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Introduction
Mastering a fighting style, such as karate, takes years of hard work and dedication. You’ll sweat buckets as you study the fundamentals over and over again. Or you could simply put on a video game and do it all with a flick of a button.
These are our Top 5 fighting games. Check out the list then tell us which games are your favorites.
Tell us: Which fighting games are your favorites?
-- Ken Smith
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'Mortal Kombat 2'
We were hooked on “Mortal Kombat” as soon as we discovered how to rip out our opponent’s spine. While we have loved every one of the franchise’s gory finishing moves, our favorite one is from “Mortal Kombat 2.” It gave players the option to offer your defeated foe the gift of friendship instead of dismemberment, and in the “Mortal Kombat” world, nothing rubs salt in the wound as much as friendship.";
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'Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike - Fight for the Future'
Sure, “Street Fighter II” may have played a major part in popularizing the fighting genre but its sequel, “Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike - Fight for the Future,” was all that and a bag of chips. It had better mechanics, a cool soundtrack, and simply put, was more fun. Plus, “3rd Strike” marked the return of Chun-Li, one of the most bad-ass girls ever to appear in a video game.";
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'Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes'
“Marvel vs. Capcom 2” gave players the best of both worlds: they could battle as either a Marvel superhero or as a beloved Capcom character, with over 50 playable characters in all. The game had a simplified engine, making it easier for the beginners to play, and customization, so gamers could tweak their teams to fit their specific fighting style. The result? A title that could be replayed often, yet feel fresh every time. ";
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'Super Smash Bros. Brawl'
If you just think of Mario as a wimpy character, think again. In “Super Smash Bros. Brawl” he can really dish out the pain. That fat plumber never backs down either, not even against challengers as big and mean as Bowser.
Of course, sometimes we like to turn the tables, and kick Mario’s butt using a cute little character like Princess Peach. After all, what goes around comes around!";
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'Double Dragon'
“Double Dragon” definitely ate a lot of our quarters back the day. Though the game could be played solo, we always preferred to play it with a friend, working as a team to defeat the bad guys. Today’s fighting games may have better graphics than “Double Dragon,” but not many are as much fun to play with a buddy. (The image shown here is from the Xbox Live version of the game, which is an emulation of the original.)
Tell us: Which fighting games are your favorites?
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