Apple opens up a new category of fun on iPhone and iPad

Nov 24, 2013 12:43 GMT  ·  By

The “Fighting” genre is easily one of the most popular categories of video games available on every platform out there, since the 1984 Karateka, to the newest Tekken installment for PlayStation consoles.

Apple’s iOS can hold its own. The Cupertino giant is so proud of its selection of titles that it has opened up a new section on the App Store called “Fighting Games.”

Highlights include The King of Fighters, Street Fighter, Soul Calibur, Real Boxing, Karateka, Samurai Showdown, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and Final Fight.

I’ll be the first to admit that all these games are played best with a controller (and you can actually buy one now), but if you’re looking for a bit of nostalgic fun, go ahead and grab one now.

Launch iTunes on your Mac or PC, click on the App Store, wait for the Fighting Games banner to reel into position and make the click.