11. Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Platform: PlayStation
US Release Year: 1996
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Avalanche Software
Publisher: Midway Games
12. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Bandai, Namco
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The first Smash Bros. game to be released on a hand-held brings the competitive fighting game into your hands and wherever you go. Up to four players can battle locally or online in classic Smash Bros. fashion. Unique to the 3DS version is the "Smash Run" mode - where you battle waves of a familiar enemies across various franchises in order to collect the most power-ups - which can be used in the next battle. New characters include Mega-Man, Little Mac, Pac-Man, Rosalina, Palutena, Animal Crossing Villager, Wii Fit Trainer, Greninja, Robin and even your Mii character.
13. Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Platform: PlayStation 2
US Release Year: 2002
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: The earth is dying, but Ruby Heart has discovered the source: Abyss, the Armor of Erosion is the cause of the destruction. Summoning the strongest warriors aboard her airship, you can choose among 56 of the greatest Capcom / Marvel characters to defend the earth and defeat Abyss once and for all.
14. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS
Platform: Wii U
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Featuring the biggest roster of fighters yet, Super Smash Bros. WiiU is the ultimate Nintendo fighting game. Choose from old favorites or some new faces as you battle for supremacy across a variety of stages. For the first time, your Mii can join in the fun - plus you can train each character with the inclusion of the amiibo - just set it on the WiiU Gamepad to train it, power it up, or battle with and against it. Unlock new customizations for your character by winning battles. Local and Online gameplay apply - including the ability to import from the 3DS version.
15. Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: Doctor Doom has joined forces with Albert Wesker to assemble the ultimate group of
villains to rule their respective universes - the heroes will rise up to protect their worlds,
but both will face a threat more dangerous then they could imagine in this fast-paced
fighting game featuring some of the most famous characters in the Marvel / Capcom
franchises.
16. Super Smash Bros.
Platform: Nintendo 64
US Release Year: 1999
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: Nintendo
17. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1993
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
18. Art of Fighting 2
Platform: NeoGeo
US Release Year: 1994
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
Developer: SNK Playmore
Publisher: SNK Playmore
19. The King of Fighters XI
Platform: PlayStation 2
US Release Year: 2007
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: SNK Playmore
Publisher: SNK Playmore
20. Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: Doctor Doom has joined forces with Albert Wesker to assemble the ultimate group of
villains to rule their respective universes - the heroes will rise up to protect their worlds,
but both will face a threat more dangerous then they could imagine in this fast-paced
fighting game featuring some of the most famous characters in the Marvel / Capcom
franchises.
