Here’s a comprehensive list of some of the best Xbox 360 fighting games which you can buy for yourselves right now. A regular influx of great titles from the said genre has made Microsoft’s console a great platform for developers to release their fighting games for. Compared to FPS games or RPGs, fighting titles have much smaller fan bases, but those who do love them show immense enthusiasm towards them. It’s for these gamers that we’ve prepared this compilation today. So without wasting much time, let’s get going with it.
1 – Injustice: Gods Among Us
Fighting as your favorite superheroes and super-villains from the DC Comics universe is made possible by Injustice: Gods Among Us which features a unique stand-alone story of its own in its stellar campaign mode. Equipped with interactive environments, this game renders varied and fast-paced fights which are made all the more enjoyable by the vicious ways in which they are portrayed.
2 – BlazBlue: Continuum Shift
Developed by Arc System Works, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift is known for its deep fighting mechanics as well as its impressive multiplayer offerings. Although it features traditional 2D fighter gameplay, its rich visuals and memorable characters bring in a lot of flavor to the whole affair. Like most fighting games, it was originally released as an Arcade game back in 2009, but was launched for consoles a year later.
3 – Soulcalibur V
The Soulcalibur series is known for taking a weapons-based approach towards fighting gameplay, and that’s what this entry focuses on as well. It introduces a new character in the form of its protagonist whose aim it is to break a curse which has been cast on his sister by an ancient weapon. Soulcalibur V provides you with swift fights thanks to its incredibly polished mechanics, and it makes up for the absence of known series regulars by introducing a few fresh characters who have their own awesome skill sets accompanying them.
4 – UFC Undisputed 3
UFC Undisputed 3 is a sports game revolving around mixed martial arts. And if you’re not up to date with the said thrilling sport, don’t worry. This title features a comprehensive tutorial system as well, explaining not only its mechanics but also how the sport works. Latest among all the games from the series, it brings with it a number of new traits including a revamped submission system, new stats, two different control options and a Pride mode which lets you experience rules, rings and fighters from a Japanese version of mixed martial arts.
5 – Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown
Complex yet enjoyable fighting gameplay is on offer through this lovely game which features intuitive controls and diverse customization options. Some very impressive graphics have been granted to this title by its makers, apart from online multiplayer modes which amplify the fun furthermore. Virtua Fighter 5 was released in the form a number of versions, but Final Showdown is its definitive avatar, incorporating improvements from all the other editions.
6 – Persona 4 Arena
Persona 4 Arena kicks in some of the most accessible and intricate fighting mechanics in modern games. It has been blessed with an awesome campaign populated by a varied list of interesting characters to choose from. Persona 4 Arena moreover, is a great looking game as well, providing you with absolute visual treats whenever you jump into it.
7 – Super Street Fighter IV
Released back in 2010, Super Street Fighter IV marks the return of familiar faces from the series, and also sees the introduction of new characters in the form of Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte and Rufus. And although it has been blessed with stylized 3D environments and character models, its gameplay still abides by the 2D perspective through which most fighting games are played. With plenty of special moves and attacks to choose from, Super Street Fighter IV is a must have for fans of the series as well as those who’re yet to play a single game from it.
8 – Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
As its name suggests, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is a crossover fighting title which pits characters from the Marvel Comics universe against those from Capcom’s long list of games. It is actually an updated version of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 which was released about a year prior to it. Building upon the original’s much acclaimed features, this one brings a number of new additions of its own as well. These include fresh characters, new game modes and a lot more.
9 – Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Equipped with the largest character roster ever in a Tekken game, this entry to our collection of Xbox 360 fighting games allows you to choose two characters at once, and indulge in swift tag team battles. Tekken Tag Tournament 2 boasts of a deep fighting system which is given company by an impressive online multiplayer model as well.
10 – Mortal Kombat
Groundbreaking as it was, 2011’s Mortal Kombat treaded on uncharted grounds, and won immense accolades for its bold approach towards providing you with some utterly pleasing fighting gameplay. Firstly, it has been blessed with a uniquely built story mode, and all the blood and gore which the series is known for. Tag team matches, co-op arcade matches and a number other different modes are also available within Mortal Kombat.
11 – WWE 2K14
Built using the Predator Technology 3.0 engine, this game features some of the most genuine and engaging WWE gameplay to date. A great new addition comes in the form of a revamped reversal system, and moreover, the game also includes catapult finishers, new moves for its licensed wrestlers and of course, its much talked about 30 Years of WrestleMania mode which lets you relive classic matches from the main event.
12 – Dead or Alive 4
Released in 2005, Dead or Alive 4 impressed as much with its multi-tiered and interactive fighting arenas as it did with its overall gameplay. Its story mode allows you to select a certain character, and learn its back story as you progress. And apart from that, a number of other important modes have also been granted to this game. Dead or Alive 4 maintains the trademark DoA flavor, and still delivers freshness through each and every bit of it.
Conclusion:
With that we end our rant on the best Xbox 360 fighting games. These are all the offerings which seemed fit to qualify for such a list. Grab them one by one and discover the exceptional gaming pleasures they have stored in them.