Media Favorite fighting game other than Smash?

[MG_3989]

So a lot of people who don’t like fighting games in general really like Smash, but there are also people who love Smash who love other fighting games

What’s your favorite fighting game other than Smash (let’s leave platform fighters out because it’s obvious why Smash fans like them) and why?

Personally I love Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 almost as much as Smash. I love how fast it is and although there are a lot of inputs the combos are easy to perform and it’s just so unique and fast paced. It’s everything I want in a fighting game that isn’t Smash. Plus I’m a huge Marvel fan and I guess I’m just a sucker for crossover fighting games. What about you guys? Do you like other fighting games at all or just Smash?

 

[Deleted member]

My favorites are mortal kombat and killer instinct

 

[Orlando BCN]

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is the pinnacle of fighting games (sorry 3rd Strike fanboys). It’s the SSBU of MvC, having the largest roster ever in a Capcom fighting game. It also has a high-octane 3v3 battle system that will leave you on the edge of your seat. MvC2 has had an impactful legacy in the fgc and esports as a whole, spawning legendary moments and events like Justin Wong’s comeback over Yipes, Clockw0rk and Neo’s money match, the recent Battle of the Strongest 2 tournament, and of course, the infamous “Mahvel baybee!” video. No other game comes close to having as much hype, skill, and spirit as this gem.

 

[Sean²]

Gundam Battle Assault 2 is the best worst fighting game of all time. That game was so perfectly imbalanced that you either loved it or got sick of Buster Rifle and gave up after 5 minutes.

I’ve also enjoyed Soul Calibur (SC2 is the best SC game don’t @ me), Bloody Roar (rip), Mortal Kombat, and MVC3. But I’m by no means any good at them, I just used to find the most broken tactics I could and beat up my friends with them.

 

[Sari]

King of Fighters, specifically 2002 UM and XIII.

 

[staindgrey]

Currently: Street Fighter V.

Nostalgically: Street Fighter Alpha 3, SSFIV, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Mortal Kombat 9/X, Injustice, The Last Blade 2, Dragonball Z: Burst Limit, Soul Calibur 2 and Gundam Wing Endless Duel, the Japan-only SNES Gundam Wing game that surprisingly wasn't bad and had a killer soundtrack.

Also:

Gundam Battle Assault 2 is the best worst fighting game of all time. That game was so perfectly imbalanced that you either loved it or got sick of Buster Rifle and gave up after 5 minutes.

You wanna be friends and hang out and stuff?

 

[Orlando BCN]

Currently: Street Fighter V.

Big fat salute, soldier.

 

[ArcticKat]

I put a lot of time into Dissidia Final Fantasy several years ago. I still play it once in a blue moon.
If that game doesn’t count, then maybe my favorite fighting game was one of the Sailor Moon Super Nintenedo games.
(I’m not big on fighting games.)

 

[MG_3989]

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is the pinnacle of fighting games (sorry 3rd Strike fanboys). It’s the SSBU of MvC, having the largest roster ever in a Capcom fighting game. It also has a high-octane 3v3 battle system that will leave you on the edge of your seat. MvC2 has had an impactful legacy in the fgc and esports as a whole, spawning legendary moments and events like Justin Wong’s comeback over Yipes, Clockw0rk and Neo’s money match, the recent Battle of the Strongest 2 tournament, and of course, the infamous “Mahvel baybee!” video. No other game comes close to having as much hype, skill, and spirit as this gem.

I liked 3 better than 2 but 2 is probably objectively the better game. They’re both phenomenal though

For a guilty pleasure I’ll go with the Def Jam series