How to Get Good at Fighting Games (The 2D Ones Anyway)

Fighting games are hard, there’s no way around it. But the edge of that difficulty can be smoothed a bit with a proper mindset, some universal tips that apply to almost every 2D fighting game, along with a healthy dose of practice and perserverance. If you’ve always been interested in the genre, but have been intimidated by its learning curve, here are a handful of tips that will help you immediately “git gud” at fighting games.