The fighting games arcade machine is the soul landmark of any arcade. Its side-by-side joysticks and buttons hold the collective memories of the post-80s and post-90s generations, while continuing to attract new players.

It’s a typical example of "easy to pick up, hard to master": Beginners can start fighting just by pressing punch and kick buttons, but mastering skills like the "special moves" in Street Fighter or "combos" in The King of Fighters ’97 requires repeated practice. As light effects flash on the screen and the sound of super moves rings out, adrenaline surges instantly.