Fighting Games. You've probably heard of them, maybe even played them a couple of times. Or maybe you're a seasoned veteran, already used to the competitive environment offered by this category of videogames. If so... this probably isn't the website for you. However! If you're new to the fighting game genre and are wondering if they are right for you, then this is the place to get familiar with the basic concepts you need to know in order to take your first steps into this fast-paced, action packed realm
Now, it has to be said: Fighting games are hard. There's a reason that fighting games have a reputation of being the opposite of beginner friendly. It requires committment to truly gain an appreciation for what fighting games offer. Many people dedicate their lives to these games and as a result reach profession levels to compete in high stakes tournaments with money on the line! Don't worry though! Even if you don't plan on a fulltime commitment to these games, you can still find time to enjoy them at a casual level, and many people do. That said, fighting games become more enjoyable if you have a firm understanding of the very basics of the game's mechanics. That is what this site is for. While we can't promise you'll come out of this website ready to win your first tournament, you'll at least know the basic set up, command inputs and character archetypes that commonly appear in traditional fighting games. Of course, every fighting game has unique mechanics that separate it from the rest, but the shared fundamentals go a long way to appreciating the more unique mechanics you'll discover as you try out a wide selection of games. To start us off, we'll introduce you to the basics of the system here!