It can’t be denied if fighting games is one of the popular video game genres in the world. With massive fans behind, every video game developers are racing to create their fighting game based on their creation. But what games included on the list?

Backed with ratings and players’ scores on Metacritic, we have gathered ten best fighting games with the highest score. The result is this; ten best fighting games that you can read below:

10. Tekken 7

Tekken is the fighting game franchise that you don’t introduction for due to its long history. On Tekken 7, this game brought many fan-favorite characters like Mishima Family and other veterans such as King or Paul and added with guest characters from various fighting games such as Akuma from Street Fighter and Geese Howard from Fatal Fury. Don’t forget that the game also has Negan from The Walking Dead series.

On Metacritic, this game has scored for 82 and gathered 6.2 points from players. With high enough score and has many Tekken 7 competitions in various countries, it’s no doubt that this game is included in this list.

9. Skullgirls: 2nd Encore

This game probably is not as famous as Tekken 7, but this game is one of the best fighting games with a score of 82 and 7.3 points from players on Metacritic. With colorful character design unique gameplay, this game will immediately remember you to Marvel Vs. Capcom series. This game already available on PS4, PC, PS Vita, and Nintendo Switch.

8. Mortal Kombat XL

The appearance of Mortal Kombat XL in the list of the best fighting game maybe confused some of you because the game is not the recent title of the franchise. But if we’re looking at the rating, which is 86, and 7.7 points from players, this game surely surpassing its successor. If you’re a fan of Mortal Kombat series, Mortal Kombat XL is the best game of the series due to creative character designs.

7. Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition

Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition is a reboot of an arcade game of the same name, which popular back in the 90s and the beginning of the 2000s. This game is famous for many characters inspired by animals and fast gameplay. Also, this game has a score of 86 with 7.7 points from players and added with low lag input during online matches.

6. Guilty Gear XRD: Rev 2

The Guilty Gear fighting game series is famous for the anime-ish character designs and soothing graphics. In this installment, all the aspect above blended with compelling Story Mode makes it worth it to be included on this list. Even though it only has 25 playable fighters, this game successfully received a score of 8.6 and 7.9 points, according to players.

5. Blazblue: Central Fiction – Special Edition

Similar to previous games, Blazblue: Central Fiction – Special Edition is a fighting game in which the roster is inspired by animes, but this game has its charm due to its retro design and “crowded” attack effects. This game available on PS4 and PC, but if you have Nintendo Switch, this game is one of the best fighting games that you can have. On Metacritic site, this game received 86 for the rating and 8.5 for audience score.

4. Street Fighter V

During its first release, Street Fighter V received many complaints due to massive bugs. Over time, Capcom managed to repair the problems and make the rating on Metacritic to jump to 87 and 6.7, according to the audience. Not only it’s one of the best fighting games, but this game also the best 2D fighting game for now.

3. Dragon Ball FighterZ

Finally, an anime fighting game on the list. Dragon Ball FighterZ surely worth it to be included in this list due to fascinating gameplay and smooth transition from fighting sequence to cinematic cut. With 87 ratings and an 8.0 score from the audience, this anime game is very worth it to be included on the list.

2. Injustice 2: Legendary Edition

Marvel may be proud of their MCU, but in a video game, Marvel must learn from DC from Injustice 2: Legendary Edition. Packed with an exciting story and unique fighting mechanics improved from the first game, Injustice 2: Legendary Edition managed to hook gamers with guest fighters like Hellboy and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. According to Metacritic, the game is the second-best fighting game with a rating of 88 and 7.5 for audience score.

1. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

With a score of 93 and 8.6 from the audience, no other game that can beat Super Smash Bros. Ultimate from the throne as the best fighting game. With different gameplay compared to other video games in existence, this game managed to hook gamers of all ages. Also, this game has Nintendo exclusive characters that you won’t find from other fighting games. Don’t forget that this game is the best selling fighting game in history.

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