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Considering the game’s name in Japan is literally Virtua Fighter Esports, they aren’t exactly sheepish with their intentions. Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown represents a chance to revive the franchise. This version has appeared in a variety of Yakuza games since, so it’s apt their Ryu Ga Gotoko Studio helped develop this enhanced remake for the PlayStation 4. The last release was Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown in 2012, a revised updated version of the original 2006 release. The steep learning curve - coupled with the forgettable presentation - is perhaps why Virtua Fighter hasn’t maintained relevance over the past decade.
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It’s a game designed for purists, from the weighty movement, deliberate flow of attacks and reliance on defence which separates it from almost any other fighter out there. You can get so far against the AI by haphazardly pushing attack buttons when there’s an opening, but you’ll be quickly dismantled when tackling veteran players online. While this might sound like a dream for newcomers, the reality is Virtua Fighter 5 might be the most intricate fighting game ever made.