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Fighting games have always been hit or miss for me. I can be quite picky and I actually dislike most of them (with good reason). However, I have successfully completed this difficult task. Some might disagree with this list simply because many classics will be left out, but I feel as though there are a number of hidden gems that deserve your attention.
Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Yes, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is my favorite Tekken game of
all time. This might sound strange to some, but I absolutely love the gameplay
mechanic of being able to use two fighters. In this installment of the Tekken
franchise, you can choose two fighters to fight with and switch between them
anytime you would like to in the fight. Once you tag a fighter out, they will
gradually recover their health. This adds a lot of strategy to winning each
fight and can encourage a defensive play style. This also allows you to perform
some extremely awesome tag team moves. The character roster is impressive as
always for Tekken, so there are plenty of combinations to try.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
Dragon Ball Z is covered and known all over the world, but I
feel that the video games never get the respect they deserve. This is the case
with Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, as it still remains one of the most
in-depth fighting games ever made. Instead of the traditional 2D fighting games
we are all
used to, this game is completely 3D. It also has every
character that you could want. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is a fighting
game that takes a long time to master due to all of the different elements to
its system. I could go on, but just know that each aspect of the game takes a
lot of practice to get used to. It feels amazing when you finally master the
game.
Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late
It really wouldn't surprise me if you have never heard of
this game. Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late is another anime fighter, but it's
strictly a 2D fighter. It may be easier for you to understand what this game is
if I told you it plays exactly like Guilty Gear. If you have played that and
liked it, you will love Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late. The main differences
are that the game is faster and it's also easier to play. Although there are
only a few characters in this game, all of them are truly unique and support
amazing move-sets. It is absolutely worth checking out.
Soul Calibur II
As good as Soul Calibur is, Soul Calibur 2 is simply better.
One of the best parts about Soul Calibur 2 is that every single character has
their own weapon. If you go through the game's Weapon Master Mode, you can
unlock several more weapons exclusive to each character. Every weapon for each
character has its own characteristics, which requires you to use a lot of
strategy for each fight. Much like Tekken, Soul Calibur 2 supports one of my
all-time favorite character rosters. If you close your eyes, you can probably
imagine the designs at will.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
There is simply not a better fighting game than Dragon Ball
Z: Budokai 3. This is due to the amount of control you have during each fight.
Some fighting games revolve around button mashing and pure luck, but this is
not the case with Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3. Every single character has their
own Ki bar, unlike the previous installment where all characters had the same
Ki bar. Some characters, like Omega Shenron and Vegito, have max Ki at all
times. In each fight, you must watch your Ki and control it. Without Ki, you
will find that your character can’t do too much. Once you start learning how to
control it, you’ll master the game and really start to appreciate the
complexity.
Again, I am sure that I missed a number of your favorite
games. Yet did you notice anything you loved? What are some of your own
favorite fighting games? Please leave a comment below and share your thoughts.
