Getting into fighting games. Overwhelmed which one to pick. Where should I start?

Newbie Saikyo Dojo
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So, I would like to get into a good fighting game, and as the title says, I am overwhelmed since there is a lot to choose from nowadays. What makes it harder for me is that they all look appealing.

My multi-player competitive background mainly consists of playing Quake Live 1vs1 duels, which is probably the most balanced and skillful FPS game I had ever played. Playing that game at a mid-high level requires a lot of mind games, timing, opponent awareness, and planning ahead.

I was looking for a similar experience with a fighting game. One that is the most balanced and requires the most skill. So if any of you can suggest any titles, I’ll appreciate it. Thanks!

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If most of your play is online then look towards those with quality netcode like SFxT or Skullgirls.

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Skullgirls is a good start. At fifteen bucks it’s a real steal, every character has a wildly different play style, and it’s just a hell of a lot of fun.

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Do you have a scene in your area?

http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?categories/regional-matchmaking.110/

You could maybe meet up and try them out and meet some people.