Chibi VF2 spin-off with deformed character proportions and adorable animation. Underlying VF2 gameplay intact despite the look. Fun for VF fans seeking an off-beat angle. Less serious but surprisingly deep.
Your verdict
Category
Fighting2 players3+
Description
Chibi version of Virtua Fighter featuring fighters in big-headed super-deformed form. Published by Sega, released in Korea in 1998. Same characters and combat styles from VF2 in adorable SD versions, simplified moves but depth system retained, versus and training modes, colorful visuals. A lighthearted and accessible spin-off of the Virtua Fighter series.
Virtua Fighter Kids review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,43 GB📅26/07/1996
Published by Sega
Virtua Fighter Kids (Saturn) price, value & rarity
The Korean pressing of Virtua Fighter Kids, much harder to find than the Japanese version due to the Saturn's very limited presence in Korea. Its collector interest comes not from the content, common elsewhere, but from this rare regional edition with Korean markings, sought by specialists of the Korean Saturn market who make it a hard box in their hunt.
Is Virtua Fighter Kids still worth playing in 2026?
A spin off from Sega AM2, Virtua Fighter Kids reuses the Virtua Fighter 2 combat system while dressing the fighters in big headed chibi proportions, in a lighter, more colourful spirit. Beneath the comic look hides the same technical depth as the parent series, with its rigorous play of distances and timing. The polished production and the offbeat humour appeal. For a fan of 3D fighting games or someone curious about Virtua Fighter variations, the title keeps a demanding mechanic under a refreshing wrapper, enjoyable in groups.
