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2018PC3.29 €

The Risers is a classic arcade-style fighting game with eight fighters, where you use the X-BREAKER system to land brutal counters. You can play through arcade mode to see each character's unique ending.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Fast pace
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Risers special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Bloody Roar

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1997PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about The Risers: melee combat with weapons or fists, combat with precise timing and a fast pace.

A 1990s 3D fighting game where combatants can transform into powerful beasts mid-fight. The transformation boosts strength and speed, giving the duels a distinctive, aggressive flavor.

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Bloody Roar 3

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast 3D fighting game where fighters fill a gauge to morph into beast forms that hit harder and move faster. Arcade-style bouts with two-player versus duels.

Bloody Roar 2

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast 3D arcade fighter on PlayStation where fighters transform into powerful beasts mid-match. Beast mode makes them faster and stronger, unlocks new attacks and restores some health.

Virtua Fighter 2

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A landmark 3D fighter from Sega AM2 that emphasizes grounded martial arts, precise timing and deep one-on-one duels instead of flashy special effects. Great for players who enjoy technical versus matches against friends or the AI.

Fatal Fury

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic 1991 SNK fighting game following Terry Bogard's fight against crime lord Geese Howard. Its standout feature is the two-plane system that lets fighters shift between foreground and background lanes.

Battle Arena Toshinden

Action-packed real-time combat

An early 3D weapon-based fighting game for the PlayStation where ten fighters battle in a tournament using special moves. Its sidestep movement in 3D arenas was a hallmark of its time.

X-Men: Mutant Academy 2

Action-packed real-time combat

A 3D fighting game on PlayStation where you battle as X-Men heroes or villains using signature moves from the comics. It also includes bonus material from the first X-Men movie, such as concept sketches and costumes.

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22

Action-packed real-time combat

An early PlayStation 3D fighter featuring 22 Dragon Ball Z characters plus unlockable bonus fighters. It focuses on one-on-one duels with special moves and fan service for anime fans.

Slice, Dice & Rice

Melee combat with weapons or fists

You duel with swords in this indie fighter that has no health bars, so every round ends with one clean hit. Its appeal lies in reading your opponent's guard and striking the single moment they leave an opening.

WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast arcade wrestler from Midway in the style of Mortal Kombat, featuring digitized WWF stars, over-the-top special moves and commentary from McMahon and Lawler. Great for quick head-to-head bouts.

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