Virtua Fighter 5 for PlayStation 3

Long-time favorite, Virtua Fighter, joins the next generation with a new arcade-style fighter made exclusively for PS3. The franchise's fifth installment brings a brawl-star cast of 17 fighters. Returning favorites are joined by two new characters, Eileen and El Blaze, who add Monkey Kung Fu and Lucha Libre fighting styles. Characters both new and old can be customized with a variety of costumes and items. Additional items can be bought with bounty won in fighting contests. The game's added a new "Offensive Move" feature, which enables fighters to approach opponents from the side, bringing a new level of strategy to the battle-hardened fighting experience that is Virtua Fighter.

Critic Reviews

IGN Review (8.8 out of 10)

If you like beating people up then SEGA's Virtua Fighter 5 is the game for you. Developed by the black belts at AM2 (Fighting Vipers, Fighters Megamix), VF5 is a true gameplay showcase that deserves more mainstream attention than it will probably ever get. Then again, proper timing can make a big di...more

User Reviews

Average Member Rating: 5.7 out of 10

Well...Personally It's the Best Virtua Fighter 5. (8 out of 10)

posted by Lovaman85 (GREENVILLE, TX) on Feb 24, 2007
Member since May 2006
19 out of 26 gamers (73%) found this review helpful

The graphics is outstanding, especially playing the game on 720p HD-TV. I like the details on the characters and the arena. I like the fluid movements on the characters personally I like EL-Blaze the Mexican wrestler. Nevertheless, the game falls short on the commands input its still the same. Perso...more

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