Virtua Fighter 5 review video (PS3)

21 February 2007

Posted by:Ferry

Virtua Fighter 5 features an all-star cast of 17 fighters, including characters from the previous iterations along with two new characters named El Blaze and Eileen. El Blaze is a Mexican fighting champion who defeats opponents with his quick Lucha Libre fighting style. Eileen, originally from China, uses a Monkey Kung-Fu fighting style that she learned from her grandfather, a former Kung-Fu master. Players are able to customize their characters by selecting from four uniquely patterned costumes and a wide range of attachable items that can be placed onto each fighter’s various body parts. Virtua Fighter 5 delivers fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping action as players head into battle, taking on a host of popular characters.

Players not only achieve victory by defeating highly-skilled opponents, but also by competing for prizes which earn them in-game money allowing them to buy many items at in-game shop. These items allow players to customize their ultimate warrior and become the top Virtua Fighter. In addition, the game introduces “Offensive Move”, a new maneuver that allows players to easily approach opponents from the side, adding a more strategic element to the battle. The game supports 720p HD resolution.

The original 3D fighting series returns, and shows why it’s still the king. Find out how in this Virtua Fighter 5 video review.

To quote the video review: “Mastering Virtua Fighter 5 is one of the more rewarding feats in all of gaming. Unlike its contemporaries, a rookie will never defeat a skilled player—no matter how frantically the buttons are pounded. There are no fireballs, no fatalities, and no garbage. It’s about as realistic as a fighting game can be without becoming a snore, and a true test of skill.

If you’re the type of player who would rather mash the buttons and pull off incredible moves like in Tekken or Soul Calibur, Virtua Fighter 5 is definitely not for you. But if you enjoy really digging into a fighting system and mastering its intricacies you’ll be astounded at the depth on display here. The lack of online play is a huge disappointment and it’s definitely light on the modes, but Virtua Fighter 5 is still the gold standard that other fighting games will be trying to top for years to come.”

Story — 5.0
Design — 8.2
Gameplay — 9.8
Overall — 9.1