THE BEST SWITCH FIGHTING GAMES

Whether you need to flex your skills or you’re taking your first steps in the arena, the Nintendo Switch could be the very best place to get your fighting game fix

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So grab a couple of controllers, pick your main, invite some friends over, and choose where to battle - with the help of our list of the best Switch fighting games

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SUPER SMASH BROS ULTIMATE

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This new title has sharply refined the gameplay fans know and love, and with the portability of the Switch, it’s never been easier to jump in and teach your friends a lesson

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DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ

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With visuals that have jumped right out of an episode of the show and a roster packed with fan favourites, this frantic 3v3 fighter is a fantastic entry for the franchise

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POKEMON TOURNAMENT DX

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Chaining combos while using each Pokémon’s different techniques is the key to victory in this surprisingly deep fighting game that’s easy to pick up, but hard to master

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