Games where players engage in close-combat duels, usually one-on-one, using combos and special moves. Focus is on timing and mastery of character abilities.
Get ready to witness Conan the Barbarian’s intimidating prowess in Mortal Kombat 1, complete with signature long-reach attacks and savage finishers, arriving for Khaos Reigns extension owners on January 21, 2025, and for everyone else on January 28, 2025.
Get ready for Fatal Fury City of the Wolves at EVO 2025, featuring 22 playable characters, physical releases on PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series, and an enticing collector’s edition packed with exclusive goodies.
Capcom’s latest addition to Street Fighter 6, Mai Shiranui, is set to impress fans with her detailed animations, nostalgic moves from Fatal Fury 3, and a fresh leather outfit inspired by upcoming Fatal Fury City of the Wolves content, making her one of the most agile fighters since Terry Bogard’s acclaimed debut.
Dynasty Warriors Origins, with its blend of traditional gameplay and modern enhancements, offers an exhilarating experience on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, featuring large-scale battles with up to thousands of enemies and refined mechanics inspired by Souls-like games.
At CES 2024, SEGA and NVIDIA unveiled a Virtua Fighter 6 technical demo, showcasing promising animation quality and potential for destructible environments, with a 4K 60fps remaster of Virtua Fighter 5 arriving on Steam in January 28, 2025.
Celebrating the impressive milestone of 30 million copies sold, Bandai Namco Entertainment acknowledged the enduring appeal of the Naruto game series, despite occasional critiques, with a commemorative visual shared on Twitter and a special drawing by manga creator Masashi Kishimoto.
In Fatal Fury City of the Wolves, Gato returns with a poignant twist – impaired vision and a darker attire, embodying his tragic backstory as seen in Garou Mark of the Wolves, while retaining his swift fighting style and new forest stage setting.
SNK’s The King of Fighters XIII (KOF XIII) Global Match is set for a PC release on February 20, 2025, promising smooth online gameplay with rollback netcode and new spectator-friendly lobbies, all while preserving its iconic hand-drawn 2D graphics and extensive roster of 36 fighters.
While Double Dragon Revive aims to revive nostalgia with its arcade-style 3D gameplay, it may have to contend with Rockstar Games’ GTA 6, scheduled for the same autumn 2025 release, amidst criticism for its visuals and character portrayal.
The 4K remaster of Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and endorsed by SEGA’s CEO, signals a promising revival of the beloved franchise, hinted at through character design updates.