5 competitive fighting games to play while you wait for Street Fighter 6

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Street Fighter 6 is the next fighting game in the franchise which was officially revealed with a new gameplay trailer at the latest PlayStation State of Play event. While it is not due for release anytime soon, it is natural for fighting game enthusiasts to be feeling that itch in their palms to pick up a controller and duke it out with a friend.

Luckily for them then, there are numerous fighting games that they can get into aside from the Street Fighter series which will keep them sated for the foreseeable future. These fighting video games come in many forms, each with their own take on the genre and offer a unique experience.

Here are 5 such different fighting games that players can keep busy with, at least until Street Fighter 6 hits the shelves, which may happen next year.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinons.

As far as superhero games go, it’s safe to say that no one was expecting Injustice: Gods Among Us to be the surprise hit it became. The story and narrative were compelling enough that it became one of the instances when media inspired a comic book arc.

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So, with that success under its belt, NetherRealm Studios released its successor, Injustice 2, which streamlined the previous game into a much more enjoyable experience.

Featuring even more superheroes and supervillains, this fighting game sees Batman and Superman clash once more as the alien entity known as Brainiac launched an invasion on earth. The two must set aside their bitterness and strife to work together like they used to in the past.

In the Injustice games, each hero and villain is equipped with a special power that may take any form depending on their abilities. Aside from this, the game features basic