![]() ![]() ![]() Props to Sega for being the first to take the inevitable step into the 3D polygonal-based fighting area. VF offered a simple, yet solid 3D gameplay system which won over the hearts of many arcade-goers in 1993. In 1993, Virtua Fighter set the groundwork for the future of 3D fighting games. NEWS (5-2021): Virtua Fighter Retrospective Video Series Katsuya Terada Saturn Manual Character Art In 1983 when Yu Suzuki joined Sega, one of his first games was a 2D boxing gameĬalled C hampion Boxing for Sega's first home console. Clearly, Yu Suzuki has been a fan of martial arts from the very beginning. Virtua Fighter character capsule toys can also beĬollected out of a vending machine in the game. The main character Ryo Hazuki uses moves and attack animations from the Virtuaįighter series. Innovative and groundbreaking console adventure RPG, Shenmue. Lead director at Sega's AM2 team for 18 years, would eventually create the Kids how groundbreaking those graphics were in 1993. However, VF characters let their hard-hitting punches and kicks do the talking (a trademark that would remain throughout many sequels). Virtua Fighter lacks any type of in-game narrative,Īs it would seem Sega banked on the idea of attracting players with Obvious likeable qualities of these 9 ambiguous fighters, their personalitiesĭon't quite "shine" like their colorful 2D counterparts in other topįighting games of the era. Of martial art - whether it's Karate, Jeet Kune Do, Kung-Fu, or Pro-Wrestling. more revolutionary stuff for the time!Įach character in Virtua Fighter is based around a unique style Several characters in Virtua Fighter wear hatsĪnd other articles of clothing which can be knocked off of them during theįight. Made fans think about fighting games differently and added to the "realism" of the game. Ring Outs were also introduced to the fighting game worldįor the very first time, along with the Block Button. Reason are able to jump INCREDIBLY high (and can stay in the air for quite a long Characters fight inside an open square ring and for some ![]() Of Virtua Fighter each have their own unique moveset, although a lot of basic moves are Unlike some other fighting games of the era, Virtuaįighter featured authentically "realistic" martial arts animation, Walking through 90's arcades, this was hella impressive. ![]()
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