Fighting Games

3D Classics: Urban Champion

3D Classics: Urban Champion

Platform: 3DS
August 18, 2011
The first fighting game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System returns for a knockout in amazing 3D. The first fighting game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System is back for another round. Use a combination of punches to knock your opponent backward into an open manhole before time expires. Watch out for angry neighbors who will attempt to drop flowerpots on your head. The police will also make an occasional appearance to temporarily break up the fight – or to make an arrest if time runs out. Find out if you have what it takes to make it on the rough city streets against the toughest brawlers around. Prove yourself worthy and be crowned Urban Champion.
Metascore:
37
User Score:
4.8
Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition

Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition

Platform: PlayStation 3
February 15, 2011
In Acceleration of Suguri X Edition, players take on the role of a scorned robot to maneuver through arcade storylines and battle other robots.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
5.5
AquaPazza: AquaPlus Dream Match

AquaPazza: AquaPlus Dream Match

Platform: PlayStation 3
November 19, 2013
What is AquaPazza? Legend speaks of an amazing magical power that would grant its controllers desires, but what happens when such an influential power is misused? Choose from 13 main characters and 13 support characters to fight in a world corrupted by powerful magic in this uniquely illustrated, wildly entertaining, all-out fighting game. Use flashy combos, partner attacks, and high emotion to restore balance to the world! Gather a team of two, thrust into battle, and go crazy with your attacks! From bookshelves to lancesuse all weapons at your disposal! AquaPazza utilizes mechanics that allow players to easily link together attacks and break through even the toughest of defenses. Fighting isnt all about being physically strong! Players who keep their character's morale high during battle will be granted an advantage, allowing attacks to deal more damage and defense to become higher than ever!
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Arcana Heart

Arcana Heart

Platform: PlayStation 2
April 10, 2008
Beyond our world lies that of the Elemental beings, the Arcana. These mighty spirits offer their abilities to the Maidens, those rare humans who are able to communicate with them. Long ago, our worlds were connected. However, the two worlds unexpectedly split apart, and a dimensional boundary was formed between them, separating our world from the Arcana. Seeking to harness their energy, the mysterious Mildred Avalon is trying to form a rift in the boundary and merge the worlds once more. Should her plan succeed, life on our world will never be the same again. Only the Maidens, with the help of their Arcana, can prevent her from bringing an end to all humanity. An all-girl fighting spectacular. Battles heat up with 11 beautiful female fighters to choose from. Customize your fighter's skills. Arcana add new attack and defense skills. Build your combat strategy by selecting from 11 different Arcana to pair with your fighter. Supreme vertical action. Take your fighting skyward! Huge battle maps let you rain down punishment on your opponent with air dashes and homing techniques to create devastating aerial combos. Includes the original Arcana Heart and the remixed Arcana Heart FULL, and offers four different modes: arcade, story, versus, and training, as well as a gallery mode filled with unlockable extras. [Atlus USA]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Arcana Heart 3

Arcana Heart 3

Platform: PlayStation 3
April 19, 2011
Arcana Heart 3 combines fast-paced aerial action with a unique cast for this fighting game.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.8
Awesomenauts

Awesomenauts

Platform: PlayStation 3
May 1, 2012
The game features the most awesome mercenaries in the galaxy in their fight for territorial supremacy. Awesomenauts brings Russian monkeys with jetpacks, giant robots, and lots of other mighty aliens to the two-dimensional console battlefield. Combining classic platforming-action with modern online multiplayer functionality, the action-packed gameplay offers everything the 16-bit generation and modern gamers love.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Awesomenauts

Awesomenauts

Platform: Xbox 360
May 2, 2012
The game features the most awesome mercenaries in the galaxy in their fight for territorial supremacy. Awesomenauts brings Russian monkeys with jetpacks, giant robots, and lots of other mighty aliens to the two-dimensional console battlefield. Combining classic platforming-action with modern online multiplayer functionality, the action-packed gameplay offers everything the 16-bit generation and modern gamers love.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Awesomenauts

Awesomenauts

Platform: PC
August 1, 2012
The game features the most awesome mercenaries in the galaxy in their fight for territorial supremacy. Awesomenauts brings Russian monkeys with jetpacks, giant robots, and lots of other mighty aliens to the two-dimensional console battlefield. Combining classic platforming-action with modern online multiplayer functionality, the action-packed gameplay offers everything the 16-bit generation and modern gamers love.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood

Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 16, 2004
Backyard Wrestling Inc. has announced "your town" as the location of its first live pay per view. They've put a million dollars cash prize on the line for the wrestler who's got what it takes to destroy every obstacle in their way to the main event and ultimately the unified BYW championship. A completely revamped wrestling and animation system raises the ability to inflict copious amounts of pain to an opponent to nearly infinite levels. Standing and ground based submissions, multi-position grappling, a block button body and an even deeper location-specific damage system all play into the carnage! Players will battle through both an enhanced single player experience, complete with death matches and a "quest for the belt" mode, or the ever popular, greatly expanded multi-player scenarios. The list of licensed backyard brawlers has grown immensely, including stars from the explosive home video series, as well as some of the craziest pro wrestlers to ever set foot in a ring. The completely redesigned Create-A-Wrestler System allows gamers to get creative and craft their own alter-ego with. The new robust C.A.W. allows for the customization of a backyard brawler from the ground up, including Tattoo's, Face Paint, Customized Clothing, and more! [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
46
User Score:
4.8
Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood

Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood

Platform: Xbox
November 16, 2004
Delve deep into the heart of Small Town America, USA, with Backyard Wrestling 2. Backyard Wrestling Inc. has put a million-dollar cash prize on the line for the wrestler who can win the unified BYW championship. Defeating the most hardcore backyard wrestlers is not enough, however, as the lure of "easy money" has attracted the attention of professional wrestlers as well. With new submission holds, body damage, and defensive moves, you must prove you have what it takes to destroy every obstacle in your path.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
tbd
Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home

Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 7, 2003
Backyard Wrestling allows you to step out of the the staleness of the wrestling genre, and into a groundbreaking new world of open ended gameplay. Punish your opponent in highly interactive sprawling environments implementing instruments of pain like thumbtacks, barbed wire, light bulbs, stop signs, baseball bats, tables, fire? as well as the environment itself. Prepare yourself to endure inhuman amounts of pain, and take incredible risks, as you leap from breathtaking heights to beat your opponent, and be crowned "The King Of Hardcore". [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.4
Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home

Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home

Platform: Xbox
October 9, 2003
Get ready for the most hardcore fighting experience on your console. Insane stunts, brutal weapons and a whole world of pain, Backyand Wrestling allows you to step into a groundbreaking new world of open-ended gameplay. Punish your opponent using instruments of pain like bricks, light bulbs, tables as well as the environment itself.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
4.4
Barbarian

Barbarian

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 27, 2002
An action game of fighting and conquest in combat arenas across the land of Barbaria. Play in different battle modes against one or more opponents or experience the rich history of each Barbarian by playing their own Quest. [Titus]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Barnyard

Barnyard

Platform: Game Boy Advance
August 1, 2006
Bring the Barnyard movie to life! Battle the coyote invaders, tee up for a game of golf, target the bulls eye with your flying chicken and race downhill on your speedy bike. Explore a fully interactive, 3D world and prove they have what it takes to be the biggest party animal of them all.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Batman: Arkham City: Lockdown

Batman: Arkham City: Lockdown

Platform: iOS
December 8, 2011
The inmates have escaped and Batman has his hands full defeating an army of henchmen and some of his most iconic villains. Scour the rooftops and the seedy underbelly of Gotham City through a series of one-on-one battles with the Joker, Two-Face and more, as well as the Batman: Arkham City Lockdown exclusive – Deathstroke. Choose from several Batman skins and power-ups as you punch, kick and combo your way to cleaning up Gotham City.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Battle Fantasia

Battle Fantasia

Platform: Xbox 360
September 16, 2008
An all new fighting game from the creators of the Guilty Gear Series. Challenge the best fighters from around the world via Xbox Live. Unleash deadly combinations with Heat Up mode and turn the tide with the GACHI battle mechanic. Experience Battle Fantasia's world through the eyes of twelve different characters.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.3
Battle Fantasia

Battle Fantasia

Platform: PlayStation 3
December 22, 2009
Apart from the fast paced combat and responsive controls it's the unique graphics engine used that sets it apart from the rest. Battle Fantasia is played in two-dimensions but uses three-dimensional polygonal character models cleverly illustrated and lit to emulate 2D style sprites. The result is called ‘2.5D’ and delivers a fast and fluid fighting game that promises to satisfy novice players and hardcore fans alike. With a roster of unique characters each with their own fighting style and special moves, Battle Fantasia promises to set the standard for PlayStation3 beat ‘em ups. [505 Games]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.5
Bellator: MMA Onslaught

Bellator: MMA Onslaught

Platform: Xbox 360
July 4, 2012
MMA Onslaught is an arcade-style fighting game based on the Bellator mixed martial arts tournament organization.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.4
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

Platform: PlayStation 3
June 30, 2009
In the 13th hierarchical city, Kagutsuchi, the Librarium regulates the amazing power of Armagus, a fusion of magic and technology. Currently they are after a wanted criminal named Ragna The Bloodedge, also known as Death, who wants to destroy the Librarium. Due to Ragna possessing a powerful form of Armagus known as the Azure Grimoire, people far and wide are after not only his bounty, but his grimoire as well. This is where our story begins. BlazBlue Key Features: The first hi-res 2D fighter from the creators of the Guilty Gear series! Experience the beauty of high-resoluti on, hand-drawn sprites on 3D backgrounds, all in glorious high-definition. Online Battle Action. Get ready to take the action online and battle the best players from all over the world! Console Exclusive Modes. BlazBlue features the following console-only modes: Arcade, Vs, Practice, and a completely fleshed-out Story Mode that tells the tales of each character. Over 10 unique combatants to choose from! Choose a character that represents your own fighting style, like the lightning-fast Taokaka or the wickedly powerful Tager. Drive your way to victory! Use the unique "Drive Attacks" specific to each character to decimate your opponent. Depending on the character, control the elements like wind and ice, or even absorb the life force from your opponents. A plethora of offensive and defensive options at your disposal! Take advantage of Barriers, Counter Assaults, Rapid Cancels, and Distortion Drives to turn the tide of battle! [Akys Games]
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.2
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

Platform: Xbox 360
June 30, 2009
In the 13th hierarchical city, Kagutsuchi, the Librarium regulates the amazing power of Armagus, a fusion of magic and technology. Currently they are after a wanted criminal named Ragna The Bloodedge, also known as Death, who wants to destroy the Librarium. Due to Ragna possessing a powerful form of Armagus known as the Azure Grimoire, people far and wide are after not only his bounty, but his grimoire as well. This is where our story begins. BlazBlue Key Features: The first hi-res 2D fighter from the creators of the Guilty Gear series! Experience the beauty of high-resoluti on, hand-drawn sprites on 3D backgrounds, all in glorious high-definition. Online Battle Action. Get ready to take the action online and battle the best players from all over the world! Console Exclusive Modes. BlazBlue features the following console-only modes: Arcade, Vs, Practice, and a completely fleshed-out Story Mode that tells the tales of each character. Over 10 unique combatants to choose from! Choose a character that represents your own fighting style, like the lightning-fast Taokaka or the wickedly powerful Tager. Drive your way to victory! Use the unique "Drive Attacks" specific to each character to decimate your opponent. Depending on the character, control the elements like wind and ice, or even absorb the life force from your opponents. A plethora of offensive and defensive options at your disposal! Take advantage of Barriers, Counter Assaults, Rapid Cancels, and Distortion Drives to turn the tide of battle! [Akys Games]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.0
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Portable

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Portable

Platform: PSP
March 10, 2010
This game is the ultimate 2D fighting game on the go! BlazBlue features all of the console modes—Arcade, Versus, Score Attack, Training, and Story…in addition to the all-new Shop and Legion modes, where you control your own party of fighters in an attempt to conquer the world of BlazBlue. [Aksys Games]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma

Platform: PlayStation 3
March 25, 2014
With the Cauldron shattered and the cycle broken, Ragna begins his final mission: Hunt down the villainous Terumi. Noel's life and the fate of the entire world hang in the balance as Ragna the Bloodedge marches toward one last confrontation. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma introduces a new fighting system called "Overdrive." With this, characters can become more powerful, possibly enough to turn the tide of battle. The fighting has also been sped up, meaning faster, more enjoyable play.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.6
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift

Platform: PlayStation 3
July 27, 2010
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift inherits all the key features of its predecessor while adding a few twists of its own. Tsubaki, ?-12 and Hazama will join the ranks of the veterans, who will be reborn with additional moves added to their arsenals. With new modes like Beginner Mode and Tutorial Mode, even fighting game beginners can pull off combos like the pros and dive right into the action. [Aksys Games]
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.1
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift

Platform: Xbox 360
July 27, 2010
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift inherits all the key features of its predecessor while adding a few twists of its own. Tsubaki, ?-12 and Hazama will join the ranks of the veterans, who will be reborn with additional moves added to their arsenals. With new modes like Beginner Mode and Tutorial Mode, even fighting game beginners can pull off combos like the pros and dive right into the action. [Aksys Games]
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.8
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

Platform: PlayStation Vita
February 14, 2012
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND makes a return with the devious all new playable character Relius Clover, new story scenarios, new gameplay modes, and competitively balanced action. Enhanced Story Mode: Relive and rediscover the events that took place in BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger or venture forth into one of four all new story scenarios. New and Revised Game Modes to Explore: Take on the strongest of foes in Unlimited Mars Mode, dungeoneer your way to the bottom of Abyss Mode, or refine your skills in the improved Challenge Mode. Fully Revised Combat System: All characters new and old have been thoroughly rebalanced and armed with all new strategies and combos to take your game to the top. Improved Online Multiplayer: Battle it out in BlazBlue’s acclaimed online mode with all new online multiplayer features, such as online team battles. [Sony]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.5
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

Platform: Xbox 360
February 14, 2012
With the devious all new playable character Relius Clover, new story scenarios, new gameplay modes, and competitively balanced action, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND makes a grand return.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

Platform: PlayStation 3
February 14, 2012
With the devious all new playable character Relius Clover, new story scenarios, new gameplay modes, and competitively balanced action, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND makes a grand return.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II

Platform: PSP
May 30, 2011
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II contains the complete set of single player features from the console version, such as Arcade, Story Attack, Training, and Story mode, and also has an ad-hoc Network mode for multiplayer play. This impressive list of features is topped off with new content created solely for the handheld version, including extra story material and brand new modes such as Legion 1.5 and Abyss Mode.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.6
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II

Platform: 3DS
May 31, 2011
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II is an enhanced port of Blazblue: Continuum Shift.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.5
Bleach: Dark Souls

Bleach: Dark Souls

Platform: DS
October 7, 2008
Bleach: Dark Souls on the Nintendo DS brings an exclusive storyline, expanded cast of playable characters and fast multi-plane fighting action for up to four players via Wi-Fi. Players build a power-packed Spirit Card Deck and collect power crystals to augment their spirit card powers on the lower screen and dish out moves that directly affect their opponent's gameplay. With a burgeoning cast of 44 characters including the ability to play as Hollows, players can spend hours experiencing furious fighting gameplay and unlocking personal character stories all based on the series' story arc. [Sega]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
Bleach: Shattered Blade

Bleach: Shattered Blade

Platform: Wii
October 9, 2007
(Also known as "Bleach Wii: Hakujin Kirameku Rondo") Bleach: Shattered Blade enables gamers to wield the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as their weapons - slashing, jabbing, and lunging in furious battles like a real Soul Reaper. Bleach: Shattered Blade offers an exclusive storyline created specifically for the Wii with 32 characters to choose from. Once a new character is unlocked, players can replay the story episodes utilizing the characters' special moves and weapons which brings a whole new perspective to the storyline. On the Wii, each character can perform special attacks that inflict massive damage on opponents with powerful weapons and super power attacks taken straight from the TV series. Characters can summon supernatural allies for battle support such as a giant serpent, a samurai titan, or a tidal wave. Gamers can also square-off against friends in high-speed multiplayer combat in 3D arenas and environments based on settings from the series. [Sega]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.3
Bleach: The Blade of Fate

Bleach: The Blade of Fate

Platform: DS
October 9, 2007
(Also known as "Bleach DS") Players face a variety of opponents as one of 28 highly-stylized characters in intense action-packed battles based on the animated series. Bleach: The Blade of Fate on the Nintendo DS brings a twist to the traditional 2D fighting game with a new kind of battle system that enables players to move between upper and lower split-plane battle arenas to chase after or escape from opponents. The game also allows gamers to build Spirit Card Decks to strategically access power-ups and power-downs to perform special attacks, cast healing spells on themselves, displace opponents, or prohibit them from using their own Spirit Cards. Additionally, gamers can take to the streets battling against enemies with up to four players in fast-paced combat via the Nintendo DS' Wi-Fi capabilities. [Sega]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.4
Bloody Roar 3

Bloody Roar 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
June 25, 2001
Take control of one of 14 "werebeasts" (i.e., werewolf, wereleopard, werebunny, and the mythic weremole!) in this 3D fighter and attempt to punch, kick, and tear the living guts out of your opponents.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Bloody Roar 4

Bloody Roar 4

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 11, 2003
Bloody Roar returns and is darker, bloodier and fiercer than ever! 14 returning fighters are joined by three brand-new characters in the newest battle of the beast-fighters. Transform into ferocious inner-beasts and attack with fangs and claws in 3D fighting areas to see who is the ultimate beast-fighter champion! Balance power and health with the new "Zoanthropes Guage". Dramatic story mode for each fighter. 9 modes of gameplay including Arcade and Character Development. Full 3D combat system with aerial juggles, counters, blocks, chains. [Konami]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.5
Bloody Roar Extreme

Bloody Roar Extreme

Platform: Xbox
May 27, 2003
Punch, kick and smash your way to the top in the deadliest beast-warrior fighting tournament of all time! Choose one of 14 fierce fighters, and transform into its "Hyper-Beast" alter-ego to defeat all challengers. The action comes to life on the Xbox with high-resolution graphics and spectacular special effects running at a blazing 60 frames per second.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.7
Bloody Roar: Primal Fury

Bloody Roar: Primal Fury

Platform: GameCube
March 28, 2002
Wage an all-out assault as one of 16 fighters, each with the ability to transform mid-fight into their alternate Hpyer-beast life-form. Fight to the finish in 2-player head-to-head and single-player modes through 10 interactive and destructible mutli-level arenas. With fast and furious arena action-fighting has never looked this good or been this brutual.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Bushido Blade

Bushido Blade

Platform: PlayStation
September 30, 1997
"Bushido" is the soul of Japan - an ancient honor code deeply followed by samurai warriors for centuries. Plunge into real world battles across vast 3D environments that you can run, slice and tear through. Sword matches become unbelievably real where one critical blow is the mean difference between death and victory.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.1
Capcom Fighting Evolution

Capcom Fighting Evolution

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 16, 2004
Capcom Fighting Evolution includes popular characters from five classic titles in the Street Fighter and other Capcom series: Street Fighter II, Darkstalkers, Street Fighter III, Red Earth and Street Fighter Alpha. Players must strategically use their combat systems to defeat their opponentas they square off in battle. The character change system allows players to choose a combatant for each round of the battle. Choosing the right fighter based on the strengths of the fighting systems will be the key to victory! Two-on-two team battles - Choose a character for each round of battle; strategically pick the combatant based on the opponent?s powers and weaknesses. Classic 6 button control scheme. Title specific combat systems - Characters maintain their original fighting styles from their specific titles. [Capcom]
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.0
Capcom Fighting Evolution

Capcom Fighting Evolution

Platform: Xbox
June 14, 2005
Characters from Street Fighter and other Capcom series come together for intense two-on-two battles in Capcom Fighting Evolution. Now you can play as a diverse cast of players, as well as additional hidden characters from each of the following titles: Street Fighter II, Darkstalkers, Street Fighter III, Red Earth, and Street Fighter Alpha. Each character maintains his or her unique fighting style from his or her respective title, so players must strategically use each character's combat system to defeat an opponent.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
Capcom vs. SNK

Capcom vs. SNK

Platform: Dreamcast
November 9, 2000
nster corporations at war. One solution. A massive martial arts event is organized to settle the score and eliminate conflict between the two parties. Join over 25 brawlers from Camcom's legendary Street Fighter® and SNK's world-renowned King of Fighters™ series as they fight for universal domination. Capcom vs. SNK... the ultimate collision of strength and power.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO

Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO

Platform: GameCube
September 23, 2002
Two fighting giants clash in Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO. Now you can choose from more than 44 characters from the Capcom and SNK fighting universes and pit them against one another in one-on-one slugfests. Before each match, you can customize your character's fighting style with one of six new Grooves. Then, put your uppercuts, throws, and combos to the test in six gameplay modes featuring multiple tournaments. With the new Free Ratio System, you can easily determine the level of your fighter's strength.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO

Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO

Platform: Xbox
February 11, 2003
Two fighting giants clash in Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO. Now you can choose from more than 44 characters from the Capcom and SNK fighting universes and pit them against one another in one-on-one slugfests. Before each match, you can customize your character's fighting style with one of six new Grooves. Then, put your uppercuts, throws, and combos to the test in six gameplay modes featuring multiple tournaments. With the new Free Ratio System, you can easily determine the level of your fighter's strength.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001

Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 6, 2001
Choose from over 44 characters from an arsenal of fighters from the Capcom and SNK fighting universes and customize your fighting style with even more fighting ?Grooves.? [Capcom]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Capcom vs. SNK Pro

Capcom vs. SNK Pro

Platform: PlayStation
August 14, 2002
Two monster corporations at war. One solution. A massive martial arts event is organized to settle the score and eliminate all conflict between the two parties. Join over 30 brawlers from Capcom's legendary Street Fighter and SNK's renowned King of Fighters series; as they fight for universal domination. Capcom vs. SNK PRO...the ultimate collision of strength and power.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

Platform: 3DS
June 2, 2011
This Cartoon Network Fighter is a crossover fighting game featuring the stars of Ben 10, Dexter's Laboratory, PowerPuff Girls, and more.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.1
Castlevania Judgment

Castlevania Judgment

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
Developed by legendary Castlevania series producer Koji "Iga" Igarashi, Castlevania Judgment bridges the past with the present as it pits several generations of the Belmont clan against a host of characters that span the franchise's 22-year history. With 3D environments rendered on Wii, players can choose sides in an epic battle of good versus evil using iconic Castlevania characters designed by famed manga artist Takeshi Obata. Using the motion-sensing controls of the Nunchuk and Wii Remote, players can slash, stab and whip their way across a variety of stages and environmental elements with various surrounding objects as weapons. Select characters can also set traps and make use of monsters on the field to achieve victory in a clash of epic proportions. As an added bonus, players are also able to compete head-to-head using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and connect with Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia on the Nintendo DS to unlock bonus gameplay content. [Konami]
Metascore:
49
User Score:
5.9
Chaos Code

Chaos Code

Platform: PlayStation 3
September 3, 2013
High speed new style 2D fighting game 'CHAOS CODE' is finally here on PlayStation3 system! Otaku fighter 'HIKARU', mysterious gothic girl 'CELIA', italian chinese chef 'BRAVO' and many more unique characters are waiting for you to join the battle! Create your own style with 'SKILL SELECT SYSTEM' and reveal the truth behind 'CHAOS CODE' before your rivals!
Metascore:
61
User Score:
4.9
Clash of Elementalists

Clash of Elementalists

Platform: DS
April 11, 2013
Clash of Elementalists has players step into the shoes of one of the four Elementalists each possessing their own superior power - fire, earth, air and water and take to the battlefields in a fight of superiority.
Metascore:
34
User Score:
6.8
Custom Robo

Custom Robo

Platform: GameCube
May 10, 2004
Get ready to enter a world of hypertech weapons, holosseums, and heavy-barrel battles. Custom Robo puts you in the pilot's seat of a state-of-the-art war machine in the not-too-distant future where crime and justice duke it out in virtual battlegrounds. With the game's powerful, innovative customization, you can construct your robot from the ground up using an arsenal of more than 200 parts and weapons, from guns and bombs to robo models and homing pods. Many weapons are freely available on the market, but some--deadly and highly illegal--can only be acquired in secret robo gambling rooms and from the hands of crime syndicates.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
Custom Robo Arena

Custom Robo Arena

Platform: DS
March 19, 2007
Custom Robo: The sport of tomorrow. In the not-too-distant future, competitors battle customized robot warriors in holographic battle arenas. Victory is determined not only by fighting skill but also by how well Robo Commanders design their robot gladiators, so players need both brawn and brains to survive. Explore a sci-fi landscape as you fight toward the Custom Robo championship, powering up your Robos with tons of unique parts There are literally millions of possible Custom Robo combinations, giving you complete control over how you fight your battles. Players can challenge their friends to one-on-one Robo battles anytime and anywhere using either Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Multi-Card Play or DS Download Play. Outside of the battle arenas, Custom Robo Arena plays like a role-playing game in which players walk through the futuristic city setting and interact with other characters as they struggle to win the Custom Robo championship. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower

Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower

Platform: PSP
March 24, 2005
(Also known as "Vampire Chronicle") Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower possesses a compelling cast of monster warriors, each possessing their own unique fighting skills and abilities including Demitri Maximoff, the Vampire; Jonathan Talbain, the English Werewolf; Victor von Gerdenheim, the Frankenstein Monster; Lord Raptor, an Australian undead hard rocker; Anakaris, the Mummy; Rikuo, a Brazilian Merman; Sasquatch, the Canadian Snowman; and Felicia, the Cat Woman. Arcade Mode is a seamless conversion where players must defeat numerous CPU-controlled characters. Training Mode gives gamers the option to choose their favorite character and hone their skills. Network Mode allows friends to engage in two different wireless head-to-head networked battles: verses or limit battle. Verses offers true two-player competitive matches. Limit Battle randomly assigns a handicap to both challengers, forcing them to strategize their moves in order to claim victory. In the new Tower Mode, select three characters from the extensive roster and ascend to the pinnacle of a mysterious tower where many opponents await upon each floor. The course taken and fighting conditions will change dynamically based on performance during the multitude of one-on-one battles. Pitting the right competitor against an opponent will be the key to success. [Capcom]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Darkstalkers Resurrection

Darkstalkers Resurrection

Platform: Xbox 360
March 13, 2013
Highlighting a dynamic cast characters taking part in fast-paced fighting action, Darkstalkers Resurrection contains 2 games (Night Warriors: Darkstalkers Revenge and Darkstalkers 3) in one package. Each game has a bunch of features added including robust GGPO-enabled online game play, HD graphical filtering with multiple viewing options, replay sharing, Spectator Mode, in-game achievements, Challenge/Tutorial Mode and an un-lockable vault filled with concept artwork, videos and more.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.6
Darkstalkers Resurrection

Darkstalkers Resurrection

Platform: PlayStation 3
March 12, 2013
The Darkstalkers fighting game franchise returns and ready to take the scrap to current gen consoles. Featuring a unique and colorful array of characters blended with fast-paced fighting action, Darkstalkers Resurrection sports 2 games (Night Warriors: Darkstalkers Revenge and Darkstalkers 3), in the same package. Each game has a bag of features added including: robust GGPO-enabled online game play, HD graphical filtering with multiple viewing options, replay sharing, Spectator Mode, in-game achievements, Challenge/Tutorial Mode and an un-lockable vault filled with concept artwork, videos and more.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.4
Dead or Alive

Dead or Alive

Platform: PlayStation
March 31, 1998
The fighting game you've been waiting for...Purist fighting for purist fighting fans. No lightening bolts, no magic tricks, no weapons...Your survival is all in your own hands.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.4
Dead or Alive 3

Dead or Alive 3

Platform: Xbox
November 14, 2001
Dead or Alive returns to take fighters to the next level. The third installment of the series features new characters, interactive environments, and all-new lighting effects. Explore the many expansive levels in single-player mode or battle against up to four players in multiplayer mode. The destructible environments, kinetic tag-battle feature, and all-new fighters make Dead or Alive 3 a worthy entry in the series.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Dead or Alive 4

Dead or Alive 4

Platform: Xbox 360
December 29, 2005
Taking advantage of the superior technology of the new Xbox 360, Dead or Alive 4 raises the bar in both online and offline fighting. By utilizing the advanced technology of the new Xbox 360 hardware, Dead or Alive 4 redefines 3-D high definition graphics and sound, creating the most visually beautiful and realistic looking video game to date. Unsurpassed online capabilities via Xbox Live, new interactive stages, an all star line-up of old and new favorite characters, and the most complex DOA countering system yet. [Tecmo]
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1
Dead or Alive 5

Dead or Alive 5

Platform: Xbox 360
September 25, 2012
Fight on through blockbuster stages as you knock your opponents off of an exotic waterfall, into an exploding oil rig and more. Over twenty of the most popular characters in fighting games including ninjas, assassins, roughnecks and wrestlers. The enhanced story and training modes will acclimate newcomers to the signature Dead or Alive Triangle System, and the online modes will enable the best fighters in the world to compete with one another.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Dead or Alive 5

Dead or Alive 5

Platform: PlayStation 3
September 25, 2012
Fight on through impactful stages as you knock your opponents off of an exotic waterfall, into an exploding oil rig and more. Over twenty of the most popular characters in fighting games including ninjas, assassins, roughnecks and wrestlers. The enhanced story and training modes will acclimate newcomers to the signature Dead or Alive Triangle System, and the online modes will enable the best fighters in the world to compete with one another.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Dead or Alive 5 Plus

Dead or Alive 5 Plus

Platform: PlayStation Vita
March 19, 2013
Building on the DOA series' signature fighting style, DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS brings the graphics and new martial arts techniques of the recent console release to the PS Vita with all-new system-specific features. Players take on the roles of the cast of DEAD OR ALIVE fighters in an action-filled brawler set in locations from around the world, with each stage featuring backdrops that change and interact with players. Characters are rendered in lifelike detail. New touch controls bring a new experience to fighting games. Simple taps, swipes, and pinches on your opponent trigger a variety of devastating moves. Using the Vita's motion sensor, you can even play vertically for a first-person, full-screen view of your opponent. Both novice and expert players can also find even more ways to up their game with new training-focused modes and a new display of advanced frame data that reveals twice the amount of information for each move compared to previous versions.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate

Platform: Xbox 360
September 3, 2013
DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE is the definitive DEAD OR ALIVE 5 package, with new content aimed to bring players the best 3D DoA fighting experience to date. The addition of modes from DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS, including Move Details Plus and a tutorial mode, will allow novice and expert fighters to refine their fighting style with precision.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate

Platform: PlayStation 3
September 3, 2013
DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE is the definitive DEAD OR ALIVE 5 package, with new content aimed to bring players the best 3D DoA fighting experience to date. The addition of modes from DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS, including "Details Plus" and a tutorial mode, will allow novice and expert fighters to refine their fighting style with precision.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
Dead or Alive Dimensions

Dead or Alive Dimensions

Platform: 3DS
May 24, 2011
DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions takes the vivacious characters and locales that have made the DOA franchise a hit with gamers everywhere and presents them in eye-popping 3D. All of the punches, kicks, counters and holds that have defined the series as a top-tier fighter are present for the first time on a portable gaming system - the Nintendo 3DS®. DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions features some of the best content from the series spanning all of the titles from the original DOA up to DOA 4.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat

Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat

Platform: Xbox 360
April 17, 2012
Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat puts the fate of history's most legendary warriors in your hands.
Metascore:
37
User Score:
5.0
Deadliest Warrior: Legends

Deadliest Warrior: Legends

Platform: Xbox 360
July 6, 2011
Take control of history’s greatest warriors and face the likes of Alexander the Great, Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, Hannibal, Hernan Cortes, Shaka Zulu, Sun Tzu, Vlad the Impaler and William Wallace. With enhanced graphics and 9 arenas, new fighting options like grapples, pushes, ring outs, feints, projectile targeting, and new final strikes will expand your tactical options! Also included, a new strategy game called Generals! Players take control of the Battlefield Simulator from the TV show and play 1 of the 9 legendary warrior campaigns and unlock abilities that the actual warriors used to get an edge in battle.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
5.6
Deadliest Warrior: The Game

Deadliest Warrior: The Game

Platform: Xbox 360
July 14, 2010
[Xbox Live Arcade] Deadliest Warrior The Game allows you to choose from history's greatest warriors, equip them with signature weaponry, and go head to head against the greatest fighters that ever lived. Deadliest Warrior features five play modes, customizable warriors, and true-to-life action with interactive environments. This is a unique fighting game that is easy to play and hard to master. Sever limbs, decapitate heads, and taunt your enemy's lifeless corpse to build up ranking points and compete on a global scale to become The Deadliest Warrior.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.7
Deadpool

Deadpool

Platform: PC
June 24, 2013
Deadpool's oratory: "There are a few important things I need to say before you crack into my insanely sweet game. (Oof. Here we go again.) I'm a mercenary with an accelerated healing factor. I've been described as unstable, which is just plain coo-coo. (Wait, do sane people say coo-coo?) I'm gonna battle for the safety of humans and mutants. (And even mumans.) Be prepared for just about anything. (Holla!) • I made sure to capture all my good sides, so I made my game a third-person action-shooter. (Yep, you get to look at my heinie.) • Keep a look out cuz some of my X-Men pals (Whoa, what pals?!) are making an appearance. (Hope you don't mind picking hair out of your tacos.) • I'm really good at killing, so I made it a blast stringing together combos, and totally eviscerating my enemies. (Ev-is-cer-a-ting!) • I brought my skills and a buttload of my favorite things. Katanas (check), guns (bang!) explosives (boom), duct tape (quack) and of course, yours truly - ME! (Checkmate!)"
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Deadpool

Deadpool

Platform: Xbox 360
June 25, 2013
Deadpool speaks: "There are a few important things I need to say before you crack into my insanely sweet game. (Oof. Here we go again.) I'm a mercenary with an accelerated healing factor. I've been described as unstable, which is just plain coo-coo. (Wait, do sane people say coo-coo?) I'm gonna battle for the safety of humans and mutants. (And even mumans.) Be prepared for just about anything. (Holla!) • I made sure to capture all my good sides, so I made my game a third-person action-shooter. (Yep, you get to look at my heinie.) • Keep a look out cuz some of my X-Men pals (Whoa, what pals?!) are making an appearance. (Hope you don't mind picking hair out of your tacos.) • I'm really good at killing, so I made it a blast stringing together combos, and totally eviscerating my enemies. (Ev-is-cer-a-ting!) • I brought my skills and a buttload of my favorite things. Katanas (check), guns (bang!) explosives (boom), duct tape (quack) and of course, yours truly - ME! (Checkmate!)"
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.4
Deadpool

Deadpool

Platform: PlayStation 3
June 25, 2013
Deadpool's address: "There are a few important things I need to say before you crack into my insanely sweet game. (Oof. Here we go again.) I'm a mercenary with an accelerated healing factor. I've been described as unstable, which is just plain coo-coo. (Wait, do sane people say coo-coo?) I'm gonna battle for the safety of humans and mutants. (And even mumans.) Be prepared for just about anything. (Holla!) • I made sure to capture all my good sides, so I made my game a third-person action-shooter. (Yep, you get to look at my heinie.) • Keep a look out cuz some of my X-Men pals (Whoa, what pals?!) are making an appearance. (Hope you don't mind picking hair out of your tacos.) • I'm really good at killing, so I made it a blast stringing together combos, and totally eviscerating my enemies. (Ev-is-cer-a-ting!) • I brought my skills and a buttload of my favorite things. Katanas (check), guns (bang!) explosives (boom), duct tape (quack) and of course, yours truly - ME! (Checkmate!)"
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
Def Jam Vendetta

Def Jam Vendetta

Platform: PlayStation 2
March 31, 2003
It's been three years since D-Mob chased you out of the New York fight circuit and you swore you'd never go back. Now your pal Manny is in trouble and he needs you to bail him out. The plan is simple: get in, win a few fights, pay off his debt, get out. No problem. Well, it turns out that things aren't as easy as they appear. Once in the scene, your past comes back to haunt you. Soon you're over your head and your only chance to get your life back together is to settle a score that has gone too long unpaid. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Def Jam Vendetta

Def Jam Vendetta

Platform: GameCube
March 31, 2003
It's been three years since D-Mob chased you out of the New York fight circuit and you swore you'd never go back. Now your pal Manny is in trouble, and he needs you to bail him out. Your only chance to get the money is to settle a score with the Def Jam crew, including DMX, Ludacris, Joe Budden, and Method Man. While listening to the tracks and beats from Def Jam artists, you can fight or play as over 40 combatants, each with special moves, combos, and taunts.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Def Jam: Fight for NY

Def Jam: Fight for NY

Platform: Xbox
September 20, 2004
Def Jam Fight for NY takes the battle for hip-hop domination into the fighting ring. More than 35 hip-hop artists and personalities--including Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Sean Paul, Slick Rick, and Snoop Dogg--face off in brutal wrestling matches. In the ring and on the streets, you'll join the battle as a New York City street fighter. The game challenges you to develop your own fighting style and seize control of the hip-hop underworld.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
Def Jam: Fight for NY

Def Jam: Fight for NY

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 20, 2004
The ultimate hip-hop-fueled fighting video game features more than 70 characters, including more than 35 of the most well-known artists and personalities in hip-hop today, including Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Lil? Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Sean Paul, Slick Rick, Snoop Dogg, and many more. Def Jam Vendetta II challenges players to step into the shoes of a ruthless NYC street fighter battling for control of the hip-hop underground. The game features an all-new fighting engine allowing gamers to customize multiple fighting styles as the deep new story mode takes the action well beyond the ring and into the streets. Master each fighting style: street fighting, kickboxing, martial arts, wrestling, and submission fighting. Combine up to three styles to create devastating hybrid-styles, complete with new "blazin' moves" to finish off your opponent. Build your own street-ready fighter and outfit him with thousands of pieces of unlockable licensed gear, tattoos, and even bling from the Jeweler to the stars, Jacob the Jeweler. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.8
Def Jam: Fight for NY: The Takeover

Def Jam: Fight for NY: The Takeover

Platform: PSP
August 29, 2006
Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover, the prequel to "Def Jam Vendetta," let's you experience the ultimate hip hop fighting game anywhere you go. Playing as the hottest artists and celebrities in Hip Hop including Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit, you'll be able to unravel the events that lead to Def Jam Vendetta and find out how D-Mob got to rule NYC. Featuring new fighting moves and new venues, where players can gain respect by winning fights and rising among the ranks of the crew. Players can create their own fighter with gear from Def Jam University, Phat Farm, Brand Jordan, Ecko Unlimited, Enyce, Rocawear, Sean John, State Property, Reebok, and more. For the first time ever players can battle in 1-on-1 death matches using PSP's wireless functionality. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Def Jam: Icon

Def Jam: Icon

Platform: Xbox 360
March 6, 2007
Infusing hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay, EA Chicago and Def Jam Interactive push the boundaries of game development bringing unique and innovative content to the next generation of gaming. Music is the cornerstone of hip-hop culture so EA wanted to incorporate music and rhythm into the actual gameplay mechanics. EA Chicago delivers star-stunning action and bone breaking beats as players live out the life of a hip hop mogul, going from rags to riches. Incorporating hip-hop culture into every aspect of the game, DEF JAM: ICON delivers the intensity of a no-holds-barred street fight but with style and rhythm. Music affects how players fight in each venue and environmental interactions and hazards become a key strategy to staying alive. The game's unique fighting gameplay controls introduce a new way for gamers to fight as they assume the role of top celebrity characters such as Ludacris, T.I. and Big Boi. Innovative controls give better feedback to players so they feel like they're actually throwing the combat moves. Gamers can now fight with the style and flash of the superstar personalities. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.2
Def Jam: Icon

Def Jam: Icon

Platform: PlayStation 3
March 6, 2007
Infusing hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay, EA Chicago and Def Jam Interactive push the boundaries of game development bringing unique and innovative content to the next generation of gaming. Music is the cornerstone of hip-hop culture so EA wanted to incorporate music and rhythm into the actual gameplay mechanics. EA Chicago delivers star-stunning action and bone breaking beats as players live out the life of a hip hop mogul, going from rags to riches. Incorporating hip-hop culture into every aspect of the game, DEF JAM: ICON delivers the intensity of a no-holds-barred street fight but with style and rhythm. Music affects how players fight in each venue and environmental interactions and hazards become a key strategy to staying alive. The game's unique fighting gameplay controls introduce a new way for gamers to fight as they assume the role of top celebrity characters such as Ludacris, T.I. and Big Boi. Innovative controls give better feedback to players so they feel like they're actually throwing the combat moves. Gamers can now fight with the style and flash of the superstar personalities. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
4.1
Digimon Battle Spirit 2

Digimon Battle Spirit 2

Platform: Game Boy Advance
September 24, 2003
The sequel to Digimon Battle Spirit combines all the intense fighting from the original game with brand-new features. In Digimon Battle Spirit 2, you must restore peace in Digital World by defeating Kerpymon. As in the previous game, you can collect spirit balls that let you "digivolve" into beast form. This time, you can use ancient spirits to digivolve into ancient. You can also unlock an exclusive minigame in single-player mode or link up with a friend for two-player head-to-head battles.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.0
Digimon Rumble Arena

Digimon Rumble Arena

Platform: PlayStation
February 24, 2002
Cute, Cuddly, and Ready to Rumble! Digimon Rumble Arena comes to life in this truly Digimonumental release! With user friendly controls and loads of adventure, it's easy to learn, yet hard to put down. Fun for the entire family, Digimon Rumble Arena provides classic fighting gameplay for 1 or 2 players.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
Digimon Rumble Arena 2

Digimon Rumble Arena 2

Platform: GameCube
September 6, 2004
Digimon Rumble Arena 2 lets you play as and against your favorite Digimon characters. The game features all the popular Digimon from all four seasons of the TV show, plus secret Digimon. Each Digimon has a signature move that can earn Digipoints and, with enough Digipoints, you can Digivolve and destroy your opponents. In locations ranging from icy glaciers to fields of fire, you can conquer the Digimon in single-player mode or compete against three of your friends in multiplayer brawls.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Digimon Rumble Arena 2

Digimon Rumble Arena 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
September 3, 2004
Digimon Rumble Arena leaps onto next generation platforms with a flourish! Play as one of over 40 television characters in this fast and furious fighter. Battle your way through icy glaciers and across fields of fire in this digivolving contest of skills! Featuring more than 40 playable Digimon forms ? each with unique moves to master. Featuring popular Digimon from all 4 TV seasons. Single player and multi-player modes. Compete as one of up to 4 players in Multi-Player Brawls. Unlock secret Digimon. Use your signature move to get Digipoints then Digivolve and destroy your opponents. [Bandai]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.9
Digimon Rumble Arena 2

Digimon Rumble Arena 2

Platform: Xbox
September 3, 2004
Digimon Rumble Arena 2 lets you play as and against your favorite Digimon characters. The game features all the popular Digimon from all four seasons of the TV show, plus secret Digimon. Each Digimon has a signature move that can earn Digipoints and, with enough Digipoints, you can Digivolve and destroy your opponents. In locations ranging from icy glaciers to fields of fire, you can conquer the Digimon in single-player mode or compete against three of your friends in multiplayer brawls.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.5
Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy

Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy

Platform: PSP
March 21, 2011
Check out new tales of these new warriors and an enhanced battle system.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Dissidia: Final Fantasy

Dissidia: Final Fantasy

Platform: PSP
August 25, 2009
Cosmos, the goddess of harmony. Chaos, the god of discord. Reigning from distant realms, the two gods had gathered warriors from all lands to lead them in savage war. Cosmos and Chaos were of equal strength. It was believed the conflict would last forever. However, the balance is now broken. Those who answered Chaos's call created an inexhaustible force. And under vicious attack without relent, the warriors fighting for Cosmos started to fall one by one. The conflict that has continued for eons is now about to end in Chaos's favor. The world has been torn asunder, sinking into a vortex of disorder. As for the few surviving warriors… their fates have yet to be determined. All-new battle system: Action-based battle system combines all-out brawling alongside RPG-based character development in an original system developed by the creators of the KINGDOM HEARTS series. Ultimate cast of characters: Fan-favorite heroes and villains from the entire FINAL FANTASY series come together in one game for the first time in a remarkable new tale with fully-voiced CG movies and real-time events. Fantasy match: Players select their favorite FINAL FANTASY characters, sided with either Cosmos or Chaos, to set the stage for their fantasy match. Series staple battle features: Accessible through “EX Burst”, players can experience gameplay faithful to the originals through memorable battle features such as "Limit Break" and "Overdrive". In addition, longtime fans of the series can enjoy the ability to summon Aeons and options such as the “command battle” system. Community: Continue the experience by trading Friend Cards, creating items and sharing AI characters with other players and even engage in virtual AI battles made possible by the PSP system ad hoc mode. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Divekick

Divekick

Platform: PlayStation 3
August 20, 2013
Divekick revolves around two characters, Dive and Kick, where the action is controlled by two buttons, dive and kick.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.9
Divekick

Divekick

Platform: PlayStation Vita
August 20, 2013
Divekick revolves around two characters, Dive and Kick, where the action is controlled by two buttons, dive and kick.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Divekick

Divekick

Platform: PC
August 20, 2013
DIVEKICK is a game of intense depth, strategy, and action have all been packed into just two buttons.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.7
DOA2: Hardcore

DOA2: Hardcore

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 25, 2000
This third version of Tecmo's acclaimed fighter "Dead or Alive 2," ported to the Dreamcast ealier in the year, is a visual feast for PS2 gamers with the addition of new costumes, levels, hidden characters, amped-up graphics.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.0
Draglade

Draglade

Platform: DS
December 4, 2007
In Draglade, it's not just about how hard you hit or fast you move, it's also how well you can groove. An innovative mix of music and fighting means you will have to use your rhythm as well as your reflexes if you want to overcome your foes and show everyone that you’re a Draglade master. In the world of Draglade, Grapping has become the world's premier spectator sport. Scientists will discover how to turn atmospheric Matter into energy. Soon thereafter, a means of harnessing this energy – G-Cons – will allow for the conversion of this power into a weapon called a "Glade". When a Glade hits something, the Glade emits a sound. Fighters and entertainers quickly realized the potential of Grapping, as the music generated by the clashing Glades in combat provided an experience that couldn't be matched in any other sport. In this world overcome by Grapping fever, four young indie Grappers – Hibito, Guy, Kyle, and Daichi – will strive to reach the ranks of the Major Grappers. [Atlus USA]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Dragon Ball Z for Kinect

Dragon Ball Z for Kinect

Platform: Xbox 360
October 9, 2012
Get ready to enter the Dragon Ball Z universe in an entirely new way. Featuring iconic characters, famous attacks and epic battles authentically created from the original manga series, Dragon Ball Z for Kinect lets you unleash your inner Super Saiyan - with no controller in the way! Fans will also be treated to new anime footage debuting in US and Europe for the first time, over 50 playable characters and an entirely new character. Leveraging the Kinect sensor, Dragon Ball Z for Kinect supports QR code functionality, allowing you to hold up special QR codes to unlock content in the game.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
2.2
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z

Platform: Xbox 360
January 28, 2014
Developed by Tokyo based game developer ARTDINK; Dragon Ball Z Battle of Z will feature a large cast of playable characters including Goku, Piccolo, Vegeta, and a variety of melee and famous attacks including the Kamehameha, Special Beam Cannon, and Spirit Bomb. The epic battles in Dragon Ball Z Battle of Z derive their style from the original anime series and will take place in rich environments on both land and in the air. Dragon Ball Z Battle of Z will let players form teams with up to four characters to participate in group melee action, take on massive boss battles, or challenge other players around the world for brawls featuring up to eight characters on screen at the same time.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
5.2
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z

Platform: PlayStation 3
January 28, 2014
Developed by Tokyo based game developer ARTDINK; Dragon Ball Z Battle of Z will feature a large cast of playable characters including Goku, Piccolo, Vegeta, and a variety of melee and famous attacks including the Kamehameha, Special Beam Cannon, and Spirit Bomb. The epic battles in Dragon Ball Z Battle of Z derive their style from the original anime series and will take place in rich environments on both land and in the air. Dragon Ball Z Battle of Z will let players form teams with up to four characters to participate in group melee action, take on massive boss battles, or challenge other players around the world for brawls featuring up to eight characters on screen at the same time.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.5
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z

Platform: PlayStation Vita
January 28, 2014
Developed by Tokyo based game developer ARTDINK; Dragon Ball Z Battle of Z will feature a large cast of playable characters including Goku, Piccolo, Vegeta, and a variety of melee and famous attacks including the Kamehameha, Special Beam Cannon, and Spirit Bomb. The epic battles in Dragon Ball Z Battle of Z derive their style from the original anime series and will take place in rich environments on both land and in the air. Dragon Ball Z Battle of Z will let players form teams with up to four characters to participate in group melee action, take on massive boss battles, or challenge other players around the world for brawls featuring up to eight characters on screen at the same time.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.1
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

Platform: GameCube
October 28, 2003
The fiercest fighters in the universe have come together in the spectacular 3D world of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai. Test your skills against the most powerful Dragon Ball Z heroes and the most sinister villains in five exciting play modes. You can unlock, customize, and trade devastating skills with friends to create the most powerful fighters ever. Every battle is more intense, more dangerous, and more epic than the one before.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.8
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 3, 2002
Enter the Dragon Ball Z Budokai. A spectacular 3D world filled with the fiercest fighters the universe has ever known. Test your skills against the most powerful Dragon Ball Z heroes and the most sinister villains. Every battle is more intense, more dangerous, and more epic than the one before. Will you be the last warrior standing? [Infogrames]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
December 4, 2003
The time has come to go beyond the Dragon Ball Z sagas and experience the full force of the most powerful fighters in the universe. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 will challenge players like no other DBZ game before. Begin with an all-new single player "Dragon World" that opens the story to new match-ups, surprising character appearances, and missions that will amaze. You can also battle your friends in multiplayer "VS." and "Tournament" modes. If your will and skill prevail, you will come face-to-face with Buu, the most lethal of all DBZ villains. Do you have what it takes not only to survive, but to dominate? [Atari]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2

Platform: GameCube
December 15, 2004
Go to the next level in the Dragon Ball Z saga. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 improves upon the first installment by adding an all-new single player mode, new characters and explosive attacks. Experience the new match-ups, character cameos and challenging missions in "Dragon World." Pick your favorite DBZ hero or enemy and take on a friend in "Vs." and "Tournament" modes. If you're really good, you will soon come face-to-face with Buu, the most lethal DBZ villain.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.0
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 16, 2004
Pulverize opponents with the Saiyan Overdrive Fighting System, including: Teleportation Counter – Recreate the lightening speed of DBZ; Teleportation Tornado Combo – Pinball opponents in the air; Dragon Rush Attack – Experience explosive, cinematic new attack moves; Bukujutsu Flight Mode – Go airborne at any time in the game. Unlock up to 40 bonus characters from Dragon Ball Z, DBZ movies, and Dragon Ball GT. Customize your DBZ warriors and build the ultimate fighter. Post and retrieve character profiles from the Internet. [Atari]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.8
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi

Platform: PlayStation 2
October 18, 2005
Everything before it was just training. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi combines fighting and flying in wide open, destructible 3D environments. In the air, on the ground or under water, DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi gives players the ability to battle with unprecedented power and freedom. Experience the intensity of DBZ fighting in an all-new way by combining melee combat, energy attacks and 3D flight with fully interactive recreation of the Dragon Ball universe. With its intense battles, high-speed flight and deep storyline, DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi offers players a "superhero" experience of epic proportions - it's the DBZ game fans have been waiting for. [Atari]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 7, 2006
Combining action, fighting and light role-playing game elements, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 sends players into a rich story mode that spans the entire Dragon Ball, DBZ, and Dragon Ball GT series. The game takes the acrobatic and intense 3D flying and fighting dynamic made popular in the first game and takes it to a new level with over 100 playable characters, 15 vast and vibrant 3D destructible environments, and nine different game modes, including intense single and multiplayer battles. Team up with Z-Warriors to complete exciting missions, ripped right from the TV show (the player can play with two warriors while in battle, and can switch warriors during the battle). Over 100 DBZ warriors, including many that have never been seen in previous DBZ games. Improved camera system, explosive environmental damage, and in-game transformations. The complete DBZ mythology, from Dragon Ball To Dragon Ball GT. Post customizable character codes to the Internet. [Atari]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2

Platform: Wii
November 15, 2006
Combining action, fighting and light role-playing game elements, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 sends players into a rich story mode that spans the entire Dragon Ball, DBZ, and Dragon Ball GT series. The game takes the acrobatic and intense 3D flying and fighting dynamic made popular in the first game and takes it to a new level with over 100 playable characters, 15 vast and vibrant 3D destructible environments, and nine different game modes, including intense single and multiplayer battles. Team up with Z-Warriors to complete exciting missions, ripped right from the TV show (the player can play with two warriors while in battle, and can switch warriors during the battle). Over 100 DBZ warriors, including many that have never been seen in previous DBZ games. Improved camera system, explosive environmental damage, and in-game transformations. The complete DBZ mythology, from Dragon Ball To Dragon Ball GT. Post customizable character codes to the Internet. [Atari]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3

Platform: PlayStation 2
November 13, 2007
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 delivers an extreme 3D fighting experience, improving upon last year's game with over 150 playable characters, enhanced fighting techniques, beautifully refined effects and shading techniques, making each character's effects more realistic, and over 20 battle stages. In addition, an improved control system for the Wii will allow players to easily mimic signature moves and execute devastating energy attacks as they are performed in the Dragon Ball Z animated series. [Atari]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
9.0
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