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It's fast approaching the end of 2017 and while we're yet to learn which games have come out on top in the annual Game Awards - taking place December 8th - we can say with some certainty which games are the cream of the crop.
Not all of them have necessarily stormed to the top of the video game charts in the UK, but all are worthy of praise and certainly worth your hard earned cash.
With presents to buy this Christmas for friends and loved ones, you may be wondering what to buy them. Even if they've got a PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch, you might still be wondering what to spend your money on.
To help, we've pulled together a definitive list of the best games of 2017, split into categories to help make it even easier.
So whether the person you're buying for is big into sports or complex strategy games, there's something for everyone in this Holiday gift guide.
On this page, we'll be looking at the best new fighting games in 2017 that are worthy of consideration for spending your paycheck on.
Below the gallery, which is looking at some of the best games coming in 2018, you'll find a full rundown of our picks for 2017.
And if that wasn't enough, we've scoured the web for the best prices to pick up each game to save you even more money.
22 AMAZING PS4, Xbox and Nintendo Switch games for 2018 and beyond
SONY
ARMS
WHAT IS IT:
ARMS is Nintendo's first fighting game for the Nintendo Switch - but don't expect an experience like Street Fighter or even Tekken - ARMS is a little different, and uses the JoyCon controllers to its advantage. A refreshing take on the fighting game formula.
DAILY STAR REVIEW - 5/5:
It manages to capture their spirit of fighting games with a devilishly straightforward and fun gameplay experience.
An off the wall and simply perfect brawler which you’d be hard-pressed not to enjoy on your own, but especially with friends.
BEST PRICES:
• GAME - £47.84 - Click here to buy
• TESCO - £44.99 - Click here to buy
• ARGOS - £42.99 - Click here to buy
Injustice 2
WHAT IS IT:
Imagine if you got the entire DC Universe and threw all the characters within into one big fight with each other. This is that game. But NetherRealm Studios didn't stop at just making Batman pummel Wonder Woman - there are also characters from other properties in there, too: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mortal Kombat and more are represented in-game.
DAILY STAR REVIEW - 5/5:
There's a plethora of content to get stuck into and fight fans are going to love the lot.
Everything looks triple-A in quality, from menus to the animations, although I would point out here that the graphics didn't blow me away as much as I expected and I believe there's room for improvement in the inevitable Injustice 3.
All in a fantastic package, full of top fighting action and an instantly recognisable cast of colourful and diverse brawlers to get to grips with.
BEST PRICES:
• GAME - £34.99 - Click here to buy
• TESCO - £30.00 - Click here to buy
• ARGOS - £42.99 - Click here to buy
For Honor
WHAT IS IT:
A game that pitches Vikings, Samurai and Knights against one another in various fictional battlefields across the world. It's a multiplayer, brawling, fighting game that flies in the face of every fighting convention established to date. Friendly to beginners, with lots to discover for pros, it's a fantastic game and service from Microsoft.
DAILY STAR REVIEW - 4/5:
Ubisoft should be proud that they have made a strong fighting game here, with the possibility of a new franchise to come if they progress with sequels.
The learning curve is tough, and the story is lacking. But beneath the shiny graphics and impressive triple-A design, there's an addictive, intricate and technical fighting game here with a lot of heart. One you'll want to keep coming back to again and again.
BEST PRICES:
• GAME - £22.99 - Click here to buy
• TESCO - £16.00 - Click here to buy
• ARGOS - £27.99 - Click here to buy
Tekken 7
WHAT IS IT:
One of the oldest fighting game franchises returns for its seventh proper instalment (there are two tag team games in the series' history, too). It's a 3D fighter that combines some solid mechanics and combinations of martial arts with a peculiar humour and techno-punk aesthetic - as well as a killer soundtrack. Recommended for anyone that enjoyed the series previously and has dropped away since.
DAILY STAR REVIEW - 5/5:
A solid 3D fighter that puts the competition to shame. A massive roster of characters and tens of different fighting styles means the game stays fresher for longer, and the supporting content around the base game is solid, too.
Great graphics, a catchy soundtrack, a story mode that answers some questions in Tekken lore and a robust versus mode make for a compelling overall package.
BEST PRICES:
• GAME - £46.99 - Click here to buy
• TESCO - £44.00 - Click here to buy
• ARGOS - £46.99 - Click here to buy
Absolver
WHAT IS IT:
Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are hidden behind the mask of a Prospect - a new warrior in a beautiful semi-fantasy world - and must overcome various challenges in hand-to-hand combat to join the elite Absolver unit: protectors of the Adal empire.
With single-player, co-op and PvP elements, Absolver is a fighting game with a unique, deck-building twist.
DAILY STAR REVIEW - 4/5:
Ex-Ubisoft developers put their game knowhow into this breakout title, and it tells: the game is a solid example of how to make a modern fighting game that is more than just two characters facing off in a single arena.
Open world design, mentorship opportunities and a dedicated community make Absolver the perfect game for anyone keen to really immerse themselves in a solid fighting game.
BEST PRICES:
• PS Store - Click to buy here