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It’s been for few years since I played the demo version of Virtua Fighter 5 on the Xbox 360. The amazing thing is that Sega Am2 Developers in Japan made all the Graphics, Soundtracks, Gameplay Mechanics, and Cool features where you can play on any modes including online. That’s fantastic!
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Lots of options and customization features are what you'll find in this excellent translation of arcade to home port. You'll enjoy the Arcade mode and also like the various features that allow you to customize each fighter's clothing and also the statistical tracking of fights with each fighter. If you are a fan of the VF series, you'll enjoy this game. However, an arcade stick is highly recommend in order to get full control of your fighter. The control pad just doesn't cut it in the button mashing sequences to pull off some of the more complex moves.
This game is fun don't get me wrong but it was not created for the xbox360 standard controller. So it will frustrate you on numerous occasions if you don't want to spend the extra cash on the 'fighting stick EX2' controller. The moves of the fighters are almost impossible to do using just regular controllers. I love the game; I wish they didn't make some of the button combinations so infuriating. If you own the ex2 already cause you are a fan then you don't need this review. Newbies should not worry, there are numerous games that can benefit from using the ex2 controller. It is not a waste of money.
Sega delivers the goods with its latest installment of the Virtua Fighter series, now (finally) with online play. Virtua Fighter has never been the flashiest fighter, but with the exception of the 3rd game, has always been the deepest and most rewarding in the genre. Each character is well balanced, and most can be picked up and played rather quickly. But it's in the more advanced characters, like Akira or Shun, where the game truly shines. The truth is, if you can master these characters in Virtua Fighter, you can conquer any other fighting game within minutes. The challenge of VF sets the enthusiast of this series above any other, demanding dedication and skill that I'll willingly invest. You can learn a few combos and move your way into the Dan ranks, but after that, only the truly skilled survive. Just how I like it. Every frame of the action is crisp, responsive and engrossing. Some moves require absolute perfection from your fingertips to execute, but when you get it right, it's brutally satisfying. My only complaint is the stiff Xbox controller's d-pad, which seemingly wasn't made to handle this game. I'd recommend buying a Hori arcade stick, you can find them on ebay for around $60 shipped. Virtua Fighter 5 offers a super intuitive, helpful training mode, with a very addictive single player (Quest) mode. It's here where you'll hone your skills and customize your character an infinite amount of ways (each has 4 outfits to modify). Then, when you think you're good, bring your A-game online. One thing I noticed is that if you HOST a match, you'll have much better luck with connecting to an opponent. I also noticed that more involved characters like Akira are quite uncommon online. As an avid Akira player, it took me only a few matches to find out why- even minimal lag (which only occasionally occurs) will cripple an Akira player verse a faster, more button-mashy character like Sarah or Lei Fei. Counterattacks are unreliable, and moves like the SPOD- that must be implemented precisely within a few frames- you can practically forget about, online. Still, it's an absolute blast, especially during the other gloriously lag-free matches. The sound effects are very familiar and always spot on. The music is forgettable, and the story still doesn't exist. But Sega knows what the player wants, and that's brilliant fighting. Virtua Fighter 5 Online is exactly that.Read full review
Sure. Virtua Fighter 5 lives up to it's hype. Amazing graphics, receptive controllers, great eye candy and plenty of replay value. It definately offers more than it's predecessor in most aspects. But these menu navigation I find very complicated. Are games getting to complex for my old age? Maybe. But I feel programmers could have spent a little more time on this. However as it does not affect the game play I don't feel this should affect it's rating Great buy. You know you'll be able to purchase this game for a fraction of todays' price in a few months. So unless you are a Virtua Fighter fan you might want to wait a couple of months before you purchase
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