Top 5 Fighting Games For Android

Fighting games used to be one of the staple genres in the video game world but since then have fallen to the wayside... with the ride of the other genres like Action or Adventure. This is probably caused by the advance of technology, which makes sprawling open-world huge levels possible. Fortunately, on mobile devices with lower processing power, the genre is still alive and well, with a huge number of ports from PC and consoles.

In this article, we are going to list out the Top 5 Fighting Games For Android.

1 - The King of Fighters '97

If you are a hardcore fan of the fighting genre, you would probably have heard about King of Fighters. This game is probably one of the most famous back in the days when arcade machines are still popular... and now, it has been ported to mobile.

In this game, you can choose between 34 unique characters from the original game to create a team of fighters to challenge an AI opponent... or a friend via local multiplayer. The King of Fighters '97 Android game is a fairly complete port of the original, with support for Bluetooth controllers. It is recommended that you use a separate Bluetooth controller for all fighting games on this list instead of the onscreen touch control... as battles can be overwhelming sometimes.

2 - Mortal Kombat Mobile

The Mortal Kombat series has been rebooted once in the last 10 years, with the recent newest titles being Mortal Kombat 10 and 11. To chase the trend of porting game franchises to mobile, Warner Bros. has released a brand new game onto the Android market, with elements taken from MK10 and 11.

The roster is filled to the brim with all your favorite Mortal Kombat characters, along with a couple of new ones getting added in. The combat of this game is mainly 3vs3 - you can tag in characters strategically based on what your opponent has. Graphically, MK Mobile is super good looking - almost console tier... and this requires a lot of processing power and storage space on your device.

If you are a fan of ultra-violence fighting games, this game would be your first choice on mobile. It is definitely not recommended for younger kids. Mortal Kombat Mobile is free with microtransactions.

3 - Injustice 2

While DC Comics was beaten by Marvel Comics on the silver screen, they are still ahead of Marvel in many other types of media - with the Injustice franchise being one of the biggest contributors. In this game, you would get to pick between a robust roster of DC heroes to fight against each other, using signature moves you have seen in the comic books or movies.

The mobile version, while lacking a lot of depth comparing to the PC/Console ones, is still worth playing. It is from the same publisher who made Mortal Kombat - with great graphics and the main mode being 3vs3 matches. The monetary system is pretty much the same as MK, however - Free with microtransactions.

4 - Skullgirls

Skullgirls is a fighting game with RPG elements - you collect new characters, level them up and send them into battle for victory. The anime art style of the game is super cool, with great character designs, backgrounds and animations. The sound effects and music are also fantastic.

There are plenty of modes to play in this game, including a story mode - even without PVP you would still be able to enjoy the game for a long time. It is not nearly as pay to win as other mobile games in the market, as you can slowly acquire premium currency by playing. Online PVP is decent - the game has a big dedicated community... however, you might encounter connection problems.

5 - Street Fighter IV

Street Fighter IV is one of the biggest names when it comes to fighting games on android. While the game was a dumpster fire on release, Capcom has revived it to a playable state in recent months... and with the app being completely free, it costs you nothing to just download and try.

The roster of SF IV on Android is fairly decent, with a couple of fun mechanics to master and support for Bluetooth controllers. You need to either pay or pirate to get the full version with all characters and modes... but if you just want to screw around a little, the base version is good enough.

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