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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (バーチャファイター リミックス) is an update to ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'', and was first released on the [[Sega Saturn]] in 1995 just months after the Saturn release of the first game. | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (バーチャファイター リミックス) is an update to ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'', and was first released on the [[Sega Saturn]] in 1995 just months after the Saturn release of the first game. | ||
| − | ''Virtua Fighter'' | + | ==Gameplay== |
| + | For the most part, ''Virtua Fighter Remix'' acts as a visual upgrade over the original ''Virtua Fighter'', with the core gameplay remaining unchanged from the Saturn's earlier incarnation. | ||
| − | ''Virtua Fighter | + | ==History== |
| + | ===Development=== | ||
| + | ''Virtua Fighter'' had been released on the Saturn in a less-than-impressive state. Being created in conjunction with the hardware, the game suffers from often severe 3D rendering issues, with flickering (and sometimes disappearing) polygons and occasional animation glitches. Its choice to act as an accurate port of the [[Sega Model 1]] arcade version also failed to do the game many favours in the eyes of the Western press, with untextured (and lower polygon) models comparing poorly to PlayStation launch title ''[[Battle Arena Toshinden Remix|Battle Arena Toshinden]]''. While offering at CD qualiy soundractrack, many claim it to be even worse than the [[Sega 32X]] version, thanks to the added CD loading times. | ||
| + | ''Virtua Fighter Remix'' was created to address many of these flaws, and was quietly launched in the Winter of 1995 as a replacement pack-in title for the Saturn console. In ''Remix'' models have a slightly higher polygon count (though still less than the Model 1 version) and are now completely texture-mapped, leading to a more modern looking game. Sega also claimed controller response time was improved. | ||
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| + | The enhanced visuals are countered by some trade-offs, such as the removal of the original lighting system, making characters appear unnaturally bright in dark stages such as Sarah's (a stage which incidentally loses the smooth transition of its lit floor thanks to the new textures). Loading times are also slightly longer in ''Remix'', and polygon glitching is not removed entirely. Other areas of the game, such as stage backgrounds, haven't changed at all. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Release=== | ||
In the West, a CG Portrait Collection Disc was also included in the Saturn bundle. North American owners would get ''Virtua Fighter Remix'' for free if they registered their Saturns before September 30, 1995{{fileref|GamePro US 075.pdf|page=178}}, while Japanese customers would later receive a [[SegaNet]] compatible version. Sega would also bring ''Virtua Fighter Remix'' to [[Sega Titan Video]] arcade hardware. | In the West, a CG Portrait Collection Disc was also included in the Saturn bundle. North American owners would get ''Virtua Fighter Remix'' for free if they registered their Saturns before September 30, 1995{{fileref|GamePro US 075.pdf|page=178}}, while Japanese customers would later receive a [[SegaNet]] compatible version. Sega would also bring ''Virtua Fighter Remix'' to [[Sega Titan Video]] arcade hardware. | ||
| + | ===Legacy=== | ||
The PC game ''[[Virtua Fighter PC]]'' derives from ''Virtua Fighter Remix''. | The PC game ''[[Virtua Fighter PC]]'' derives from ''Virtua Fighter Remix''. | ||
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Virtua Fighter Remix (バーチャファイター リミックス) is an update to Virtua Fighter, and was first released on the Sega Saturn in 1995 just months after the Saturn release of the first game.
Contents
Gameplay
For the most part, Virtua Fighter Remix acts as a visual upgrade over the original Virtua Fighter, with the core gameplay remaining unchanged from the Saturn's earlier incarnation.
History
Development
Virtua Fighter had been released on the Saturn in a less-than-impressive state. Being created in conjunction with the hardware, the game suffers from often severe 3D rendering issues, with flickering (and sometimes disappearing) polygons and occasional animation glitches. Its choice to act as an accurate port of the Sega Model 1 arcade version also failed to do the game many favours in the eyes of the Western press, with untextured (and lower polygon) models comparing poorly to PlayStation launch title Battle Arena Toshinden. While offering at CD qualiy soundractrack, many claim it to be even worse than the Sega 32X version, thanks to the added CD loading times.
Virtua Fighter Remix was created to address many of these flaws, and was quietly launched in the Winter of 1995 as a replacement pack-in title for the Saturn console. In Remix models have a slightly higher polygon count (though still less than the Model 1 version) and are now completely texture-mapped, leading to a more modern looking game. Sega also claimed controller response time was improved.
The enhanced visuals are countered by some trade-offs, such as the removal of the original lighting system, making characters appear unnaturally bright in dark stages such as Sarah's (a stage which incidentally loses the smooth transition of its lit floor thanks to the new textures). Loading times are also slightly longer in Remix, and polygon glitching is not removed entirely. Other areas of the game, such as stage backgrounds, haven't changed at all.
Release
In the West, a CG Portrait Collection Disc was also included in the Saturn bundle. North American owners would get Virtua Fighter Remix for free if they registered their Saturns before September 30, 1995[4], while Japanese customers would later receive a SegaNet compatible version. Sega would also bring Virtua Fighter Remix to Sega Titan Video arcade hardware.
Legacy
The PC game Virtua Fighter PC derives from Virtua Fighter Remix.
Production credits
- Main Programmer: Keiji Okayasu
- Programmers: Tetsuya Sugimoto, Hiroaki Shoji, Motoi Kaneko, Jun-ichi Ishito
- Designers: Yoshinao Asako, Youji Kato, Ryoya Yui
- Sound Designers: Takayuki Nakamura, Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, Kazuhiko Kouchi
- Thanks: Yutaka Nishino, Hideya Shibazaki, Takayuki Yamaguchi, Kazuo Otani, Sega Digital Studio
- Remixed by: V.F. Remix Team
- Producer: Yu Suzuki
Track list
| 1. [data track] (01:19) |
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| 2. AM2 Logo (00:09) |
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| 3. Victory (00:08) |
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| 4. Loss (00:07) |
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| 5. Continue (00:18) |
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| 6. Player Select (05:04) |
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| 7. Jacky (05:10) |
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| 8. Jeffry (05:05) |
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| 9. Sarah Bryant (05:09) |
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| 10. Kage (05:06) |
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| 11. Pai Chan (05:07) |
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| 12. Wolf (04:55) |
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| 13. Lau Chan (05:11) |
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| 14. Akira Yuki (05:12) |
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| 15. Dural (05:04) |
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| 16. Hi Score (00:50) |
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| 17. Ending 1 (00:09) |
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| 18. Ending 2 (00:09) |
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| 19. Ending 3 (00:12) |
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► Running time: 54:24
Magazine articles
- Main article: Virtua Fighter Remix/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
ST-V US flyer
ST-V JP flyer
Artwork
Cover artwork
Logo
Akira
Jacky
Jeffery
Kage
Lau
Pai
Sarah
Wolf
Physical scans
Sega Titan Video version
| Sega Titan Video, | ||||
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 Cart | ||||
| Sega Titan Video, US | ||||
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Saturn version
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88 |
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| Based on 39 reviews | |
| Saturn, US |
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  Cover
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 Disc  Manual |
| Saturn, US (small) |
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   Cover
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| Saturn, EU (cardboard) |
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   Cover
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 Disc   Jewel Case  CG Portrait Collection disc |
| Saturn, EU |
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Disc CG Portrait Collection disc |
| Saturn, JP |
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  Cover
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 Spinecard  Disc  Manual  Inlay |
| Saturn, JP (SegaNet) |
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  Cover
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 Disc |
| Saturn, BR |
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 Cover
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Disc  Manual |
| Saturn, KR |
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  Cover
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File:SSM UK 01.pdf, page 94
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 File:CDPlayer DE 1996-01.pdf, page 37
- ↑ http://mamedb.com/game/vfremix
- ↑ File:GamePro US 075.pdf, page 178
- ↑ File:VirtuaFR_Saturn_JP_SSEnding.pdf
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 File:ConsolesPlus FR 046.pdf, page 122 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ File:NextGeneration US 22.pdf, page 197
- ↑ File:SSM_JP_19950801_1995-08.pdf, page 148
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Saturn no Game wa Sekai Ichi~i~i~i!: Satamaga Dokusha Race Zen Kiroku, SoftBank Publishing, page 11 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name ":File:SnGwSISDRZK Book JP.pdf_p11" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ CD Consoles, "Septembre 1995" (FR; 1995-09-08), page 134
- ↑ Digitiser (UK) (1995-08-28)
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "November 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 46
- ↑ Famitsu, "1995-07-21" (JP; 1995-07-07), page 31
- ↑ Freak, "3/96" (IL; 1996-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ GameFan, "Volume 3, Issue 9: September 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 16
- ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 11 November 1995" (US; 1995-1x-xx), page 58
- ↑ GamePro, "December 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 74
- ↑ GamePro, "November 1995" (DE; 1995-10-04), page 34
- ↑ GamePro, "December 1995" (UK; 1995-10-28), page 40
- ↑ Gamers, "November 1995" (DE; 1995-10-11), page 32
- ↑ GamesMaster (UK) "Series 5, episode 4" (1995-10-12, 24:00) (+18:40)
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Noviembre 1995" (ES; 1995-xx-xx), page 80
- ↑ Joypad, "Septembre 1995 (Joypad International supplement)" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 30
- ↑ Joypad, "Novembre 1995" (FR; 1995-11-03), page 86
- ↑ MAN!AC, "11/95" (DE; 1995-10-11), page 71
- ↑ Mega Fun, "10/95" (DE; 1995-09-20), page 68
- ↑ Player One, "Novembre 1995" (FR; 1995-1x-xx), page 122
- ↑ Saturn Fan, "1995 October" (JP; 1995-09-08), page 64
- ↑ Saturn+, "Christmas 1995" (UK; 1995-12-14), page 56
- ↑ Sega Magazine, "October 1995" (UK; 1995-09-12), page 58
- ↑ Sega News, "Prosinec 1996" (CZ; 1996-1x-xx), page 20
- ↑ Sega Pro, "October 1995" (UK; 1995-09-07), page 56
- ↑ Sega Megazone, "Summer '95/'96" (AU; 1995-xx-xx), page 24
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "August 1995" (JP; 1995-07-07), page 148
- ↑ Super Juegos, "Octubre 1995" (ES; 1995-xx-xx), page 80
- ↑ Todo Sega, "Noviembre 1995" (ES; 1995-1x-xx), page 38
- ↑ Top Consoles, "Octobre 1995" (FR; 1995-xx-xx), page 88
- ↑ Ultimate Future Games, "September 1995" (UK; 1995-08-01), page 74
- ↑ Última Generación, "Septiembre 1995" (ES; 1995-0x-xx), page 76
- ↑ Videogame Advisor, "Volume 1, Number 4: August 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 34
- ↑ Video Games, "9/95" (DE; 1995-08-30), page 95
| Virtua Fighter series | |||
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| 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) (2006-2021) | |||
| 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) | |||
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