Top 10 Franchises That Need Fighting Games

Fighting games normally feature original characters, but every so often, an amazing fighting game with already licensed characters is released. With games like Super Smash Bros., Marvel vs. Capcom, PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale, and Injustice: Gods Among Us, it's clear that licensed franchises make great subjects for fighting games.

There are so many other franchises that just need fighting games, and this list is dedicated to them (crossovers included).

The Top Ten

Marvel vs. DC

Hell yeah! Just imagine: Deadpool vs. Deadshot, Batman vs. Iron Man, Superman vs. Hulk. And a great chance for Spawn to be DLC. Plus, Thanos and Darkseid as preorder DLC characters. Yes!

Street Fighter vs. Mortal Kombat may be overdue, but Marvel vs. DC is the next generation of overdue. These companies have been around forever, and since they've both been in fighting games and comic crossovers in the past, there is no excuse - literally no excuse - for this not to happen.

If there was at least one game that had Hulk vs. Superman, Spider-Man vs. Static, Wonder Woman vs. Captain Marvel, etc., oh man, that would be awesome.
Street Fighter vs. Mortal Kombat

Come on, Ed Boon, this is way overdue! With the releases of Mortal Kombat vs. DC and Injustice, it's clear that you love crossovers. But if you love your fans, then you have to do this! For years now, we've awaited this, hoping that one day, Ryu and Scorpion could officially fight. If it actually happens, you can expect to see yourself bathing in money.
Star Wars

I understand that Star Wars has had several fighting games, but none of them - and I mean NONE - were very good. Another attempt would be very welcome, and with the help of Disney, we'll surely be surprised. Seriously, Star Wars is one of the most famous, highest-grossing, most beloved franchises of all time, and it needs a good fighting game!
Disney

The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. It was founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy O. Disney. Disney is known for its film studios, theme... read more

Disney has been around since the 1930s, and since then, they've had lovable characters, amazing movies, and a dedicated fan base. With the release of Disney Infinity, it's clear they understand crossovers, so why not a fighting game? Combine old Disney, new Disney, Pixar, and maybe even guests from Marvel, Star Wars, Kingdom Hearts, or even the Muppets, and you've got yourself a money-printing machine.

So many characters! Basically a Super Smash Bros. Disney version. Then everyone who wants Homer Simpson in Smash would be happy.
Valve

Valve Corporation is an American video game developer, publisher, and digital distribution company. It is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, and was founded in 1996 by Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington. Valve is well known for its gaming franchises such as Half-Life, Portal, and Left 4 Dead, as well... read more

After seeing that Melee intro parody with Valve characters, I've been thinking... this needs to happen! Not only would it have a massive fan base, but having things like the Portal Gun and Gravity Gun in a fighting game would make for one of the most unique experiences ever made. Plus, Team Fortress vs. Counter-Strike.

I just want to see the sentries and turrets fight each other.
The Legend of Zelda

I'd love a fighter à la Soul Calibur but with just Zelda characters.

We need a fighting game with just Zelda characters. Link, Zelda, Ganon, Gerudos, Zoras, Gorons, Midna, Fi, etc.
Final Fantasy

Final Fantasy is one of the most beloved video game franchises of all time, with some of the most beloved characters, so it makes sense that a fighting game should happen, especially with the series failing in recent years. You could play as characters from all the games. Imagine the Black Mage fighting the White Mage or, better yet, Aeris fighting Sephiroth! Make him pay for all those tears!

Especially so the spell casters can use some devastating moves that just annihilate the landscape.
Mario
Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog is the title character and protagonist of the video game series of the same name released by SEGA. He has since appeared in numerous spin-off comics, several television shows, an animated OVA, and a live-action movie trilogy. Known for his incredible speed and signature blue color... read more

Sonic the Hedgehog has had a few fighting games and was even in Smash Bros., but having a standalone 2D Sonic fighting game with an updated engine and better physics would give Sega so much money. This is also Sega's chance to revive long-forgotten Sonic characters, like Tikal and the Tails Doll... no, that's going too far.

I mean, yeah, Sonic has had fighting games before, but they're ridiculously old. We need a Sonic fighter. I know this is extremely wishful thinking, but if Tails Doll reappeared in the game with their newly acquired "monster" status from the comics, they would be really unique.
Mega Man

A Mega Man fighting game could have Mega Man, Proto Man, Bass, Duo, Roll, and a wide selection of Robot Masters, as well as the Mega Man Killers, Genesis Unit, and Stardroids. You could get items from Eddie or purchase them at Auto's Shop.

Honestly, they had two fighting games like Power Battle and Power Fighters, but I'd like to see more of these.

I already made a concept for this, and it turned out great. It should definitely be made.

The Newcomers

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Amphibia

Amphibia is an American animated television series created by Matt Braly. It originally aired on Disney Channel from June 17, 2019, to May 14, 2022. The show follows a young girl named Anne Boonchuy who is magically transported to a fantastical world inhabited by anthropomorphic amphibians.
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Capcom vs. Shonen Jump

The Contenders

Samurai Shodown vs. Soulcalibur
Capcom

Capcom Co., Ltd., or Capcom, is a Japanese video game developer and publisher. The company is known for creating multi-million-selling franchises such as Mega Man, Street Fighter, Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, and Monster Hunter. Capcom has also released several successful games based on... read more

Capcom is the master of tournament fighters. The company has had plenty of crossovers in the past with Marvel and SNK, but having a standalone Capcom crossover with the roster size of MvC3 would be amazing. Imagine a fighting game with all of the characters from all three MvC games, and more!
Tatsunoko vs. Shōnen Jump
Fire Emblem

You have over five hundred characters to choose from. It isn't that hard.

Just imagine it. Smash isn't big enough for this amazing series!

Maybe then the "too much Fire Emblem in Smash" whiners will shut up.
Undertale

This needs to be a thing! Also, imagine Sans vs. Undyne.

Yeah, also Sans vs. Undyne would be epic.
Pokemon
Clicker Heroes
Nicktoons

Nicktoons refers to a group of original animated television series produced specifically for Nickelodeon. These shows are created exclusively for the network rather than acquired from outside sources. The first Nicktoons, including Rugrats, Doug, and The Ren & Stimpy Show, debuted in the early 1990s... read more

Cartoon Network had Punch Time Explosion, so why can't Nickelodeon have a shot at a fighting game? Combining the old, classic '90s Nick with more modern Nick could give us the opportunity to battle with characters from SpongeBob, Ren and Stimpy, Danny Phantom, Invader Zim, and much more! Nickelodeon has made crossovers in the past, and now it's time for the ultimate one.

They have Super Brawl available on the browser. Nothing else to say but fun game to play. However, it gets boring to tap two buttons every fight until the special attack gets loaded.
Persona 5
Hasbro

We've seen games based on their toys, like Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, but I think a fighting game with all their characters from toys and board games would be the most fun. Imagine all the crazy matchups and stages! Cobra Commander vs. Action Man in Ponyville. Mr. Potato Head vs. Mr. Monopoly in Candy Land.
Maybe they could make it even crazier by adding summons like Snake Eyes and Furby or using items like a Super Soaker. And perhaps, with DLC, you could add Mattel characters like He-Man or Barbie, just not in the main game. You could even add more DLC for things like Playmates. It sounds crazy, but think about it - you know you want it.
RWBY

RWBY is an American 3D animated web series created by Monty Oum for Rooster Teeth. The show is set in the fictional world of Remnant, where young people train to become Huntsmen and Huntresses. Their mission is to protect humanity from the monstrous creatures known as Grimm.

Even though I'm not a fan of the show and don't like it, Team RWBY, Neo, and other "unreleased" characters were playable in BBTAG. So maybe they can add a fighting game sometime in the future.

I'm a big fan of the series, and I would much love to see a 1v1-style game of this, but they do have crossovers with it.

Imagine beating the hell out of your biggest enemy with a gigantic scythe that is also a gun!
Pokemon vs. Digimon
Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender is an American animated television series that aired on Nickelodeon for three seasons from 2005 to 2008. It is set in an Asiatic-inspired world where some people can manipulate the classical elements using psychokinetic techniques based on Chinese martial arts, known as "bending."... read more

With great characters, settings, and enjoyable fighting sequences, I see no reason why this amazing series can't have its own fighting game!

This also includes The Legend of Korra. I know there is a Flash game, but having a full-fledged game like the new Naruto & Boruto game would be amazing!
Senran Kagura
Metal Gear