Are you fond of fighting games? Whether you are looking to jump into the world of fighting games, through an educational, rewarding and fun experience, or to settle your differences with your friends through video games, we got you covered. In this article, we have mentioned the best 5 fighting games with free game download options. All of them offer a complete fighting experience, each of which is popular on its own.
Mortal Kombat 11
Mortal Kombat is developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros Interactive Studios. This update of the Mortal Kombat series is the advancement of the storyline that was established in the reboot 2011. The game was released in Europe and North America on 23rd April 2019 for Xbox One. PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Windows.
There are 24 characters in the game and each character has an initial set of weapons, moves, and outfits. However, the Custom Variation system offers character customization as well. It has some new gameplay features such as “Crushing Blows” and “Fatal Blows”, also new to the series is a Flawless Block mechanic. Another returning finisher is “Mercy” that allows the winning player to revive their opponent.
Street Fighter V
Another Fighting game that many players like to play is Street Fighter V. The game is developed by Capcom and Dimps and published in 2016 for the PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows. It features a side-scrolling fighting gameplay system. The game offers 16 characters at launch and 18 more through paid DLC. As the player proceeds in the game, there is a ton of stuff to unlock.
The combat style of the game is quite fast-paced but technical at the same time. You can find different competitions in ranked games. The best thing about the game is that cross-play is supported between PC and PS4 (console players can easily opt-out playing with PC players).
Injustice 2
Injustice 2 is based on the DC Universe and is the sequel to Injustice: Gods Among Us. It was developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment. The game is full of DC Superheroes and there is a ton of stuff to unlock. It features 28 playable characters and an additional 10 characters by purchasing the Legendary Edition of the game.
The gear set feature of the game allows you to build character stats according to your preferences. By using special abilities, you can equip and unlock your character’s stats. There are various offline as well as online modes to take part in.
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Dragon Ball FighterZ was developed by Arc System Works and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It was released in January 2018 for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 (in most regions), in February 2018 (in Japan) and in September 2018 for the Nintendo Switch (worldwide).
The gameplay is inspired by scheme and team mechanics. Out of 24 Dragon Ball characters, players can select any three to form a team. You can control only one character at a time, but can switch between characters in your team at any time during the game. The strategy, mechanics and controls of the game offer an excellent fighting experience. There is an extensive story, a wealth of modes and much more to keep you occupied as you enjoy the game. You can also try online competitions with other players all over the world.
TEKKEN 7
The last game on the list of best fighting games is Tekken 7. It was developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game was released in March 2015 (in Japan) and in June 2017 for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 (worldwide).
Players can enjoy 36 base characters along with an additional 9 through paid DLC. It doesn’t have a lot of game modes but there is still a lot to discover. Furthermore, the fast and powerful combat style keeps you motivated to be a champion.
Conclusion
In this article, we have provided you with insight into the best 5 fighting games available for consoles that can also be downloaded for free. Now, you can make an informed choice while picking any of these games and can start enjoying your gaming experience with friends and family.
