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I remember picking up Art of Fighting for the Sega Genesis back in 1994. It was a port of SNK's arcade fighter, arriving on a console already packed with other one-on-one brawlers. This wasn't a game trying to redefine the genre; it was another option in the rental store, a familiar face from the arcades making its way home.

You control one of two martial artists, Ryo or Robert, as you fight through a series of opponents to rescue Ryo's kidnapped sister. The game's signature mechanics are its spirit gauge and desperation attacks. Performing special moves drains your spirit meter, weakening your attacks if you're not careful. As your health gets low, you unlock a super move, a last-ditch effort to turn the tide. The pacing is deliberate, the difficulty is steep, and the characters are large, making every punch and kick feel significant. It feels like a tough, deliberate brawl where a single mistake can cost you the match.