The draw of fighting games

Ring Outs. Parry. Super Cancel. Ultra Combo Finish. If you’re a fighting game enthusiast, you’ll know exactly what they are.

In the past, many assumed it was simple button mashing as the moves were rather basic. Nowadays, it has evolved into an art form — a skill to master, with timing and luck thrown into the mix. Even though it is a rather sad fact that fighting game events are few and far between in Malaysia, in the international scene, it is a bustling arena. That should be evident with the arrival of more fighting games recently.