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|developer=[[Sega AM2]]
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| tab1=NTSC-U
|usa=April 30, 1997
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| tab2=NTSC-J
|japan=Dec. 21, 1996
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| tab3=PAL
|brazil=July 1997
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| publisher=[[Sega]]
|genre=Fighting}}
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| developer=[[Sega AM2]]
'''''Fighters Megamix''''' is a 1997 fighting game developed by [[AM2]] and published by [[Sega]] exclusively for the [[Sega Saturn]]. It combines several characters from various Sega games, from the complete cast of ''Virtua Fighter 2'' and ''Fighting Vipers'' to Janet from ''Virtua Cop 2'' and the Hornet car from ''Daytona USA'', while allowing to play the bosses of both games without cheat codes. It still remains as one of the best Saturn games, and one of the best in the genre during the [[32-bit era]].
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| support=[[Digital Design Studio]]
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| distributor={{company|[[Ecofilmes]]|region=PT}}, {{company|[[Sega-Ozisoft]]|region=AU}}, {{company|[[Tec Toy]]|region=BR}}
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| system=[[Sega Saturn]]
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| sounddriver=SCSP/CD-DA (41 tracks)
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| peripherals=
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| players=1-2
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| genre=Fighting Action/Kakutou Action (格闘アクション){{fileref|Fightersmegamix sat jp backcover.jpg}}, Action{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200304081325/https://sega.jp/history/hard/segasaturn/software.html}}
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| releases={{releasesSat
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| sat_date_jp=1996-12-21{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200304081325/https://sega.jp/history/hard/segasaturn/software.html}}
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| sat_code_jp=GS-9126
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| sat_rrp_jp=5,800
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| sat_rating_jp=all
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| sat_date_us=1997-05-13{{intref|Press release: 1997-04-30: Sega's ''Fighters Megamix'' hits Blockbuster stores early}}
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| sat_code_us=81073
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| sat_rating_us=t
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| sat_rrp_us=49.99{{intref|Press release: 1997-04-30: Sega's ''Fighters Megamix'' hits Blockbuster stores early}}
  
Highly advertised, it followed ''Virtua Fighter 2'' as a high-profile 3D fighting game for the Sega Saturn. Intended as an introduction to ''Virtua Fighter 3'' (which was never released on the Saturn), ''Fighters Megamix'' introduced the concept originally used by ''King of Fighters'', mixing characters and styles from different games - not only the open ended rings from VF are present (but now, with no ring-out), but also the close cages from ''Fighting Vipers''. VF characters have new moves taken from VF3, but the most impressive feature was the ''dodge'' move, which allowed the character to sidestep, avoiding a dangerous blow and opening at the same time room for a counter. Sega capitalized on this, calling ''Fighters Megamix'' the first "real 3D" fighting game in the market.
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| sat_date_eu=1997-06-05
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| sat_code_eu=MK81073-50
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| sat_rating_eu=15
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| sat_date_uk=1997-05-22{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/19981202140918/http://www.sega-europe.com/saturn/satinfo.html}}{{magref|ctw|638|21}}{{videoref|digitiser|1997-05-17|x72}}<!--1997-06-05{{magref|cvg|187|49}}-->
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| sat_code_uk=MK81073-50
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| sat_rating_uk=15
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| sat_rrp_uk=44.99{{magref|cvg|187|68}}<!--49.99{{magref|cvg|193|56}}-->
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| sat_date_de=1997-06-05
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| sat_code_de=MK81073-50
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| sat_rating_de=16
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| sat_date_br=1997-07
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| sat_code_br=191x12
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| sat_rating_br=13
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| sat_date_au=199x
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| sat_code_au=FFIG01SSC
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| sat_rating_au=m15
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| sat_date_pt=1997
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| sat_code_pt=STJSE0583
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| sat_date_pl=1997
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| properties={{Properties|SAT|pccontent|truemotion}}
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ファイターズメガミックス) is a 1996 fighting game developed by [[Sega AM2]] and published by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Saturn]]. Several characters from various Sega games make up the cast, including the complete cast of ''[[Virtua Fighter 2]]'' and ''[[Fighting Vipers]]'', plus others from prior AM2 games, both fighting and otherwise, in a similar manner to [[SNK]]'s ''The King of Fighters'' series.
  
Unlike most other games by AM2, ''Fighters Megamix'' had no [[arcade]] release.
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==Gameplay==
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''Fighters Megamix'' is a hybrid fighting game combining the fighting styles of ''Virtua Fighter 2'' and ''Fighting Vipers'' (although leans more towards the latter). All moves from the two games are retained, plus a new "dodge" action, allowing players to sidestep and avoid an attack (while also opening up an opportunity to counter). Furthermore, roughly 50%{{magref|ssm|17|54}} of techniques from the recently released ''[[Virtua Fighter 3]]'' are included for the ''Virtua Fighter'' cast, and new Megamix-specific techniques for the ''Fighting Vipers'' fighters.
  
==Unlockable characters==
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Players can choose between a ''Virtua Fighter'' "VF" mode and a ''Fighting Vipers'' "FV" mode, which tailors the experience to the style of either game. Characters have also been balanced, meaning strategies from ''Virtua Fighter 2'', ''3'' or ''Fighting Vipers'' may not necessarily work in ''Megamix''. Some moves are "hidden" and are not listed in the game - they often involve using the walls of an arena to cause damage.
At the start, only the characters from ''Virtua Fighter'' and ''Fighters Megamix'' are available, extra fighters can be unlocked by completing different courses (series of six bouts). Those characters are all based on other Sega games, including some planned, but unreleased for the console, like ''[[Sonic Championship|Sonic the Fighters]]''. Those characters are Akira and Sarah from ''Virtua Fighter Kids'', Hornet from ''Daytona USA'', Janet from ''Virtua Cop 2'', [[Bean the Dynamite|Bean]] and [[Bark the Polar Bear|Bark]] from ''Sonic the Fighters'', URA Bhan (improved version of Bahn), RentAHero from ''Rent a Hero'', Deku, Siba from ''Virtua Fighter 3'', and Candy with a different outfit.
 
  
Another unlockable character, Pepsiman, only appeared in the Japanese release.
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Stages are lifted from the preceeding games, meaning both open-ended arenas from ''Virtua Fighter'' (sans the concept of "ring-outs"), and the "cages" from ''Fighting Vipers'' are included. ''Megamix'' generally improves on previous Saturn outings of these stages - Tokio's stage for example features the plane taking off which was missing in the Saturn port of ''Fighting Vipers''. Wolf's stage from ''Virtua Fighter 2'' reintroduces the cage omitted from the Saturn port, bringing it closer to the edges of the arena so it can act like those seen in ''Fighting Vipers''.
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Accessing the disc's contents from a PC and decompressing a LZH file reveals some extra bonus artwork, similar to some other Sega-published games.
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===Characters===
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At the start, only the characters from ''Virtua Fighter 2'' and ''Fighting Vipers'' are available; extra fighters can be unlocked by completing different courses (1-player mode, series of seven bouts), many of which are based on other Sega games.
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====From ''Virtua Fighter 2''====
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Akira Yuki
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Pai Chan
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=70}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Lau Chan
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=140}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Wolf Hawkfield
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=210}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Jeffry McWild
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=0|crop_y=68}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Kage-Maru
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=70|crop_y=68}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Sarah Bryant
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=140|crop_y=68}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Jacky Bryant
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=210|crop_y=68}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Shun Di
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_y=136}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Lion Rafale
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=70|crop_y=136}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Dural
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=140|crop_y=136}}
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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====From ''Fighting Vipers''====
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Grace
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=280}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Bahn
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=350}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Raxel
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=420}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Tokio
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=490}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Sanman
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=280|crop_y=68}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Jane
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=350|crop_y=68}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Honey/Candy
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=420|crop_y=68}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Picky
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=490|crop_y=68}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Mahler
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=350|crop_y=136}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=B.M.
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=420|crop_y=136}}
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Kumachan/Pandachan
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=490|crop_y=136}}
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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====Extra fighters====
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Kids Akira
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_y=204}}
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| desc=From ''[[Virtua Fighter Kids]]''. Unlocked by completing B-course.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Kids Sarah
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=70|crop_y=204}}
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| desc=From ''[[Virtua Fighter Kids]]''. Unlocked by completing B-course.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Ura Bahn
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=490|crop_y=204}}
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| desc=An improved version of Bahn. Unlocked by completing C-course.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Janet
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=280|crop_y=204}}
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| desc=From ''[[Virtua Cop 2]]''. Unlocked by completing D-course.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=[[sonic:Bean the Dynamite|Bean the Dynamite]]
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=140|crop_y=204}}
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| desc=From ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]''. Unlocked by completing E-course.
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Bean's alternative costume is one which resembles Bin, one of two playable characters from the arcade game ''[[Dynamite Dux]]'' (which in turn inspired Bean's design).
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=[[sonic:Bark the Polar Bear|Bark the Polar Bear]]
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=210|crop_y=204}}
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| desc=From ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]''. Unlocked by completing E-course.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Rent-A-Hero
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=280|crop_y=136}}
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| desc=From ''[[Rent-A-Hero]]''. Unlocked by completing F-course.
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When damaged, ''Rent-A-Hero'' loses his armour to reveal either a ''Virtua Fighter'' or ''Fighting Vipers'' T-Shirt, depending on the selected gameplay mode.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Deku
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=350|crop_y=204}}
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| desc=An original character specific to ''Megamix''. Unlocked by completing G-course.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Siba
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=210|crop_y=136}}
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| desc=Unlocked by completing H-course.
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''Siba'' is based on a scrapped character from the original ''Virtua Fighter'' (also known as "Majido" and Akira, as not all arcade cabinets were updated to reflect the change in cast), sharing a similar character model but with an entirely different set of moves (involving a sword). Siba's stage is a cut-down version of the desert stage from ''Virtua Fighter 3''.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Hornet
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| sprite={{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=420|crop_y=204}}
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| desc=From ''[[Daytona USA]]''. Unlocked by completing I-course.
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}}
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}}
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====Others====
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*School girl Honey: Unlocked by completing A-course. Select Honey and press {{X}} or {{Z}}.
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*Mr Meat/Niku: Original Character. Unlocked by starting the game at least 29 times. Select Kumachan and press {{Z}}.
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*AM2 Palm Tree: The emblem of the [[AM2]] logo. Unlocked by playing the game for at least 84 hours. Select Kumachan and press {{X}}.
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===1P mode courses===
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Unlike ''Virtua Fighter 2'' and ''Fighting Vipers'', the single player mode of ''Fighters Megamix'' is about clearing "courses"; nine sets of seven opponents, which when beaten unlocks new features. These are denoted by letters; initially only courses A, B, C, D are available, which when completed adds E, F and G, then H, and finally I. The seventh "final" opponent in each course is an unlockable character, and is kept a mystery until the course is beaten.
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While the rules don't change between courses, each has its own credits music and three "portraits", which can be viewed again later.
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{|class="prettytable"
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!Course A: Novice Trial
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|{{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=490}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=70}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=490|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_y=136}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=280}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=70|crop_y=136}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=420|crop_y=68}}
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|-
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!Course B: Virtua Fighter
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|{{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=140}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=140|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=0|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=70|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=210|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=210}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_y=204}}
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|-
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!Course C: Vipers
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|{{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=280}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=490|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=490}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=280|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=420}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=420|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=490|crop_y=204}}
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|-
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!Course D: Girls
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|{{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=420|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=70}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=280}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=140|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=350|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=140|crop_y=136}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=280|crop_y=204}}
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|-
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!Course E: Muscle
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|{{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=350}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=0|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=350|crop_y=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=210}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=350|crop_y=136}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68}} {{sprite|FightersMegamix Saturn Sprite Portraits.png|0.66|crop_width=70|crop_height=68|crop_x=210|crop_y=204}}
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|-
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!Course F: Smart Guys
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!Course G: Dirty Fighters
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|-
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!Course H: Bosses
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|-
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!Course I: Secrets
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|}
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==History==
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===Development===
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''Fighters Megamix'' was first announced at the [[Sega Saturn Senryaku Happyoukai]] conference on the 8th November 1996. It was initially conceived as a "festive" game for supporters of the Sega Saturn (similar to ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' the preceeding year), at one point being known as '''''Fighting Festival'''''{{magref|ssm|17|54}}.
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Much like ''Fighting Vipers'', [[Sega of America]] demanded that certain aspects of the game were changed for a US audience. The PAL version retains all the content from the Japanese game{{magref|ssm|17|51}}.
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===Release===
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In North America ''Fighters Megamix'' was made available to rent at [[Blockbuster]] stores from May 2nd 1997, eleven days before its full retail release{{intref|Press release: 1997-04-30: Sega's ''Fighters Megamix'' hits Blockbuster stores early}}.
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===Legacy===
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Unlike most other fighting games by [[Sega AM2]], ''Fighters Megamix'' had no arcade release. However a [[Fighters Megamix (Game.com)|watered down version]] was released for the [[Game.com]] in 1998.
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==Production credits==
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==Magazine articles==
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==Promotional material==
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==Artwork==
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==Physical scans==
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==Technical information==
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===ROM dump status===
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===Track list===
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{{track|Game Over|jp=|en=|from=Fighting Vipers|composer=David Leytze|arranger=|vocals=|time=0:06}}
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{{track|Virtua Fighter 3 Game Over|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 3|composer=Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=0:06}}
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{{track|Are You Ready?|jp=|en=|from=Sonic the Fighters|composer=Maki Morrow|arranger=|vocals=|time=0:06}}
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{{track|Virtua Fighter 1 Game Over|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 1|composer=Takayuki Nakamura|arranger=|vocals=|time=0:08}}
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{{track|Win|jp=|en=|from=|composer=Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=0:10}}
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{{track|Continue|jp=|en=|from=|composer=Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=0:14}}
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{{track|Welcome To Festival|jp=|en=|from=|composer=Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:02}}
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{{track|Name Entry (Last Wave)|jp=|en=|from=Outrun|composer=HIRO|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:27}}
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{{track|Ranking (City 202)|jp=|en=|from=After Burner|composer=HIRO|arranger=|vocals=|time=0:47}}
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{{track|Bahn|jp=|en=|from=Fighting Vipers|composer=David Leytze|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:32}}
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{{track|Grace|jp=|en=|from=Fighting Vipers|composer=David Leytze|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:32}}
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{{track|Picky|jp=|en=|from=Fighting Vipers|composer=David Leytze|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:32}}
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{{track|Tokio|jp=|en=|from=Fighting Vipers|composer=David Leytze|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:32}}
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{{track|Sanman|jp=|en=|from=Fighting Vipers|composer=David Leytze|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:32}}
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{{track|Honey|jp=|en=|from=Fighting Vipers|composer=David Leytze|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:32}}
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{{track|Raxel|jp=|en=|from=Fighting Vipers|composer=David Leytze|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:32}}
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{{track|Jane|jp=|en=|from=Fighting Vipers|composer=David Leytze|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Marler|jp=|en=|from=Fighting Vipers|composer=David Leytze|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:32}}
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{{track|Sarah|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 1|composer=Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:32}}
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{{track|Kage|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 1|composer=Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:32}}
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{{track|Dural|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 1|composer=Takayuki Nakamura|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:32}}
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{{track|Kenteki Tetsujin|jp=拳的鉄人|en=Man of the Fist|from=Virtua Fighter 2|composer=Takayuki Nakamura|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|BLACK CAT MOON|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 2|composer=Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Sinsen Shun Di|jp=神仙舜帝|en=Mountain Hermit Shun Di|from=Virtua Fighter 2|composer=Akiko Hashimoto|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Star from Hong Kong|jp=スターフロム香港|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 2|composer=Akiko Hashimoto|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Young Knight|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 2|composer=Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Nanatu no Umi no Fisherman|jp=七つの海のフィッシャーマン|en=Fisherman of the Seven Seas|from=Virtua Fighter 2|composer=Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Hagakure Hiden Hijou no Okite|jp=葉隠秘伝~非情の掟~|en=Secret Hiding in the Leaves -A Heartless Law-|from=Virtua Fighter 2|composer=Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Escape|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 2|composer=Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Kikori Tati no Banka|jp=樵達の挽歌|en=The Woodcutter's Dirge|from=Virtua Fighter 2|composer=Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Ride The Tiger|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 2|composer=Takayuki Nakamura, Takenobu Mitsuyoshi & [[Akiko Hashimoto]]|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:18}}
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{{track|Yami karano Sisya: Dural|jp=闇からの使者~デュラル~|en=Messenger from the Dark ~Dural~|from=Virtua Fighter 2|composer=Takayuki Nakamura|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Chicago|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 2|composer=Takayuki Nakamura|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Coral Groove “Jeffry In The Sea”|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 3|composer=Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Rowdy|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter 3|composer=Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:35}}
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{{track|Akira|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Fighter Kids|composer=Takayuki Nakamura|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Lovers|jp=|en=|from=Sonic the Fighters|composer=Maki Morrow|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Back to Soul|jp=|en=|from=Sonic the Fighters|composer=Maki Morrow|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Break Out|jp=|en=|from=Virtua Cop|composer=|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|The King of Speed|jp=|en=|from=Daytona USA|composer=Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=1:17}}
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{{track|Kimi ha Hito no tame ni Rent-a-Hero ni Nareruka|jp=君は人のためにレンタヒーローになれるか|en=Can You Become Rent-a-Hero for Mankind's Sake?|from=|composer=Takenobu Mitsuyoshi|arranger=|vocals=|time=3:50}}
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==External links==
 
==External links==
* [http://www.mobygames.com/game/saturn/fighters-megamix Mobygames page]
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* Sega of America webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/19980223124307/http://www.sega.com:80/products/games/00527.html Saturn]
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==References==
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[[Category:Saturn Games]]
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Fighters Megamix
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Distributor: Ecofilmes (PT), Sega-Ozisoft (AU), Tec Toy (BR)
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (41 tracks)
Genre: Fighting Action/Kakutou Action (格闘アクション)[1], Action[2]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP
¥5,8005,800 GS-9126
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Saturn
US
$49.9949.99[3] 81073
ESRB: Teen
Sega Saturn
EU
MK81073-50
ELSPA: 15+ OK
Sega Saturn
DE
MK81073-50
USK: 16
Sega Saturn
PT
STJSE0583
Sega Saturn
UK
£44.9944.99[7] MK81073-50
ELSPA: 15+ OK
Sega Saturn
PL
Sega Saturn
AU
FFIG01SSC
OFLC: M15
Sega Saturn
BR
191x12
Tectoy: 13+

Fighters Megamix (ファイターズメガミックス) is a 1996 fighting game developed by Sega AM2 and published by Sega for the Sega Saturn. Several characters from various Sega games make up the cast, including the complete cast of Virtua Fighter 2 and Fighting Vipers, plus others from prior AM2 games, both fighting and otherwise, in a similar manner to SNK's The King of Fighters series.

Gameplay

Fighters Megamix is a hybrid fighting game combining the fighting styles of Virtua Fighter 2 and Fighting Vipers (although leans more towards the latter). All moves from the two games are retained, plus a new "dodge" action, allowing players to sidestep and avoid an attack (while also opening up an opportunity to counter). Furthermore, roughly 50%[8] of techniques from the recently released Virtua Fighter 3 are included for the Virtua Fighter cast, and new Megamix-specific techniques for the Fighting Vipers fighters.

Players can choose between a Virtua Fighter "VF" mode and a Fighting Vipers "FV" mode, which tailors the experience to the style of either game. Characters have also been balanced, meaning strategies from Virtua Fighter 2, 3 or Fighting Vipers may not necessarily work in Megamix. Some moves are "hidden" and are not listed in the game - they often involve using the walls of an arena to cause damage.

Stages are lifted from the preceeding games, meaning both open-ended arenas from Virtua Fighter (sans the concept of "ring-outs"), and the "cages" from Fighting Vipers are included. Megamix generally improves on previous Saturn outings of these stages - Tokio's stage for example features the plane taking off which was missing in the Saturn port of Fighting Vipers. Wolf's stage from Virtua Fighter 2 reintroduces the cage omitted from the Saturn port, bringing it closer to the edges of the arena so it can act like those seen in Fighting Vipers.

Accessing the disc's contents from a PC and decompressing a LZH file reveals some extra bonus artwork, similar to some other Sega-published games.

Characters

At the start, only the characters from Virtua Fighter 2 and Fighting Vipers are available; extra fighters can be unlocked by completing different courses (1-player mode, series of seven bouts), many of which are based on other Sega games.

From Virtua Fighter 2

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Akira Yuki
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Pai Chan
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Lau Chan
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Wolf Hawkfield
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Jeffry McWild
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Kage-Maru
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Sarah Bryant
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Jacky Bryant
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Shun Di
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Lion Rafale
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Dural

From Fighting Vipers

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Grace
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Bahn
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Raxel
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Tokio
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Sanman
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Jane
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Honey/Candy
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Picky
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Mahler
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B.M.
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Kumachan/Pandachan

Extra fighters

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Kids Akira
From Virtua Fighter Kids. Unlocked by completing B-course.
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Kids Sarah
From Virtua Fighter Kids. Unlocked by completing B-course.
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Ura Bahn
An improved version of Bahn. Unlocked by completing C-course.
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Janet
From Virtua Cop 2. Unlocked by completing D-course.
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Bean the Dynamite
From Sonic the Fighters. Unlocked by completing E-course.

Bean's alternative costume is one which resembles Bin, one of two playable characters from the arcade game Dynamite Dux (which in turn inspired Bean's design).

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Bark the Polar Bear
From Sonic the Fighters. Unlocked by completing E-course.
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Rent-A-Hero
From Rent-A-Hero. Unlocked by completing F-course.

When damaged, Rent-A-Hero loses his armour to reveal either a Virtua Fighter or Fighting Vipers T-Shirt, depending on the selected gameplay mode.

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Deku
An original character specific to Megamix. Unlocked by completing G-course.
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Siba
Unlocked by completing H-course.

Siba is based on a scrapped character from the original Virtua Fighter (also known as "Majido" and Akira, as not all arcade cabinets were updated to reflect the change in cast), sharing a similar character model but with an entirely different set of moves (involving a sword). Siba's stage is a cut-down version of the desert stage from Virtua Fighter 3.

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Hornet
From Daytona USA. Unlocked by completing I-course.

Others

  • School girl Honey: Unlocked by completing A-course. Select Honey and press X or Z.
  • Mr Meat/Niku: Original Character. Unlocked by starting the game at least 29 times. Select Kumachan and press Z.
  • AM2 Palm Tree: The emblem of the AM2 logo. Unlocked by playing the game for at least 84 hours. Select Kumachan and press X.

1P mode courses

Unlike Virtua Fighter 2 and Fighting Vipers, the single player mode of Fighters Megamix is about clearing "courses"; nine sets of seven opponents, which when beaten unlocks new features. These are denoted by letters; initially only courses A, B, C, D are available, which when completed adds E, F and G, then H, and finally I. The seventh "final" opponent in each course is an unlockable character, and is kept a mystery until the course is beaten.

While the rules don't change between courses, each has its own credits music and three "portraits", which can be viewed again later.

Course A: Novice Trial
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Course B: Virtua Fighter
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Course C: Vipers
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Course D: Girls
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Course E: Muscle
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Course F: Smart Guys
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Course G: Dirty Fighters
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Course H: Bosses
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Course I: Secrets
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History

Development

Fighters Megamix was first announced at the Sega Saturn Senryaku Happyoukai conference on the 8th November 1996. It was initially conceived as a "festive" game for supporters of the Sega Saturn (similar to NiGHTS into Dreams the preceeding year), at one point being known as Fighting Festival[8].

Much like Fighting Vipers, Sega of America demanded that certain aspects of the game were changed for a US audience. The PAL version retains all the content from the Japanese game[9].

Release

In North America Fighters Megamix was made available to rent at Blockbuster stores from May 2nd 1997, eleven days before its full retail release[3].

Legacy

Unlike most other fighting games by Sega AM2, Fighters Megamix had no arcade release. However a watered down version was released for the Game.com in 1998.

Production credits

Main article: Fighters Megamix/Production credits.

Magazine articles

Main article: Fighters Megamix/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: Fighters Megamix/Promotional material.

Artwork

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
95 №53, p28-31
Sega Saturn
95
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Ação Games (BR) NTSC-J
80
[10]
Console Mania (IT) NTSC
89
[11]
Consoles + (FR) NTSC-J
94
[12]
Consoles + (FR) PAL
96
[13]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
100
[7]
Edge (UK) NTSC-J
80
[14]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
81
[15]
Freak (IL)
94
[16]
Fun Generation (DE) PAL
100
[17]
Gambler (PL)
85
[18]
GameFan (US) NTSC-U
94
[19]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
98
[20]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-J
89
[21]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
92
[22]
Level (TR)
100
[23]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
85
[24]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
93
[25]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
100
[26]
neXt Level (DE) NTSC
90
[27]
Player One (FR)
90
[28]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
82
[29]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
83
[30]
Sega Magazin (DE) PAL
92
[31]
Sega Magazin (DE) PAL
92
[32]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
95
[33]
Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
95
[34]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
93
[35]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
88
[36]
Super Power (FI)
93
[37]
Ultra Game Players (US)
91
[38]
Video Games (DE)
80
[39]
Sega Saturn
91
Based on
31 reviews

Fighters Megamix

Saturn, JP
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Saturn, US
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Saturn, PT
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Saturn, BR
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Technical information

Main article: Fighters Megamix/Technical information.

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Saturn
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
598,990,896 CD-ROM(EU) MK81073-50 V1.002
Sega Saturn
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
599,642,400 1996-12-09 CD-ROM(JP) GS-9126 V1.001
Sega Saturn
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
612,143,280 CD-ROM(US) 81073 V1.004
Sega Saturn
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
1997-04-08 Page

Track list

1. Data track  
2. Game Over (0:06) 
From: Fighting Vipers
Composed by: David Leytze
3. Virtua Fighter 3 Game Over (0:06) 
From: Virtua Fighter 3
Composed by: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
4. Are You Ready? (0:06) 
From: Sonic the Fighters
Composed by: Maki Morrow
5. Virtua Fighter 1 Game Over (0:08) 
From: Virtua Fighter 1
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura
6. Win (0:10) 
Composed by: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
7. Continue (0:14) 
Composed by: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
8. Welcome To Festival (1:02) 
Composed by: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
9. Name Entry (Last Wave) (1:27) 
From: Outrun
Composed by: HIRO
10. Ranking (City 202) (0:47) 
From: After Burner
Composed by: HIRO
11. Bahn (1:32) 
From: Fighting Vipers
Composed by: David Leytze
12. Grace (1:32) 
From: Fighting Vipers
Composed by: David Leytze
13. Picky (1:32) 
From: Fighting Vipers
Composed by: David Leytze
14. Tokio (1:32) 
From: Fighting Vipers
Composed by: David Leytze
15. Sanman (1:32) 
From: Fighting Vipers
Composed by: David Leytze
16. Honey (1:32) 
From: Fighting Vipers
Composed by: David Leytze
17. Raxel (1:32) 
From: Fighting Vipers
Composed by: David Leytze
18. Jane (1:17) 
From: Fighting Vipers
Composed by: David Leytze
19. Marler (1:32) 
From: Fighting Vipers
Composed by: David Leytze
20. Sarah (1:32) 
From: Virtua Fighter 1
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
21. Kage (1:32) 
From: Virtua Fighter 1
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
22. Dural (1:32) 
From: Virtua Fighter 1
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura
23. Kenteki Tetsujin (1:17) 
Japan 拳的鉄人
EN: Man of the Fist
From: Virtua Fighter 2
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura
24. BLACK CAT MOON (1:17) 
From: Virtua Fighter 2
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
25. Sinsen Shun Di (1:17) 
Japan 神仙舜帝
EN: Mountain Hermit Shun Di
From: Virtua Fighter 2
Composed by: Akiko Hashimoto
26. Star from Hong Kong (1:17) 
Japan スターフロム香港
From: Virtua Fighter 2
Composed by: Akiko Hashimoto
27. Young Knight (1:17) 
From: Virtua Fighter 2
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
28. Nanatu no Umi no Fisherman (1:17) 
Japan 七つの海のフィッシャーマン
EN: Fisherman of the Seven Seas
From: Virtua Fighter 2
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
29. Hagakure Hiden Hijou no Okite (1:17) 
Japan 葉隠秘伝~非情の掟~
EN: Secret Hiding in the Leaves -A Heartless Law-
From: Virtua Fighter 2
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
30. Escape (1:17) 
From: Virtua Fighter 2
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura & Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
31. Kikori Tati no Banka (1:17) 
Japan 樵達の挽歌
EN: The Woodcutter's Dirge
From: Virtua Fighter 2
Composed by: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
32. Ride The Tiger (1:18) 
From: Virtua Fighter 2
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura, Takenobu Mitsuyoshi & Akiko Hashimoto
33. Yami karano Sisya: Dural (1:17) 
Japan 闇からの使者~デュラル~
EN: Messenger from the Dark ~Dural~
From: Virtua Fighter 2
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura
34. Chicago (1:17) 
From: Virtua Fighter 2
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura
35. Coral Groove “Jeffry In The Sea” (1:17) 
From: Virtua Fighter 3
Composed by: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
36. Rowdy (1:35) 
From: Virtua Fighter 3
Composed by: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
37. Akira (1:17) 
From: Virtua Fighter Kids
Composed by: Takayuki Nakamura
38. Lovers (1:17) 
From: Sonic the Fighters
Composed by: Maki Morrow
39. Back to Soul (1:17) 
From: Sonic the Fighters
Composed by: Maki Morrow
40. Break Out (1:17) 
From: Virtua Cop
41. The King of Speed (1:17) 
From: Daytona USA
Composed by: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
42. Kimi ha Hito no tame ni Rent-a-Hero ni Nareruka (3:50) 
Japan 君は人のためにレンタヒーローになれるか
EN: Can You Become Rent-a-Hero for Mankind's Sake?
Composed by: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
Running time: 50:47

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External links

  • Sega of America webpage: Saturn

References

  1. File:Fightersmegamix sat jp backcover.jpg
  2. 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/segasaturn/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-04 08:13)
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Press release: 1997-04-30: Sega's ''Fighters Megamix'' hits Blockbuster stores early
  4. http://www.sega-europe.com/saturn/satinfo.html (Wayback Machine: 1998-12-02 14:09)
  5. Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1997-05-19), page 21
  6. Digitiser (UK) (1997-05-17)
  7. 7.0 7.1 Computer & Video Games, "June 1997" (UK; 1997-05-11), page 68
  8. 8.0 8.1 Sega Saturn Magazine, "March 1997" (UK; 1997-02-19), page 54
  9. Sega Saturn Magazine, "March 1997" (UK; 1997-02-19), page 51
  10. Ação Games, "Março 1997" (BR; 1997-xx-xx), page 10
  11. Console Mania, "Marzo 1997" (IT; 1997-0x-xx), page 55
  12. Consoles +, "Février 1997" (FR; 1997-0x-xx), page 82
  13. Consoles +, "Juin 1997" (FR; 1997-0x-xx), page 98
  14. Edge, "February 1997" (UK; 1997-01-24), page 88
  15. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "June 1997" (US; 1997-0x-xx), page 44
  16. Freak, "3/97" (IL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  17. Fun Generation, "04/97" (DE; 1997-03-12), page 93
  18. Gambler, "8/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  19. GameFan, "Volume 5, Issue 3: March 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 29
  20. GamePro, "July 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 92
  21. Game Informer, "March 1997" (US; 1997-0x-xx), page 46
  22. Game Informer, "May 1997" (US; 1997-0x-xx), page 12
  23. Level, "8/97" (TR; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  24. MAN!AC, "04/97" (DE; 1997-03-12), page 82
  25. Mega Fun, "03/97" (DE; 1997-02-05), page 70
  26. Next Generation, "April 1997" (US; 1997-03-11), page 128
  27. neXt Level, "März 1997" (DE; 1997-02-21), page 74
  28. Player One, "Juin 1997" (FR; 1997-xx-xx), page 70
  29. Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 26" (JP; 1996-12-13), page 194
  30. Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 3" (JP; 1997-01-31), page 66
  31. Sega Magazin, "April 1997" (DE; 1997-03-12), page 70
  32. Sega Magazin, "Juni 1997" (DE; 1997-05-14), page 31
  33. Sega Power, "March 1997" (UK; 1997-02-12), page 34
  34. Sega Saturn Magazine, "June 1997" (UK; 1997-05-14), page 60
  35. Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-22 (1996-12-27)" (JP; 1996-12-13), page 280
  36. Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 11
  37. Super Power, "7 1997" (FI; 1997-0x-xx), page 38
  38. Ultra Game Players, "March 1997" (US; 1997-02-25), page 70
  39. Video Games, "6/97" (DE; 1997-05-28), page 96


Fighters Megamix

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Main page | Comparisons | Credits | Hidden content | Magazine articles | Video coverage | Reception | Promotional material | Bootlegs


Books: Fighters Megamix Fighting Master's Guide (1997) | Fighters Megamix Official Guide (1997) | Fighters Mega Books (1997) | Fighters Megamix Comic Anthology (1997)
Music: Fighters Megamix Sound Tracks (1997) | Eyes (1997)
Sega Saturn
Prototypes: 1997-04-08



Games in the Fighting Vipers Series
Arcade
Fighting Vipers (1995) | Fighting Vipers 2 (1998)
Sega Saturn
Fighting Vipers (1996) | Fighters Megamix (1996)
Sega Dreamcast
Fighting Vipers 2 (2001)
Sony PlayStation 2
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 19: Fighting Vipers (2005)
Xbox 360
Sony PlayStation 3
Fighting Vipers (2012)
Fighting Vipers related media
Music
Fighting Vipers Original Soundtrack (1996) | Fighting Vipers Sega Saturn Original Soundtrack (1996) | Fighting Vipers 2 The Sound Album (1998)
Book
Fighting Vipers Technical Manual (1996) | Fighting Vipers: Crimson Angel (1996) | Fighting Vipers Sega Saturn Manual 2: Biting the Vipers (1996) | Fighting Vipers: My Sweet Honey (1996) | (1997) Fighting Vipers Perfect Guide (1997) | Fighters Mega Books Mix Ultimate Guide (1997) | Fighting Vipers 2 Official Guide (1998)
Film
Sega Official Video Library Vol. 1: Fighting Vipers (199x)



Virtua Fighter series
Virtua Fighter (Remix | PC) (1993-1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 (Mega Drive | Sega Ages 2500 Series) (1994-1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 (3tb | 3tb Online) (1996-1997) | Virtua Fighter 4 (Evolution | Final Tuned) (2001-2004) | Virtua Fighter 5 (R | Final Showdown | Ultimate Showdown | R.E.V.O.) (2006-202X)
Spin-offs
Virtua Fighter Kids (1996) | Virtua Fighter Animation (1997) | Virtua Fighter 10th Anniversary (2003) | Virtua Quest (2004)
Cross-overs
Fighters Megamix (Game.com) | Dead or Alive 5 (5+ | Ultimate | Last Round) (2012-2015)
Portrait series
Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series: (1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | The Final) (1995-1996) | GG Portrait: Yuuki Akira (1996) | GG Portrait: Pai Chan (1996)
Others
Virtua Fighter (LCD) (1995) | Electronic Virtua Fighter (199x) | Virtua Fighter (R-Zone) (199x) | Virtua Fighter 3 Win-PC-Collection (1996) | Virtua Fighter (2007) | CR Virtua Fighter (2008) | Virtua Fighter Mobile (2008) | Pachinko CR Virtua Fighter Revolution (2012) | Virtua Fighter Cool Champ (2012) | Virtua Fighter Fever Combo (2014) | Virtua Fighter Pachislot (2014) | Virtua Fighter Battle Genesis (2019)
Unlicensed
Virtua Fighter 2 vs. Tekken 2 (199x)
Demo discs
Java Tea Original Virtua Fighter Kids (1996)
Albums
Music
Virtua Fighter: Akira/Kage (1994) | Virtua Fighter: Saikyou no Senshi (1994) | Sega Saturn Virtua Fighter Maximum Mania (1994) | Virtua Fighter "Sega Saturn" Image by B-univ Neo Rising (1994) | Virtua Fighter 2 Sound Track (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Dancing Shadows (1995) | Virtua Fighter Soundtrack Vol. 1: Shinshou Hassei (1995) | Virtua Fighter Soundtrack Vol. 2: Ryuuko Kaikou (1996) | Ai ga Tarinaize (1996) | Virtua Fighter Soundtrack Vol. 3: Koubou Banjou (1996) | Virtua Fighter Complete Vocal Collection (1996) | Virtua Fighter Kids Sound Tracks (1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 Sound Tracks (1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 On The Vocal (1997) | Fighters Megamix Sound Tracks (1997) | Kimi ga Inai Yoru (1997) | Virtua Fighter 4 Official Soundtrack (2002) | Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution Original Sound Tracks (2002) | Yuuki (2004) | Virtua Fighter 5 Original Sound Track (2011) | Virtua Fighter 5 R Official Sound (2012) | Virtua Fighter 5 Official Sound (2012) | Virtua Fighter Best Tracks + One (2015) | Virtua Fighter esports Premium Music Collection (2021) | Virtua Fighter (2023) | Virtua Fighter 3tb Online Premium Music Collection (2023)
Books
Book
Virtua Fighter Maniax (1994) | V Jump Books Game Series: Sega Saturn Virtua Fighter (1994) | Virtua Fighter Maniax Replays (1994) | Virtua Fighter Sega Saturn Fighting Manual Vol. 1 for Novice (1994) | Virtua Fighter Ougi no Sho (1995) | Virtua Fighter Maniax for Windows (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Act.1 (1995) | Virtua Fighter Sega Saturn Fighting Manual Vol. 2 for Expert (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Maniax Replays (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Act.2 (1995) | Virtua Fighter Remix Sega Saturn Fighting Manual Complete (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Maniax (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Sega Saturn Fighting Manual Vol. 1 for Novice (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Act.3 (1995) | Arcade Game Hisshou Hou Special: Virtua Fighter Kids (1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 Command Game Guide (1996) | Virtua Fighter Legend of Sarah (1996) | Virtua Fighter 2 Perfect Guide (1996) | Virtua Fighter 2 Fighter's Bible (1996) | Virtua Fighter 2 Game Guide Book (1996) | Virtua Fighter Graphics "Model 2" (1996) | Tokyo Virtua Monogatari (1996) | Virtua Fighter 2 Sega Saturn Fighting Manual Vol. 2 for Expert (1996) | Virtua Fighter Kids Fan Book (1996) | Virtua Fighter Honoo no Maki: Pai Chan Bukyou Gaiden (1996) | Virtua Fighter Ryuu no Maki: Touken Kairou (1996) | Virtua Fighter Kids Sega Saturn Fighting Manual (1996) | Virtua Fighter Kids Kyuukyoku Hon (1996) | Virtua Fighter Relax (1996) | Virtua Fighter: Arashi no Maki (1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 Act. 0.5 (1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 Act.1 (1996) | Virtua Fighter 3 Act.2 (1996) | Fighters Megamix Fighting Master's Guide (1997) | Fighters Megamix Official Guide (1997) | Virtua Fighter 2: Ten Stories (1997) | Fighters Mega Books (1997) | Fighters Megamix Comic Anthology (1997) | Virtua Fighter 3 Official Playing Guide (1998) | Virtua Fighter 3tb Kanzen Kouryaku Dokuhon (1998) | Virtua Fighter 3tb Perfect Guide (1998) | Virtua Fighter 4 Perfect Guide (2001) | Virtua Fighter 4 Yoku Wakaru Haoh Yousei Dojo (2002) | Virtua Fighter 4 Kanzen Kouryaku Guide PS2 Ban (2002) | PS2 Ban Virtua Fighter 4 Perfect Guide (2002) | Virtua Fighter 4 The Complete (2002) | Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution Perfect Guide (2002) | Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution: Yokuwakaru Hisshou Senjutsu Shinan (2003) | PS2 Ban Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution Complete Guide (2003) | Virtua Fighter 10th Anniversary: Memory of Decade (2003) | Virtua Fighter 2 Technical Archive (2004) | Virtua Fighter 4 Final Tuned Master Guide (2004) | Virtua Fighter Cyber Generation: Judgement Six no Yabou Kouryaku Navigation (2004) | Virtua Fighter 4 Final Tuned Orange Book: Junkies' Last Stand (2004) | Virtua Fighter 5 Technical Book (2006) | Virtua Fighter 5 White Book: Keep It Real (2006) | Virtua Fighter 5 Black Book: Keep It Moral (2007) | Virtua Fighter 5 for PlayStation 3 Complete Guide (2007) | Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Masters Guide (2010) | Virtua Fighter no Neppa (2018)
TV and Film
Virtua Fighter CGMV (1994) | CGMV Virtua Fighter 2 (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Eternal Battle (1995) | Virtua Fighter (1995) | Virtua Fighter Special Training Pack (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Wheel of Fortune (1995) | Virtua Fighter 2 Wheel of Fortune The Best Bout (1996) | Sega Official Video Library Vol. 2: Virtua Fighter Kids (199x) | Virtua Fighter 3 (Columbia video series) (1996) | CGMV Special Virtua Fighter 3: Shippuu no Shou "System" (1996) | CGMV Special Virtua Fighter 3: Geki no Shou "Battle" (1996)