When Flappy Bird Meets Street Fighter, You Get Flappy Fighter

What happens when you combine the 2014 smash hit Flappy Bird with Capcom’s Street Fighter series? You get “Flappy Fighter” of course. Available now on the iOS App Store, it features arcade-style graphics, colorful intros, splash screens, and of course, those crazy knockout animations One caveat: players have to deal with a touchscreen-exclusive interface, but fortunately, you’re only required to dash forward and dash backward. Attacks are executed with four virtual buttons dedicated to one move each. However, a super move, the Shin Flappyken, is activated by simply pressing the health bar once the meter is full.

Flappy Fighter is a quirky take on the fighting game genre. Even when compressed to a mobile platform, its combat system is compelling, thanks to the way it simplifies movement and attacks while providing depth for those willing to explore a bit. The controls are surprisingly tight and responsive, despite having to use virtual buttons on a touchscreen.