Fighting game
Alternatively called beat'em ups and brawlers, fighting games are action games where a player engages others in hand-to-hand combat. The combat can include punching, kicking, blocking, boxing, counters, throwing, and wrestling. Some fighting games may include melee weapons, magic, and other projectiles. The image shows Street Fighter 6, an example of a modern fighting game.
While fighting, the player may also be able to perform combos, which are attacks chained together to do more damage. These combo attacks can also help build up special attacks that are activated by pressing buttons and moving in a specific way.
As you fight, health bars for each character are shown at the top of the screen. A player wins when the health bar of their opponent is depleted. To win a match fighting game, you often need to win two or more rounds.
Examples of fighting games
- Darkstalkers
- Dragon Ball
- Mortal Kombat
- Street Fighter
- Super Smash Bros.
- Tekken
- Virtua Fighter
What was the first fighting game?
The first fighting game is considered Heavyweight Champ, which was released by Sega in 1976.