What is the FUTURE of Virtua Fighter?

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[@alistairblaire6001]

The responses in that interview are a relief honestly. VF has always been a great showcase of Japanese design philosophy. It’s beautiful in its simplicity yet complex for advanced players. I always liked its graphical and art design too because it’s never hard to see what’s happening on screen. I don’t have anything against meters and supers and stuff, my favorite games of all time all have meters and supers and crazy mechanics to some extent but the appeal of VF was always its beauty in simplicity while still having a ridiculously high skill ceiling.

[@NekoSmash]

Very nicely said! I think the simplicity allows for focusing on the game's mechanics when things get heated. The most intense mind-straining FG battles I have experienced were in VF, as the game's clean cut logic allowed me to predict my opponent's patterns a couple of moves going forward and devising a strategy on the fly (it's more of a thought-out response than a reaction). There is a rhythm to the fight and things work as expected...feels like hyper action chess / dance-off :)

[@pn2294]

But if all the other Japanese games have stuff like supers and meters, is it really Japanese design philosophy that’s in VF?

[@zetamangads]

​@pn2294 those other fighting games were designed to be appealing not just japanese audience but global audience, Japan still has the arcade culture with their fighting games despite on it decline while the global audience are more familiar with console and pc with their fighting games.

[@stone301]

@@zetamangadshave y’all even been to Japan? Japanese design philosophy is cram as much detail in every tiny little thing. Not about simplicity at all. Their island culture necessitates high density of detail everywhere. Look at their restaurants, cities, even their user manuals for a vacuum will have advanced picture diagrams and text everywhere

[@zetamangads]

@stone301 oh I been i have seen their attention to detail, especially the downtown areas of Tokyo

[@1SecondToLight]

Most anticipated fighting game for me, and the one who can bring whole roster back easily as it is not overblown with fighters, and every one feels unique.

[@georgekitchen7046]

I think 3 more fighters would round it out well. 22 total. Maybe with styles of Bagua Zhang, a pure Taekwondo, and dare I say.... Capoeira. Nah, Krav Maga would be better, though that starts to get too close to Vanessa, Wolf and Goh in having too many grappling characters. Bagua would be pretty in the VF style.

[@blazef15]

@@georgekitchen7046 nah just Two maximum. Like before. VF was all about depth tons of move for creativity and balance. Too much character would ruin the balance . VF is not Tekken

[@cikame]

Not only rollback, it needs crossplay, because it needs to be on other platforms.

[@ajshiro3957]

Put it on the Switch. The fact that VF is only on the Playstation is really, really bad. it's obscure enough. Why limit it's exposure to one system.

[@azogdefiler25]

@@ajshiro3957 Switch lol

[@thepuppetmaster9284]

@@ajshiro3957 FYI. According to VF producer, VF 5: US released on PS4 was a big success. It got around 9 million downloads (iirc based on the interview with Harada) and player retention was high where SEGA made profits from the DLC costumes. If there's only one console they can released VF then PS is the right platform. Also. Outside Smash, i don't think there are many people who used Switch as their primary platform for fighting games. Hence why we don't see SF 6, Tekken 7 & 8, KoF XV, Strive, SC 6, GranBlue, and many fighting games for Switch. Even i don't see Switch owners talked a lot about Arms despite the game sold 2.7 million copies. So i don't think VF 5 on Switch will happen. Sorry mate.

[@GothamInGray]

Given the relationship Microsoft has been fostering with SEGA, hopefully an eventual VF6 will be on as many platforms as possible

[@Gen_X_Gamer_79]

@@ajshiro3957 That's what's killing Final Fantasy right now

[@Mighty10917]

I would honestly love to see the forgotten "Fighting Vipers" to make a comeback even if it's less likely

[@rawrharhar]

Its universe should just be merged into VF tbh. Aka.. a "Fighter's Megamix 2."

[@LanaDelReySupremacy]

my dad brought me that on xbox backwards compatibility. i shall give it ago since i saw this comment

[@Mighty10917]

@@rawrharhar that'll be amazing for sure 👍

[@Urzalyr]

Fighters Megamix 2 WHEN

[@OJsGloveEOH]

Give me Bahn, SEGA!

[@FromJetSetCrazyo]

Virtua Fighter is the only fighting game in mankind history to NOT have anything to do with elemental powers and anime supers except seeing Virtua Fighter just stay pure and never stop being pure. this beloved franchise that i grew up as a kid will always remain a charming place in my heart forever, i love it so much. and i obviously wouldn't mind seeing guest characters make an appearance in VF just as long as it's ONLY sega characters and nothing more.

[@TequilaToothpick]

What about Bushido Blade? That was realistic.

[@FromJetSetCrazyo]

@@TequilaToothpick I am aware of bushido blade being realistic but don't think of it as a innovative and revolutionary fighting genre except bushido blade is just samurai shodown. and it was also right around the exact time frame that SNK wanted to make samurai shodown 64 in 3d that was released on December 19 1997 when bushido blade was released on March 14 1997 so pretty much neck and neck with those two.

[@TequilaToothpick]

@@FromJetSetCrazyo It was extremely innovative. The stage was a whole 3D castle and fights could end in a single move.

[@tristanjones7682]

I was gonna say the best thing about virtua fighter is the fact that the series feels the most realistic compared to the others!

[@FromJetSetCrazyo]

@@tristanjones7682 You better believe it broski. and i will tell you this no matter how hard tekken tries to implement VF's true mastery of real fighting, it's never reach the level of purity and originality NEVER.

[@jasonelbow3807]

I really dont want the weight mechanic to go away in the possible next VF. Its a good thing. Very realistic. Also there are character specific combos that only work because of the weight and the height of the character models.

[@TheMrRellik]

VF doesn't need supers or comeback mechanics. Two guesses is all it takes for a comeback with most characters. The greatness of VF is that you're usually always close enough to the opponent and having to make decisions and react constantly. If anything we should have more options for down attacks to hit and less invincible frames on wakeup I like character weight but trying to memorize all the different optimal combos for different weight can be a pain, especially when you add open and closed stance only combos into the mix.

[@DBZAOTA482]

What VF really needs is proper lore and a story mode campaign

[@DarkeningDemise]

I'd love for more of my childhood fighters to come back like Virtua Fighter, Bloody Roar, Battle Arena Toshiden, etc. But some just fade so others can strive or they die off cause the IP owner neglects it. I'm looking at you Konami!

[@Alfonso88279]

I just wish they came to pc. I am tired of having to keep every possible platform around just to play one or two exclusive games. In recent times I noticed I play pc games much more, and the reason for that is that it feels so much more comfortable to me... Just give me the choice. Why bringing back some nostalgic title if you are gonna sell it in just one corner of the gaming space.

[@Hydrofobic2001]

Yessir!😊

[@usnfindley]

You get a like for mentioning bloody roar and battle arena toshinden. Oh the memories...

[@randomyoutuber7898]

Virtua Fighter Vs Tekken ☠️

[@nocturnalscotsman]

​@@usnfindley For me personally, Battle Arena Toshinden 1 still to this day has some of my favourite memorable OST tracks, especially when the solos kick in on Eiji, Rungo & Duke's tracks. Several character themes were shockingly really good, was also a big fan of Kayin back in the day for essentially being Scottish Ken😂

[@codenameidk206]

As a Tekken fanboy. Not only I want next Virtua Fighter, but I want it to be successful. Plus I am big fan of VF.

[@toberone5158]

exactly, even tekken devs don't want 0 competition, we need more 3d fighters on the modern landscape that isnt just Namco.

[@TheTruth-mv7hm]

​@@toberone5158idk man a new virtual fighter would die faster than doa

[@tmcttf8087]

@@TheTruth-mv7hm Let's see.

[@michaelromeo9567]

@@TheTruth-mv7hm No way. VF is way more respected in Japan than DOA. Even more than Tekken. When VF was still in the comptetion , VF was always more popular in Japan than Tekken. So technically he game can't die, Remmber Guilty Gear was a niche game for "Weebs" and look now.. 🤷‍♀ The only reaons VF didn't continue is because the game cost shit tons of development money compare to Tekken , and that it's so hard to find novelty and new revolutionnary elements like VF did before. Vf was always ahead of its time. And a technical showcase. It's really hard to do the same now. New games doesn't look like they are next gen game anymore. VF5 came out in arcade in 2005..! (we were still playing PS2.. 😅) And the game still looks gorgeous and has the best animations.. SEGA is just bad at marketing. Just add solo contents and story mode , make it technically as impressive than back in the days (with cutting edge technologies ) and the game could be more popular yhan guilty gear. In my opinion

[@kaceejones2282]

@@michaelromeo9567 And KOF too since the franchise and SNK in general has always been popular globally except the US. They started to pick up in the US starting with 13 now they have more newcomers than before since the release of 15.

[@sausagesausage]

VF is still, without a doubt, the best 3D fighter of all time. I'll fight anybody on that. Just the core gameplay is such a beast. Almost 20 years on the animations are insane.

[@philgamer9499]

best 3D fighter of all time? That title belongs to tekken. Why? because it's the only one left one standing against the competition throughout the years

[@sakushitsugoda6595]

​@@philgamer9499Tekken is my favourite franchise but rn the skill ceiling in T7 is below virtua fighter 5 ultimate showdown.. Tekken became amazing during T5 DR and before that it was mostly a casual game, you can't say that for older VFs and soul calibur 2

[@sausagesausage]

@@philgamer9499 I mean, it's not the only one still going... lol. Regardless, that's not a mark of quality... If brand recognition and sales was a sign of quality then Mc Donald's would be michelin star restaurant. Its a good analogy for Tekken really, it's sort of like fast food; easy to digest, no need for a complicated palate, flashy enough to hold kids attention... VF is more like a charcuterie board and a glass of wine - even if kids could have it they wouldn't like it. ;)

[@yrh002b8]

​@@philgamer9499last one standing don't mean you are always good, heck I wish VF and DOA return. Tekken getting lazy mean no new innovation.

[@vers1fier]

It's the only fighting game franchise that still I care about (seeing as it has yet to be compromised).

[@BoyBlaze2002]

I would love to see a new VF more than a Shenmue 4. 😬

[@liamconverse8950]

Yakuza like a dragon is kinda the successor to Shenmue anyways

[@BoyBlaze2002]

@@liamconverse8950 I’m hip brother, the Yakuza series in general is the spiritual successor to Shenmue. Which is interesting, because we never thought we’d get a 3rd installment of Shenmue anyway. Toshihiro Nagoshi is a gaming giant, and definitely in my top 5 game developers of all time.

[@NarcoticDimension]

Nah we need shenmue 4.

[@BoyBlaze2002]

@@NarcoticDimension I can respect that, after all they’re both Yu Sazuki games.

[@vladislavgritsenko3636]

@@NarcoticDimensionNo no,I had enough of Shenmue 3.I don't want another broken heart.Let this story never be finished.Kinda poetic even

[@SamFisher6791]

vf is like a martial art, in its commitment and complexity, once you begin to learn. every character grants you the ability to develop your on style with each character, more than any other fighting game as everybody fights so vastly differently with each character, it feels like fighting against a completely new character.

[@nak3dxsnake]

Yeah I really like how the guys and combos can occur more naturally in these type of fighters. You can get a great sense of spacing and still have some intense matches when things chain up.

[@SamFisher6791]

@@nak3dxsnake absolutely. Plus, no one character feels like it has an advantage over all the others, the balancing is just perfect and I think a lot of that is due to the uniqueness of each fighting style, as no 2 characters are the same. Many fighting games these days have a few characters that all have very similar movesets and styles, which makes them feel more like palette swaps than other fighters and try to compensate with flashy super combos, that aren't really necessary in this sort of fighter. I feel they kind of detract from the actual point of this kind of fighter, which is spectacle through nuanced and complex mechanics, in the hands of experts in play, rather than reliance on flash and bombast, through insane super combos / moves, full of bells and whistles. Things like Tekken's rage metre / combo's, are unnecessary and show a developers lack of confidence in their actual base mechanics, that made it such a great game to begin with, same with soul calibre. Don't get me wrong, I'm not averse to supermoves, I just guess I'm more of a traditionalist that sees them as part of a special move based fighter like street fighter et al. In games like Tekken's etc, they've always seemed out of place? Like Max said, in VF you always play aggressively, it's just the way the game gets you to play over time, through it's mechanics, controls and learning curve, something Tekken and Soul Calibre both once had and I fear is sadly moving further and further away from?

[@nowaylater6950]

@@SamFisher6791 I feel like VF is the only 3D fighting game that was perfectly balanced. Every character can win and lose without some weird one-sided matchups.

[@SamFisher6791]

@@nowaylater6950 ​ 100% agree there mate. i dont think theres any other fighting game that has VF's level of balance. it's kind of unique in that respect, particularly when you consider the amount of completely different styles that are on offer. its such a shame that a, new one hasn't come out in so long. dont get me wrong, i do play other fighters but i always end up going back to VF5, after i get bored of the newest tekken after a week and thats on my xbox too (so i dont even get the special treatment the PS owners got, with their updated version, with flashy new graphics... i put it down to their shorter attention spans and fondness for shiny things... wankers! lol) simply because it STILL feels soooooo good to play and far deeper than anything else out now and theyve all had numerous sequels, since it came out 15 years ago. completely puts all other fighting game devs to shame!! which is the hallmark of a truly genius fighting game dev.

[@Summon256]

@@SamFisher6791 Well technically the Bryant siblings fights pretty much alike and Dural basically just copies everyone, but other than those two - yeah...

[@DiegoSPaulino]

Aoki-san spitting facts about modern fighting games and its mechanics.

[@zinro]

Amen! They want to dumb down the controls/combos but then add a ton of supers and come back mechanics over complicating things.

[@edgarlozada3858]

Virtua Fighter, the Grand Papá of 3D fighters must have its proper resurrection!

[@philgamer9499]

no it doesn't

[@noeldanchou3170]

@@philgamer9499 learn to read

[@victorperfecto7472]

@@philgamer9499it came before tekken

[@VBrancoPT]

If Virtua Fighter 6 gets made, they need to add new characters to expand the roster. Heck, add characters from other IPs: Fighting Vipers, Streets of Rage, Yakuza, Shenmue...

[@sdzero]

Like...some kind of a Megamix.

[@VBrancoPT]

@@sdzero Something like that, yes. I don't want Sega to go crazy and overboard, though. However, the guy in charge of VF knows what he's doing, so... If only VF5US was available on PC.

[@macuser7048]

Yeah then have a new Fighters Megamix!

[@jcchaconjr]

Maybe Tecmo-Koei can do Sega a solid and arrange for allowing a few DOA fighters, much like how Sega let them use Sarah, Akira, and Pai in DOA5.

[@macuser7048]

@@ChosenKing777 Iron Maiden should be in Mortal Kombat.

[@BenAstridge]

Matches playing in a window while on the menu screen is one of my favourite things in any fighting game i've ever played and i wish to see that more going forwards.

[@TNEQL]

I believe that Virtua Fighter is the best fighting game series ever made, but Sega does not or cannot commit the budget to make a game at the scope expected of a modern release. It deserves more love.

[@Mene0]

Man Sega is so weird. The only franchise that they own and also develop and gets a lot of games is Sonic

[@Dracobyte]

Like a Dragon is from Atlus, right?

[@yrh002b8]

​​@@Dracobytenah, all yakuza games are in-house.

[@tmcttf8087]

@@Mene0 *Super Monkey Ball, *Puyo Puyo,* and *Phantasy Star* (via *Phantasy Star Online 2,* at least) are still being supported to this day, but the other Sega IP's need to rise up once again, like *Jet Set Radio* and especially *Crazy Taxi.*

[@TheSoCalledZoner1]

unless its on pc ofc it get support

[@TheSkyHive]

I was born in 1978 and starting gaming by 1980 on Intellivision the Commodore 64. Been a gamer my whole life, so I remember the first time I walked into Aladdins Castle and saw Virtua Fighter. It was the first 3D fighting game I had ever laid eyes on. It was like playing a game from the future....so what I would love to see is a big budget Virtua Fighter, but built from the ground up for VR. I know, I know.....but imagine if they pulled it off somehow.

[@a-walpatches6460]

NOTHING will ever compare to that! There will never be another game that far ahead of it's time. DoA and tekken came out well over a year after and got nowhere near VF. VF2 was f'ing amazing as well, so much better but not quite as ahead of its time. Tekken overtook it with Tekken 3, it was a much better game than VF3.

[@riddim]

Wow me too born in 78 but started gaming in 83 on an atari

[@Charlie_Xmas]

I got super into VF because of Animations , it's not much but the fact that the opponent neck and shoulder goes "ragdoll" mode on a KO and some Grab animation gives it a big OOMPH

[@orlanzo2621]

I really REALLY want a new VF, it’s my favorite 3-D fighter and one of my top 3 favorite fighting game series in general. Sega needs to give us VF6 already. The series more than deserves to continue, it’s too important of a franchise to the legacy of the genre as a whole to just be sitting on the sidelines

[@ajshiro3957]

It's a really technical series. I've picked it up lately, and unfortunatly picked Akira as my main. Little did I know...XD But the game needs a new entry. They could introduce new characters. maybe add Ryo Hazuki in the game for fun. It's such an important game, but why did they have to put it behind a PS+ paywall?

[@filipemiguel08]

@@ajshiro3957 You cant even play VF5:FS because it was taken off the plus catalog after a month :/

[@zetamangads]

​@@ajshiro3957I personally believe to make more accessible to people who owns a PS4 plus the Switch and Sony console aside the PS5(which is technically more expensive than west and Europe) are still preferable in Japan.

[@ajshiro3957]

@@zetamangads yes. Put it on the Switch. I feel like habing VF on the go could build a community

[@zetamangads]

@@ajshiro3957 true but i don't think the switch can handle the Dragon engine

[@BladedStrider]

Honestly, I hope Virtua Fighter continues. Not just to spite those who call it "Unpopular Tekken", which is just wrong, but just to show that the series can still stand with the other top Fighting Game series.

[@Ethereal_Night_96]

Even though i really want virtua fighter 6 to be announced soon, i would be fine with them just updating vf5 us with new offline game modes that are engaging and improve the online netcode. Heck even more customization options will be nice too, i wouldn't mind paying for it either.

[@michaelschneider1365]

@@Ethereal_Night_96don’t they need updated graphics to if they do that.

[@Ethereal_Night_96]

​@@michaelschneider1365I don't see why they would

[@emanthescripter1076]

If anything tekken is popular VF😂

[@cosmosofinfinity]

I feel like Virtua Fighter is more like Dead or Alive than Tekken. And Dead or Alive ain't exactly the same kind of popular either

[@greypolar2720]

If there's a new VF, please stick to grounded realistic fighting. No meters and comeback mechanics, please. It's fine in other games, but if it's added to VF, it'll feel too similar to other games

[@KrsJin]

Amazing interview. Amazing video analysis of it. I’m so optimistic for the future of VF in Aoki’s hands. ❤

[@michaelromeo9567]

But let's keep on eye on him.. I don't trust him 100% He is an AM2 newbe and YOU are VF memory and VF DNA. He is there just because Puyo Puyo Esport was super succesful. He didn't know shit about VF before. Border break doesn't look like an AM2 game. and the puffballs hitsparks it was his idea 😭 Fortunately fans spoke their voices. And he talked with Suzuki San. He can still learn. Now he has to understand that future VF game has to be like OG VF. Always the best. Always ahead of its time. Always technical prowess.

[@Seether2141]

Max going to show up again on the EVo big screen to announce VF6

[@ttownbrown4232]

Max you gotta get some high level play on display yo😂.. People don't understands the deph of this game.. Been playing for over a decade and still learning.. Your not lying about the speed and aggression. Its beautiful to use that against them aswell..Thanks for the coverage tho bro! It's not overly flashy, but when you truly understand the mechanics and how to properly play the game its magic. They gotta do some things to broaden the audience tho.

[@dforman4770]

I really want a new Virtua Fighter. It has some of my favorite fighting game characters. Gou Hinogami is my favorite

[@flamuralaj3302]

When Max said about getting faster and faster, I remember getting annihilated by a fellow Kage Maru like a got struck by lightning.

[@sonicfan11589]

I cant begin to think how the graphics for a ps5/xbox s/x virtua fighter installment would look. I know vf has been known for their graphics if im not mistaken

[@MrFlashU174OYE]

putting such a pioneer and prestigious series like Virtua Fighter in a f2p model is so disrespectful you dont see Street Fighter or Tekken or MK doing this now do you, cmon Max u should know the series of this caliber needs all the AAA funding care and innovation to do VF6 the justice it rightfully deserves

[@Bast6]

One thing I would love to see in a potential VF6 that is obviously missing from the other entries is a story mode. Don't make it too long, just something for the fans to enjoy like the Tekken 7 Story Mode for example. And it writes itself since US was developped by the studio making the Yakuza Games : make it so X Yakura Clan organises a tournament or whatever to have "the best warrior blablabla" fight Dural to see they can mass produce it as their new guards for their clan or whatever. Campy as hell like a 90s movie, but fun, quick. Could be cool.

[@tmcttf8087]

That Tekken 7 story mode was straight trash in every way, not exactly a good example....but yes, Virtua Fighter 6 needs to be more story-oriented (the characters *do* have personalities and likes & dislikes, you know), especially with the *anime* existing (which I have to admit, is pretty good so far). Speaking of the anime, they should add characters from the anime into the videogame Virtua Fighter canon, like *Tiger.* And give all the prior existing Virtua Fighter characters full-on redesigns, whilst adding more offline content, because there should *definitely* be more things to do on the side. Sega could add a *Puyo Puyo* minigame or something, maybe even a *Super Monkey Ball* one where the Virtua Fighter characters have returned to their iconic blocky models from the earlier games and just so happen to be stuck in translucent balls.

[@georgekitchen7046]

I can live without story, but more relationship details would be great, like specific intros depending on who's fighting who, and backstory videos. I wonder if casual players even have a clue that Lau is a bad guy, has a terminal illness and Lei Fei is a sworn enemy who attempted to assassinate him.

[@sausagesausage]

Did you know that Shenmue was originally penned as a Virtua Fighter story? Ryokan would've been a young Akira. Lan Di was clearly Lou and there are many other hang ups from it's Origins. Would've been the best fighting game story ever told.

[@georgekitchen7046]

@@sausagesausage I happen to own the scripts for those. lol They are called "The Legend of Akira" Chapters 1 and 2. I've translated them, but not allowed to share.

[@tmcttf8087]

@@sausagesausage *"Virtua Fighter RPG: Akira's Story"* was what it was going to be.

[@robertdanker6193]

As a huge VF fan even just the idea of a part 6 is getting me pumped!!

[@christopherharris677]

Good God, I'D LOVE A NEW VIRTUA FIGHTER! The last one was great. Ultimate showdown was my favorite as it had so much customization that it was insane. If they put rollback and the depth of customization, that would be amazing! Don't blow 100% of the budget on graphics just make the best game for your fanbase 😊

[@sonicfan11589]

If you can check out vf 5 final showdown, vf5US is missing a lot of the content it has. Vf5fs has more costumes and costume pieces

[@scarvello]

I love that virtua fighter is more grounded and not so focused on juggling characters across the stage for big damage 😂

[@GuerrillaGorilla023]

I would like to see a 3D fighter outside of mma games tackle ground fighting. That said, I want a new VF more than Tekken

[@redwolfxl69]

VF needs to come back not just for fans but to keep SEGA as a company in a healthy way. It needs to come back as it is, in it's purest form. NO BULLSHIT = no focus, drive, install, super, ultra rage art meters with chip damage.

[@sausagesausage]

100%

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

If Killer Instinct can return, so can Virtua Fighter!

[@SquidJoe]

VF5 on EVO Japan was insane. I go back to watch that great Top 8. Hope SEGA stop being safe and pull the trigger with VF someday.

[@BJI82a]

I really want a new VF and they could try and get with the times such as giving us a story mode and maybe a create a fighter. They can keep the classic arcade run through but at the end we should see the replays of each fight like they did with the first 2 games I grew up with the series and hope that it can still compete with the other fighting games that are in today’s market.

[@TonyMishima92]

In order for a story mode to work, they should reboot the series with the current roster.

[@ttownbrown4232]

Most definitely. The story is already interesting to alot of people. Hopefully they let those guys over at yakuza/Rgg studios get their hands on it.. Lei Fei needs to kill off old azz Lau 😆 Can't stand him!

[@majortom331]

Agreed x100 would love a story mode and arcade endings. And they should bring back quest mode too.

[@Kenoji8]

I've been wanting Ultimate Showdown for PC for the longest time, not just a minigame in Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon. It would be the ONLY game that I would have played, and I've come to appreciate Virtua Fighter more and more over the years next to everything else. VF has some of THE MOST EXCITING HIGH-LEVEL MATCHES I've ever seen and every one is a damn nail-biter. VF has come a long way since the Saturn and PlayStation days. Plus, I NEED TO PLAY AS MY WOLF!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! 😁😁😁

[@RoperTunes]

I couldn’t agree more with the elegant description of Virtua Fighter. I can’t help but crave it the more I watch Tekken…one day the sun will shine again on this franchise! 😊

[@The_Claymores]

I have so much Virtua Fighter nostalgia, can't wait for a sequel

[@Urzalyr]

Let VF tour the fighting game circuit as guests and bring back a new gestalt thesis in VF6. Not only does it give fan-service AND introduce the franchise to new players, SEGA’s want for something revolutionary for the next game would naturally result from the relevant community.

[@BCDC123]

Nice to hear he respects the existing mechanics. We don’t need a VF for dummies. There’s actual value when learning the game. And with so much damage (especially wall combos) who needs super moves? VF is and always will be the best fighting game. VF is your favorite FGC Dev’s favorite fighting game.

[@hugejackedman3447]

It's about time VF takes the next evolution of "realistic" 3D fighting seeing that it was the franchise that started it. Hoping for something that puts more focus on the martial arts as it's actual combat system rather than a combat system that simply showcases cool "martial arts inspired" moves. There is not much else that can be done with fgs. Even Tekken started taking cues from 2D fgs...

[@PrinceRalexiel]

Because juggling combos, flying somersault kicks. Flips, wall smashes are sooo "realistic"

[@hugejackedman3447]

@@PrinceRalexiel True. That's why I used "quotation marks" when I said "realistic" and implied actually approaching such a concept. I get that it's the internet and nobody cares about context but it really helps to notice things like that. 😉

[@sakushitsugoda6595]

@@PrinceRalexiel VF still have very realistic animations, ofc juggles are unrealistic but you can't just cherry pick and call the game unrealistic

[@Dracobyte]

Somehow, Virtua Fighter will return...

[@Star_Biscuit]

The age of battle royals is coming to an end. A new dawn of fighting games is upon us, and it's good stuff.

[@brandonfarfan1978]

Aye, VF.👍😄 12:52 I don't agree with that at all. If you don't understand character weight, then it means that gamers, haven't really played VF much, or understood it fully. Character weight is something that requires common sense. Character weight is also in SoulCalibur, and VF3tb on the sega dreamcast. 15:35 In the case of VF being free to play, that could backfire on sega. Project L might be able to get away with that, but with VF, that might be risky. Anyway, good vid Max.👍

[@michaelromeo9567]

100% agree.

[@87crimson]

Whatever they do, it has to release with rollback netcode and crossplay among all platforms (PC/PS/Xbox/Switch)

[@chrislaalo3965]

Weight classes solve balance problems without adding mechanics. Lighter characters are faster, their jabs are often 1F less than bigger characters. They get more turns, but they can't hit as hard or combo as big against heavy characters. Heavy characters might have to block or evade more often due to having a poke disadvantage. As compensation, they can do bigger combos against light characters when they tag them. Having your combo not work the same against different characters because of their weight or because of closed/open foot position is more complicated, but it's generally such a slight optimization (with the exception of Taka) that it is in no way prohibitive for novice players.

[@hurricane7727]

That's what Weight Classes are Like in Fight Night Games

[@SharifSourour]

Been a huge VF fan since back in the day and have been waiting for VF6 for a very long time! I loved playing VF5 in the arcades when I was living in Japan with a character card where I could build up and customize my own Kage.

[@TheSuperSmashBros01]

I’ve tried getting into Virtua Fighter through Ultimate Showdown but the slow more stiff movement turned me off from the game compared to Tekken. I understand that the appeal of VF is that it’s very realistic compared to other fighters on the market but it’s not really my cup of tea. That being said I do have a lot of respect for it it’s not for me but it does have its own unique feel and style other games don’t have and I do believe it deserves a brand new installment whether a reboot of the series or Virtua Fighter 6 it deserves a comeback

[@ajshiro3957]

It's strange. I like VF due to it's very simple controls Sure, you have some complex moves. That one move Akira Yuki does. But it's less about using the most powerful, most frame perfect move, and more about knowing what your character's characteristics are like. How they move. And you pick what you like, rather than the game telling you that you must learn this one specific move to be good at this character.

[@BCDC123]

Man, if the VF community did a better job of showing how much movement is actually in this game; the word stiff would be so far from this game. I’m not trying to discount your experience, I just wish that was not your experience because I have a completely different take. Specifically regarding characters such as Vanessa (my main) Sarah, Jacky, Pai, Lei Fei, Aoi and most definitely El Blaze. Their movement is pretty wild but like I said, the VF community does not do a good job of showcasing the movement.

[@TheSuperSmashBros01]

@@BCDC123 To be fair describing how a game controls is always hard to do no matter the game. Unless people play the game they’ll never understand how it feels

[@WhatisaLee]

@@TheSuperSmashBros01 VF is the quickest game I’ve played barring KOF. It has such a cadence that when 2 players are in a flow-state, the decision rate is about 2 to 3 moves per second. But if you and your opponent don’t know that cadence, it will feel like the slowest game because the players are not understanding the rhythm. The other thing that players do incorrectly is play footsies like you would in Tekken or SF. But it’s not a footsie game. It’s aggresive close-combat RPS, and if it’s not played that way, it doesn’t play well at all. Backdash is CH-punishable, so the best backwards movement is one of the worst movement options available. The consequence of this is that players are forced to play close with-amongst many other options--guard-throw-escape OS (because throws are OP), evade-throw-escape OS (because throws also track), or attack through a throw (because all attacks are throw-invis). Then rinse and repeat about 3 times a second. It’s fast as hell.

[@BCDC123]

@@WhatisaLee I’d also like to add, there are much wiser ways to create distance between yourself and the opponent though it can be risky. Pai’s do it all the time to set up for her unblockable high running kick, Sarah can do a back punch and proceed to flip away from the opponent. Vanessa can do the same, getting into her floor stance (I forget the name of it at the moment) and she can roll away from the opponent while back turned. Ofcourse you have El Blaze’s back flip kick that pushes the opponent away and creates a run situation for him. There are definitely ways to create distance between the opponent. And I completely agree, the worst way can be to backdash depending on what attacks the opponent is throwing out.

[@strtfghtr88]

Im for and will support anything Sega produced. PLEASE ADD STREETS OF RAGE CHARACTERS TO VF!

[@michaelromeo9567]

In final Showdown. Just ask for all the costume items! You can customize character like Jacky and make him look like Axel. Same for blaze.. 😁 I think they could make a SEGA all Star fighter/ Fighter megamix 2 to get more money from VF6 development. (reusing the 3D engine )

[@Yoshimatsu414]

I think it comes do to how exact the boxes are which makes it aggressive. No all moves but I always felt like your hits making contact was always more precise than it was in Tekken for example. This man that’s getting interviewed really knows what’s up though. I cannot wait for a new VF. Use to play VF2 so much when I was kid in arcades and I also had VF4 at launch when on PS2 and ever since then I’ve always held VF in high regard, really a shame SEGA let it go for so long but seems like it’s in great hands right now.

[@sonicfan11589]

Hearing about this article really excites me. I hope they can add the option of both English and Japanese voicework for all fighters. If vf6 gets announced, they should have a demo that offers a rotation of characters until game's release, (replace demo with free to play version) and allow full access to tutorial to get new and old players ready

[@natheannzbar7925]

Virtua Fighter is easily in my top 3 series' of all time. I would love a new entry with a cinematic campaign like tekken or some of these others. They should also bring back that mode where you can tour different arcades, or something like it, and the npcs have their own play styles of different characters, and they can adapt to your playstyle to some degree. You do that and you have a ton of sweet unlockables, and you make it so you're constantly unlocking stuff, that would be an absolute knock out.

[@hyperlink0366]

I really want Vf6, and we all need it, it's been too long a gap since vf5 released (ultimate showdown doesn't count.), but I'd also really like to see SEGA do non sonic games for once.

[@benvids]

I’m terrible at fighting games but I love them. The Virtua Fighter aesthetic reminds me of gaming in my childhood. VF2 and OG VF5 are my faves

[@SamwiseTheNotSoBrave]

As Vf is my favorite fighting game series, I love to see it in the headlines, and this was a great interview. One thing I've always loved about VF is that purity of purpose: it's about fighting. Yeah, the manual might talk about evil corporations, kidnapped mothers and the like, but that never surfaces in the games. It's just about easy-to-play yet hard-to-master fighting mechanics and a cast of colorful and unique fighters. I wouldn't be opposed to a free-to-play model for a VF6, but I would hope that doesn't mean Sega skimps on the budget, which is a distinct possibility I would also hope that they released a premium version alongside that had a good amount of quality single-player gameplay (I loved the "arcade" structure used in 4Evo, myself) for those of us who aren't online warriors. All that said, I'm not sure how you really revolutionize or improve on 5US's mechanics. The game's just so fluid and fun to play all these years later; however, based on this interview, the people there now sound like they'd be the ones to find a way.

[@jonathanrios8316]

Definitely want to see vf6. It's funny because I ONLY play vf casually but I look forward to every game and respect the hell out of this series

[@michaelromeo9567]

It's ok to play fighting game casually. And just doing the super large movelist in VF is always a blast. 🥰. Pretending you're in a martial arts/Kung Fu movie is so fun..

[@macuser7048]

VF was always designed with 3 buttons in mind. Classic Genesis style. One block, one punch, and one kick. That doesn't mean there's a lack of moves though, FAR FROM IT! There are THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of moves!

[@Tippotipo]

VF3 was a rare exception with a dodge button and the introductioin of uneven surface (which is much needed than ever for extra challenge should VF6 appear).

[@ivansotelo4622]

Also Akira Yuki in smash 😎❤️

[@rendezyt]

I don't agree with F2P to attract new players; VF5 already had a good tutorial system, which they should keep. Also F2P will just increase Sega's running costs, as they need to have developers working constantly to make new content post release, which means they won't be released to work on other Sega titles. 3D fighting games cost more to make than 2D fighting games so from a business point-of-view why do an F2P model when you can just get the money upfront by people just buying the game at release. Multiverse's issues are a good example of what happens if a F2P game starts to lose interest.

[@Shodan130]

it's amazing that sega is the only ones that seem even remotely interested in preserving the games fundamental core.

[@lypheEddie]

The thumbnail makes ol boy look like the dude from the movie "Wanted" haha

[@jesterdeeznuts]

now that you think about it the new mechanics in sf and tekken feels very similar, i wonder if every fighting game company internally talk with each other just in case of potential dlc collaborations

[@ren7a8ero]

VF is amazing and we need that game back as the top fighting game title it is.

[@silentman99]

All I want for that series is redesigns, a story ( have the fighters communicate ), new villains, heros + bosses. Update the hit sounds. Make it stand out.

[@BCDC123]

Absolutely 💯%

[@wildstyle04]

Virtua Fighter 6 feat. Ryo from Shenmue would be poetic.

[@MrInuhanyou123]

I don't think people will take to virtua fighter if it just does the same thing again with better netcode. It became niche for a reason

[@deleted_d00m48]

Always thought that Virtual Fighter needs some aesthetic rebranding. Not in terms of graphics but style, cause with most fighting games you can think of a defining style (KOF = Guys in cool jackets shooting fire, Tekken = Guys in evils suit punching lightning). I would like to see VF do something with Water like they did in VF4, just ultra Y2k shi

[@000shad]

Vf high standart graphics and design would make f2p a very risky move. I think sf6 and mortal combat show that players like complete game made with decent content (and VF6 doen't need to be that huge, while keeping his ground martial art roots it just need to make the game cooler to a casual audience).

[@michaelromeo9567]

Very good point. VF was always a technical showcase. Animations alone cost shit tons of money. I don't want VF to be a free to play 😥

[@iamtamashii4184]

I would love for a new VF game, but honestly, I'd love for a VF x Tekken game. 2 kings of the 3D fighting games need to clash for real

[@nerdwarp112]

A new VF would be sick, especially if we can finally get it on PC so I won’t have to play Like A Dragon games just to play them. I did play a bit of the newest version of VF5 on my PS4, but I primarily use my PC these days so hopefully it’s on both consoles and PC.

[@dnakatomiuk]

You'd think with the amount of fighting games coming out now they would do a new VF and Soul Calibur Heck bring back Bloody Roar again

[@LanaDelReySupremacy]

soulcalibur hopefully get announced a year or two after Tekken 7. i need to see my sophitia again

[@masterofdoom5000]

Make it pretty, make the music BEAUTIFUL and a new VF game with rollback will be hot as hell.

[@TheDeadlyTikka]

honestly a VF6 on PC with solid online would be such a time sink to me. The original VF5 was the first game I ever won a local tournament in so it holds a place in my heart. I miss this more grounded 3D fighting game style that Tekken just can't offer

[@AlexLoeding]

VF is king!

[@tldrinfographics5769]

They should just release the VF1 to 5 on PC as mega pack for $69

[@Chozenone1981]

Virtua Fighter 6!! Let's Go!!!!

[@7gquake]

Next we need a "What is the FUTURE of Dead or Alive"

[@ichabodcrane6198]

Virtua Fighter more than ANY fighting game represents a distillation of a fighting system rule set. I chock it up to be similar in chess where there are not new chess versions coming out but the game is so compelling that people continue to play it.

[@georgealvarez1195]

My biggest complaint with Virtua Fighter wasn't with the gameplay, it was with the physics and hit sound effects. The attacks in the game lack alot of audio and visual "UMPHHH"

[@natsu-fuji]

I need vf to catch up, this game deserve it so much PLS I need a pc version of vf5us come on sega

[@DIOBrando-ij2bp]

I’m a little surprised they’ve never made a Virtua Fighter with true 3D movement like an AKI wrestling game and stuff like Def Jam Fight for NY, Urban Reign, and Power Stone. If they’re looking to add some big new element that would make a new Virtua Fighter definitely from the previous one, true 3D movement would be a big one. The designer of Virtua Fighter and creator of Tekken did end up going that 3D movement route, but it’d be interesting to see how something that plays like Virtua Fighter would feel like that.

[@majortom331]

True 3d movement would low key be a game changer.

[@sagittariusseiya8310]

I love Virtua Fighter so much, we really want a new Virtua Fighter including the spin off for the 30th anniversary of Virtua Fighter. It really deserve a live action movie of Virtua Fighter as well. I will continue to support Virtua Fighter no matter what.

[@blazef15]

💖VF is the most complexe ad the simplest game at the same time. VF is the best..

[@SharpsPanda]

Here we go again with the "Free 2 Play" again. SF6 shows that if you make a good fun game with a ton of content then F2P isn't needed. We had MK doing this way before anyone else and has always been popular. We are owning less and less of the stuff we "buy" which is one more reason why F2P games are not the best way to go.

[@-haso]

I wish they would just release a arcade perfect version of VF1 for modern consoles and PC.

[@TheIcemanModdeler]

Grew up with VF2 in the arcades and played almost every version after that, FS is my favorite, with that said it would be nice to modernize it a bit just for ease of use. Jackie is my main but even him being one of the easiest character there are some moves that are tricky to do because u need to press grab in a frame of animation when a move hits instead of holding grab, other characters like Shun Di have way too many stances, Kage has a 3 hit combo where u need to press the next move every time it connects for it to work. I know some characters are hard on purpose like Akira but some of the moves should be more accessible. It just seems like it's hard for making it hard, in VF2 i used to play good with every character but in the later games it's gotten more and more complex u can have only 1 or 2 main(s). Removing character weight is a must, it's annoying that some combos will work on some characters and other won't and will drop bc of weight maybe also rethink rolling when touching the ground, it makes ground attacks worthless. I hope they bring back Quest mode and even expand it where u play like a 3rd person game and u actually go to different arenas or stores, imagine having that movement from Yakuza like how they used VF FS as a minigame.

[@reignfire85]

I picked up VF5US recently, haven't had time to play just yet. I'd certainly welcome a new entry as much as those who have played the series for some time now.

[@jfitnesshealth]

Really sad that it's the 30th anniversary for this series, that paved for Tekken and doa, and Sega hasn't even mention a 30th collection for switch and systems with vf1 2 3 megamix , 4 and 5 (2006) version. Just sonic sonic sonic

[@michaelromeo9567]

Now it's more Atlus Atlus Atlus SEGA Rpg Rpg Rpg 😥We didn't have a single Sonic game for 5 years bro. Before we used to have SEVERAL Sonic every year! It's not Sonic's fault

[@heyt-o]

Thanks Dood for all what you said about VF !!! VF HAVE TO COME BAAAAACK -I'm number one fan of VF serie since childhood (from French GUIANA !)

[@MohammedAlHarthyTheLegend]

I believe it is the time for you max to finally play VF It's your mission to do so

[@rodrigomarcondes5857]

i'm still waiting for the day Tekken and VF cross over, when that day comes i'll rejoice very much

[@Swaycos]

I miss VF. My first and only was VF5 on Xbox. I was a DOA player to start, but I loved VF5. I would love to see another one.

[@hurricane7727]

It had 2 Updated Versionscalled Vf 5 R and Vf5 Final Showdown

[@JPWestmas]

I like the way you are thinking about this. Considering the style and spirit of a game over time.

[@eyalrephaeli6833]

this year is the 30th Anniversary. they could announce something for 2024.

[@right8630]

I remember finally hitting max rank in ranked it was great Kage and I believe lei fei was his name were my mains it was a ton of fun.

[@ralithorn3798]

I would love to see another Virtua Fighter. One of my favourite series.

[@sonicslayton]

LETS GO VF6 BABYYYY!!!