Sonic the Hedgehog series became Sega's best-selling Genesis game. Streets of Rage series features three playable characters with unique moves. Golden Axe series offers side-scrolling beat 'em up gameplay. Earthworm Jim combines platforming with shooting and body-swinging mechanics
Tributes initially held in Peacekeepers' stables, then Capitol Arena. Districts 1 and 2 produced most victors, with Dr. Gaul as Head Gamemaker. No muttations used in first nine years. Female tributes from Districts 8 and 12 died early
Turn-based combat with limb severing and decapitations. Multiplayer mode returns after over a decade. Players can create custom gladiators from dozens of races. New single-player campaign "Swords and Sandals VI". Over 40 new Arena Champions across Brandor continent
New universe created by Fire God Liu Kang. Invasions campaign combines fighting action with RPG mechanics. Kameos feature special moves and defensive abilities. Game includes mature content with violence and gore
Female fighters were scarce in early fighting games. Street Fighter II had Chun-Li, Mortal Kombat had Sonya Blade. Modern fighting games feature strong female fighters
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection features twelve iconic arcade games. Chrono Trigger is a revolutionary turn-based RPG with time travel mechanics. Hyper Light Drifter combines fast-paced combat with cyberpunk visuals. Blasphemous combines action-adventure with cinematic scenes