VGW's Will Harrison: Interest in fighting games has surged after the Evolution Championship Series tournament. The 2014 tournament broke viewer records from the previous year with a peak of 150,000 active viewers on Twitch.TV. Tournament coverage from sites such as IGN tends to bring an influx of those interested in learning more about the genre. Right now is a great time to get into the world of fighting games, but where does one start?
Keeping the beginner in mind, here are the four best fighting games for those looking to throw their first fireball or uppercut.
"Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny feels stuck between 2025 and 2002. Not quite enough of the past to be pure nostalgia, and not enough of the present to feel fresh."
- Stuart Cullen, TechStomper
CCG writes - "Overall, while this is not my sort of game, it's still got a cute aesthetic and is safe for all ages. Technically, some obtuse puzzle solutions aside, it's solid. Morally, there is nothing objectionable. If you want a cute chill-out game or something for a young child, then this title is recommended."
Borderlands 4 receives Mature and M18 ratings for intense violence, gore, sexual themes, and strong language.
