Confusality
Mortal Kombat has a ninja in yellow garbs who screams “GET OVER HERE” every time he impales someone. Street Fighter has a British commando who wears nothing but a leotard and yet can spin across the stage like a drill. Tekken has had both a boxing kangaroo and sentient tree as playable combatants. The point is, fighting games have always had a crazy element to them. More often than not, it allows for the creation of awesome characters, decent narratives and entertaining gameplay. However, there are a few specific titles out there that have pushed the envelope just a tad too far for our tastes…
#3: “Thrill Kill” (1998)
While technically an unreleased game, the power of the internet made it readily available for those looking an edgier version of Mortal Kombat. Forced to compete against each other in order to escape from hell, ten murderers go head to head, with the results being just as bloody as you would have expected. A domnatrix, a cannibal, a crazed doctor, a midget, two torsos joined together, even Cain gets in on the action. The shock horror factor is turned all the way up to eleven here people!
#2: “Street Fighter: The Movie: The Game” (1995)
Who was this game for? People who enjoyed the original Street Fighter game but wanted a little more Van Damme sprinkled on top? This arcade adaptation of the poorly-received movie adapted from the actual game is about as lifeless as you would expect, devoid of any charm and just comes across as a huge waste of time for all parties involved. Unless, again, you happen to be a die-hard fan of Van Damme.
#1: “Arm Joe” (1998)
Whoever thought of combining Street Fighter and Les Miserables must have either been a madman or someone with way too much time on their hands. With Victor Hugo’s beloved creations taking the place of Ryu, Ken and the rest, players can now battle through France and wonder how things would have turned out if Jean Valjean and Javert’s decades long rivalry had included special combos and finishing moves. Admittedly, it might have made the 2012 film a tad more enjoyable.
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