Best Fighting Games for PS5: Part 1
By ForGeeks There are players who grew up on good old arcade games and still love them, continuing to play them on PS5, Xbox or PC. They competed against each other face to face, and fighting games were the most popular games of this genre. The principle of the game is simple — two players fight against each other. Many games originally created for arcade machines still get sequels on home consoles. They can be played without even getting off the couch.
Whether you play online or locally on the couch, fighting games — are a test of skill that many compare to chess. Fighting games can be very different from each other as each has different rules, matchmaking systems and more. You have to consider 2D and 3D graphics, additional game modes, and character rosters. It is also important to consider the art style of the game. The PS5 hardware is great for running high-performance fighting games and includes the most popular franchises such as Street Fighter, Tekken, and more. If you’re looking to fight another player and test your skills, here’s a list of the best fighting games for PS5.
Fighting Games for PS5
Guilty Gear: Strive (PS5/PS4)
Guilty Gear is considered a minor fighting game series compared to the main games, but it has longtime fans. After Ark System Works came into the spotlight, Guilty Gear Strive became very popular. This PS5 game perfectly blends anime style with the most popular anime franchise — Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball FighterZ could have also been included in the list, but after the release of Guilty Gear Strive it is clear that this is the best game. It doesn’t offer 10 versions of the Goku character, which some consider a plus.
And it doesn’t offer 10 versions of the Goku character, which some consider a plus.
Just looking at this game on the PS5 — it’s something incredible. Arc System Works is known for its ability to create 3D character models that look like near-perfect 2D models, and Guilty Gear Strive is perhaps the most impressive of them all. The animated scenes are incredibly fluid and detailed, with more detail than you can imagine. The variety of characters is astounding. The cast of this game is incredibly diverse, there isn’t a single recurring character.
The cast of this game is incredibly diverse, and there isn’t a single recurring character.
Arc System Works has improved their game, making it easy to understand for players, but at the same time requiring a certain level of skill. The only thing that can be considered a weak point of the game — is the single player mode. The story mode is simply a series of scenes that don’t have much meaning and may be incomprehensible to those unfamiliar with Guilty Gear’s confusing and absurd story.
Street Fighter 6 (PS5/PS4)
Street Fighter has set new standards for fighting games since Street Fighter 2. The series has continued to evolve and improve, making it one of the most recognized games in the genre. Street Fighter 4 revitalized the series, but Street Fighter 5 had a limited cast of characters, mechanics, and online options at launch, with little to no single-player content. A story mode came much later.
A story mode came much later.
Luckily, Capcom has learned from its mistakes, and Street Fighter 6 is a complete package of features on the PS5. The game features a great cast of new and familiar characters, a long and varied single-player mode called World Tour, a character creation mode, and advanced training modes. It has all the online play options you could ever want. The controls have also been improved, making Street Fighter even easier and more fun to play.
Tekken 7 (PS5/PS4)
Tekken has its own unique style that simultaneously makes the game fun and challenging. The mechanics of the game are very deep and varied, so you can continue to learn the game and improve your skills for hours on end. Tekken 7 continues the story of the dysfunctional Mishima family with a new story mode that switches between different characters and stages. However, the content and story presentation isn’t worth much attention. Nevertheless, it’s another option for single-player content that some players may be interested in.
Another option for single-player content.
What sets Tekken apart from other games is that it’s a fully three-dimensional fighting game. This means that you not only have to consider the distance to your opponent, but also the direction in which you’re moving. The way of attacking in Tekken is also unique and based on the traditions of the series, but with some new features. The game also features time slowdown in dramatic moments, which is great for emphasizing tense moments. We can’t wait to see what new things Tekken 8 brings to the PS5.
Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5)
Another prominent representative of arcade games is Mortal Kombat, one of the best-selling fighting game series in the world. Despite having been around for a long time, the series has more bad games than good. The transition to 3D was particularly unfortunate, negatively affecting MK games until NetherRealm decided to relaunch the game. Mortal Kombat 9 returned to the franchise’s roots, reduced the number of characters and focused on what makes the game interesting. It has also set a new standard for storylines in fighting games.
Mortal Kombat 9 is a game that’s not just about storytelling, but about storytelling.
After two sequels, Mortal Kombat 1 on PS5 was another semi-reboot of the story, but not in terms of mechanics or content. The fatal outcomes have become even bloodier, the story — short and sweet, and the combat mechanics — honed to perfection. How much to like this game ultimately depends on preference. But if the brutality in the game is to your liking — Mortal Kombat 1 will rip your heart out (in a good way).
Mortal Kombat 1 will rip your heart out.
SoulCalibur VI (PS5/PS4)
If you’re looking for a PS5 game that focuses more on the use of weapons, SoulCalibur 6 certainly deserves your attention. Aside from the gameplay itself, which we’ll discuss later, the SoulCalibur series has a unique feature that no other game has been able to replicate.
This feature — an incredibly powerful character creation system. Not only can you customize your character’s appearance, but you can also create your own combo strikes and weapons. Most moves will be taken from existing moves, but you can combine them and create new ones. SoulCalibur 6 stands out among other representatives of this list by the presence of deep single-player content. In addition to the ability to create your own character, the game features a progression system, a good story mode, a mission mode, and an arcade mode.
SoulCalibur 6 also features a progression system, a good story mode, and an arcade mode.
Of course, you’ll spend most of your time in Versus mode, which is as good as ever. The emphasis on weapon use forces you to approach each fight wisely and strategize. And, since fighting games often include characters from different universes, you can even choose between Geralt from The Witcher and 2B from Nier: Automata.
And you can even choose between Geralt from The Witcher and 2B from Nier: Automata.
