No Exit

No Exit is a 1990 fighting game with a title that sounds like a warning, which is probably appropriate because the player is about to enter a series of increasingly violent battles. The game focuses on one-on-one combat, with fighters using punches, kicks, and special techniques to defeat their opponents. Its futuristic setting gives the matches a distinctive atmosphere, while the gameplay follows the familiar fighting-game formula of learning moves, understanding opponents, and attempting to become the last person standing. The title suggests an unavoidable struggle, and the game certainly embraces that mood. No Exit is a product of the era when fighting games were experimenting with different settings and mechanics, often with wonderfully dramatic names. It may not have the fame of the genre’s biggest stars, but it offers the timeless satisfaction of beating an opponent while pretending the defeat was entirely due to superior strategy.