Heavy hitters such as Mortal Kombat 1 and Tekken 8 tease fighting game fans with cinematic brawling action. At the same time, Street Fighter 6 showcases a more dynamic character creation system, so it’s natural for newcomers to the fighting game scene to wonder what all the hype is about. With events such as EVO pulling quite the crowd in a lively competitive scene, beginners may be curious as to what makes the genre an exciting gaming category.