FightNJokes
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Way back in the '90s, you couldn't move for 2D fighting games from the likes of Capcom, SNK and Data East. The genre was one of the biggest draws around, and while one-on-one fighting games have enjoyed something of a fall and rise since then, they're not quite at the insane level of popularity they were during the 16 and 32-bit eras.

Still, if you're pining for some classic 2D fighting action in 2022, then you might want to take a look at FightNJokes, which has just arrived on the Switch eShop. It's described as "a semi-humorous 2D fighting game created from original IP while taking a gentle poke at the more serious sides of Fighting Games".

You might be assuming this is another Clayfighter, but the developers assure us that while it may not take itself too seriously, "there is a real solid, fun combat and fighting experience here".

Here's some PR:

We want to give the players even more flexibility and variety, there are a core set of moves in Fight’n’Jokes. Punch, kick, block, but each player has their own unique spin on these standard moves. Animations are different per player, audio feedback and visual results are different for each opponent.

We want to give the players even more flexibility and variety, there are a core set of moves in Fight’n’Jokes. Punch, kick, block, but each player has their own unique spin on these standard moves. Animations are different per player, audio feedback and visual results are different for each opponent.

Play across the world, and the Galaxy in weird, wacky and wonderful locations that are sure to keep our players amused. “This ain’t your grand daddy’s fighting game”.

7 Games Modes

• Arcade
Play against AI to progress through the main competition. Unlock new characters by completing the head to head battles. This mode allows Player to to interrupt during gameplay and challenge in a Player vs Player head to head.
• Versus
Play against your friends or the AI in one shot matches. Each player uses a single controller. Are you the best there is?
• Tournament
Hot swap with up to 16 Players in 1 vs 1 tournament. Work your way up the tournament ladder, to the quarter and semi-finals. Can you be the ultimate tournament champion?
• Team Battle
Pick your team up to 10 characters, play progressively against a friend of the AI until one team defeats all the Characters from the other team. The ultimate test of Character knowledge and endurance.
• Survival
Pick one Character, play progressively against all other players. Can you make your health last for the length of this challenge mode. It's not easy!
• Time Attack (1-2 Players)
Challenge your friend or the AI in a time limited mode. Knock them out before your time runs out!
• Player Training
Don't worry, we all need practise. Perfect your technique against a training dummy.

Features

+ 14 Playable Characters
+ Ten Characters unlocked from start
+ Four Characters unlocked during progression via Arcade Mode
+ Shared and unique moves
+ Unique sound sets
+ Individual finishing move

FightNJokes will cost you $19.99 / £17.99.