A good fighting game needs a intriguing roster. The strangest characters spark heated debates amongst gamers. New additions can miss their mark, while special guest characters raise eyebrows. These are the weirdest fighting game characters to earn a spot on digital rosters. They might not be everyone's main, but they're good for a playful round with friends.
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Fighters Megamix brought together many Sega characters for an intense fighting game.Developers wanted to get Sega characters involved, but they brought together a slew of Sega characters for an intense fighting game.Daytona USA.They added Hornet the Daytona Car. The car throws hands (or wheels) like anyone else.
Hornet's moveset looked funny, but it was actually boring for the game. This made them easy to forget.
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Xenophage: Alien Bloodsport.The game was dismissed as a.Mortal Kombat.It was a clone upon its 1995 arrival. The game shows people trying to save their homelands from destruction.
Barney the Dinosaur was one individual needing to save his friends. Barney, being gentle and lovable, was a complete pushover. If Barney got hit once, he stayed on the ground, giving the opponent an easy win.
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When it comes toMortal Kombat., the character diversity is top-tier. WithMortal Kombat 4., developers added Meat, which many people disliked. Shang Tsung's experiments created the character.
Meat was just a mimic character inMortal Kombat 4., theMortal Kombat: Armageddon.The version was a shocking change. Meat could throw their head like Decap Attack.Decap AttackArmageddonArmageddonMortal KombatMortal Kombat.
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Earthworm Jim stood out in the PC version ofBattle Arena Toshinden.Playmates and Takara made Jim involved through a deal. Jim uses his friend Snott as a weapon, mimicking Rungo Iron's moveset.
One year afterBattle Arena ToshindenJim found a better fighting game home inClay Fighter 63 1/3..
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Tekken 3.It introduced Panda, a panda bear named Panda, Kuma II, a bear bodyguard, and Gon, a dinosaur. Panda and Kuma II became major franchise parts, but Gon is gone.
Gon is hard to master due to short reach. Many players used Gon to mess with opponents. Because Gon is a licensed character from a Japanese manga, they have not returned to aTekkengame since.
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Capcom and comedian Noritake Kinashi teamed up to bring Norimaro to the Japanese version ofMarvel Super Heroesvs. Street Fighter. Most characters use flashy strikes; Norimaro only uses his school supplies.
One Hyper Combo shows Norimaro in poses, including one like Mega Man. This fighting style appeared later with Phoenix Wright inUltimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3..
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SoulCalibur.has many unique characters, but Olcadan is very polarizing. The character was easygoing until he killed a huge owl. This angered Ares, who turned Olcadan's head into an owl's head.
Olcadan's owl head is the only interesting part since he is a mimic character. He only appeared in SoulCalibur III.SoulCalibur III.
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Amingo was a 100% original character. Both Capcom and Marvel vs. Capcom 2 introduced him.Vs.Capcom and Marvel universes in Marvel vs. Capcom 2.Marvel vs. Capcom 2. A roster filled with established Marvel and Capcom names caused issues. New characters often struggle to connect with experienced players.
Ruby Heart and SonSon, new characters too, gained fan support. Amingo felt off. The man-sized cactus has not been seen fighting since the game's release.
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Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliancepaid tribute tomotion capture actor Carlos Pesinawith the secret character Mokap. Carlos Pesina is best known in the Mortal Kombat universe for his work as Raiden.Mortal Kombatuniverse for his work as Raiden.
Mokap kept fans distant with his awkward look and uninspiring moves. Mokap lacked a fatality. Mokap vanished after Mortal Kombat: Armageddon.Mortal Kombat: ArmageddonFans learned Mokap owns a cafe called Mokap's Mokha in Mortal Kombat 11.Mortal Kombat 11.
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Mega Man appeared in major fighting game franchises likeMarvel vs. CapcomandSuper Smash Bros.His appearance in Street Fighter X Tekken.Street Fighter X Tekken, however, still confuses people today.
Fans received the Bad Box Art Mega Man instead of the Mega Man everyone knows and loves from the first Mega Man game.Mega ManMega Man creator Keiji Inafune.Mega Man creator Keiji Inafuneallegedly loved the Bad Box Art Mega Man aging since the 1987 game.
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Street Fighter III: 3rd Strikeintroduced Q, who turned heads. Wearing a metallic mask, this character has one of the most mysterious backstories.mysterious backstoriesin Street Fighter history.Street Fighterhistory.
Because Q lacks a story, many players viewed him as a weird experiment. Q has not appeared in any Street Fighter games since then, though he has cameo appearances in the Udon comic books.Street FighterHe appeared in Udon comic books games since then, but he made cameo appearances.
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Finding the best Pokemon forPokken Tournamentwas a tough job. More than 700 Pokemon were available when the game launched.
Pokken Tournamentthrew a curveball by adding Chandelure to the roster. Chandelure debuted in Pokemon Black and White.Pokemon Black and White, Chandelure is a ghost/fire-type that looks like a chandelier. This was an odd choice for a fighter; many felt Meowth or Hitmonlee would have been better.
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Super Smash Bros.has a history of bringing in wild guest characters. When Metal Gear Solid's Snake was announced for Super Smash Bros.Metal Gear Solid's Snake was announced forSuper Smash Bros. Brawl, fans struggled to see how that would work. When the character officially arrived, many people were surprised to see Metal Gear Solid references.Metal Gear Solidreferences thrown in the mix. People who never played a Metal Gear Solid game were confused about why Snake hides in a box.Metal Gear SolidPlayers confused why Snake hides in a box in the game.
The character was an outlier in Brawl.Brawl, the next few years of additions to the Smash roster made Snake feel like a veteran character.SmashThe roster ended up making Snake feel right at home as a veteran character.
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Professor X became the last X-Men character fans expected in a fighting game. Fans found they could unlock him inX-Men Mutant Academy 2Fans felt perplexed by what they saw.
Fighting Professor X seemed wrong to gamers and comic fans. Lacking a jump, many players just spammed the Mental Bolt attack and hoped for the best.
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