10 Best Hidden Gem Video Games Of 2022

There are massive fans of the fighting genre right now, who are impatiently waiting for the next instalment of Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, or The King of Fighters. If you're in that boat, you don't have to wait one more moment to play an awesome fighter.

For years, Arc System has proven to have an unequalled talent at creating diverse games in the genre, including Dragon Ball Fighter Z, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, and Guilty Gear Strive. And in 2022, they added a new entry to the fray - Dungeon & Fighter (DNF) Duel.

Within minutes of playing, you can tell Duel has everything you want. The roster is delightfully varied, the fighting mechanics are easy to pick up, and it's one of the few fighters that has zero issues online.

But what makes Arc System titles lightyears ahead of its competition is its aesthetic. Despite being a 2D sidescroller, Duel's animations are more jaw-dropping than anything you see in Tekken or Smash Bros. Each character moves so fluidly, you'll forget you're playing a game, because you'll momentarily convince yourself you're watching an anime.

And if you enjoy DNF Duel, the rest of the developer's titles are worth a look.