Summary

One of the most common character archetypes infighting gamesis the ninja.

These mysterious Japanese assassins have a lot of unique tricks up their sleeve to make them stand out.

The fighting game genre came alive during the ’90s.

Ryu and Cyclops shake hands.

It’s no surprise that every major fighting game series has at least one notable ninja on its roster.

Debuting in the first game, he would become a staple character throughout the series.

Bang, as his name implies, can be best described asan over-the-top parody of ninja characters.

Mai Shiranui, Mario, and Ryu stand in front of a collage of character select screens from some of the most notable fighting games ever made.

Not wanting it to fall into the wrong hands, she sets out to destroy the sword.

These fighting game series need to duke it out in a crossover.

Thankfully, she was brought back for the next game, which served as a reboot of the series.

A wide image of the Lost Cathedral stage from Soulcalibur 3.

He can also use powerful energy blasts, like his Resshou, and throw shurikens at his opponents.

She became a series staple not only for Fatal Fury, but also The King of Fighters.

In the KOF games, she is usually a member of Team Women Fighters.

Featured Image containing screenshots of Street Fighter 2, Tekken Tag Tournament, and King of Fighters 98.

Ultimate due to concerns about the game’s rating.

And it was no one-off cameo.

Additionally, in every game he gets an elaborate redesign,each one more outlandish than the last.

Kage-Maru as he appears in Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown.

His popularity eventually inspired Namco to add his ancestor to their other hit fighting game series, SoulCalibur.

Scorpion’s moveset has become a thing of legend in fighting games.

Hismany gruesome fatalitiesinclude “Toasty!

Bang Shishigami in his ending in BlazBlue: Continuum Shift.

“, where he burns his opponent with his skull head hidden underneath his mask.

The landscapes to legendary duels

Taki as she appears in SoulCalibur VI.

Galford and his dog Poppie in the 2019 reboot of Samurai Shodown.

Chipp Zanuff as he appears in Guilty Gear Strive.

SNK’s Mai Shiranui as she appears in Street Fighter 6.

Ibuki hitting her super move in Street Fighter V.

Ryu Hayabusa as he appears in Dead or Alive 6.

Yoshimitsu as he appears in Tekken 8.

Scorpion throwing his signature spear in Mortal Kombat 11.

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