Street Fighter II: The World Warrior

Street Fighter II is the gold standard for fighting games, generating $1.5 billion in arcade revenue from 1991 to 1993. It introduced special moves via joystick inputs and sold over 6.3 million copies on SNES. The game's impact spawned dozens of sequels and crossovers, cementing its legacy as the most iconic arcade fighter with a 30% higher tournament presence than any rival.