Mortal Kombat X (which somehow got past the Australian Classification Board so we even get to play it) is promising a whole load of content to go with the gore. Not least of which is a factions mode, which this new trailer outlines. Related reading: Our full review of the…
Read MorePreview by Matt S. Ahead of the game’s official release in a few weeks, I had the opportunity to set down and really put Dead or Alive 5: Last Round through its paces, including testing the newest character, Honoka, in full. I came away even more excited for the game…
Read MoreReview by Patrick B. Persona 4 Arena in 2012 showed that the 2D fighting genre is not quite dead yet. The detailed HD sprites and backgrounds were a visual treat, while a well-balanced fighting engine holding the combat together. The game now gets a second lease of life with the…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Arcana Heart 3: Love Max!!!!! has been a sharp reminder to me that when it comes to fighting games, I want more than a workable combat system. Examu’s semi-sequel to Arcana Heart 3 is a very workable fighting game, but unless you’re a hardcore fighting game…
Read MoreReview by Nick H. For a series that has had several different iterations that is also based on a popular show and manga, one could argue that the Ultimate Ninja Storm games might not have many surprises left in store for fans. However, the latest Naruto game does indeed manage…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Fighting games based on anime franchises are a bit like film tie-in games; they can either offer something genuinely thrilling for fans of the franchise… or they can wind up being a nothing game living in the shadow of the genre’s finest, and failing to do…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. For a game that is really designed for the most committed of fighting game fans, BlazBlue is remarkably accessible for the casual button masher. That’s not to say it’s an easy game. Oh no. This is a remarkably technical fighting game that requires practice and dedication…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. I don’t think there was a single point in time where Dragon Ball Z: The Battle For Z made any kind of sense to me. I’m not the world’s biggest Dragon Ball fan, and the narrative itself was clearly made for fans of the show. While…
Read MoreReview by Nick H. I am a long standing fan of the Double Dragon series. How far back do I go with the series? I remember dropping many quarters into the arcade machine. The introduction and end fight music are still among my absolute favourite in all of video games.…
Read MoreReview by Andrew M. The king of the arcade games was the fighting games. There was always something appealing about going into a local arcade, whacking a dollar into the machine and button mashing your way to a victory. When fighters made the jump onto the console, they got a…
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