The story in 'Street Fighter' is quite good too. With characters like Ryu and Ken, their journey to master martial arts while facing various opponents with different fighting styles and motives makes for an interesting story. There are also the overarching plotlines about the search for power and the battles between good and evil in the Street Fighter universe.
One of the best fighting game stories is from 'Tekken'. The Mishima family saga is full of drama, with family feuds, power struggles, and complex relationships. Each character in the Mishima family has their own motives and backstories that are intertwined, like Heihachi's thirst for power and Jin's internal conflict between his two bloodlines.
Dragon Ball FighterZ. It has an engaging story mode that follows the Dragon Ball Z saga quite well. The cutscenes are great and the battles are intense, making it a top pick for those who want a good story in a DBZ fighting game.
A complex and overarching plot is also important. Take BlazBlue as an example. It has a very convoluted plot that involves time travel, different dimensions, and a battle for the very existence of the world. This kind of plot keeps players interested as they try to piece together all the elements while playing through different character arcs.
One of the fighting games with a great story is 'Guilty Gear'. Its story is complex and engaging, filled with unique characters and a rich lore that spans across multiple installments. The story delves deep into the backstories of the fighters, their motives, and the overarching conflict in their world.
In my opinion, Mortal Kombat has one of the best stories among fighting games. It combines fantasy elements with intense battles and a complex web of relationships between the characters.
The story of 'SoulCalibur' is also engaging. It involves the eternal struggle for the powerful Soul Edge sword. Different characters from various backgrounds, like the knight Siegfried, are drawn into the conflict, and their individual stories intertwine as they pursue or try to destroy the evil sword.
One great 'fighting game visual novel' is 'BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend'. It combines intense fighting mechanics with an engaging visual novel story. The characters are well - developed, and the plot has many twists and turns.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3. The story mode in this game is really comprehensive. It includes a vast array of story arcs from the Dragon Ball Z universe. You can choose different characters to play through the story, and each character has their own unique interactions and storylines within the overall arc of the game.
The Injustice story is centered around a world where Superman has become a tyrant. In this alternate reality, the Joker tricks Superman into killing Lois Lane and their unborn child, which drives Superman over the edge. He then starts to enforce his own brand of justice, leading to a conflict with other heroes who oppose his dictatorial ways. Batman, being one of the main opponents, forms a resistance and tries to bring back the true sense of justice. There are also elements of different characters' moral struggles as they choose sides in this great divide between Superman's regime and the resistance.
Revenge is a common theme. Many characters are out for revenge against those who wronged them or their families. Power struggle is another one. Characters often fight to gain more power or to take over a certain territory or group. And of course, there is the theme of good vs evil, where the heroes have to face off against villains who want to cause chaos or destruction.