical life, this thirst could turn out to be quite painful – but not in the gaming world. For all lovers of fighting games, game producers have never failed to launch top-class action games. Even back in the 80’s and 90’s, action-packed games were always kept on priority as they generated the highest sales. You can take out all your anger in beating the hell out of your opponents in some of the best fighting games, like Street Fighter and Tekken. If you think I’m exaggerating, Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition generated millions of dollars in the 90’s during the arcade era.
However, video gaming has been around for decades now with thousands of top fighting games available to play. If you’re searching for the best fighting games of all time, you have come to the right place!
Street Fighter 2 (1991)
To 80’s or 90’s kids, this game needs no introduction. One of the best fighting games of all time, Street Fighter was packed with action. Gamers of all ages were always ready to play this addictive game. The love and popularity of the game kept the series alive and it was consequently made for gaming consoles, such as PlayStation and Xbox. The first edition was released on August 30, 1987 and the latest release in the Street Fighter series is Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition released on January 16, 2018. Hadouken!!
Tekken 3 (1997)
Tekken is another great fighting game franchise first launched in December 1994, in Japan, by Bandai Namco. Tekken was introduced to the gaming world as one of the first to use 3D animations. Its popularity led to 3D animations being used in animes and movies. Out of all the editions, Tekken 3 was the most successful one. Tekken 3 was a commercial hit with more than 8 million copies sold, which is one of the highest in the fighting games category of all time. The latest release was launched on June 02, 2017, titled Tekken 7. Start playing now to become the champion of the ‘Iron Fist Tournament’.
Super Smash Bros Melee (2001)
Super Smash Bros is one of the craziest and best fighting games of all time. Unlike other fighting games, it offers a mixture of characters from different games and cartoons, like Mario, Kirby, Pikachu, Donkey Kong, and many others. The battles are staged on different platforms, with the goal to avoid falling off.
It’s a party game that can be enjoyed with friends as more than two players can play at once. The first edition was released in 1999 for Nintendo 64, which was a commercial hit. The latest edition to the series was released on November 21, 2014, for Nintendo Wii U. Unfortunately, rumors say that there won’t be another Smash Bros game in the future, so you will just have to live with the ones that have been released to date. Don’t miss the fun of electrocuting Mario and the gang with Pikachu!
Mortal Kombat (2011)
Known to be one of the bloodiest fighting games of all time, fans were in love with Mortal Kombat. Unlike other fighting games, it is a dark and horror-themed fighting game which showcases characters with evil minds. The high level of bloody violence caused this game to be involved in many controversies, leading it to be banned in many countries. Putting aside all the problems it faced, the producers earned billions of dollars in revenue. The first edition of the Mortal Kombat franchise was released in 1992, competing successfully against Street Fighter.
The King of Fighters XIII (2010)
The King of Fighters franchise was officially launched in 1994. Since then, fans have always shown their love for all the editions. The King of Fighters XIII, launched in 2010, is considered the best one in the series. The latest edition is The King of Fighters XlV released in 2016, and is considered one of the best fighting games for ps4. The action-packed game is popular for its powerful characters and their stunning abilities that are used during combats.
Fighting games have always had a special place in the hearts of gamers. While you can find thousands of fighting games on almost every console, we have listed the all time favorites for you above. Did your favorite fighting game make it to our list? Which game would you like to add here? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
