Kung-Fu Master
Kung-Fu Master is a Single-player and Two-player Fighting video game developed by Irem and published by Data East. The game is played from a non-scrolling side-view, and it offers the mix of beat ‘em up and action gameplay elements. In the game, the player takes on the role of the protagonist named Thomas, who is a Kung Fu master, and the story revolves around his struggle as he battle against rival masters his way through five challenging levels of the Devil’s Temple to save his girlfriend named Sylvia. The game starts with the antagonist named Mr. X who kidnaps the protagonist’s girlfriend. During the gameplay, the player needs to use his punch and kick to defeat rivals. Unlike other side-scrolling games, the player uses the joystick isn’t to crouch, but also to jump. Kicks and punches can be performed from a crouching, standing, or even jumping position. The player receives more points for punch than kicks and does more damage. With cool graphics, simple controls, and good mechanics, Kung-Fu Master is an excellent fighting game to play.
#1 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.
#2 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.