As someone that is not good at any fighting games, I think this game ROCKS. I went to an arcade with a few friends that ARE good at certain fighting games, and I was actually able to stand up against them in this! That's because this game is the most barebones concept of a fighter, where spacing and reacting is key, but there's so little to the visual feedback that it makes it so much easier to understand than your modern fighters.

The stiff controls also add to how important every single one of your moves are. It adds a layer to understanding the spacing and such.

Fuck the haters, this game is dope. It aged so well, as all of us got really into this and competitive during our time there.