EGM Scores VIRTUA FIGHTER 5 as 9.5/10

D3acon - 1048 days 4 hours ago

That game must be laced with crack or something, EGM is a tough magazine. I like the magazine because its fair and actually cuts into the meat and potatos of a game. Gears of War, while a great game for its genre is nothing revolutionary. Its basically Killswitch with updated graphics, the story doesn't really evolve nor does the characters have any real depth to them. Based on that I can't believe that some magazines scored it 10s and 9s for just looks alone. I'm not saying that its not fun, but ratings should reflect more than just graphics. Cliffy B did revitalize the genre with his creation, I just like a little more meat with my potatos.

I like the virtua Fighter series, real die hard fight fans will eat you alive. I have to say this is the most indepth fighting game ever made and it only uses three buttons. Button mashers have no chance against a seasoned pro and timing is everything. I can't wait to check this out hopefully it will be up for download on the PSN.

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Xtrm L1481L1TY - 1048 days 4 hours ago

A game on the PS3 actually broke 89% on gamerankings.com score (Resistance). It's about time! Can't wait to play it on 360. :P

http://www.gamerankings.com...

However, it's an average based on only 2 reviews. This game could easily drop dramatically as more review come in. Or it could increase.

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Marty8370 - 1048 days 4 hours ago

I intend picking up ths game at some point(I love Beat'em'ups).

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N4G-GaMr - 1048 days 4 hours ago

HOLY SHIZ-NIT SON.. Your mad smart yo. Like for reals .(Just busting your ballz)lol. Anyways lets see system launch Nov. 2006. Date of "Finally"- Feb. 2007

Xbox360

System Launch Nov. 2005
Finally(as you put it) Came around March 2006

It would appear that PS3 is right on target if not slightly ahead of the game. More ooooo's and aaaaaaa's to come. Stay tuned kiddies.

Im a little shocked though. I wasnt even lookin out for this game. Bring on the Tekken 6 baby. But this will be a nice AAA fighter to hold me down and by the time they port it I should be rocking Tekken 6 by then. Timing is everything. lol

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PS3alltheway - 1048 days 4 hours ago

this game and GoW2 is gona be amaziing

looks like we don't have to wait 1 year just to play some crazy 4SS game

Go Bash why u stil can

PLay Beyond

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PS3alltheway - 1048 days 4 hours ago

2 bubbles

Dusty u 360FANS 2?

bash while u stil can b1tches

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Apocalypse Shadow - 1048 days 3 hours ago

NEEDING ONLINE.online is a great additional feature.but it doesn't make or break a great playing game.vf series is the best,and those who play it know it comes closer than any other fighter in its take on martial arts.an expert with his prefered fighting style would destroy any noob that plays them.

this is a first of many good reviews from fans of fighters.notice i said"fans of fighters" who review.

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Takumi86 - 1048 days 3 hours ago

i highly Recomended this for PS3 user

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Wudi - 1048 days 3 hours ago

I don't really see how VF 5 will compete with Crackdown. They're two pretty different genres, and both are exclusive to their respective consoles at the moment. That said, VF 5 does look great.

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THAMMER1 - 1048 days 3 hours ago

Bring this to the states quick. I hope the 360 version has online. FINGERS CROSSED.

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Adriokor - 1048 days 3 hours ago

I ll just wait for Tekken.

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BURLY - 1048 days 3 hours ago

I would never give a fighting game with no online component a score higher than 9 / 10 and I know for a fact that there are many reviewers that feel the same way, in a post-Xbox Live / next-generation environment.

For example: if this game were to be reviewed (in the exact same form as it exists now) on the 360 - it would never obtain an average score of 9.5 / 10 because Xbox Live has increased the bar and become a standard, such that any omission (to the contrary) is simply unacceptable!

If this game has been improved for the Xbox 360 (which by all measurable standards; it should be) …then, and only then, will I consider purchasing this game!

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TheMART at Xboxkings - 1048 days 3 hours ago

Looks like a nice game, PS3 owners congratulations. I'll be glad to play it on my 360 also

But what about this with the PS3 version??

"So, what's the deal, then, Sega? Why are we only getting 720p support?"

No native 1080p AGAIN? What's happening guys

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zonetrooper5 - 1048 days 3 hours ago

Does the 360 version have online support? and i might get this for the 360.

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N4G-GaMr - 1048 days 2 hours ago

TheMart

"Looks like a nice game, PS3 owners congratulations. "

Yes and I am the one who posted the article that "TheMart" finally gave a positive response too. I knew it was in your heart somewhere bud. I apoligize for calling you "TheGrinch" of N4G. Somewhere inside all that hate,anger and utter disgust for Sony you still have your little X,Trianles,Circles and Squares floating around. Tryin to survive. Its inside us all dont fight it..ahahaha

But anyways guys to clear something up. I'll deliver the link I cant find it right now in my 1million book marked internet pages but I believe at the moment there is no intention for online with this game according to Sega. However it will more likely be live enabled for achievements as everything on Xbox pretty much is. But don't get your hopes bent on knuckling up via XBL. there is currently no plans for it whatsoever. Could you believe it. XBOX actually getting just a direct port. "Blasphemy Blasphemy I say. lol

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FirstknighT - 1048 days 2 hours ago

Virtua Fighter is thee best tactical fighter around. This game is the only reason why I was going to invest in the ps3. Thankfully, Sega made the smart move on releasing it on both systems. I know the developer said no online for virtual fighter but I'm hoping Microsoft has something to say about that.

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Torch - 1048 days 2 hours ago

It looks like a great game, but...9.5???...from stingy EGM???

I haven't read the review yet, but I can't help but be cynical about the rating.

From what I recall, the game doesn't even have online play.

Another fantastic website for grouped-up reviews (on all kinds of media) is:

http://www.metacritic.com

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N4G-GaMr - 1048 days 2 hours ago

Sounds good. But PS2 cannot PWN PS3. That doesnt make any sense. Clark Kent cannot PWN SuperMan ....Bruce Wayne Cannot PWN Batman. PS2 is a sales device for Sony. I know for a fact if XBOX was still around and holding sucessful Microsoft would be very happy with it. I think people like you and a few others try to spin PS2's success on the negative side. Just be honest PS2 is pwning the "NEXT GEN MARKET" in general. God of War 2 will not only pwn anything upcoming on the PS3 but it will also PWN anything on the 360 and Wii as well. So dont get it all mixed up there chap. The only thing thats gunna be able to end the PS2's Iron Fist rule is the PS3. One day PS3 is going to just have to step up and take on Big brother PS2. Those a pretty big shoes to fill. Talking about a console that outsold each of its competitors by 3:1. Forced them into early retirement. Listen I dont know how people can knock that. The PS2 is one tuff mofo. And that only brightens and hieghtens the expectations for the PS3 in the future. As for now Big bro PS2 is still breaking records and Pwning the competition. PS3 is not the competition its just the successor.

Come on bro you cant honestly be saying Sony is stupid because the PS2 is over successful. Just listen to how dumb that sounds.

Thats like saying Xbox360 is screwed because nothing will surpass Gears of War for a long time. Muahahahahahaha

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kamakazi - 1048 days 1 hour ago

how can one even play a fighting game on the 360 with the d pad, i had trouble playing the DOA demo, when it comes to fighters ill stick with the PS3 controls.

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timmyp53 - 1047 days 23 hours ago

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Drew - 1047 days 22 hours ago

Virtua Fighter, Tekken, Soul Calibur, DoA, I love 'em all. Here's to another great fighter! =D

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haloalldaylo - 1047 days 21 hours ago

well I'll be gettin it then, on the 360 that is.

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FeralPhoenix - 1047 days 20 hours ago

but I'm not excited about VF5 for the PS3 or 360, why becuase the last one wasn't that great IMO -but its possible that I just didn't give it a chance, I only played it a few times....not bad, but not great. I mean come on, when will we get a fighter that surpasses the fun and excitement of Soul Calibur released on the Dreamcast. -yeah, fighters have gotten prettier but THAT game was sick....yeah it was simple to play but hard to master...if you "mashed" buttons you would hear the laughter as you suffered a brutal defeat, if you tried a little you might win a few, but if you knew what the hell you were doing you could always snatch the SOUL from the un-prepared.

I haven't played any fighters much lately, but as you can tell I loved Soul Calibur....I'm thinking of "Fighting" again, I played a friends DOA recently on the 360, I thought it was good but still not great....so please what Fighter do you guys think is as good or better than good old SC. -just curious, anybody?

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Apocalypse Shadow - 1047 days 19 hours ago

virtua fighter:evolution was great.virtua fighter 4 was good,but when you played the computer,the computer was overly defensive.still great for 1 on 1 with friends.evolution had AI that came at you on the hard setting.it sound like that would be the case with any hard setting,but this game(still got it)would take it to you.but you're right i still love soul calibur on my dreamcast.such a well made game.i love tekken,but i think the team should really look at what made soul calibur 1 so great.or just remake tekken 3.

oh,the one thing i miss(sold vf4)was the AI system.training an AI fighter that mimicked your style was eerie.i trained a pai chan character and she couldn't understand how to do a combo, flip over someone and then do a lower sweep move from behind.but a couple of videos i made her watch(crazy)and training with her got her to do it.that was crazy i put her in fights and it's like watching your kid become a black belt and move through dans.as i said eerie.

people, vf5 does not have to be online to be considered good.does god of war 2 need to be online?does ninja gaiden 2 have to be online for 360?come on people.it's the funfactor.everything else is gravy.

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