Final Fight is widely considered one of the classic beat-em-up staples, and for good reason! The music is energizing, the visuals are perfectly crisp and crunchy, and the limited, but well applied move-sets for each of the three playable fighters make combat feel satisfying; like you're constantly getting better.

In my mind, what makes it earn that extra star is the familial element, most beat em ups were about fighting to save a love interest, but when playing as Mayor Mike Haggar, you're out to save your daughter, taken by a gang you've opposed through your legislation. It's the feel good 80's cheese you get from action films, and a deeper (albeit only slightly) motivation via that familial bond, that make the game retain its charm even beyond its years.