The Ryona genre is intimately tied to fighting games. The TV Tropes entry for "Ryona" notes that these videos and games often utilize the fatalities and beatdowns from classic fighting games like Mortal Kombat , Samurai Shodown , or Street Fighter .

In this mode, players select from a core roster of standard fighting protagonists. The objective mirrors a traditional arcade progression ladder, where players face increasingly difficult AI opponents across distinct themed stages. The focus here remains strictly on defensive mastery, counter-picking strategies, and managing the specialized character gauges built into the engine. 2. The Custom Confrontation Mode