Product Description
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This new version of the definitive hand-to-hand martial arts sim
features fully optimized graphics designed to harness the power
of the PlayStation 2. Virtua Fighter 4 also delivers an extremely
deep fighting system, highly tuned AI, and two new characters
hungry for their place at the top. If you're new to the Virtua
Fighter series, the in-depth training system will teach you the
art of combat, move by move. Rewards await those who master every
move, and you can expect to unlock a few secret techniques along
the way.
Two new characters, Lei Fei and Vanessa Lewis, join 11 VF
veterans for a grand total of 13 fighters, each with his or her
own unique styles based on real martial arts. New counters and
defensive moves allow players to switch up their stances and
fighting styles midbout. High-polygon character models, exquisite
detail, and brilliant light sourcing combine to create
breathtaking visuals. You can also train a computer-controlled
character through sparring and an easy-to-use rewards system,
then pit your character against a friend's, or challenge the
arcade mode. A new accessory system allows you to customize your
character's clothing, sunglasses, hairstyles, and more.
.co.uk Review
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Virtua Fighter 4 is Sega's first blockbuster release for the
PS2. Exclusive to Sony's machine (for now, anyway), this is the
game that's supposed to put Sega on the for PlayStation
owners. The pedigree couldn't be any better: the original game
was the first-ever 3D beat-'em-up and this third sequel has
possibly the most stunning graphics yet seen on the PS2.
If you sense a "but" coming, you're either getting to the end of
your or you've already played the arcade version. The
Virtua Fighter series is renowned for its fights, full
of blocks and counters rather than the more simplistic
combo-centric gameplay of rival Tekken. This makes the Virtua
Fighter games a little harder to get into, but far more rewarding
over time; the 'but' comes into play when you realise that Virtua
Fighter 4 is substantially different from what has gone before.
For starters the Dodge button has been axed, making it much
harder to take full advantage of the 3D arenas. There's also less
of an emphasis on counter attacks and more on chaining effective
combos.
All of this has no doubt been done to attract Tekken fans, and
indeed if you're a fan of that series but were disappointed by
the lacklustre Tekken Tag Tournament (
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game for you. If you're an old-skool Virtua Fighter fan this is
still the game for you, it just comes with a slight hint of
disappointment. But then, life's like that. --David Jenkins
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"In terms of UK conversions Sega's Virtua Fighter 4 stands head
and shoulders above the competition. 88%." -- Play Magazine
Manufacturer's Description
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Prepare yourself for the most intense and realistic beat 'em up
experience on PlayStation 2 with Virtua Fighter 4, the latest
instalment in Sega's classic series. Choose from 13
battle-hardened warriors, each with a completely unique fighting
style ranging from Shaolin kung-fu to wrestling, and engage in
some of the most technical combat ever seen in a video game.
Brawl in graphically stunning arenas featuring awesome levels of
detail, depth and breathtaking effects, including realistic sand
and snow that actually shifts according to the movement of the
fighters.
Train yourself up in the game's highly detailed training modes
in order to master literally thousands of techniques and then
teach a computer controlled character all the right moves in the
AI mode before putting them in the arena against other nents.
Save your virtual students to your memory card and pit your
creation against a friend's to determine who the better sensei
is, or just take control yourself in the Arcade and Versus modes
and prove your worth as a warrior. If you fancy customising the
look of your fighter, test your might in the Kumite survival mode
to unlock a host of new outfits and items that can be mixed and
matched in any combination.
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- About this item The definitive martial arts sim Optimized for PlayStation2 Enhanced fighting system and AI 2 new fighters join 11 veterans 1-2 players.
