May 8, 2006 - Virtua Fighter may have started it, but lately it would appear that popular fighters like Dead or Alive and Tekken finished it. Virtua Fighter fans would likely see this differently however, as the VF series has always been more about the fight rather than button mashing, online play or flashy visuals. Gamers argue that Sega is falling behind in their pursuit of the perfect fighting game due to the the games smaller roster of fighters and lack of any online modes. We personally think the smaller roster and unique 3 button control scheme (which still allows for countless grabs, counters, evades etc.) makes VF the ultimate fighting game as each character is completely different and requires hours of play time to master.

Virtua Fighter 5 will add two new characters to the list, which will see the entire roster of fighters ever to appear in the VF series gathered together in one place. One of the new characters will be El Blaze, a Mexican wrestler who shares some history with Wolf and uses the Lucha Libre style of fighting (hmm...maybe it's Jack Black....).

Unfortunately at this time it appears Sega still has no plans to take the game online, although this could change but it should be noted that VF's lead designer has stated in the past he has no interest in taking the game in this direction. Much like Virtua Fighter Evolution, players can win money and use that towards purchasing new accessories and colors for their favorite fighters.

Visually the game will support 720p resolution which will definitely make it the sharpest looking VF to date...not counting the first Sega Saturn version of of VF of course. Kidding.

By Vaughn Smith
CCC Former Site Director