Are Fighting Games Too Hard To Get Into: The Truth

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Is it worth picking up SF6, or are fighting games too hard to invest in?

With fresh content creators hopping into the Capcom ring, they are all facing the struggle.

But are fighting games as a genre too difficult for new players, or is it a skill issue?

Are Fighting Games Too Hard?

Short answer: no. Longer answer: yes, but everything is stop crying.

It’s often overlooked that mastering any skill requires a significant time commitment, much like the ‘10,000-hour rule’ encompasses all areas. Yet, within the gaming world, there’s a common sentiment that fighting games are notably more challenging than others.

It seems mastering Counter-Strike comes more swiftly compared to Tekken 8, given their distinct playstyles. To put it simply, one might say learning curves differ significantly between the two games.

The main difference between these comparisons arises from the individualistic nature of fighting games, typically. They’re essentially lone expeditions for combatants. Contrastingly, in collaborative games such as League of Legends or Counter-Strike, you have other players to learn and grow alongside with.

In other words, although you might sometimes attribute a loss to a teammate who made a mistake, such as failing to follow the game properly, it’s important to note that this isn’t typically the case for most fighter or even tag-team characters. Instead of thinking “My jungler messed up and lost the game,” it’s more likely that you need to examine your own performance as well.

In the SF6 game, your skills weren’t as strong as your opponent, leading to your defeat. Regardless, an equal opportunity was given to both players beforehand, and any relevant matchup insights should already be familiar.

Because it’s like chess, where both players are equal, it makes fighting games too hard for some.

In my exploration, I stumbled upon a video featuring streamer Tyler 1 discussing the challenging aspects and excessive demands towards novice players in fighting games. He expressed concern that climbing rank necessitates an overabundance of dedication and time investment.

Okay, and?

Got To Clock In

It’s rather preposterous to think that investing time in fighting games increases their difficulty level. In fact, this notion holds true for any game you wish to excel at. Is it plausible that you could spend a single night on Rocket League and climb your way into the top 10 ranks? Highly unlikely.

As a fellow League of Legends enthusiast, I can’t help but marvel at the lengthy games we find ourselves engaged in, typically stretching beyond the 40-minute mark.

Any shooter, MOBA, or RTS demands a huge time investment to get skilled at not just fighters.

However, it’s plausible that the reason behind this question stems from the modern fighting games simplifying the experience to entice novice players. Achieving Master Rank in SF6 might appear like an empty triumph to some, since it may not reflect genuine improvement.

Instead of triumphing over an opponent who merely presses basic keys, you’ve won by relying on chain attacks. To truly improve your skills, you might need to adapt and learn anew, this time using the classic mode.

If you’re already familiar with the characters and their match-ups, you can master the game without finding it excessively challenging. This implies that the complexity of fighting games might not be a concern for you in such a case.

Just as with most things, achieving proficiency requires a little time spent studying away from your immediate environment and consistent practice – something that not everyone possesses the ability or drive to do.

If you prefer not to analyze spreadsheets for frame data or character comparisons, that’s perfectly acceptable. However, if you find yourself losing against an opponent who has taken the time to study these aspects, remember that the responsibility lies with you, as failure to prepare often leads to defeat.

In simpler terms, some of these video games, like Tekken 8, can be quite outrageous, with Alisa’s matches still causing frustration for me even today. However, these issues could potentially be resolved with a little practice and patience towards her somewhat irritating character design.

If finding 30 minutes in your day seems challenging, I’m afraid gaming might not align with your packed schedule at the moment.

It’s still surprising when people argue that fighting games are inaccessible because “the average person” can’t play them. While it’s true that a casual player might struggle with a complex game like BlazBlue, they weren’t going to start playing an anime fighter in the first place!

The Candy Crush enthusiast would not touch CS or League with a 10-foot pole, let alone Fatal Fury!

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2025-09-06 15:31