The One Fighter Game to Rule them ALL!

[Sebastian]

In your opinion what is the best fighter of all time. and by fighter i mean a game such as street fighter or teeken....not backyard wrestling LOL or boxing. Make sure u select a title - not just the brand name.

bad example: King of Fighters
good example: King of Fighters 2001 edition

[Ed Oscuro]

Who wouldn't have fought with Lee? Why that crusty old...[/dennisandthehermit] LOL

Jeez, best fighter? That's pretty...deep, you know.

I like Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory, and others besides, too.

[blissfulnoise]

Marvel vs Capcom 2

[Sebastian]

I like King of Fighters '99

- most likely the only one with that answer LOL

[Aussie2B]

Choaniki: Bakuretsu Rantouden

...

... Okay, maybe not. ;) I'll go with Garou: Mark of the Wolves. I'd pick King of Fighters '99 too, but the KOF series is a little too "hardcore" for my inferior fighting game skills.

[Crush Crawfish]

If super Smash bros. melee counts, I'll go with that. If not, then it's a tie between Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen 2, Power Stone 2, and Marvel Vs. Capcom 2.

[Ed Oscuro]

Choaniki: Bakuretsu Rantouden
Bishin Densetsu Zoku. Ha!

On the other hand, I've discovered that Battle Tycoon isn't that bad. Not amazing, but not too bad!

[ubersaurus]

Smash Bros Melee is a fighting game. A very unique one, but a fighter nonetheless.

My vote goes towards Street Fighter 2 Turbo: Hyper Fighting. 2d Fighting at it's finest. Notables also include Samurai Shodown 2, Sam Sho 5, SF3 3rd Strike, and Fatal Fury Special.

[Sebastian]

I don't like smash bros. and I don't think it fits with classic fighter games at all. Its a game of its own genre. I dont see how pressing A and B to hit with stuff u pick up is fitting to the genre. Naturally thats just my opinion and I don't mind if anyone thinks different

[ubersaurus]

I don't like smash bros. and I don't think it fits with classic fighter games at all. Its a game of its own genre. I dont see how pressing A and B to hit with stuff u pick up is fitting to the genre. Naturally thats just my opinion and I don't mind if anyone thinks different

SFA3 Cody can pick up a knife and fight with it. In Powerstone, you pick up items and fight with those.

Sides, even if you turn off the items in Melee, it's still a fighting game. It's got a good amount of depth in the game engine, so there is more to it then just mashing A and B. Wavedashing, L-cancelling, spikes, edge guarding, and so forth. It's not a traditional fighting game, but then, Virtua Fighter wasn't a traditional fighter when it came out. Neither were the Capcom Vs. games. Even Street Fighter 2 was a step away from the previous fighting games.

You can hate smash bros all you want, but the bottom line is it is a fighting game.

[SegaAges]

i hope you guys know what i am going to put. if not, here it is anyway:

capcom vs. snk 2

[dethink]

if i have to pick one to rule over all, and never pick up another fighter?

easy. SF2 turbo.

if i can make a list:

1a) SF2 turbo
1b) SF3 3rd strike (technically better than SF2, but you can ALWAYS find someone who will throw down in SF2 and put up a decent fight)
2) soul calibur (DC)
3) samurai showdown 2
4) guily gear X2 #reload
5) SSB: Melee
6) capcom vs SNK2: EO
...
3472387432) Marvel vs Capcom 2...most overrated game evAr... LOL i can't believe the prices the PS2/Xbox versions fetch on ebay.

[buttasuperb]

SFA2
SSF2x
SF3TS
SS2
Last Blade

[Ed Oscuro]

Why not Last Blade 2, butta? Curious.

[MegaDrive20XX]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/Akumajo22/SF3.jpg


I rest my case...

[blissfulnoise]

Most fighting game fans either love or hate the vs. series. I'm in the former.

MvC2 is where it's at for me. No other fighting game plays as fast as it does, or holds potential for continuously comboing up new characters for devastating results. The premise is rock solid. And the selection of characters is unmatched.

If I were to do a full list it would probably be:

1) MvC2
2) SF:3T
3) Samurai Showdown 2
4) Capcom vs SNK 2
5) Virtual Fighter 4
6) Street Fighter Alpha 3
7) Last Blade 2
8) Super Smash Brothers: Melee
9) Power Stone 2
10) Soul Calibur

Honorable Mentions: Bushido Blade and Guilty Gear X2 (to be honest, I haven't played it enough, but it has the potential to hit the top of my list)

[Aussie2B]

Why not Last Blade 2, butta? Curious.

I can't speak for buttasuperb, but I'd choose Last Blade over Last Blade 2 also. Last Blade 2 just feels like a rehash to me. I get that "same old, same old" feeling from it. It's not bad, but... it doesn't feel worth playing to me.

[RCM]

Virtua Fighter 3

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

[anagrama]

1) Super SFII Turbo
2) SFII: Turbo
3) Sam Sho 2
4) SF EX+alpha :D
5) SF Alpha 3

[-hellvin-]

My two favorites from SNK:

King Of Fighter's 98
Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves

[PDorr3]

believe it or not I think powerstone 2 on dreamcast is the best fighter i have ever played. captivated me so much as to make me create a website for it (which i long lost the url to)

[GrayFox]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/Akumajo22/SF3.jpg


I rest my case...

Agreement I say!

[Dreamscape]

Super Smash Borthers Melee. I got it when it first came out, and I still play it... a lot.

[GameNinja]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/Akumajo22/SF3.jpg


I rest my case...

YES! Guilty Gear X2 comes in a very close second though...they swap almost every day.

[buttasuperb]

Most fighting game fans either love or hate the vs. series. I'm in the former.

MvC2 is where it's at for me. No other fighting game plays as fast as it does, or holds potential for continuously comboing up new characters for devastating results. The premise is rock solid. And the selection of characters is unmatched.

Yea, but it's horribly unbalanced.

[blissfulnoise]

At top tiers, yes, but so is Guilty Gear X2 and Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike. (Sol Badguy anyone, what about gimped characters like Twelve and Q)?

For the normal fighting game aficionado, the play balance is more than satisfactory.

[MegaDrive20XX]

At top tiers, yes, but so is Guilty Gear X2 and Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike. (Sol Badguy anyone, what about gimped characters like Twelve and Q)?

For the normal fighting game aficionado, the play balance is more than satisfactory.

Hey hey, Q is not gimp buddy...I know crazy people who have mastered that ironed mask man...and I don't like to brag, but I play a mean Twelve

I always work with what I got and pull off a miracle

[blissfulnoise]

Let me rephrase. Gimped isn't the right word, more like balance compromised. I've never seen Q or Twelve successfully played against a strong Dudley or Ken.

But, I'll grant, with the beauty of SFIII's parry system, it's hard to note any character as gimped.

[MegaDrive20XX]

Let me rephrase. Gimped isn't the right word, more like balance compromised. I've never seen Q or Twelve successfully played against a strong Dudley or Ken.

But, I'll grant, with the beauty of SFIII's parry system, it's hard to note any character as gimped.

True, it does seem impossible, but with the parrying system, I've seen some crazy stuff pulled off

[Iron Draggon]

Soul Calibur

(I just realized I wasn't the first to say it. I knew that had to be a mistake!)

For 2D fighters:

Capcom vs SNK

[El CiF]

1. Soul Calibur
2. Super Smash bros
3. i have to say Virtua Fighter 4

[Habeeb Hamusta]

I'm a big fan of SF2 Turbo. But i like Marvel Vs. Xmen, and Street Fighter Alpha.

I can say I'm not a fan of Virtua Fighter gamers or Fighter's Mega Mix. Didn't really like Art of Fighting either. Sorry Virtua Fighter Fans.

[Gamemaster_ca_2003]

I only really like 2 fighting games

DBZ Budikai (PS2 Infograms/Atari 2002/2003)
Warrior (arcade Vetorbeam 1978)

[izret101]

UMK 3 (Genesis)
Super Smash Bros. Melee
MvC2 (DC)
Also like Soul Calibur 2(Xbox), MK DA(PS2), Virtua Fighter 4(PS2).

Hopefully in a few more weeks i can put Mortal Kombat: Deception at the top of my list.
I am surprized none of the Mortal Kombat series showed up.

[blissfulnoise]

I am surprized none of the Mortal Kombat series showed up.

No, there is a reason LOL

Just kidding, they're just not my cup of tea. I just feel like I'm controlling a puppet when I play it, instead of controlling a bad-ass fighting machine if that makes any sense.

[mhsy2a]

What's with the no love for the MK series? Here are a couple of my favorites:

Mortal Kombat 2 (Genesis)
Marvel vs Capcom 2 (PS2)
Power Stone 2 (DC)

I guess I'm just a sucker for sequels.

[max 330 mega]

marvel super heroes vs. street fighter is my choice for now, but since im a SNK whore, it will eventually change to a neogeo title.

[Habeeb Hamusta]

I am surprized none of the Mortal Kombat series showed up.

Maybe it's because Mortal Kombat is horrible.

[NintendoMan]

Well if Super Smash Brothers for the GAMECUBE counts I guess I would pick it. But Soul Calibur for the DC comes in pretty much first as well, for me.

[Retsudo]

Tekken 2

Tekken 3

TTT

MK2

SFA 1,2,3

Virtua Fighter Evo

[Wavelflack]

SF2 CE

Perfect.

[norkusa]

I'm just getting back into the fighting genre after a 10 year break and am playing every 2D & 3D fighter that I can get my hands on. I'm by no means an expert at fighters yet, but my favorite so far has been Street Fighter III: Third Strike. The parry system is a great addition to the game and the super art moves are real bitchin and easy to pull off too.

For 3D fighters, it's Soul Calibur. No doubt about it. Power Stone 2 is a close second though.

I picked up Guilty Gear #Reload last week and I just can't get into it. Maybe it's because of the wacked-out characters and that it plays so fast. I dunno...I'll give it another try later. Maybe it'll grow on me.

[bargora]

Virtua

Fighter

4

[AB Positive]

Damn this is hard. As much as I love Guilty Gear XX I can't give it the nod. I'm torn between KoF 97, Garou: MotW, and SFA3. It's a hard road but I think I have to give it all too...


King of Fighters '97. The most underrated in the series and yet possibly the best. Plus it has King in it and is therefore godly.

-AG

[Jedi805]

Marvel vs. Capcom 2

[Griking]

You should take all the games listed so far and turn this into a poll.

Then again, knowing this site its probably already been done before.

[jaydubnb]

For me its Garou: mark of the Wolves. I know some would say, why not just choose SF3:TS instead of the obvious imitation, but what it may lack in comparison to its father in terms of gameplay, is made up for in pure art.

MotW > SF3 in character/stage/music design.

SF2: Hyper Fighter, KOf 98, and LB 1 round out my list.

[GarrettCRW]

Super Smash Bros. Melee
Soul Calibur (I'm going with the first one, but 2 on the 'Cube is almost as good)
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition

[jwl]

Shaq-Fu!




*ducks*




For real now, Super Smash Bros. Melee and Marvel VS Capcom 2. And also really close is Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition Arcade, but none of my friends will ever play that with me anymore cause i usually beat them perfect.

[Brian_Provinciano]

Shaq-Fu!




*ducks*




For real now, Super Smash Bros. Melee and Marvel VS Capcom 2. And also really close is Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition Arcade, but none of my friends will ever play that with me anymore cause i usually beat them perfect.

I second that SHAQ-FU vote chum! How can you _not_ love the Pepsi logos all over the place?

Of real fighters though, Street Fighter II Turbo still does it for me. Never got into Super SFII.

[jerkov]

Urban Champion












OK.......seriously, I'd probably have to go with one of the variations of Street Fighter 2. That's what got me into fighting games to begin with - either the Championship Edition or Turbo. I also enjoyed the Vs. series, the Alpha series, and the little bit I've played of SF 3.

[MarkMan]

Tekken 3
Tekken Tag
Tekken 4
Super Street Fighter II Turbo
Virtua Fighter 4 EVO

[LAGO]

I'm going to have to go with Street Fighter 2 Turbo ... my fav by far.

[evildead2099]

2D: Street Fighter Alpha 3

(Honourable mention: Samurai Shodown 2)

3D: Soul Calibur 2

[Lord Contaminous]

Any SF2
Street Fighter Alpha 3
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
King of Fighters (any year)
Guilty Gear XX, XX#Reload
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - who ever said that nothing comes close to MvC2, I personally think King of Fighters 2003 is up there with Marvel, cuz in both these games your blood rushes while watching high level matches where there's so much going on at once.

[SMB]

I am at a tie with.....

Street Fighter series
Marvel Vs. Capcom series and
Guilty Gear
oh wait and King of Fighters series


but the funnest o me is MvC and SF

[izret101]

Shaq-Fu!




*ducks*




For real now, Super Smash Bros. Melee and Marvel VS Capcom 2. And also really close is Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition Arcade, but none of my friends will ever play that with me anymore cause i usually beat them perfect.

I second that SHAQ-FU vote chum! How can you _not_ love the Pepsi logos all over the place?

Of real fighters though, Street Fighter II Turbo still does it for me. Never got into Super SFII.
I played Shaq Fu when it came out. it was one of my first games. I thought it was good back then. When i bought a new Genesis a few years back i started off with all the old games i had beforeand realized that that was one of them that got infinately harder.
Anyways when i was a kid i beat it multiple times. Also i have purchased the game sold it repurchased it and am currently looking into a sealed version. (All Genesis)
*gets hit by object that missed Brian*

[Balloon Fight]

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 EASILY. I've been playing this game since it was released and have spent too much time on it.

2nd = Capcom vs. Snk 2.

[AnAngel]

For me its Garou: mark of the Wolves. I know some would say, why not just choose SF3:TS instead of the obvious imitation, but what it may lack in comparison to its father in terms of gameplay, is made up for in pure art.

MotW > SF3 in character/stage/music design.

SF2: Hyper Fighter, KOf 98, and LB 1 round out my list.

Say it again, say it again. Garou: Mark of the Wolves is a great game. The Neo Geo never ceases to amaze me. I remember when I used to love Street Fighter on the SNES when they incorporated QSound so in some form or fashion, all-time would be one of the SF (but not that 3d crap they had). But Garou is drawn beautifully and the music is HYPE.

[jaydubnb]

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - who ever said that nothing comes close to MvC2, I personally think King of Fighters 2003 is up there with Marvel, cuz in both these games your blood rushes while watching high level matches where there's so much going on at once.

Word.

I'll go even one step farther and say that 2k3 is better than MvC2. Marvel , IMO, has too many throwaway characters and a handful of GODS, while 2K3 has one god and a more balanced roster.

Besides, nothing can top 'Zoc's Peck from Hell (tm). If 2K3 hits XBL you bastards better look out for my Terry/Zoc/Garcia team 8-)

[Jasoco]

Smash Bros: Melee. The ONLY fighting game worth playing IMHO. My first Cube game. Still one of my favorites.

[izret101]

Smash Bros: Melee. The ONLY fighting game worth playing IMHO. My first Cube game. Still one of my favorites.
Only multiplayer is it one of the best. I think MK Deception is going to my top slot for best fighter. The more i look for info about it the better it keep sounding.

[Sibs]

Super Smash Bros. Melee would take my top spot. Not only is it just plain fun and supports up to four players, it also has TONS of replay value(getting trophies, new fighters, etc.).

[Nez]

King of Fighters Evolution (DC)

[calthaer]

ONE MUST FALL 2097!!!!

Actually my vote also has to go to Smash Bros. Melee. It's the only fighting game that I consistently come back to. The others are passing fancies.

[Ed Oscuro]

I remember when I used to love Street Fighter on the SNES when they incorporated QSound so in some form or fashion
Thought about that: QSound is an encoding technology, and as far as I know you don't have to do anything else to get results (i.e. you can use QSound on CDs). As far as I can tell, it's yet another variation on the old "sounds played slightly later than others will be recognized by the brain as coming from somewhere else," for displacement effects. Fun catchphrase though.

[The Manimal]

STREET FIGHTER 2 CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION

[izret101]

MORTAL KOMBAT!!!!
I havent got my copy of Deception yet though so i am pissed :angry: :angry:

[sabre2922]

1.STREETFIGHTER3:third strike DC and PS2
2.Super Streetfighter2 turbo anniversary edition PS2
3.The king of fighters series more to the point KOF2000
4.Samurai Shodown series
I also have to put in honerable mention for the arcade ver of KILLER INSTINCT I would spend half of my measly paycheck at the arcade back in the day then have no money to take out my then GF but damn it was worth it! those were the days ppl standing in line playing KI and MK2 going from machine to machine total geek heaven but i didnt care! LOL

[soniko_karuto]

kof 98: the slugfest.

[G4MZ0v3R]

Soul Calibur series
Street Fighter Alpha 3

[racecar]

SF3-third stike and SF2 turbo (both at the arcade)