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Mixed or average reviews- based on 71 Ratings

  • Summary: Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown contains the definite version of Virtua Fighter 5, refined over the years since its original arcade debut. The new release also adds an extensive list of features never before seen on consoles. Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown, will contain a full overhaul of Virtua Fighter 5�s mechanics, balance and animations, along with new game modes, new dynamic fighting arenas, a massive collection of customizable character items and new characters added to the roster. Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Jul 11, 2012
    90
    Its prudence, that veil of simplicity masking a system of astonishing possibility and depth, makes it one of the purest fighting games on the market today.
  2. Jun 14, 2012
    85
    Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown offers some of the best versus fighting on the market.
  3. Jun 25, 2012
    85
    It's a brawler, pure and simple. However, the more you put into it, the more you practice, the more it gives back, giving it an immensely rewarding quality that can only be found in truly great competitive online games.
  4. Despite its age, VF5 is still as solid as a palmfist to the midsection from a karateka. This is fast, technical and bereft of 'super technique bollocks' seen in other fighters. If you've never ventured beyond DOA or Tekken try this. [July 2012, p83]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. Best fighting game ever made. Plain and simple. If you are into button mashing and instant gratification then stay away. Fighting game noobs dont stand a chance in this game and that's why this game is not nearly as popular as it should but if you are a fighting game veteran then YOU MUST ABSOLUTELY PLAY THIS GAME. It's without a doubt the deepest fighting game ever made and only the best and most skilled players win every single time. There's no lucky bs in this game. If you are a fighting game fan and you don't play this then you have zero credibility as a fighting game fan IMO. Expand
  2. I just can't define the epic-ness of once again playing vf online after all these years. Vf is my favorite fighting game of all time and possibly my favorite game of all time. I do wish there was more single player components, but I understand it at this price. I'm still debating whether to dedicate myself to this game once more. With the newfound smoothness of gameplay it's probably worth it. Sf4 served me for years but vf is still king. Collapse
  3. I love this game, the fighting mechanics are the best ever (IMO) and the control scheme works well enough that anyone casual or hardcore can play and enjoy. The graphics are a bit dated but thats understandable, the sound is typical, I personally have had no problems online (other than getting my @$$ kicked) but I have a fast connection so I can't say much on that. In short, for a Downloadable fighting game this is as good it gets. The DLC is definitely not worth the money, its basically just different color palettes and the customization even with the added DLC is very limited. I would suggest buying the core game and forgetting the extra crap. My score is 8 for one reason: the graphics, as I said before they are dated and the game just doesnt look very good compared to more modern fighters like DOA5 or SFXTekken. Definitely check this game out. Expand
  4. 2
    I guess good for Virtua Fighter, but the game still isn't as good Tekken. The fighting is still pretty sloppy and the game still feels like I'm playing Virtua Fighter on Dreamcast. Expand

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