Street Fighter II

Street Fighter II is the Chuck Norris of arcade games. Seriously, try finding someone who didn't burn through a stack of quarters trying to master the Hadouken or get that perfect combo with Chun-Li. It's like a rite of passage but with more finger cramps and less wilderness survival. And if you've ever been caught between a Zangief spinner and a corner, you know real panic. This game isn't just a classic; it's a cultural phenom that taught us true grit comes with blistered thumbs.