10 Greatest Ever Superhero Fighting Games

10. Marvel Nemesis: Rise Of The Imperfects

What better way to kick things off than with a bit of controversy?

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects is a 2005 game released by EA which tied into the Marvel comics series of the same name. With versions appearing on everything from PS2 to Nintendo DS, the game was quite a big deal at the time.

It was, however, poorly received by critics.

Where it differed form other Marvel-centric fighting games was the presentation. Eschewing the bright, colourful, cartoony graphics we will see in later Marvel entries, Imperfects went for a more realistic, gritty aesthetic which, while certainly differentiating it from other such games, did make it look a little too dark at times.

Despite poor reviews, the game did actually have a fair amount going for it. It abandoned the Street Fighter-esque 2D plain in favour of full 3D movement, featured destructible environments and usable objects, and featured a diverse cast of characters for the time, including the likes of Daredevil, The Human Torch, and even Venom.

Throw some online play into the mix alongside a decent storyline and single player campaign, and Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects is actually a much better game than it is often given credit for.