Virtua Fighter is a series of fighting games developed by Sega. The very first in the series was released in 1993 and is recognized as the first 3D fighting game ever released. Virtua Fighter originally was developed for the Sega Model 1 arcade cabinet. It was very successful, becoming one of Sega’s best-selling arcade games of all time. On top of that, the Saturn version sold over 1 million copies. The game saw multiple ports over the years and is today seen as one of the best fighters of all time. This title currently sits a 8.3 on Metacritic.
The Premise of Virtua Fighter
Unlike other fighters of the era, Virtua Fighter is a 3 button fighter. The game focuses on a control stick for movement with three buttons for punch, kick, and guard. As simple as this control scheme seems on the surface, the move that is used depends on many variables. This makes Virtua Fighter one of the most in-depth fighters of all time as well. Each fight is a best-of-three match and you can win by either depleting your opponent’s health, forcing them out of the ring, or having more health left when time runs out.
The Main Characters of Virtua Fighter
- Akira Yuki – An assistant kung fu teacher from Japan, fights with Bajiquan.
- Pai Chan – A martial arts film star from Hong Kong, fights with Mizongquan.
- Lau Chan – Pai’s father and a cook from China. He fights with a fictional fighting style Hu Yan Quan.
- Wolf Hawkfield – A professional wrestler from Canada, fights with professional wrestling maneuvers.
- Jeffry McWild – A fisherman from Australia, fights with Pancratium.
- Kage-Maru (“Kage”) – A ninja from Japan, fights with Jujutsu.
- Sarah Bryant – A college student from San Francisco, CA who had been abducted and brainwashed by a criminal organization, fights with Jeet Kune Do.
- Jacky Bryant – Sarah’s older brother and a race car driver also from San Francisco, fights with Jeet Kune Do.
- Dural – A gynoid that is the game’s boss character and is Kage’s missing mother, Tsukikage. She fights with a mix of all the other characters’ styles.
Other Titles In The Series
- Virtua Fighter
- Virtua Fighter Remix
- Virtua Fighter 2
- Virtua Fighter 2.1
- Virtua Fighter Portrait Series
- Virtua Fighter Kids
- Fighters Megamix
- Virtua Fighter 3
- Virtua Fighter 3tb
- Virtua Fighter 4
- Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution
- Virtua Fighter 10th Anniversary
- Virtua Fighter 4: Final Tuned
- Virtua Quest
- Virtua Fighter 5
- Virtua Fighter 5 Online/Live Arena
- Virtua Fighter 5 R
- Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown
- Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown
Virtua Fighter Cheat Codes
Add Dural on the Records Screen
At the press start screen, press UP 17 times, then press enter. Next, enter the Options Menu; Dural’s stats are now present on the Records Screen.
Unlock Dural
On the character select screen: Press down, up, right, left + guard.
Different Costumes
Hold Up and then select your character with any button.
Miscellaneous Codes
| Effect | Code |
|---|---|
| Alternate Character-Select Menu | Hold the L and R buttons when a Vs. Match is ending OR Press Up 17 Times at the title screen and hit Start |
| Different Costumes | To play in a character’s different costumes, Hold UP and then select your character with the A button |
| Play Ranking Mode | At the title screen, hold Down/Right, C, Y, L, and R, then press Start. |
| Stage Select /Adjustable Ring Size | At the title screen while the words ”Press Start Button” are flashing press Up 12 times, then press Start and go to the Options menu. move the highlight down past the ”Exit” option (off the screen) and press Start. |
| Watch the Credits | At the opening demo hold A+B+C to see the credits. |
32X exclusive cheats
Secret Options
While “press start” is flashing, do three complete circles in one direction and two complete circles in the other direction. With every revolution on the directional pad, a punch sound will be played. Press Start. If it is done correctly, “K.O.” will be heard. Go to options, and go all the way down the options screen to see the new option.
Different Costumes
To play in a character’s different costumes, Hold UP and then select your character with the A button, B button, or C button.
More colors on character costumes
You can hold DOWN and press A, B, or C when selecting a character to find three new suits for them.
PC exclusive cheats
Slow Motion Replay
Hold Delete, End, and PageDown at the end of a round.
Victory Pose Select
Hold Delete, End, or PageUp before your character begins their victory pose.