The most interesting fighting games released in 2011
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Arcana Heart 3
Fighting
January 13, 2011
The third part of the traditional two-dimensional fights, known from Japanese gaming salons. In the basic mode of the game we learn about the continuation of events from the previous edition. The creators also prepared a training mode, versus and score attack. Players have 23 female characters at their disposal - each of them has its own set of blows. Arcana Heart's combat system is characterised by large arenas and the ability to perform large jumps.
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
Fighting
February 15, 2011
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds is the third installment of the popular 2D series of arcade battles in which the heroes of Capcom's games and Marvel's comic books face each other. The gallery of heroes includes more than 40 characters, each with a set of unique skills and special attacks.
Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy
Fighting
March 3, 2011
Dissidia 012: The Final Fantasy Duodecim is a continuation of the Dissidia: Final Fantasy skillful fight, published on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Final Fantasy brand. The plot of the game focuses on the conflict between the Cosmos, the goddess of peace and harmony, and Chaos, the god of discord. Players have the opportunity to direct the actions of their favourite Final Fantasy characters, summoned by the swaying deities. The game was produced by Square-Enix's development team.
Mortal Kombat
Fighting
April 19, 2011
A brutal fighting game and a reboot of the Mortal Kombat video game series - one of the most popular fighting-oriented franchises, launched back in 1992. The game was created by NetherRealm and the works were supervised by Ed Boon - the father of the series. This new installment is based on the best mechanics of its predecessors, both improving and modernizing the classic Mortal Kombat experience. Thus brutal fighting is the core of the game - fights are filled with spectacular special attacks and creative ways of finishing off the enemy. The players received a massive number of both well-known and completely new fighters. The new X-Ray system was introduced as well, allowing the player to launch special attack sequences. New game modes were also added, including challenges, Story Mode and Tag Team, which allows two teams of two players to fight against each other. Combining classic elements with the new can be also observed in the visuals that combine 2D and 3D elements.
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition
Fighting
June 7, 2011
Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition is an extended version of the popular fight created by Japanese company Capcom. In this edition, the creators decided to introduce four new heroes, as well as numerous improvements in duel mechanics and an extended mode of online struggle. Characteristics of characters have also been modified, thanks to which it was possible to balance the game better.
Breaking The Rules: The Roman Tournament
Fighting
June 12, 2011
Breaking The Rules : The Roman Tournament is an arcade 3D fight produced by Italian studio BTR. The action of the game was set in Rome, where masters of martial arts come to. The player directs the actions of one of the tournament participants and participates in duels in the arenas in the characteristic locations of the Eternal City.
Bikini Karate Babes 2: Warriors of Elysia
Fighting
June 21, 2011
Continuation of the crazy fight in 2002. We choose one of the heroines dressed only in a bikini and start a series of fights with enemy warriors. The characters in the game were played by live actresses, which were transformed into two-dimensional sprites.
Legend of Raven
Fighting
August 13, 2011
A console port of an independent old school fighting game, Yatagarasu, which became quite a success in 2011 in Japan. Legend of Raven takes us to 25th December 1926, when Japan faces a revolution. The government establishes a secret organization of assassins, who are ordered to restore the order and kill anyone opposing the authorities. For its symbol, the group takes a mythical three-legged raven Yatagarasu. Gameplay wise, Legend of Raven is a classic two-dimensional fighting game, featuring an old school style resembling the first entries in the Street Fighter series. The players can choose from various heroes, each with a unique special attack. Gameplay is fast-paced and uses 4-button control, with addition of upper and lower guard. Visuals consist of well-drawn backgrounds and character sprites. This version also features a new soundtrack and better background, as well as improved multiplayer mode.
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition
Fighting
August 23, 2011
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition is a refreshed version of the popular 2D fight enriched with online gameplay mode, new challenges and special graphic filters. The game was prepared by Iron Galaxy studio, and the developers tried to preserve the atmosphere of the original, including the unique soundtrack.
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection
Fighting
August 31, 2011
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection is a package of three parts of a cult fight created by Midway Games. The set includes refreshed versions of games: Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, which have been enriched with, among others, multiplayer duels mode. The collection was prepared by the Other Ocean development team in cooperation with the NetherRealm team.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact
Fighting
September 27, 2011
Another installment in the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series developed by Cyberconnect 2 and Bandai Namco, specifically for the PlayStation Portable handhelds. Based on the popular manga series by Masashi Kishimoto, the game follows the adventure of the titular ninja that gets thrown into the midst of incredible events once a great war breaks out. The plot encompasses most of the episodes belonging to the original TV series. The game offers over 20 characters the fans of the franchise are familiar with - those differ in their skills, which can be additionally developed as the player progresses. The game features several different modes, such as Story Battle (the story mode), Versus Battle (1 on 1 duel against the AI or another player) or Tag Battle, which is a cooperation-based variant (for two players). All of this is complemented by cel-shaded graphics typical for this franchise. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact introduces new camera angles to the in-game boss fights.
Fighting Force 2
Fighting
October 19, 2011
Digital reissue of the third-person action game Fighting Force 2, which was originally released in 1999 on PlayStation and Dreamcast consoles. In the game we play Hawk Manson, known from the original, who is sent on a secret mission to a company suspected of cloning people. Compared to its predecessor, the title departs slightly from the classic "beat 'em up" genre, offering much more shooting elements.
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi
Fighting
October 25, 2011
Another fighting game by Spike, based on the cult manga created by Akira Toriyama. The rich plot is based on the story told in the Dragon Ball Z series and serves as the story background for subsequent duels between the most famous characters of the franchise, including Goku, Cell, and Vegeta. Combat takes place on spacious and varied arenas, while fighters use a rich arsenal of attacks and special abilities, the most notable one being the iconic Kamehameha. Compared to the previous works of the studio, Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi offers a reworked, user-friendly interface and simplified controls. Attractive graphics, faithful to the manga original, as well as dynamic soundtrack are among the game’s strengths. We can play both solo and with our friends — the multiplayer mode allows us to play over the Internet and in split screen mode.
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Fighting
November 15, 2011
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is an improved version of Capcom's Marvel vs. Capcom 3 battles. Developers have remained true to the basics of the game, introducing 12 new heroes, 8 new arenas and new dialogue games and movies ending the clashes in Arcade mode. The network multiplayer mode has also been thoroughly redesigned, making it easier to find opponents and reducing delays.
Medieval Moves: Deadmund's Quest
Fighting
November 15, 2011
A production prepared especially for PS Move that allows you to take on the role of a knight from the land of fantasy. The action is observed from the perspective of the first person. Armed with a sword, shield and several other useful weapons, we have to overcome several floors inhabited by catacombs monsters.
The King of Fighters XIII
Fighting
November 22, 2011
The King of Fighters is the thirteenth installment of the fighting series. Players can take on the role of one of 30 warriors and fight spectacular duels in several hand-drawn 2D scenes. A novelty in the cycle is the EX mode, which allows you to improve your attacks with points gained during battles.
Kung-Fu High Impact
Fighting
November 25, 2011
Kung-Fu High Impact is a comic book pastiche-style beat up fight, created under the responsibility of Virtual Air Guitar Company's development team. The player literally takes on the role of a kung-fu champion and uses a whole range of handmade kung-fu blows to bring order to a monster-filled, comic world. A Kinect controller is required to play.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
Fighting
December 1, 2011
A three-dimensional fight in which two-person teams of pilots, sitting at the helm of big robots, appearing in series and films from the Gundama universe, stand in front of each other. The production is a direct conversion of one of the most popular titles in Japanese game rooms, which has been improved and enriched with new game modes.
Batman: Arkham City Lockdown
Fighting
December 7, 2011
Created for users of mobile platforms spin-off version of the best-selling series about Batman, developed since 2009 by Rocksteady studio. In the game we face a gang of villains led by the cunning Joker who, after escaping from the hospital in Arkham, sows fear in the streets of the city. Unlike the fully fledged parts of the cycle, the gameplay focuses entirely on the fight, but implemented in a simplified style.
Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code
Fighting
December 31, 2011
Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code is a classic two-dimensional fight developed for PCs. The game boils down to one-on-one duels with the use of an extensive gallery of characters. The game puts much more emphasis on the storyline than is standard in this genre, but it also offers traditional multiplayer games.