HerjansEagleFeeder
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Just the first step in regaining world domination. Just you watch how SEGA will be rebuilding its core IP for a global audience, paving the way for the launch of the Dreamcast 2 on a Wednesday in 2036.
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Virtua Fighter Reboot Could Be in the Works – Rumor
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thicc_girls_are_teh_best
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Great news to get some confirmation. I just got two suggestions to SEGA if they want the IP to really hit it big.
Already a foregone conclusion it'll be a multiplat release with Day 1 support on PS5, Series X/S and Steam, so that should go without saying. But I also think prioritizing a Switch 2 version will do wonders for it, especially in markets like Japan.
The blueprint is all there; all SEGA's gotta do is execute on it.
1: Bring it back as close to the VF4 aesthetic/style as possible. Stylistically, this was VF at its height and is a big reason why it was the first one to see some mainstream success in the West. VF has never been cooler than it was during the VF4/VF4: EVO generation and that's what SEGA need to build off of style-wise.
VF4's still got the best stages, character designs, and OST of the whole franchise IMHO.
2: Zero in on real-life martial arts tournament-style systems. If they can have a Career mode that's closer to real-life tournaments in the structure, rulesets etc., I think that'd do a great job at selling the simulation side of the IP.
Marrying that with flashier (but still grounded) moves and with some actual narrative stories for the cast could break the IP into the mainstream.
Already a foregone conclusion it'll be a multiplat release with Day 1 support on PS5, Series X/S and Steam, so that should go without saying. But I also think prioritizing a Switch 2 version will do wonders for it, especially in markets like Japan.
The blueprint is all there; all SEGA's gotta do is execute on it.
f~N_CH_1:3:3:3_SushiBoat
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Vf4 reference, and please lord, no explosions and fireworks everytime you take a fucking step.....
NeverYouMind
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I need them to update sound design. It is terribly outdated. I am tired of hearing fake robotic jet noises. Also, the voices are getting stale. The music is consistently good though.
Kruza
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That's great news of the confirmation of a new Virtua Fighter game in development.
I really hope the next VF game expounds on what VF5 Final Showdown introduces and later VF5 Ultra Showdown system also establishes, which are situations that oftentimes involve side-turned and back-turned strike and/or throw exchanges between fighters. The throw and throw escape system along with the reversal and sabaki mechanics that feature in VF5FS are also well done. VF5 Final Showdown also offers a wide variety of character custom costumes and items that would hopefully carry over to the next VF.
I really hope the next VF game expounds on what VF5 Final Showdown introduces and later VF5 Ultra Showdown system also establishes, which are situations that oftentimes involve side-turned and back-turned strike and/or throw exchanges between fighters. The throw and throw escape system along with the reversal and sabaki mechanics that feature in VF5FS are also well done. VF5 Final Showdown also offers a wide variety of character custom costumes and items that would hopefully carry over to the next VF.
kevboard
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Tiamat2san
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Day one.
I miss VF so much
I miss VF so much
