Fuuun Shaolin Kyo: Ankoku no Maou
Fuuun Shaolin Kyo: Ankoku no Maou is a 1988 Fighting, Single-player and Two-player video game developed and published by Jaleco Ltd. The game mixes the Action and Fighting gameplay elements and applies the Martial Arts theme. In the game, the player assumes the role of the fighter, a Kung-Fu master, who is capable of taking down enemies within no time. However, the game mainly revolves around one-on-one fighting matches, and it acts as the sequel to Fuuun Shaolin Kyo video game. The main objective is to take down an array of opponents using the Shaolin Martial Arts. One of the best features included in this sequel is the cut-scenes, which plays like a visual novel. During the gameplay, the player witnesses’ events unfold after each fight and can choose between multiple opponent fighters for the next round. Lots of stages are available, and like the previous title, each stage comes with a unique them. While fighting, the player can run, jump, and attack opponent using the combination of attacks to take down them. Both characters have their health bars, displayed at the bottom of the screen. The player will lose the match whose health reaches to zero.
#1 Fatal Fury
Fatal Fury is a series of Fighting video games developed and published by SNK for Nintendo console. Fatal Fury: King of Fighters is the first installment in the series, released in 1991. Like other fighting games, there are playable fighters available, and each has its unique playing style, skills, and abilities. The first title of the game enables players to choose one of three fighters such as Joe Higashi, Andy Bogard, and Terry Bogard. After choosing the character, the player needs to face off eight different opponents in the format of one-on-one matches and then take down them to win. The game is famous for the 2D system, enabling players to fight from two different planes. By jumping between these planes, attacks can be dodged easily. The later game has removed the two-plane system, replacing it with a complex system of dodging element, including the three-plane system. During the gameplay, the player can perform several unique attacks according to his character and can make combos by mixing several attacks to deplete more health of the opponent.
#2 Pocket Rumble
Pocket Rumble is a 2D Fighting, Action, Pixel Graphics, Single-player and Online Multiplayer video game developed by Cardboard Robot Games and published by Chucklefish Games for Multiple Platforms. The game offers beginner-friendly fighting gameplay heavily inspired by classic fighter titles of Neo Geo. However, it retains all the gameplay aspects that make traditional Street Fighter video game great but also decreases the level of execution and memorization. That way the player will learn the game fast and be able to concentrate on more profound aspects of strategy and mind-games, newcomers can learn the special moves of the fighting game without being overwhelmed. It introduces two-button controls and comes with easy to pick-up, but tough to master gameplay. During the fight, the player can perform short combos with a straightforward and easy timing system. The game features offline modes such as Career, Training, Versus, Arcade, etc. Pocket Rumble offers core features such as Quick Swap Characters, Multiplayer Modes, Unique Meter and Mechanics, Local Matches, Competitive Gameplay, and more. Try it out, and you’ll like it.