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Top 50 best fighting games

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 Turbo update of Street Fighter II, faster and more balanced. The best SNES version for speed lovers, essential for purists."

"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."

"The excellent Mega Drive port of Mortal Kombat II, far more accomplished than the first. Arcade-faithful, fun in multi, a console fighter classic."

"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."

"Vibrant Virtual-On where mechs glide and clash at breakneck speed. The twin stick controls are legendary, the arenas are spacious and the dogfight feel is unique. A peak of mecha versus."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Virtua Fighter 4 modernises Sega's 3D saga on PS2. Technical combat, generous solo modes and a delightful quest mode. Drier than Tekken, but rare depth."