"There is just something about fighting video games that keep fans enthralled year after year. Still hanging in as one of the more competitive genres of gaming, the one on one combat of a fighting game holds a place in the hearts of most gamers. Between the fast paced action, the thrill of pulling off a heavy combo, and some of the most elaborately designed backstories imaginable there is something for everyone." --PlayStation Enthusiast
Trevor Walker said: Fighting games have always been able to simultaneously experiment and innovate while staying true to their roots in the best of ways. Mechanics change, crossovers take place, and evolution occurs. One of the best examples of all three can be seen in the coveted guest character.
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