If we take Ryu out of it, who is the next most iconic fighting game character?

[TylersProphecy]

Gotta be scorpion or subzero, either of the og mk ninjas. Just something that's been in the lifeblood of fighting games conciousness since the beginning, just like ryu.

 

[Dinobot]

Scorpion or Chun-Li

 

[greenbird]

If you know Ryu, you know Ken. They're like 1A and 1B. Chun Li probably follows, then Scorpion/Sub-Zero which is basically a Ken/Ryu situation.

 

[Boy]

...But Scorpion is winning? This is some Berenstein Bears level of shenanigans.

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Sub-zero was more popular than Scorpion back in the day, but it always seemed like Netherrealm always pushed Scorpion to be the star in the later years.

 

[PlanetSmasher]

It's absolutely Scorpion and it's not even really close. I would argue Scorps probably eclipses Ryu in some situations, too.

 

[Trickster]

Most likely chun-li. I doubt scorpion is nearly as well known outside the west, as he is in the west

 

[blu3valentine]

Get over here!

 

[JusDoIt]

I would argue Scorps probably eclipses Ryu in some situations, too.

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That would be a wrong ass argument.

 

[randomhugs]

It's either Mario or Goku.

 

[Calverz]

Obviously skorpion or chun li. Most likely Chun

 

[¡ B 0 0 P !]

Scorpion. "Get over here!" is one of video game's most iconic lines.

 

[PlanetSmasher]

That would be a wrong ass argument.

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I didn't say a LOT of situations.

 

[JustinH]

I think it depends on the region.

If it were the US, then I'd have to guess Scorpion, but in Latin America I bet it would be Terry.

 

[Deleted member 10747]

It's going to be between Ken, Scorpion and I wanna say Sub-zero.

 

[Noctis]

Chun li easy

 

[Htown]

It's Chun-Li.

 

[Billy Awesomo]

I love SNK but I will have to say Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Also No Mai No Buy... (Mai should be on that list as well)

 

[Josh5890]

Scorpion by a country miile

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#TeamSub-Zero

 

[DarkTom]

I chose Chun-Li, but Tekken is huge too. You could make a case for Yoshimitsu.

 

[Spinky]

It's objectively Scorpion or Chun-Li.

Kyo and Terry aren't even as well-known as Sub-Zero.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Even without the poll it's very clearly Scorpion or Chunners. I'd probably give Chunners the edge worldwide

 

[JusDoIt]

I love SNK but I will have to say Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Also No Mai No Buy... (Mai should be on that list as well)

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Mai is more popular than Kyo, at least.

 

[dancingphlower]

Scorpion/Sub-Zero, at least in America. MK is pretty damn popular here. I voted Scorpion because he's in the NRS logo but Sub-Zero is equally iconic imo.

 

[Crayon]

Strongest woman in the world, original waifu, supercop, 5 time Smackdown champion, Chun-Li.

 

[Lant_War]

Scorpion no doubts.

 

[chrisypoo]

It's absolutely Scorpion. I like Chun Li more, but if you don't think it's Scorpion you're in denial.

 

[smoothj]

Chun for sure. Scorpion is a close second overall.

I'd say Blanka or Guile could be in the top 5 mix.

 

[Billy Awesomo]

I chose Chun-Li, but Tekken is huge too. You could make a case for Yoshimitsu.

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Yoshimitsu is in two fighting game franchises! That's a pretty good one as well seeing how he's in Soul Caliber too.

 

[Soupman Prime]

I wish I could say Sub but Boon loves to push Scorpion.

 

[Billy Awesomo]

Mai is more popular than Kyo, at least.

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Yep! Totally Agree, I am also suprised that Kasumi from DOA nor Ivy (SC) have made this list yet.

 

[Big Tom]

First one that came to mind was Chun Li. Completely forgot about Scorpion, but I don't really play fighting games.

 

[grand]

Chun Li worldwide

But Scorpion, Subzero and Ken make up the rest of the top 5

 

[Heart of Poumn]

There's no way it's not not someone else from Street Fighter 2.

 

[The Last Laugh]

I'd love to say Terry but it is scorpion by miles

 

[striderno9]

Everyone knows Scorpion. I mean everyone.

 

[Ginger Hail]

Chun or Scorp

 

[supernormal]

Poll confirms my thoughts. Scorpio then Chun-Li.

 

[Horned Reaper]

Scopion

 

[GuessMyUserName]

I could see a case for Chun Li over Ryu tbqh, not to diminish Ryu but just to the credit of Chun Li's extensive iconography.

 

[Eidan]

It's Scorpion.

I've played basically every SNK fighter and I had to look up who Kyo was.

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Hahaha that makes no sense.

I'll say Chun-Li or Scorpion.

 

[spad3]

Scorpion easily.

 

[Garlador]

My head says Scorpion, my heart says Sub-Zero, my thighs say Chun-li.

 

[Rouk']

Why isn't Ken in the poll though ?

 

[Mezati99]

when i hear the words "fighting game" the first character that comes to mind is Scorpion

 

[KillstealWolf]

I wish Evil Ryu was in the poll just to mess with people.

 

[Noctis]

voting for Terry lol I love the man but when you had folks complaining about who he is when he got announced in smash should tell you everything.

 

[Normal]

Ken
(It's Scorpion, and he's bigger than Ryu now too.)

 

[Altered]

no idea on scorpion's popularity outside the west so I voted for Chun-Li

 

[RochHoch]

Scorpion doesnt even exist in some parts of the world ffs

Its Chun Li.

 

[JusDoIt]

Chun-Li might have more fans in China alone than Scorpion has world wide.