fighting game
Digital martial arts
A fighting game is a video game genre where players control characters in one-on-one combat, typically using combinations of button inputs to execute punches, kicks, and special moves.
The genre emerged from arcade games like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat.
Players master combos, timing, and reading opponents: I've been grinding fighting games since the 90s.
The competitive scene remains active, with professional tournaments drawing large audiences.
Sectioning areas by use
- footsiesClandestine pedal flirtation
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
- mixupConfusing error or misunderstanding
- executionCompleting a planned task
read · pressure · conditioning · baiting · rushdown · turtling · poke · meaty
Items grouped together
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- counterFlat service surface
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- juggleToss objects cyclically
uppercut · grapple · takedown · reversal · finisher · fatality · stun · hitbox
Enclosed storage furniture
- joystickTilting lever for control
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
- coin-opRequires inserted currency
- highscoreTop recorded result
sprites · 2D · retro · insert coin · character select · continue · credit · stick
Multi-round competitive event
- rankedAssigned relative position
- esportsProfessional video game competitions
- 1v1Single combat matchup
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
leaderboard · bracket · grand finals · set · round robin · pools · seeding · hype
Fighting game franchise
- Mortal KombatGory fighting game franchise
- Marvel vs CapcomCrossover fighting game series
List of members
- mainChief or primary element
- tier listCategorical quality ranking
- hitboxInvisible contact detection boundary
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
special move · ultimate · grab · projectile · fireball · dragon punch · install · grappler
zoning
Sectioning areas by use
- footsiesClandestine pedal flirtation
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
- mixupConfusing error or misunderstanding
execution · read · pressure · conditioning · baiting · rushdown · turtling · poke · meaty
combo
Items grouped together
juggle · uppercut · grapple · takedown · reversal · finisher · fatality · stun · hitbox · punish
cabinet
Enclosed storage furniture
- joystickTilting lever for control
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
- coin-opRequires inserted currency
highscore · sprites · 2D · retro · insert coin · character select · continue · credit · stick · buttons
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
matchup · leaderboard · bracket · grand finals · set · round robin · pools · seeding · hype · commentary
Tekken
Fighting game franchise
- Mortal KombatGory fighting game franchise
- Marvel vs CapcomCrossover fighting game series
roster
List of members
- mainChief or primary element
- tier listCategorical quality ranking
- hitboxInvisible contact detection boundary
stance · special move · ultimate · grab · projectile · fireball · dragon punch · install · grappler · zoner
- PvP gamingPvP, duel, arena, deathmatch, team deathmatch
- gamesboard games, card games, video games, chess, party games
- video gamesvideo games, gameplay, Fortnite, arcade, consoles
- retro gamingretro gaming, 8-bit, NES, SNES, 16-bit
- 90s GamingFinal Fantasy VII, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro
- coin-op machinesarcade machine, claw machine, jukebox, pinball, video poker
fighting gamepuzzle game
Challenge requiring logical thinking
visual novel · walking simulator · idle game · shooter · first-person shooter
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