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Glossary Entry: Fighting Game
Quick Definition
This is a popular genre of arcade game where the player choses a character, and then attempts to defeat a string of opponents in elaborate one-on-one combat. Most of the time, the game's setting revolves around a tournament or competition of some kind. If the game does feature weapons, they are typically melee weapons only, as the entire genre is essentially a fancy version of Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots.
Popular examples of fighting games include the Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat franchises, as well as the many Capcom vs Fill-in-the-Blank games.
Note: While similar in concept, Fighting games should not be confused with Beat 'em Ups, as their gameplay is very different!
Popular examples of fighting games include the Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat franchises, as well as the many Capcom vs Fill-in-the-Blank games.
Note: While similar in concept, Fighting games should not be confused with Beat 'em Ups, as their gameplay is very different!
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