The fighting game genre can be mercurial. On one hand, it does promote violence, and since the Mortal Kombat days some developers have been coming up with increasingly interesting ways of depicting this. However, at it's core it's about reflexes, combos, and counters; with some games emphasizing one or more elements over the others.
The genre has grown over the years to include tag team, arena battles, and 3D movement. But what games best represent the genre. That's for you to decide!
Participants:
EZ Racer*
WhyNotZoidBerg*
Crabmaster2000*
How to participate-
1. Make an ordered list of whatever games are your favorites for the genre being covered that month.
-Make your list about what games you think are the best examples of that particular genre, NOT necessarily the most important. (For example, Super Mario Bros. is one of the most influential games in VG history, but not many would call it a better game than SMB3)
-Also, your list needs to be limited to games you have personally played. Don't include a game just because you've heard it's good, include a game because you know it's good.
-For as many games as you'd like, try to include a few thoughts on why that particular game made your list. That way, those not as familiar with the game can see why it's one they should put on their radar.
2. Personal Message EZ Racer with your ordered list.
Just put "Top 20 games (whatever genre we're covering that month)" in the subject line. Throughout the month, I will be compiling the results, and release a full list based on votes sent in. I will be putting extra weight on games voted for the top of the lists, so please make sure that your games are listed in numeric order. The reasoning behind a private vote is so that each member's vote can be their own, not influenced by what they think others would want.
The voting cutoff each month will be the last day of the month at 11:59 EST.
Ready....
GO!