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Virtua Fighter (USA)

Sega Saturn
🇬🇧
Reviewed in
1995
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✪ Reviewed on February 16, 2023
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The first Virtua Fighter on Saturn, port of the game that defined 3D versus fighting. Technically dated but historically pivotal. Core mechanics remain solid. To understand the origins of modern 3D versus fighting.

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Category
Fighting 2 players 12+
Description
3D fighting game by Sega AM2 featuring real-time polygon characters. Published by Sega, released in North America in 1995. Eight fighters with distinct combat styles, realistic moves with blocks and dodges, circular arenas, versus, survival and training modes. The first Virtua Fighter on Saturn, port of Sega's foundational 3D fighting game.

Virtua Fighter review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,49 GB 📅11/05/1995
Published by Sega

Virtua Fighter (Saturn) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $11 Q6 complete
 $18 Q10 new
 $21 !
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Other versions
Virtua Fighter
Japan
22/11/1994
🇯🇵
Virtua Fighter
Europe
08/07/1995
🇬🇧

Is Virtua Fighter still worth playing in 2026?

A 3D fighting game from Sega AM2, Virtua Fighter is the pioneer of real time polygon versus, whose arrival shook up the genre. The system based on distances, dodges and timing favours a realistic, technical approach, far from flamboyant special moves. This Saturn launch version, faithful to the cabinet, inevitably shows its age visually, but the game's DNA stays fascinating. For a fan of 3D fighting games or someone curious about a founding title, the title keeps a major historical importance and a singular mechanic.

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