"The pressure is different," says a local organizer who helps run retro fighting game brackets. "In a game like Street Fighter, you react to the opponent. In Metal Slug, you are reacting to the game's logic, but you are also fighting the nerves of the crowd watching you play."
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South Africa’s esports scene is increasingly diversifying beyond modern AAA titles. Local organizers are beginning to recognize the appeal of retro classics like , often hosting them as side events or "Casual Cups" to tap into the nostalgia of the country’s 11 million+ gamers .