At one point in time, fighting games were one of the biggest staples in arcades around the globe. Since the early days, they’ve become a booming genre on home consoles and PC. With plenty of different styles to choose from, 2023 is promising some excellent additions to the genre. Here are the upcoming fighting games we’re looking forward to playing.
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S Switch
Release Date: September 19, 2023
Steam | PlayStation | Xbox | Nintendo
Why does one play a title like Mortal Kombat 1? That is a question that many people will have different answers to. But one of the biggest reasons is the violence. It sounds mean, but this franchise has never been shy about having the most brutal ways to finish off opponents in combat.
Whether it’s a Brutality or a Fatality, the Kombatants are always getting clever moves to do away with foes, and this new title is no different. So the question is, how far will you go to get victory?
Plus, with the new Kameo system, gamers will be able to call on more fighters to help them beat up enemies and deliver crushing blows.
Developer: Modus Games
Publisher: Modus Games
Platforms: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S Switch
Release: 2023
How’s this for a twist on the music genre? In God of Rock, the literal God of Rock has been reborn. So to get some entertainment out of his life, he’s resurrected some of the best musicians in the universe to fight it out for supremacy!
We mean that literally, as you’ll battle on the beats and against your opponent to come out on top. With 40 songs on the playlist and the songs continuing until one of you is victorious, you’ll need to wield your musician’s powers wisely and match the beats to deal the damage necessary to win!
You’ve never played a musical fighting
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