Virtua Fighter Top 8 at EVO was HYPE AF!

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Max checks out this year's EVO Japan, which has Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown as a frontrunner for the first time in years, and enjoys the beauty of VF played at the highest level!
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[@nobacasanova]

Thank you for putting VF some spotlight Max your support and interest in VF is really genuine VF really needs it PS watched the whole VF top 8 here was laughing in grand finals here since it's Jacky and Pai with the Tekken costumes of Paul and Lili respectively and it was reset by the Pai in a Lili costume once the Pai user defaulted on to her original costume, Pai user was 0 - 2 and then switched back to Lili costume to realize it was too late I was thinking it was the Lili costume the good juju in that set props to the whole japan crew

[@larrykeach]

Having never watched competitive VF before this was actually super sick. Lots of mind games and reading going on just like any game but it’s just so fast and entertaining

[@IsaacSperrow]

Yeah this game not being a SFX and VFX fest like other competitive games makes every move look so clean and precise.

[@YoungPhenix]

If there's one word to describe this game it's YOMI. Gas is always held down and it's on you to react accordingly

[@theWIIISEguy]

​@Isaac Sperrow I can watch vfx heavy games and still read decisions and moves as clean. I agree with the practicality of your comment, I think it just depends on the person viewing.

[@IsaacSperrow]

@@theWIIISEguy I'm not trying to dunk on those games. I love those as well. I'm thinking it from a casual perspective. Competitive FighterZ matches probably look like a constant explosion of SFX and VFX for a casual. With VF, you can actually see everything, even the hesitations, very clearly. Granted this franchise is not popular these days because of the lack of SFX and VFX, so what the hell do I know lol.

[@theWIIISEguy]

@@IsaacSperrow I don't think you were. Just entertaining the point you made.

[@MysterioGyllenhaal19]

Glad to see VF getting attraction. Hopefully, Sega give us a VF6 in the future 🤞

[@Adam-xo2kc]

Im hoping we get a PC port first

[@MysterioGyllenhaal19]

@@Adam-xo2kc I’ll take anything at this point

[@level3xfactor]

Sega: “Did you mean NFTs?”

[@Adam-xo2kc]

@@level3xfactor sega sold nfts?

[@darkseid9391]

VF6 would die on arrival

[@AsianGM]

As someone who doesn't really watch EVO live, these are great, you should def make more of these type of videos

[@FOXZILLA5734]

I never gave Virtua Fighter enough credit over the years because I thought it was not as memorable as street fighter and tekken but after some research and seeing matches like this has me have a new appreciation for the series.

[@wordsshackles441]

How old are you?

[@davebob4973]

im 109 thanks for asking

[@BloodSportA2]

VF will always make me smile a bit just because of the Gundam sound effects. Karate man doing a straight punch sounds like a Zaku II taking off.

[@SonofTiamat]

Dead or Alive 2 had similar sound effects

[@AccelSternritter]

Hey you're right, also the Char kick

[@InitialDL84]

VF is a whole other vibe and I love it. I will never get tired of the half-inch-off-the-ground juggles

[@MansMan42069]

Teacher: "The bell doesn't dismiss you. I dismiss you." VF: "Gravity doesn't make you touch the ground. I let you."

[@bananabike279]

High level VF matches are truly something else

[@xenwall]

VF4 Evolution was the first fighting game I took seriously. I love that all of these years later the franchise is getting some recognition in the West for how amazing it is. I'm still holding out hope that there's a VF6 in the works.

[@NekoSmash]

So clean and smooth…you can almost see what they are thinking. Love the animation in this game!

[@michaelromeo9567]

The best.. 🥰🥰!

[@SquidJoe]

This was easily the best tourney of EVO Japan. That Top 8 was very entertaining.

[@sp0rsk]

VF has some of the best pop offs in all of fighting games, and they do it without supers.

[@NT35000]

Honestly. Tournament level VF is such a sight to see. Even if I'm not great at the game, I know how complex the inputs and motions are in order to get this level of gameplay. Friggin sick. Thanks for sharing.

[@orlanzo2621]

Happy to see the VF love Max! VF is an amazing series, my favorite 3-D fighter of all time and one of my favorite series in general. I’m glad you posted this, high level VF is a thing of beauty. I wish VF got the same love and respect here in the west that it gets in Japan, the series definitely deserves it.

[@orlanzo2621]

@funkykong27guy Lol, no man, that’s literally me in the pic.

[@orlanzo2621]

@funkykong27guy That’s ok man, lol.

[@TheDarkestMarcus]

This tournament was pretty sick. Maybe we can get a VF6 in the near future.

[@thepuppetmaster9284]

I watched the top 8 live streaming and man the matches just intense af. I wish more people give VF a chance. But what i can’t believe is Sega still not announced VF 6 despite VF 5: US is a big success (8 million downloaded on PS+ etc).

[@KaiSchSp]

Oh shit. Man I think this type of video is just great for the FGC. Showcase the hypest shit we got in a condensed video format. Thanks max, you rock.

[@darktigersharkmax4432]

19:34 Easily the best moment, the prediction itself was god like but the back punch just made it even more amazing

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

That was insane

[@user-op2bh7rc9z]

Quite possibly the best visual representation of a good ol fashioned “punish”

[@legendaryhero90]

Yep. I tried to hit max with the same setup back when vf5us came out.

[@StarOutlaw9]

A classic VF read.

[@KrazyBean14]

I've never watched competitive VF matches before. Need to keep an eye on this game now.

[@vahnsose]

Seeing VF get this level of love after all these years makes me really hype. While all my friends were chatting about Tekken, I was a Sega enthusiast. I fuqing love VF so much. I've had every game. High level play and it's inclusion @ EVO this yr is so dope.

[@dev1on]

You see the joy on their faces after matches? Knowing they genuinely earned their victory. I feel Alot of fighting games are being robbed of that feeling with this hyper armor comeback move mechanic craze

[@000shad]

Those evadings, step cancels and dodges were sick ! Vf5 is so beautiful at pro level ! 14:10 My favorite moment, huge comeback and back and forth, Jean sabbaki counter was unreal !

[@nocturnenoble2468]

Thank you so much for covering and appreciating VF, Max!

[@SagatHyoga]

This one and the old SNK games tournaments make EVO Japan so hype to me

[@imperialdarkova4081]

Lawd I need to dust off my Aoi skills. VF5 still amazing to watch in action, hopefully a VF6 in the future. 🙏🏾

[@Ljoose]

I swear. VF5 is a masterpiece. It is so entertaining to watch at high level.

[@philgamer9499]

that's why sega keeps releasing the same game over n over again for a decade

[@burds_do_fly7660]

@@philgamer9499 lmao calm down Tekken gamer, Dude Tekken isn't even mentioned here and I still see your replies. Seriously, Calling out VF like that just cuz T8 is doing something new finally for years doing T5 clones 😂 stop being a tekkentard ffs

[@rekzuh]

@@burds_do_fly7660 tekken is better, are you going to cry and get angry because of an opinion? Please, mald harder.

[@burds_do_fly7660]

@@rekzuh I don't give a f, I had my most time spent in Tekken since I started here. Go say that to this philgamer guy who goes full hate on every comments just doing VF appreciation 🤓

[@burds_do_fly7660]

Tekken community had the most egotistical players who sh** on 2D games just because they play a game that has side stepping, yet also sh** on VF where side stepping is much more than Tekken. Please Tekkentards, if yall tryna act superiors, go try to learning other fighting games other than your Tekken

[@masterofdoom5000]

Speed, reads, responses, movement, it's so beautiful when it comes together!

[@d9_1056]

I love the game looks simple at a glance, but is one of the most complex fighters ever. The big moments really pop.

[@BeastGamerKuma]

Those were some great runs and it is awesome to see Virtua Fighter getting so much love. Such a great game.

[@testinggame5631]

High level VF is such a joy to watch. Sadly, it's been many, many years since I've last played VF myself. I could never play Ultimate Showdown due to always getting connection issues before a match even started, so I gave up on that. I used to be exceptionally good with Jeffry and Sarah (if I do say so myself) and at one point I started to learn Lau, but by that point none of my friends at the time would play with me any more and I could never find matches, so I eventually just kind stopped playing, despite loving the series so much.

[@mobetterent.gamerzunited2529]

Get better internet bro I had little issues at first but mine plays good and really always been pretty good

[@DozenMarks]

I used to play a lot back in the day too but nowadays I hardly put it on anymore. I could be wrong, but I'm convinced that VF is like the hardest fighting game to play well at a high level too. You'd never think just starting out that only 3 buttons would be so damn deep.

[@nabismith8023]

Thank you for this. VF5 is hands down the most technical fighting game of its time and the skill and prowess of these players makes me appreciate just how deep this fighting engine truly is. 😊

[@MansMan42069]

And all with ONLY THREE BUTTONS

[@Gacho39]

13:57 that ring out animation is so goddamn smooth

[@ignaciojzam]

Man, I had totally forgotten how cool and badass the combos and throws look in this game🔥

[@HelterSeltzer_the_one]

These games were exciting. That kick 11:40 and the announcers 15:42 were some of my favorites. 19:30 was too slick

[@hanz101]

Max is fun to watch and all but I def recommend yall catch a VOD with Ryan, Spooky and James commentating. They had great insight on the systems of VF5~

[@SleightCreative]

That on the EVO channel or somewhere else?

[@michaelromeo9567]

OH YEAH! Ryan Hart and James chen stream asking him questions about the game was really really intersting and entertaining. You'll learn a lot if you rewatch this EVO Stream. 😉.

[@dls1960]

I don’t even play VF but these matches were entertaining as hell. Update: now learning VF 😀

[@eduardosgg]

Dude I was clenching my whole body with these matches, it was so hype.

[@zackscarvey7621]

More!! This was amazing! Loved watching VF with your commentary

[@Lukeormaybenath]

This game feels like really technical Tekken. They never leave proximity from one another during a fight, and it seems really engaging. Such an enjoyable stream to watch!

[@ShimanoGoro1]

It is the grandfather for Tekken after all. Tekken is just more mainstream and flashy and accessible. But difficulty VF always wind

[@slasher8091]

@@ShimanoGoro1 lol

[@SakuyaFM4]

I feel like VF is more mixup/mindgame heavy, whilst Tekken leans more towards movement.

[@coffeebean_tamer]

​@@SakuyaFM4 VF is a technically difficult to play and master successfully.

[@kleberson777]

​@@ShimanoGoro1 if VF is grandfather of Tekken, then who is the father of Tekken? 🤔

[@DillonMeyer]

That Jackie jump over into backturn punch was definitely an EVO moment.

[@123451234alex]

Thank you Max for always giving VF its Flowers

[@HelloJTello]

Virtual Fighter is badass man! Such gem of a game from an older Era. Also Max, the category is showing Tekken 7 for some reason, not sure why but just letting u know

[@ReiSyre62]

Probably because the Costume for VF Character that allow you to dress like Paul Phoenix (T7)

[@HelloJTello]

@@ReiSyre62 yea that makes sense! lol go figure haha

[@LemoNanora]

​@@HelloJTello Most probably it's youtube auto categorised system fault

[@faikhozen5963]

i like that your like VF thank you for giving VF content, VF team really needs your audience

[@Trve_Uncle_Shoto]

The level of reaction and ability my goodness VF is such underated marvel

[@lykosvon9142]

I watched the VOD for this top eight during a lecture, was trying hard not to react to how intense it was 😅 😂loved this top eight

[@joshuafreeman3609]

All the hype for VF this year has gotten me nostalgic. I played VF5 a little as a kid with my brother- we weren’t good at it, but we had s lot of fun trying to mess around. I drifted more to tekken and 2d fighting games afterward, but I admit, i might have to pick up Ultimate Showdown and relive it…

[@gido0471]

So good to see something other than Tekken to represent 3D Fighters again

[@majortom331]

Yeah. Tekken is great, and im hyped for 8. But its pretty disappointing that the tekken series is pretty much the only 3D game to consistent get installments nowadays. In a perfect world we could be getting new VFs, DOA, SoulCal, Bloody Roars and new titles in general. (I also want more remasters of obscure 3d stuff like Bloody Roar, Kensei Sacred Fist and "Vs" from the PS1.) I really want to see a resurgence of the 3D fighting game genre in the near future. Its pretty dead out here.

[@Karn0010]

I hope there will be a VF6, such a great game.

[@jkdman2007]

It's too hard. It takes years to do just fine in this game.

[@nicholaslandolt8912]

I am just now getting into VF coming over from Tekken and I am absolutely loving it so far!

[@gishathosaurus6828]

Man, this looks technical as fuck...

[@onilao]

Pretty sick matches, i actually like the sound effects from this game too :D

[@Kenoji8]

I'm going to be flat out honest: Virtua Fighter 4 and 5 have had some of the best fighting game matches I've seen in 3D fighters. I'd been BEGGING Sega to put VF5 on PC but no luck as of yet. I can't wait until they announce VF6. It's been a long time coming.

[@Longlostpuss]

Have you not heard of emulation?

[@Laoruperteen18]

When video games actually become professional martial arts

[@newtypepunk9967]

VF4EVO is one of the best fighting games ever made, and well VF5 is just more greatness, watching high level VF is like watching two high level martial artists fight in some classic kung fu movie. No flashly supers etc just pure fists and kicks.

[@philgamer9499]

No flashly supers etc just pure fists and kicks... is the reason why it died for a decade. Refusing to evolve for your audience is a dumb move by the RGG studio

[@joshuawoodard6998]

I wish the west recognized this game as the masterpiece that it is. Love VF.

[@ruggedlemmings9163]

Gotta say, that was indeed hype af. :D

[@Zerog65]

It's so nice to see VF again in lime light. It's a amazing game and fun to learn. Sadly tekken overshadowed it and never really came back

[@ReiSyre62]

Consider SEGA leave them in the dark Yeah, no wonder VF has zero chance to stood against Tekken, Street Fighter, Guilty Gear and other still ongoing Japan FG. Even though SEGA give VF5 another release with some graphical and control improvement and potentially Rollback Netcode, but can it beat out the hype level of Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6?

[@blazef15]

@@ReiSyre62 VF is still super popular in Japan. Same amount of registration than KOF XV with a 2005/2010 game.. This is crazy. And keep in mind Guilty Gear was SUPER NICHE before.. 🤷‍♂ Nothing is impossible Especially for a legend such as Virtua Fighter.

[@Shendue]

@@ReiSyre62 It just needs some more drip and a little bit more accessibility for fans. A trial mode like the one VF4 Evo had would be great, it was a fantastic learning tool. Also, if they manage to add a layer of accessibility at low level to make the game look better for beginners, it will sell like hot cake. The big issue with VF is how clunky it looks if you are just mashing buttons because you are noob, while in Tekken you can just mash and your character will still look cool.

[@IsaacSperrow]

Unfortunately VF doesn't really have "mainstream-bait" like the other popular franchise do so its difficult to get some general interest outside of the usual crowd.

[@maninredhelm]

VF was primarily a victim of the decline of Arcades and being handcuffed to the losing side of the console wars. It could stay serious and pure without flashy gimmicks because it relied on having cutting edge 3D graphics with superior arcade hardware to be its eye-catching gimmick. When consoles caught up to arcade hardware and VF got tied to the less graphically powerful console, it lost that hook with casual observers, and only fighting game purists could see the beauty of its fundamentals.

[@obi-wankenabo6475]

That grand finals was sick af

[@jeremyroberts8822]

For some reason I didn’t realize it had been so long since VF5, 18 years man damn. Why did they stop making this series? Did it just not sell well outside of Japan? I’ll admit I don’t know much about this series but after being gone for so long I feel like quite a lot of people would be hyped to see it return. Lots of people grew up playing VF

[@regulator062]

Love this event, and the Top 8 for VF was spectacular! It's great to see so many different fighting games of good quality being played at such a high level.

[@TheRogueWolf]

18:30- "This wall is your home now. I'll help you move furniture in later."

[@TastyCornSnack]

Love seeing VF videos Max!

[@LeedyFGC]

Those pop up combos are so sick.

[@adrianhendricks772]

Thanks, Max, for reminding us all of our age. I remember seeing _Virtua Fighter 5_ in game centers (arcades) while I was studying abroad in Machida *(and that was back in 2006-'07),* so we've literally been stuck with _VF5_ for almost twenty years now. Lord Have Mercy... 😳 Also for some strange reason, I keep looking at that "Rohto" logo of theirs, and I can't help but think of IHOP (International House of Pancakes)... 🥞😅

[@shaideyfresh1]

Really happy you're cover VF5 !! Hopefully brings more light to the game and the community... I WISH IT WAS ON XBOX TOO!!! (ULIMATE SHOWDOWN)

[@SkewtLilbttm]

Hell yeah, love VF. I remember being 10 years old playing VF2 at the arcade

[@BrothaKyo]

The Paul alternate on Jacky is hilarious since both share the same voice actor.

[@CheddarGetter]

The english broadcast with Spooky and Ryan Hart was awesome

[@anakinsol]

We are long overdue for a new Virtua Fighter

[@chynaqt7650]

Virtua fighter 6 long overdue the community deserves it.

[@YoungPhenix]

Scary thing about this particular tourney the really big dogs weren't there. No SharkVanessa no HSA no JulietSarah. VF in Japan is just DIFFERENT

[@Domined3]

VF is fucking art.

[@RyuHirakashi1]

Had no idea virtual fighter was still a thing, but I immensely enjoyed this video. I nearly jumped out of my seat for the final round. I forgot how popular VF is in japan.

[@jamessummers5936]

I've been exclusively a Tekken guy as my primary fighter sinceee 2007, but I'd be more than down to invest some time into new versions of 3D fighters like Virtua Fighter and Bloody Roar.

[@MrSvante88]

Virtua Fighter is incredibly graceful.

[@BeowulfCav]

High level VF is very exciting to watch damn

[@Charlie_Xmas]

I love this game to death , I just wish I could play on PC, I don't often booth up my PS4 to play. Vanessa still has my favorite grab of all time

[@alexandersze49]

I rmb travelling to Japan and visited a arcade and the only fighting game that was packed, is VF. And goddamn were the match quality top notch

[@nunayadamnbusiness]

VF is your favorite fighter's favorite fighter.

[@NeonLeonNoel]

I started playing casually because Max mentioned it. Seeing actually high level I’m so surprised how close up they are when they fight. There’s a really cool parry, throw reversal system, and the evade system that really emphasizes reading your opponent.

[@simpleclonetrooper2740]

Looks like Paul fights like Law😂

[@force5926]

A lot of people don't know that Virtua Fighter was always more technical than Tekken. All they need to do is make a new one, with 2023+ models/designs and a new engine. It'd be over.

[@Dasmesee]

High-level VF is so entertaining 😎👏👏🔥🔥

[@adhesivealkali9592]

I usually tend to fast-forward match footage. This one got my eyes locked the entire video!

[@Scott-.]

The sidestepping at 20:15 is 👌

[@RaymondKarlVeasey75]

Good Seeing Virtua Fighter Gettin' Some Love.

[@TheIcemanModdeler]

You wont see any other fighting game be as good as this! The amount of things going on in one game makes it deeper that any other whether it be blocking, evading, fuzzy guarding, counter grabbing, counter hitting, doing combos, stances, etc all being close to reality with only a few exaggerated moves in the entire game that were added in the newer versions, no projectiles, no ridiculous characters, no supers, no superficial exaggerated crap just pure fighting!

[@RougeMephilesClone]

Props for the VF shout-out.

[@SaltedMallows]

19:29 This is the most unorthodox cross up I've seen in fighting games in a long time. He jumped over, and did a back turn while rising jab that converts into full combo wtf.

[@goatmagnum]

That's pretty typical for VF gameplay.

[@fakeigniz13]

Love this game, looks sped up but it's just faster than other 3D fighters. Was hoping it would get a decent Steam port

[@Csumbi]

it saddens me that we didnt get a pc port of this game

[@kiryukazuma7960]

Always heard about Virtua Fighter but never really saw the gameplay, it's unique and fun on its own.

[@jamessummers5936]

4:44 was sick.

[@123mathtutorabc4]

this game needs a pc version

[@Ashamaxa]

It was my first tiime seeing live VF High level players, and was SICK. That Pai player might have inspired me to finally learn how to play as her. Also, it might be just a classic shaolin monk, but Lei Fei is one of the coolest characters in fighting games, ever.

[@sketchywest1176]

As someone who knows literally nothing about fighting games, I was rooting for Akani through the video. Fighting his way out of the loser's bracket and into grand finals, making those clean ass sidesteps, I was made a fan of a stranger in 20 minutes.

[@RasenRendanX]

Man evo Japan 2023 was incredibly fun to watch

[@majortom331]

VF at EVO japan was such a match. Fit like a glove. Edit: I know that alot of people want a VF6, (me included) but that will realistically take a WHILE from now. So for now, my want/ expectation is for this recent remaster to be ported to PC. SEGA PLEASE !!!!!! Port VF esports/ VF 5 Ultimate shodown to the PC ! WITH ROLLBACK

[@ssdragonslayer8930]

My favorite fighting game to watch! That was amazing

[@j2dacee]

VF on high level is beautiful to watch

[@Keinish79]

First time watching a VF tournament video, I am glad Max was giving details about the matches cause I had no frame of reference at all. Game looks fun.