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It\u2019s amazing to witness how much the video game industry has grown over the past few decades. Video games have transformed from niche interests into a multi-billion dollar industry, and society is at a point where nearly everyone is a gamer in some kind of capacity.<\/p>\n

Related: 10 Arcade To Console Ports That Were Absolutely Perfect<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The arcade<\/a> is a classic relic from a lost era of gaming,\u00a0with the fighting genre<\/a>\u00a0largely shifting over to online play and console gaming. Over the years, arcade games have attempted to cross over and corner the console market. Some of these efforts at ports<\/a> are absolute disasters, but others have actually led to games seeing fundamental improvements.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>Better In Arcade Cabinets: Virtua Fighter 2<\/h2>\n
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Sega\u2019s Virtua Fighter <\/em>series is iconic, both for arcades and the fighting genre as a whole. The push towards characters with 3D models was unbelievable for a lot of audiences and the arcade perfectly captured this. Ambitiously, Virtua Fighter 2 <\/em>was ported over to the Sega Saturn<\/a>, with little lost in the process.<\/p>\n

Related: 5 Fighting Games That Were Ahead Of Their Time (& 5 That Were Too Generic)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Despite how the Saturn port pushed the hardware\u2019s limits, over a year later another version was ported over to the inferior Sega Genesis. The 2D counterpart is ambitious, but flawed, and it\u2019s impossible to achieve 60 FPS on the 16-bit console.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>Better On Consoles: Mike Tyson\u2019s Punch-Out!!<\/h2>\n
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Punch-Out!! <\/em>is one of the most popular games to come out of the original Nintendo. The series has experienced a number of sequels over the years and the game\u2019s signature character, Little Mac, has even made it over to Super Smash Bros<\/a>.<\/em> The NES version of Punch-Out!! <\/em>is so polished that it\u2019s easy to forget that the boxing title debuted in arcades.<\/p>\n

Related: The 10 Best Modern Arcade Games, Ranked<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Gameplay is similar on both versions, but the major change is that the arcade version features a wireframe fighter and more of a first-person perspective. The Nintendo port introduces Little Mac, which gives the game such life.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>Better In Arcade Cabinets: Double Dragon<\/h2>\n
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Double Dragon <\/em>is one of those franchises where even if someone hasn’t played a single entry, they have probably at least heard of the violent title. Console ports helped successfully transition the Double Dragon <\/em>series and its sequels<\/a> over from arcades to consoles, but the initial title is considerably better in the arcade than on the Nintendo. The title suffers from a number of concessions, but the most unforgivable change is that the NES port removes the two-player option, which is crazy for a game that\u2019s called Double Dragon.<\/em><\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Better On Consoles: Golden Axe<\/h2>\n
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Sega has come up with a many influential video game franchises<\/a> over the years, some of which are still around and kicking, while others have disappeared to video game graveyards\u00a0waiting for a resurrection. While not strictly a fighter, Golden Axe <\/em>revolves around constant combat and action. The arcade version sets a strong foundation, but there\u2019s no denying that the Sega Genesis version is an improvement. The port upgrades the game\u2019s look and adds a new level\u00a0& challenge mode, but it also removes the arcade version\u2019s silly ending in favor of something that feels more appropriate.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Better In Arcade Cabinets: TMNT: Turtles In Time<\/h2>\n
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles <\/em>have had a robust life in video games, with some incredibly enjoyable titles getting released in both the arcades and on consoles. To be fair, the Super Nintendo port of TMNT: Turtles in Time<\/a> <\/em>is viewed in high esteem, but there are still some sacrifices made from the original arcade version. The console port features more intuitive hit detection and fewer enemies on the screen, which goes a long way. However, the visuals and audio are more impressive in the arcade and the higher enemy count better lends itself to the co-operative arcade experience.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Better On Consoles: Tekken Tag Tournament<\/h2>\n
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Namco\u2019s Tekken<\/a> <\/em>series has been a monumental addition to the fighting genre, both in arcades and on consoles. Sometimes ports of arcade titles are immediately pushed to consoles, but in the case of Tekken Tag Tournament, <\/em>there was significant time and care put into the transfer. Tekken Tag Tournament <\/em>on the PlayStation 2 is so superior to its arcade counterpart because the PS2\u2019s technology is an improvement over the arcade cabinet\u2019s 32-bit hardware. This means that the PS2\u2019s Tekken Tag Tournament <\/em>looks significantly better, but it also plays on a smoother and more polished game engine too.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>Better In Arcade Cabinets: Mortal Kombat<\/h2>\n
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Mortal Kombat<\/a> <\/em>is one of the most popular fighting game franchises of all time and even decades after its debut it\u2019s still maintained its stranglehold on the genre. The original Mortal Kombat <\/em>was a major subject of controversy and it led to an incredibly sanitized version hitting the Super Nintendo. This arcade port is highly censored and removes the blood and other defining features of the game. These edits are even more frustrating considering the Genesis version isn\u2019t censored in the same way and offers an option to toggle blood settings.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Better On Consoles: Marvel Vs. Capcom 2: New Age Of Heroes<\/h2>\n
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It seems like Marvel properties currently rule the world, but years before the genesis of the Marvel Cinematic Universe there was still a heavy pull for Marvel characters in fighting games. Marvel vs. Capcom<\/a> 2 <\/em>is seen as the pinnacle of the franchise and one of the best fighters of the generation. The Dreamcast port is so praised because it loses nothing in the adaptation process, plus it incorporates more content and quality of life features, including online play. It\u2019s the reason that the Dreamcast port still has such a sterling reputation and is turned to in the fighting community.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>Better In Arcade Cabinets: Pit-Fighter<\/h2>\n
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There are a number of regrettable fighting games that were released in the wake of more popular titles in an attempt to claim some of their success. Pit-Fighter <\/em>is actually an inventive and original arcade fighter that captures an underground atmosphere that\u2019s absent in other fighters. The game also makes creative use of its environments and the spectators that observe fights. Unfortunately, THQ\u2019s Super Nintendo<\/a> port completely butchers the game by stripping it of many of its defining features and reducing the character models and colors into a murky mess.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Better On Consoles: SoulCalibur<\/h2>\n
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Namco has been involved with some important contributions to the fighting genre, but the SoulCalibur<\/a> <\/em>games are easily at the top of their achievements. The wild fighting franchise has slightly lost its way over the years, but the original game is still viewed as near perfection. SoulCalibur <\/em>was a juggernaut in arcades, but the fact that a flawless console port was available on the Dreamcast as a launch title seriously helped push Sega\u2019s new console. SoulCalibur <\/em>on the Dreamcast is a sublime and addictive fighting experience that\u2019s still one of the best launch titles on a console.<\/p>\n

Next: Streets Of Rage: 10 Arcade Classics That Also Deserve A Comeback<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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