12. Tekken 7 - 2015 (PS4, XBOX One, PC)
Tekken 7 is the most recent release in the acclaimed Tekken series. Continuing the feud between the Mishima bloodline, Tekken 7 follows Heihachi Mishima, Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama as they battle in a classic tale of good versus evil. Featuring stunning story-driven battles and intense cinematic duels, Tekken 7 is one of the biggest fighting games currently and one of the most exciting to watch.
Tekken is home to some of the hottest babes in all of fighting games, and Tekken 7 has some new additions for you to enjoy while you experience the intense action. Nina Williams, the beautiful blonde and her sister Anna if you prefer a brunette. New to Tekken 7 is Katarina Alves, a fan favorite and with Tekken 7’s customization you can have your babes in any outfit of your choice to take into battle.
Tekken is an interesting fighter because it centers around excellent movement. In itself, movement in Tekken can take years to master at the highest level. However, the most fun in Tekken has to be combos. From staple combos to homemade combos the system is immensely intricate. You can put hours into practice mode piecing together your own combos, or attempting some of the most difficult combos in all of fighting games not even the pros dare attempt.
“There is a certain charm to the entirely over-the-top nature of Tekken’s lore.” - IGN
“When it comes to fighting, Tekken 7 is glorious fun.” - PCGamer
“You’d think that after 23 years, someone could be forgiven for throwing his son off a cliff and leaving him for dead.” - Polygon
Choose this game if you like:
Complexity - Tekken is a series that rewards mastering your character as well as your inputs, with many things only being possible with frame perfect timing. Being a 3D fighter, timing, movement and spacing are essential and even backdashing can be an art form.
Action - Tekken has very flashy attack animations and combos. Wall and floor breaks and the addition of a new super-like mechanic called the Rage Art make Tekken very exciting to watch and play. With a massive cast of characters the action never gets old and can be played for years without ever learning everything possible within it.
Crossovers - Tekken 7 has had some major character crossovers. We’ve seen the addition of Negan from The Walking Dead, Noctis from FFXV, and everyone’s favorite Raging Demon, Akuma from Street Fighter.
Fun Factor Score: 88/100
Kazuya Mishima, the devil himself versus the Raging Demon, Akuma, can any fighting game fan ask for more?
11. Dragon Ball FighterZ - 2018 (Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, PC)
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters. Partnering with Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ maximizes high end Anime graphics and brings easy to learn but difficult to master fighting gameplay.
DRAGON BALL isn’t known for having the greatest abundance of female characters, but FighterZ does have some to offer. The original babe and my personal favorite Android 18 and the wholesome Videl are joined by some new faces such as Android 21 and now Android 21 (Lab Coat). With the lab coat on, this is essentially Android 21’s human form, so take your pick of which you like.
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is different from previous games in the DRAGONBALL universe. It is a 2.5D fighter from the makers of Guilty Gear and the art style lends itself perfectly to the epic and destructive fights of the series. Jump into a 3 on 3 fight, complete with assists that will feel very reminiscent of Marvel vs Capcom, leaving hundreds of combinations possible with a roster of over 40 characters.
“FighterZ is fast, fluid and cerebral. It hits that sweet spot of being easy to learn, but hard to master...” - IGN
“FighterZ is complex and distinct enough to be enjoyed by fighting game competitors, but there's no question that it's been designed to tap into the hearts of Dragon Ball's most dedicated fans…” - Gamespot
“It's like watching a regular fighting game with heightened senses—everything is brighter, louder and more impactful.” - Kotaku
Choose this game if you like:
High-end Anime Graphics - The drawn artistic style makes the 3D characters look like literal anime drawings. It truly looks like you are controlling your favorite DRAGON BALL fights. It creates the perfect feel to a Dragon Ball fighting game like never before.
3v3 Tag/Support - Build your team and sharpen your skills for this game's fast paced 3 versus 3 action. Get ready to see Goku versus Freiza versus Cell versus Vegeta versus Buu? The combinations are endless as to who you can pit against each other.
Exclusive Story Mode - Discover a never-seen-before story featuring Android 21 a new character. If you thought you were going to put another 8 hours into your usual Android and Cell sagas, think again. This game has a story all its own and it is worth playing to experience your favorite characters in new interactions.
Fun Factor Score: 95/100
This game has everything Dragon Ball you can imagine. Like this, one of the most epic moments in the Super series: Super Saiyan Blue + Kaioken.
10. Guilt Gear Strive - 2021 (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, PC)
Discover the Smell of the Game with Guilty Gear -Strive-! Immerse yourself in new gameplay mechanics designed to be simple and welcoming for fighting game newcomers, yet deep and creative for veterans. Ride the Fire into a heavy metal inspired alternate future full of over-the-top action, style and fun! Blazing!
Guilty Gear Strive is a fighting game with a nice list of female characters to choose from. They are even different enough aesthetically to give players some variety. From the blonde ice queen Millia Rage to skimpy clad Ramlethal and the red-head Giovanna guilty Gear boasts a roster of almost ⅓ female characters for you to Blaze your opponents and look good while doing it.
Guilty Gear is a very in depth fighting game series, Strive looks to make the game more accessible to beginners. A big part of Strives combat is Roman Cancels, which add a high skill ceiling to the game. There are different types of cancels in Guilty Gear Strive that offer different advantages at the cost of a meter called “Tension”. Each character is very specialized and you can find a playstyle that fits your playstyle and truly dive in to your own world of play per character you choose.
“Guilty Gear Strive is a milestone 2D fighting game that raises the bar for anime-like fighters” 9/10 – IGN
“Guilty Gear Strive is easily the best fighting game of 2021” 9/10 – The Gamer
“Guilty Gear -Strive- is the premier fighting game for the next generation of gaming.” 10/10 – Noisy Pixel
Choose this game if you like:
Soundtrack - Guilty Gear Strive has potentially the most hardcore, action inspiring soundtrack of any fighting game. If you're feeling unmotivated one day, pop in Strive and just jump in a match and let the music fuel you. With heavy metal riffs galore the soundtrack is reason enough to pick this game up.
New Mechanics- Guilty Gear Strive has introduced a number of new mechanics that allow you to quickly learn the fundamentals, while maintaining the series’ deep creative combat. The gameplay style of Guilty Gear is based around how well each player can utilize a character to the best of their ability,
Final Face Off - Guilty Gear Strive is the conclusion to a 20 year conflict. That Man is responsible for all of the damage and destruction to the world and its inhabitants. Take on the job of sticking it to the Man (literally) as you take your world back.
Fun Factor Score 85/100
The 2D/3D animation style of Guilty Gear is simply amazing to look at, and the cinematic camera makes action dramatic and eye-catching.
9. Mortal Kombat 11 - 2019 (Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, PC)
Fighting game genre royalty Mortal Kombat is set to return more lethal than ever with Mortal Kombat 11 (MK11). This latest installment of the critically acclaimed franchise is set to shake things up by providing players with a more personalized combat experience than ever before. NetherRealm Studios also returns with another cinematic story mode, expanding on the decades-long saga. Do you think you have what it takes? Fight!
Everyone knows what to expect when it comes to your favorite female characters in Mortal Kombat. Back and better than ever there’s Sonya Blade for your blonde military babe, Kitana for your asian ninja princess, Mileena for your attractive but terrifyingly beautiful creature the choices are endless. With new and improved customization and the return of classic outfits in updated graphics there are plenty of visuals to enjoy in NetherRealm’s latest creation.
MK11’s gameplay is fluid and wildly creative. Now, you can choose your own combination of special moves to create your own devastating combos to FINISH your opponents with. Only certain combinations are allowed in Ranked play but outside of that some amazing and unique playstyles can be invented. Just be warned you may get a lot of rage quits if your specials of choice end up being a little broken.
“It’s rare a fighting game hits just about every note as strongly as Mortal Kombat 11 does…” - IGN
“It’s a powerhouse of a fighting game, boasts an aggressively deep trove of content, places you on a surprisingly fluid and smooth thrill ride, and is the perfect way to kick off your new next-gen console.” - Collider
“Characters are getting erased or colliding with their past selves, while alliances are reverting and new ones are being made--it's the kind of chaos that's ripe for conflict.” - Gamespot
Choose this game if you like:
Amount of Content - With a large amount of single player story modes, online multiplayer and towers, a puzzle dungeon explorer mode this game will last a long time. If you're not a fan of online you can play locally or on your own and the game will still feel like you're getting further. Despite being Mortal Kombat the devs made this a game that will be a long way from ever getting to FINISH IT!
Gore - The one thing everyone knows the Mortal Kombat series for is the absolutely ridiculously detailed fatalities. With the highest level graphics to date you get to see all new and more detailed finishing moves from all your favorite MK characters.
Casual - MK11 as all Mortal Kombat games have a high skill ceiling but not much skill barrier for beginners. It's always been a great game to just pick up and play and MK11 Is no different. With an in depth tutorial mode for every character you can learn the nuances or just uppercut your opponent till they're out of health and then read the finisher from the command list. Never gets old..
Fun Factor Score 90/100
Scorpion’s new use of his chain will have you telling your local store associate to “Get Over Here!” and sell me this game.
8. Injustice 2 - 2017 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Injustice 2 is the super-powered sequel to the hit game Injustice: Gods Among Us that allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters. Featuring a massive selection of DC Super Heroes and Supervillains, players can personalize iconic DC characters with unique and powerful gear earned throughout the game. Additionally, for the first time, gamers can take control of how their characters look, fight and develop across a variety of game modes.
Prepare to see your favorite super powered heroines in all new ways. Wonder Woman, Super Girl are facing off against Catwoman and Poison Ivy. It is a sight to see in NetherRealm’s latest superhero fighter.
With a combat style very similar to Mortal Kombat, Injustice adds superpowers, literally. The scale of action is a little larger in Injustice as characters have the ability to run faster than the speed of light, or leap a building in a single bound. Along with its own version of fatalities you’ve never seen a Batman versus Superman quite like this.
“ Faster, deeper action and a wealth of content make this fighting game feel super.” - IGN
“Injustice 2 is dense, deep, and refined, but also accessible to newcomers thanks to relatively simple move lists and a variety of rewarding new gameplay opportunities.” - Gamespot
“This is the best launch version of any NetherRealm title, and in turn offers PC players a great experience for one of the most in-depth, content-packed fighting games ever.” - PC Gamer
Choose this game if you like:
Epic, Cinematic Story - Injustice 2 continues the story set in motion in Injustice: Gods Among Us as Batman and his allies work towards putting the pieces of society back together, but struggle against those who would restore Superman’s Regime. In the midst of this chaos, a new threat appears that will put Earth’s very existence at risk.
Massive Roster of DC Characters - Players can choose from the biggest DC roster ever offered in a fighting game, from classic fan favorites such as Batman, Superman, Supergirl, The Flash, Aquaman, Wonder Woman and Blue Beetle, to astonishing new villains like Atrocitus, Gorilla Grodd and Deadshot.
Every Battle Defines You - Injustice 2 expands on the previous title’s larger-than-life showdowns. With every match, players earn gear to equip, customize and level-up their favorite DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains that meaningfully impacts not only how they look, but also how they fight.
Fun Factor Score 89/100
I don’t know about you but I’m a fan of sword and shield Wonder Woman
7. Street Fighter 5 - 2016 (PS4, PC)
Experience the intensity of head-to-head battle with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, each with their own personal story and unique training challenges, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.
SFV is home to some of fighting games' favorite female characters. We all know Cammy and Chun-Li but there are some new additions such as Laura and Menat. If you like a female character a little more on the wild side, there is always Juri to fill that spot for you.
Street Fighter is pretty much the basis of what a fighting game is. With satisfying combos and epic super moves Street Fighter 5 is very beginner friendly with some intricate tech that only the highest level of pros are able to execute.
“Street Fighter V has a more-lenient window for pulling off combos and specials, so you don't need super-precise timing to pull off Dragon Punches and Sonic Booms.” - PC Gamer
“ Rule the ring with Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, the most robust version of the acclaimed fighting game! “ - Metacriti
Choose this game if you like:
Cinematic Story - Follow the cast through “A Shadow Falls,” a feature-length adventure that spans the globe.
Extra Battle Modes - Complete optional, time-exclusive challenges for a chance to win rewards.
V-Skills I and II - The addition of V-Skill II provides more options and depth to the combat system.
Fun Factor Score: 90/100
M. Bison, the main villain of Street Fighter versus Chun-Li, everyone's favorite fast-footed female fighter.
6. Soul Callibur 6 - 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
SOULCALIBUR VI represents the latest entry in the premier weapons-based, head-to-head fighting series and continues the epic struggle of warriors searching for the legendary Soul Swords. The heroic battles transpire in a beautiful and fluid world, with eye-popping graphics and visual appeal. SOULCALIBUR VI tunes the battle, movement, and visual systems so players can execute visceral and dynamic attacks with ease. SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise and its legendary struggle between the mighty Soul Swords!
Soul Calibur 6 features some interesting female fighters. Armor clad Casandra, and Sophitia, one-with-the-wind Talim and the dominatrix style whip wielder Ivy. Soul Calibur lets you take the character type of your choosing into battle.
Soul Calibur 6 brings new features like - Reversal Edge: Block your opponent’s assault and counterattack! A fusion of offense and defense.
Soul Charge: Enjoy a temporary power-up to turn the tide of the battle. Unleash additional attacks in this state!
Wield Lethal Hits to deal huge combo damage and take down fearsome opponents!
Choose this game if you like:
Multiple Fighting Styles - Choose from a worldly roster of warriors, each with their own deadly weapons, fighting styles and visual flare.
Dynamic Battles - Spectacular, high-speed battles featuring all-new battle mechanics taking gameplay to the next level.
New Battle Mechanics - Read opponents’ attacks to execute a strategic Reversal Edge to land a counter attack while in guard.
Fun Factor Score: 85/100
Soul Calibur’s action is refreshed and flashier in the latest 3D weapons-based fighter.
5. Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 - 2011 (PS4, PS3, Xbox One, PC)
Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs. 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works, and boasting full HD 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second. Select some of the most iconic Marvel and Capcom characters, and customize your team with 'Heroes and Heralds' mode. Once you've honed your skills, hop online and go head-to-head against players from around the world to see who is the strongest in the universe.
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 brings together babes from two universes with all your favorite Marvel heroes such as Phoenix and Storm in a world crossing battle with Chun-Li, Crimson Viper and my favorite demon slayer Trish.
Ultimate MVC 3 is at the top of its game in this updated version of the 3 vs 3 fighter. With a massive roster you can get extremely creative with assists and specific combos you can create on your own. Also, its always fun to hit your opponent with 3 huge super moves in a row as you unleash assist supers at the end of a combo.
Choose this game if you like:
3 v 3 Gameplay - The game features the same tag-based team feature as previous installments of the series, where each player chooses three characters that can be swapped at any point during a match. It also utilizes an order selection called "Evolved Vs. Fighting System", a modified version of earlier systems seen in other Marvel/Capcom and Capcom vs. SNK crossover games.
Super Moves - UMVC3 has some stunning visuals, and with the ability to tag your teammates in during super moves can create some epic combinations of blasts, slashes and crazy damage.
Story Mode - he game will feature a single-player story mode that is more robust than its predecessors, with unique endings for each character. In between battles, characters will meet, interact, speak, and travel with other characters. Marvel has also stated that Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is "all about fan service", and plan to work with Capcom to include dialogue quips and mid-match events between the company's characters that reference past Marvel Comics storylines.
Fun Factor Score: 95/100
UMVC 3 makes Ryu’s shoryuken even more epic, especially knocking super heroes into the sky.
4. The King of Fighters XV - 2022 (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, PC)
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS!
Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV! Since its debut in 1994, the KOF fighting game series has been driving the world to new heights of excitement with its appealing characters and unique game system. Six years have passed since the last title in the series, and now KOF XV surpasses all of its predecessors in terms of graphics, systems, and online experience!
KOF XV sees the return of classic babes like King and Mai Shiranui, as well as some new favorites. Shermie brings an interesting new appeal and Dolores is one of the hottest and most dangerous new characters in the series.
KOF XV is known for having some pretty strict timing. King of Fighters XV is by no means an easy fighting game to get into. The attacks, moves, and overall aesthetic may appear on the simplistic side, but there is a mountain of depth beneath it all.
"Will I ever get to the point where I can claim to be good at the game? Debatable. But will it be fun along the way? For sure." - Cublikefoot
"KoFXV is undeniably a solid package, offering a lot of character variety and gameplay modes for your money" - Gamespot
"As someone who's given every major fighting game a fair shake over the years, I was excited to jump into The King of Fighters 15 and get a look at the series that many call one of the most technical fighters out there." - Thegamer
Choose this game if you like:
A total of 39 playable fighters at launch - Classic popular characters, heroes and villains revived from the dead, new challengers, and more! The most epic dream match in KOF history is about to begin!
KOF's story reaches its climax - The latest KOF Saga continues from the previous title in Story Mode. This time, the story is coming to an explosive climax!
The culmination of the series' battle system - Inheriting the series' traditional 3-on-3 team battle, KOF XV also features the exciting new “SHATTER STRIKE” mechanic. Enjoy an unprecedented sense of speed and hype fighting game action
Fun Factor Score: 80/100
Flaming left hooks with new and improved graphics? Sounds like it's worth a play to me.
3. Samurai Shodown - 2019 (PS4, PS5, XBOX One, XBOX Series S and X, PC)
Samurai Shodown Launch Trailer. Classic Game reinvented
Samurai Shodown, not to be confused with the original of the same name, is a soft-reboot of the series that slots between Samurai Shodown V and the original. While that likely sounds intimidating from a story perspective, the whole point of SNK winding the clock back so far was to ease players into this long absent series.
Samurai Shodown has an array of sword-wielding female characters with all types of weapons to boot. Iroha wielding two curved blades, Wu-Ruixiang with her shield and Charlotte Christine de Colde as the short sword wielding blonde.
Samurai Shodown hasn’t had much change in its gameplay over the years. This level of simplicity definitely has its appeal, and Samurai Shodown strikes a good balance between approachability and deeper mechanics that helps separate those who just mash special and heavy attacks from those who take the time to learn. Nuances like the best times to deflect, when to spot dodge, when to trigger rage explosions, when to use Lightning Blade attacks, and when to close your eyes, cross your fingers, and use a Darli Dagger punch to pull a victory out of thin air are all part of the mix.
“There's an extraordinarily tense style of fighting that is unlike just about anything else in the genre.” - IGN
“The various attack weights feel substantial, and even basic standing, crouching, and dashing moves are a lot of fun to see executed onscreen as blades whoosh around in beautiful arcs--to say nothing of the flashy special moves” - Gamespot
“SAMURAI SHODOWN is faithful to the series' roots by delivering the same tense and exhilarating battles that it has always been known for.” - Metacritic
Choose this game if you like:
Carrying On the Legacy - The new game aims to bring the same tense and exhilarating battles that the series is known for. Intense and epic battles are back!
Evolving the Presentation - Using the power of UNREAL® ENGINE 4, the series is able to achieve a level of detail never before seen for a totally new visual experience!
A Revolutionary New AI System - Using revolutionary Deep Learning AI, the game will learn from player tactics and create Ghost characters which players around the globe can share and fight against.
Fun Factor Score: 80/100
Slick Samurai Swordplay and some hard-hitting slashes, this game can take your life bar and give it a death by 1000 cuts.
2. Brawlhalla - 2014 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
Brawlhalla Gameplay Trailer
History's greatest warriors brawl to prove who's the best in an epic test of strength and skill. These slugfests are salted with powerful weapons and gadgets. Every weapon you pick up changes your style of play. Brawlhalla is a platformer melee similar to Super Smash Bros. With crossplay and a solid player base there's always action to jump into in this game.
Brawlhalla has a large character list and although the characters are pretty much sprites there are a good number of female characters to take into the brawl. Lin Fei and her dragon flames, and Fait the green-haired witch are just a couple of the ladies that are ready to smack your opponents off the screen in a trail of smoke.
Brawlhalla is not the most technical fighter however, it has a large skill gap that separates beginners from pros. Being able to utilize dodges and jumping to the highest extent can make you almost untouchable, and knowing how to juggle your opponent in the air can spell life or death if the moves you string together are inescapable. If you're a fan of Super Smash Bros then this is a good pickup for you. Supporting local play too means you can get a group of friends and brawl it out at any time.
“Brawlhalla is a wickedly fun platform brawler with moxie...Crisp combat mechanics, adorable fighters, streamlined stages, A+ online play.” Kotaku
“With pay-to-win nowhere to be seen and exceedingly good online play, this is one free-to-play title that’s well worth a try.” Push Square
“This fighting game feels so fluid online, it’s almost as if you are sitting right next to your opponents on the couch.” PlayStation LifeStyle
Choose this Game if you like:
Many Game Modes - Mix things up with Brawlball, Bombsketball, Capture the Flag, Kung-Foot, and many more fun party game modes.
The Training Room - Practice combos and setups inside the Training Room! Look at detailed frame data, hitboxes, hurtboxes, and sharpen your skills.
Online Ranked 2v2 - Climb the ranked ladder with a friend! Matches you and a partner against teams near your skill level. Your friend can be online or right next to you.
Fun Factor Score: 90/100
1. Killer Instinct - 2013 (Xbox One, PC)
Killer Instinct Launch Trailer. A different Beast on Next Gen
The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks. Use the open-ended combo system to rack up huge combos as your opponent looks for openings to break you and turn the tides of battle. Go online and compete against players from all over the world, or master your combat skills with in-depth tutorials and intelligent AI combatants.
Killer Instinct has a very dark aesthetic, but it still has no shortage of female characters to choose from. Armor-clad Vampire Mira and her dangerous claws, Orchid and her stylish light staffs and short shorts will have you hitting Killer Instinct’s trademark lengthy combos all day and enjoying a view at the same time.
“Killer Instinct's combat is fluid, deep, and well informed by the mistakes of its predecessors.” - IGN
“It's a fighter that manages to be accessible and fun while encouraging you to experiment with different play-styles and get better.” - Destructoid
“Killer Instinct has a combo-friendly engine that caters to both noobs and pros, incredibly detailed graphics that boast ridiculous particle effects, and an over-the-top announcer who screams your accomplishments at the top of his lungs.” - PC Gamer
Choose this game if you like:
Combos - Double Helix has done a great job of staying true to KI’s roots while also solving the problem of long-form combos being one-way interactions where one person plays while the other watches. Killer Instinct employs an intelligent system of interlocking mechanics to instead make combos a natural extension of the neutral game.
Tutorial - For beginners, the path to enlightenment begins in Dojo mode, a series of 32 multi-part lessons that cover everything from basic movement and defense to more advanced concepts, like how to read and apply frame data. The information is presented in an easily digestible way, with well-written descriptions accompanied by CPU demonstrations. It amounts to two or three hours of content, and by the time you’re done you won’t just understand Killer Instinct – you’ll understand fighting games.
Survival - An endless survival mode stands in for the absent arcade mode as Killer Instinct’s de facto way to pummel a string of CPU opponents. There’s also a long list of increasingly difficult optional trials to complete that net you points to unlock tons of extra goodies.
Fun Factor Score: 95/100
Killer Instinct has some of the most outrageous characters and wild combos of any fighting game. Who doesn't want to put a giant reptilian boot to the chest of a flaming demon man.
