Virtua Fighter

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Model 1 Saturn 32X
Virtua Fighter
System(s): Sega Model 1, Sega 32X, Sega Saturn
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega AM2 Sega CS4
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (18 tracks)
Peripherals supported: Six Button Control Pad
Genre: Fighting Action/Kakutou Action (格闘アクション), Action
Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code JP 1993-12 ¥900,000 ? US 1993 $? ? UK 1993-10 £6,000 ? AS 1994-01 ? ? JP 1994-11-22 ¥8,8008,800 GS-9001 US 1995-05-11 PACK-INpack 81005 EU 1995-07-08 MK81005-50 DE 1995-07-08 MK81005-50 PT 1995 STJ81005 UK 1995-07-08 MK81005-50 PL 1996 209zł209 AU 1995 FSAT01SSS BR 1995-08-30 193016 JP 1995-10-20 ¥7,8007,800 GM-4013 US 1995-10-10 $69.9969.99 84701 EU 1995-10 MK84701-50 ES 1995-10 19,900Ptas19,900 MK84701-50 PT 1995 UK 1995-10 £49.9949.99 MK84701-50 AU 199x FVIR07SXC BR 199x 153020

Virtua Fighter (バーチャファイター) is a fighting game developed by Sega AM2 and published by Sega for Sega Model 1 arcade hardware in 1993. It is the first game in the Virtua Fighter series. It is often cited as being the first fully 3D fighting game released to the general public, and is a basis for almost all subsequent games in the genre.

It was an influential game in the development of 3D polygon graphics, popularizing it among a wider audience (along with Virtua Racing), demonstrating 3D human character models effectively, with realistic movement and physics, creating the basic template for 3D fighting games (such as Tekken, the Soul series and Dead or Alive), and playing a key role in the development of early fifth-generation consoles (the Sega Saturn and PlayStation). It was followed by a 1994 sequel, Virtua Fighter 2.

Story

While much of the first Virtua Fighter's story would be retroactively filled in by newer games and merchandise, the basic premise of the first game is that martial artist Akira Yuki, specialising in the forgotten art form of "Hakkyoku-ken" enters the World Fighting Tournament, in an attempt to be recognised as the greatest fighter in the world.

Gameplay

Virtua Fighter is a one-on-one versus fighting game, pitting two of eight characters (nine, if including Dural) against each other in a three-dimensional arena to fight over the best of three matches (or "sets" as referred in-game) - players win if their opponent's life bar is depleted, by a "ring-out' (when one of the opponents falls off the edge of the ring), or has less health when the in-game timer reaches 0. The arcade version of the game utilises an eight-way control stick and three buttons: "Punch" (P), "Kick" (K) and "Defense" (also referred as Guard/Block) (G). Movement of the characters with the control stick is done using and to move away/towards the opponent; to crouch; and holding or makes the character slowly crawl backwards/forwards. , or are used to make the character jump into that respective direction; all characters have access to two types of jump, which are determined by how long the player holds any of the up directions. Different attacks can be triggered by pressing a direction plus either the P or K buttons.

While fights take place in a 3D arena, players can only manipulate their characters in a two-dimensional manner, with movement on the third dimension being dictated by the characters' special moves. Unlike other fighting games at the time, the characters do not turn around automatically, requiring to tap the required direction in order to face each other. While considered a milestone in real-time 3D graphics, the 3D has limitations, with every arena being a flat square and backgrounds 2D in nature. It also operates with a refresh rate of only 30FPS - half that of Virtua Racing (and Virtua Fighter 2).

Virtua Fighter takes a more realistic approach to combat than many of its popular 2D rivals from the likes of Capcom or SNK, with characters using real world fighting techniques (as opposed to genre-defining Street Fighter II which arms characters with fictional chi-based special attacks and projectiles). It is a slower-paced game as a result, though with hundreds of moves and a computer able to adapt to the player's fighting powers, a more tactical fighter than others on the market. Where this does not apply in the original Virtua Fighter (and its sequel) is the jumping mechanics, with characters being able to jump twice their body height (as was the case in other fighting games of the time).

Unique to Virtua Fighter upon release was the concept of characters receiving "visual damage". If hit with a barrage of attacks, loose items of clothing (for example, Pai's hat or Kage's mask) will fall off and lie on the arena floor until the match is over. This feature makes no difference to gameplay, but would become a staple in many of Sega's fighting games going forward. Another new concept upon release was that of alternate costumes; during a versus match where both players selected the same character, one of the players would receive a secondary costume for that character. This feature would also inspire later 3D fighting games.

Quick Step and Running

When quickly tapping (if facing to the right) , the player's character will Quick Step forward; and by quickly tapping , the player's Character will Quick Step backwards. Quickly tapping then holding makes the character run towards the opponent; while quickly tapping then holding when the character is with his back facing towards the opponent makes the character run away from the opponent.

Short Jump

Quick tapping performs a short jump, which can be used to hop over low attacks; tapping the or makes the fighter short jump backwards and towards respectively. During a short jump, characters can perform jumping attacks by pressing P or K.

Big Jump

Holding performs a Big jump, in which characters can leap very high up into the air; by holding or , the characters can respectively Big Jump backwards and forwards.

Throws

All characters (except for Akira) have access to a default throw technique by pressing P+G while near the opponent. Alongside that, each character has unique throws, with each throw technique having their own unique input commands.

Down Attack

Also referred as Stomp Attack, down attacks are attacks that are used for hitting a knocked down opponent for additional damage, the input motion for this move is P or HOLD P when the opponent is in a knocked down state. Down Attacks performed with P deal less damage but are hard to dodge, while Down Attacks performed by HOLD P deal more damage, but are easier to dodge. Akira and Pai have additional Down Attacks that don't use the standard motion that are detailed in the characters section below.

Quick Recovery

When a fighter gets knocked down, or gets into a knocked down state after performing some specific moves, they'll get get up automatically after a few seconds, however during this time they are vulnerable to an opponent's Down Attack. During a knocked down state, players can perform a Quick Recovery in order to get up quickly. Listed below are the two types of Quick Recovery.

Recovery is a more defensive type of Quick Recovery, being useful to dodge down attacks.

Move list (recovery)

Name	Command	Description
Quick stand up	Rapidly tap and	The character will get up more quickly.
Backwards roll stand up	Hold	The character will roll backwards then get up.
Side roll stand up	GGGGG	The character will side roll either towards or away from the camera, then get up.
Handspring stand up	Hold	The character gets up with a handspring.

Kick Recovery is a more offensive type of quick recovery, being used to quickly attack the opponent right after getting up.

Move list (kick recovery)

Name	Command	Description
High Kick stand up	KKKKK	The character gets up with a high kick.
Sweep Kick stand up	Hold KKKKK	The character gets up with a sweep kick.
Side Roll and Sweep Kick	GGGGG then K	The character will side roll either towards or away from the camera, then perform a sweep kick.

Arcade Mode

In the arcade mode, the player completes a series of 8 Stages ("Rounds") where he fights against (in order): Jacky, Jeffry, Sarah, Kage, Pai, Wolf, Lau, and Akira. After defeating Akira, players enter the "Bonus Stage", where they are pitted against Dural.

Characters

Virtua Fighter contains eight characters each employing a different fighting style. A ninth character, Dural, is not readily available to players.

As well as detailing their careers and hobbies, Virtua Fighter also lists the character's blood type, which in Japanese culture can determine one's personality.

Virtua Fighter claims to feature over 700 moves, many of which were left undocumented for players to find them on their own.

Note: Move lists assume the player is standing, facing right. If facing left, and should be reversed.

	Akira Yuki
	Akira is a 25-year-old kung-fu teacher with blood type O. Akira is largely considered the main protagonist of Virtua Fighter, featuring predominantly on the games' cover art. Move list (down attacks) Name Command Description Gekihousui P Soukahou (槍下炮) P near the knocked down opponent The move can be repeated indefinitely, but players must wait a moment between hits. Move list (special moves) Name Command Description Renkantai (連環腿) KK Akira performs a forward hopping double kick attack. If the move is performed with just one kick button press ( K), Akira will perform just a single forward hop kick (Utankyaku). Its possible to input the command for this move while holding the G button. Tetsuzankou (鉄山靠) P+K Toushin Soutai (倒身捜腿) P (close to opponent) Akira grabs the opponent and trips them with his leg. Shin'iha (心意把) P (close to opponent) Akira grabs the opponent by their arm, then pushes them forward. Youshi Senrin (鷂子穿林) P+K (close to opponent) Akira goes behind the opponent then performs a Tetsuzankou from behind their back, which temporarily stuns the opponent. When an opponent gets hit by this move, they will move slightly to the left of Akira's Z-axis.
	Pai Chan
	Pai is an 18-year-old "action star" whose hobbies include dancing. She has blood type O. Move list (down attacks) Name Command Description Enshuu Raigeki P Enshuu Kouraigeki HOLD P Rai'inshouda (雷陰掌打) P near the knocked down opponent The move can be repeated indefinitely, but players must wait a moment between hits. Move list (special moves) Name Command Description Senpuuga (旋風牙) K+G Same technique as Lau's. Ensen Shuu HOLD K+G Same technique as Lau's. Taitou Risenkyaku Press K while standing up from crouch Pai performs a forward advancing roundhouse kick that knocks down the opponent. Same technique as Lau's. Tenshin Soutou (転身捜倒) P+G (close to opponent) Normal throw technique. Tenchi Touraku P (close to opponent) DDT-like throw technique. Senpuu Enjin P (close to opponent) Throw technique. Tenshin Inshou P+K (close to opponent) Throw technique. Ensen Hairyuu K against a opponent's attack A counterattack throw; Pai catches the opponent's attack and throws them to her left.
	Lau Chan
	Lau, father of Pai, is a 53-year-old Chinese cook. He has blood type B and enjoys Chinese poetry. During development, Lau was known as both "Lee" and "Tao". Move list (down attacks) Name Command Description Kosou Raishuu P Single stomp. Kosou Renshuu HOLD P Double stomp. Move list (special moves) Name Command Description Renkan Tenshin Kyaku PPPK Rekkakosen Kyaku (烈火虎尖脚) K Lau performs a low jumping high kick. It looks similar to the regular short jump kick, but the gap for the attack to hit the opponent is shorter, making it easier to connect to other attacks. Senpuuga (旋風牙) K+G Ensen Shuu HOLD K+G Taitou Risenkyaku Press K while standing up from crouch Lau performs a forward advancing roundhouse kick that knocks down the opponent. Kokyaku Haiten (虎脚背転) K Lau performs a backflip kick. Risentai (離旋腿) K Lau performs a normal backflip followed by a Kokyaku Haiten. Kensha Touraku (肩車頭落) P+G (close to opponent) Normal throw technique. Ryusha Senten P (close to opponent) Lau performs a back drop on the opponent. Tenshin Ha'inshou P (close to opponent) Lau grabs the opponent by the neck, then does a jumping chokeslam.
	Wolf Hawkfield
	Wolf is a 27-year-old Canadian wrestler who enjoys karaoke. He has blood type O. Move list (regular moves) Name Command Description Straight Hammer P Wolf's normal standing punch Low Hammer P while crouching Wolf's normal crouching punch High Kick K Wolf's normal standing kick Low Smash K while crouching Wolf's normal crouching kick Face-Lift Kick Hold K Wolf's mid-level kick. Move list (down attacks) Name Command Description Elbow P High Elbow HOLD P Move list (special moves) Name Command Description Jab + Straight PP Hammer Kick PK 1, 2, Upper PPP Sonic Upper (ソニックアッパー) P Vertical Upper (バーティカルアッパー) HOLD P Knee Blast (ニーブラスト) K Axe Lariat (アックスラリアート) P Wolf does a running clothesline, which knocks down on hit. This move can be dodged by crouching. Shoulder Tackle P Wolf does a shoulder tackle that knocks the opponent away on hit. Brainbuster (ブレーンバスター) P+G (close to opponent) Normal throw technique. Body Slam (ボディスラム) P (close to opponent) Splash Mountain P+K (close to opponent) Same move as Jeffry. Also, this is the only game in the series (alongside Virtua Fighter Remix/PC) where Wolf can perform this move. Giant Swing P (close to opponent) It can also be inputted as P. Double Arm Suplex (ダブルアームスープレックス) P+K+G (close to opponent) Must be performed near a crouching opponent. German Suplex (ジャーマンスープレックス) P+G Grappling technique. Must be performed when standing behind the opponent.
	Jeffry Mcwild
	Jeffry is a 36-year-old fisherman from Australia who enjoys reggae music. He has blood type A. Curiously, Jeffry's prototype name was Dural, a name re-assigned to the final character of the game. He was also briefly known as "Willy". Move list (regular moves) Name Command Description Side Kick Hold K Jeffry's mid-level kick. Move list (down attacks) Name Command Description Flying Body Press P Raiden Drop HOLD P Move list (special moves) Name Command Description Double Knuckle PP Knuckle Kick PK 1, 2, Upper PPP Knee Attack (ニーアタック) K Smash Upper (スマッシュアッパー) P Dash Elbow (ダッシュエルボー) P Toe Kick (トーキック) K Toe Kick Hammer (トーキックハンマー) KP Jeffry does a Toe Kick followed by a Hammer Punch. Back Flip (バックフリップ) P+G (close to opponent) Normal throw technique. Power Slam (パワースラム) P (close to opponent) Body Lift (ボディーリフト) P (close to opponent) Also can be inputted as just P after dodging an opponent's high attack. The drawback of this move is that if the grabbed opponent repeatedly presses any buttons, the damage of the throw will be reduced. Splash Mountain P+K (close to opponent) Powerbomb (パワーボム) P+K+G Must be performed near a crouching opponent. Iron Claw P (close to opponent) Must be performed on a crouching opponent. Machine Gun Knee Lift (マシンガンニーリフト) P (near a crouching opponent) Jeffry grabs the crouched opponent's head and hits them with three knee strikes Backbreaker (バックブリーカー) P+G (close to opponent) Throw technique. Must be performed from behind the opponent.
	Kage-Maru (影丸)
	Kage-Maru (also spelt as Kagemaru or just Kage) is a 21-year-old ninja who plays mahjong for a hobby. He has blood type B. Kage was originally known as Yagyu during development. Move list (regular moves) Name Command Description Hiji Uchi (肘打ち) P Kage performs an elbow strike with his left arm. Move list (down attacks) Name Command Description Hiendan (飛延弾) P (close to the knocked down opponent) Kage does a high jump forward, then lands head first into the knocked down opponent. If the opponent dodges this move, Kage lands head first on the ground and enters a knocked down state — which during the part where he lands head first, he is vulnerable to any attack. Asuka (飛鳥) P (at mid range of the knocked down opponent) Kage does a high jumping backflip towards the knocked down opponent that ends on a stomp. After successfully landing the move on the opponent, Kage jumps forward and lands facing backwards. If the opponent dodges this move, Kage will just land on his feet. Hishougeki (飛翔撃) P (at far away range from the knocked down opponent) Kage does a high jumping backflip towards the knocked down opponent and then lands on them with both knees. After successfully the move on the opponent, Kage does a forward roll, getting up with his back turned towards the opponent. If the opponent dodges this move, Kage lands on the ground and gets up slowly. Move list (special moves) Name Command Description Suisha Geri (水車蹴り) K Kage performs a somersault kick. This move also can break an opponent's crouching guard. Taitou (太刀) P+G (close to opponent) Kage's normal throw technique. Kage performs a hip throw; the opponent is thrown behind Kage slightly to the left axle. Haura Gasumi (葉裏霞) P+K (close to opponent) Throw technique. Must be performed from behind the opponent. Koenraku (弧延落) P (close to opponent) Kage throws the opponent very high into the air. While the opponent is airborne, Kage can follow up with a variety of combos and attacks. Katana Gasumi (刀霞) P+K+G (close to opponent) Throw technique; Kage flips the opponent upside down. Kage Gasumi (影霞) P (close to opponent) Throw technique. Ryuuei Kyaku (流影脚) K Kage performs a forward backheel sweep. Rairyuu Hishoukyaku P+K+G Kage does a small forward roll, then kicks off the floor with his hands into a flying forward drill kick. This move cannot be blocked high.
	Sarah Bryant
	Sarah is a 20-year-old female college student from the United States. She enjoys sky diving and has blood type AB. She shares a few of her special moves with Jacky. In earlier versions of the game, Sarah's name was spelt without the "h" (i.e. "Sara"). Move list (down attacks) Name Command Description Jumping Knee Stomp P High Jumping Knee Stomp HOLD P Move list (special moves) Name Command Description Double Punch - Snap Kick PPK High Kick Straight (ハイキック・ストレート) KP A high kick into punch combo. Toe Kick (トーキック) K Jackknife Kick K Front Suplex (フロントスープレックス) P+G (close to opponent) Normal throw technique. Illusion Kick Hold KK Sarah hops forward, then performs two side kicks consecutively. Somersault Kick K Same move as Jacky's. Neck Breaker Drop P Throwing technique; Sarah uses his arm to grab the opponent around the neck and then slams their head into the ground. Must be input at close range to the opponent. Same move as Jacky's. Backdrop (バックドロップ) P+G (close to opponent) Backwards throw technique; Sarah performs a belly-to-back suplex on the opponent. Must be performed from behind the opponent. Leg Slicer Hold K+G
	Jacky Bryant
	Jacky, older brother of Sarah is a 22-year-old male from the United States. He is a Indy car racer by trade and of blood type A. Originally Jacky's name was spelt with an "ie" (Jackie). This was changed for the final version. Move list (normal moves) Name Command Description Spinning Back Knuckle (スピニングバックナックル) P Slant Back Knuckle (スラントバックナックル) P Middle Kick Hold K Jacky's mid-level kick. Move list (down attacks) Name Command Description Jumping Knee Stomp P High Jumping Knee Stomp HOLD P Move list (special moves) Name Command Description Jab + Straight PP Punch + Side Kick PK Double Spin Kick KK Toe Kick (トーキック) K Somersault Kick K Double Spin Knuckle (ダブルスピンナックル) Hold PP Northern Light Bomb P+G (close to opponent) Normal throw technique. Neck Breaker Drop P Throwing technique; Jacky uses his arm to grab the opponent around the neck and then slams their head into the ground. Must be input at close range to the opponent. Face Crusher (フェースクラッシャー) P+G (close to opponent) Throw technique. Must be performed from behind the opponent. Spinning Kick (スピニングキック) K+G Leg Slicer Hold K+G
	Dural
	Dural is the last fighter. Her move set is a amalgamation of all the other Virtua Fighter characters moves. Move list (down attacks) Name Command Description Rai'inshouda (雷陰掌打) P near the knocked down opponent Pai's down attack. The move can be repeated indefinitely, but players must wait a moment between hits. Move list (special moves) Name Command Description

History

Development

Main article: Virtua Fighter/Development.

Impact

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Up until that time, fighting games (such as Capcom's Street Fighter series) were designed and rendered on sprite-based 2D graphics hardware — meaning that both the characters and background scenery were composed of 2D sprites and tilemaps, which when using multiple layers produced a parallax scrolling effect as the screen moved to follow the characters. Virtua Fighter dispensed with the 2D graphics, replacing them with flat-shaded triangles rendered in real-time, using the Sega Model 1's 3D rendering hardware, allowing for effects and technologies that were impossible in sprite-based fighters, such as characters that could move tri-dimensionally rather than just backwards and forwards, and a dynamic camera that could zoom, pan, and swoop dramatically around the arena. The game had a more realistic take on the genre, attempting to represent real life martial arts disciplines, making it more of a fighting simulation.

Virtua Fighter's graphics, however, eventually became obsolete due to rapid advances in polygon technology that allowed for rounder, more detailed, textured, higher-polygon-count character models, as seen in Virtua Fighter 2. Nevertheless, Virtua Fighter forever revolutionized the fighting game genre, introducing a more realistic style of gameplay to the genre with its move to 3D.

Legacy

Virtua Fighter was a phenomenal success for Sega, particularly in Japan which was already consumed by arcade game fighting culture. After a slow start, it became one of Japan's highest-grossing arcade games of all time. Its success has guaranteed future entries in the franchise ever since, and is amongst Sega AM2's most recognisable products.

Virtua Fighter was followed by Virtua Fighter 2 in 1994, which sports significantly improved visuals and two new characters. AM2's Seiichi Ishii would also leave following his work on this game to create Tekken for Namco, seen as an important competitor to Virtua Fighter during the 1990s.

Likewise, programmer Francois Yves Bertrand (credited as F.Y. Bertrand) was headhunted by Atari Corporation and put to work on the Atari Jaguar 3D fighting game, Fight for Life, cited as being a killer app for the system designed to rival the PlayStation and Saturn consoles (though mismanagement at the company led to an unfinished build being released).

Virtua Fighter was adapted into a comic book, published by Marvel Comics. It was released in May 1995, to coincide with the Sega Saturn's North American launch.

Virtua Fighter had been given some representation in the Super Smash Bros. series. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Mii Fighter costumes based on Jacky Bryant and Akira Yuki were added to the game as paid DLC, with the Jacky costume being based on his Virtua Fighter 5 appearance, and the Akira costume being based on his appearance in the original game. Akira himself would later appear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as an Assist Trophy, using his polygonal look from this game.

Versions

As a milestone for both Sega and the fighting game genre as a whole, Virtua Fighter was widely tipped for release on the Sega Saturn console. A port was developed in conjunction with the hardware and was released in Japan as a launch title (before becoming the pack-in game for the subsequent North American and European launches of the console).

Views on the Saturn version are generally mixed, as while its existence led to Sega's console out-selling the PlayStation during its first few months of sale in Japan, it quickly became apparent that the port had been rushed to market with severe graphical and technical issues. Although the disc comes paired with higher quality arranged music inspired by the arcade soundtrack, polygon counts are significantly lower, five-second load times interrupt fights and the screen resolution is reduced over the arcade game.

On the Saturn, Virtua Fighter has issues rendering 3D content, with flickering polygons overlapping in odd ways (some of which occasionally disappear entirely), and animation issues, including an infamous bug where certain characters' feet to point in the wrong direction during their winning poses. The jerky camera of the arcade version is also carried over from the arcade game, and in some situations can behave worse than its arcade counterpart. Similar technical issues would be witnessed in Daytona USA, also created in parallel with the hardware.

By the time of the Western release in mid-1995, Virtua Fighter compared unfavourably to other early Saturn/PlayStation fighting games, such as Battle Arena Toshinden. In response, Sega released Virtua Fighter Remix shortly before the Winter launch of Virtua Fighter 2, which addresses some of the concerns and textures the 3D models. Virtua Fighter Remix quickly became the de facto version of Virtua Fighter, being the new console pack-in and the basis for Virtua Fighter PC.

A version of Virtua Fighter was also released for the Sega 32X, which in Japan debuted after the Saturn version (but before the Saturn version in other territories). Originally planned to be a Sega Neptune launch title, it suffers from even lower polygon counts than the Saturn version and various other cutbacks, but is otherwise relatively faithful to the original, subsequently being cited as one of the better games for the system. While the 32X renders fewer polygons at any one time, they are generally more "stable", with clipping and flickering being mostly absent from port (although some animation issues still remain). It is also the only 32X game with support for 16:9 widescreen displays.

Both home versions of the game added a "Round-Robin" tournament mode.

The arcade version of the game was re-released on the Astro City Mini in 2020. It notably features upscaled graphics compared to the original.

Ports for mobile phones also exist.

Production credits

Main article: Virtua Fighter/Production credits.

Arcade version

• Main Programmer: Toru Ikebuchi
• Coordinator / Main Designer: Seiichi Ishii
• Programmers: Shin Kimura, Takeshi Suzuki, Eisuke Miura, Kazuhiko Yamada, Masahiko Kobayashi, Naomi Ota, F.Y. Bertrand, Tetsuya Kaku
• Designers: Kunihiko Nakata, Youji Kato, Toshiya Inoue, Yoshinao Asako, Masataka Aochi, Tomohiro Ishii, Jeffery Buchanan, Mika Kojima
• Program Supports: Keiji Okayasu, Hiroaki Shoji
• Music Composer: Takayuki Nakamura
• Planning Support: Manabu Tsukamoto
• Producer and Director: Yu Suzuki

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In-game credits

Saturn version

• 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
• Producer: Yu Suzuki

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In-game credits (JP)

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• Producer: Eric Rawlins
• Marketing:
  • Marketing Zealot: Tim Dunley
  • Marketing Crusader: Doria Sanchez
• Product Specialist: Nemer Valasquez
• Lead Tester: Maria Tuzzo
• Asst. Leads: Joel Breton, Phil Co
• Testers: Michael Baldwin, Joe Cain, Don Carmichael, Ed Chanault, Janine Cook, Ben Cureton, Arnold Feener, Len Jung, Jeff Junio, Jeff Loney, Chris Lucich, Lance Nelson, Eric Simonich, Mark Subotnick, David Wood
• ESRB Co-ordinator: Blair Bullock
• Special Thanks: Suzuki Yu, James Spahn, Osamu Shibamiya, Steve Payne, Yukimi Shimura, Keiko Irino
• Manual: Wendy Dinsmore & Eric Rawlins
• Virtua Fighter produced by: AM R&D Dept.#2

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US manual

32X version

• Producer: Kouichi Nagata
• Programmers: Eiji Horita, Akio Setsumasa, Tatsuo Yamajiri, Yasuhiro Takahashi
• Designer: Masashi Kubo
• Sound Designers: Masaru Setsumaru, Tatsuya Kohzaki, Atsumu Miyazawa, Tadashi Joukagi
• Planner: Hideki Anbo
• Special Thanks: Yu Suzuki, Keiji Okayasu, Toshiya Inoue, Tetsuya Sugimoto, Yutaka Nishino, Hiroaki Shoji, Takeshi Suzuki, Yoshinao Asako, Youji Kato, Ryoya Yui, Manabu Tsukamoto, Saturn V.F Team, Ryoichi Hasegawa
• For SOA: Michael B. Latham, Eric Quakenbush, Erik Wahlberg, Bill Person, France Tantiado, Terry Tang

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In-game credits

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• Special Thanks: Joe Miller, Steve Payne, Joyce Takakura, All Magazines, Chrissie Huneke-Kremer, Diana Bertollt, John Kully, Clint Dyer, Eric Smith, Lorene Goble, Jennifer Titchener, Sandy Tallerico, Graciela Arrue
• Executive Producer: Michael Latham
• Associate Producer: Eric Quakenbush
• Assistant Producers: Erik Wahlberg, Bill Person
• Marketing Manager: France M. Tantiado
• Public Relations Coordinator: Terry Tang
• Test Manager: Mark Lindstrom
• Lead Tester: Richie Hideshima
• Assistant (Tester) Leads: Stephen Bourdet, Lloyd Kinoshita, Mike Borg, Nicole Tatum
• Testers: Rob Prideaux, Joshua Johnson, Ron Allen, Ty Johnson, Mark Fabela, Sako Bezdjian, Raul Orozco, Cesar Lemus, Jay Vo, Scott Hawkins, Kemrexx George, David Paniagua, Richard Cummings, Kim Rogers, Seth Carbon, Rayman Suansing, Joel Breton, Louis Dribbin, Joseph M. Damon, Sean Davin, Stephen C. Wong, Rick Greer, Randy Smaha, Steve Thompson, Anthony Borba, Mike Benton, Eric Molina, Jeffrey L. Loney, Jeff Sanders, Joe Cecchin, Steve Smith
• Manual: Wendy Dinsmore

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US manual

Magazine articles

Main article: Virtua Fighter/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: Virtua Fighter/Promotional material.

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Model 1 version

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Publication Version Score Computer & Video Games (UK) 83 Gamestar (AU) 90

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Publication Score Source 92 Famitsu (JP) 95 Sega Saturn Tsūshin, p6 GamesMaster (UK) 95 №25, p34-37

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Based on 3 reviews

Sega Retro Average

Publication Version Score Alaab Alcomputtar (SA) 85 Alaab Alcomputtar (SA) 90 CD Consoles (FR) 56 Consoles + (FR) 93 Computer & Video Games (UK) NTSC-J 94 Computer & Video Games (UK) PAL 95 Computer + Video Giochi (IT) 91 Digitiser (UK) 93 Edge (UK) 90 Electronic Entertainment (US) NTSC-U 75 Electronic Games (1992-1995) (US) NTSC-U 100 Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U 79 Excalibur (CZ) 82 Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J 90 GameFan (US) NTSC-U 90 Game Players (US) NTSC-U 85 GamePro (US) NTSC-J 95 GamePro (US) NTSC-U 93 GamesMaster (UK) NTSC-J 96 Games World: The Magazine (UK) PAL 93 Game Informer (US) NTSC-U 78 Joypad (FR) 90 LeveL (CZ) 85 MAN!AC (DE) 82 MAN!AC (DE) PAL 82 Maximum (UK) 100 Mega (UK) NTSC-J 97 Mega Fun (DE) PAL 83 Magazina Igrushek (RU) 83 Mean Machines Sega (UK) NTSC-J 96 Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL 95 Next Generation (US) NTSC-J 75 Player One (FR) 95 Power Unlimited (NL) 92 Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J 89 Saturn+ (UK) PAL 82 Score (CZ) 60 Sega Magazin (DE) 87 Sega Magazine (UK) PAL 97 Sega Power (UK) NTSC-J 97 Sega Pro (UK) NTSC-J 95 Sega Pro (UK) PAL 95 Sega Megazone (AU) 95 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J 90 Strana Igr (RU) 60 Super Juegos (ES) 90 Todo Sega (ES) 92 Ultimate Future Games (UK) NTSC-J 96 Ultimate Future Games (UK) PAL 89 Última Generación (ES) 88 Video Games (DE) NTSC-J 80 VideoGames (US) NTSC-U 80

	88
Based on 52 reviews

Virtua Fighter

Saturn, JP
Cover
Spinecard Disc

Saturn, US
Cover
Manual

Saturn, US (Not For Resale)
Disc Manual

Saturn, EU
Cover
Disc Manual

Saturn, FR (Blister pack)
Cover

Saturn, DE
Cover
Disc

Saturn, PT
Cover
Disc

Saturn, AU
Cover
Disc

Saturn, AU (H/Unit)
Cover
Disc

Saturn, BR
Cover
Manual

Saturn, Asia
Cover
Spinecard

32X version

Sega Retro Average
Publication Score Source GamesMaster (UK) 93 №35, p62/63 Games World: The Magazine (UK) 92 №18, p59

	93
Based on 2 reviews

Sega Retro Average

Publication Version Score 1700 igr dlya Sega (RU) 60 Consoles + (FR) 80 Computer & Video Games (UK) 95 Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U 76 Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J 75 Fun Generation (DE) 90 Fusion (US) NTSC-U 75 GameFan (US) NTSC-U 85 Game Players (US) NTSC-U 86 GamePro (US) NTSC-U 83 GamePro (UK) 93 Gamers (DE) 80 Game Informer (US) NTSC-U 83 Hobby Consolas (ES) PAL 92 MAN!AC (DE) PAL 80 Mega Force (FR) PAL 94 Mega Fun (DE) PAL 88 Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL 93 Next Generation (US) NTSC-U 75 Player One (FR) 92 Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J 81 Sega Magazine (UK) PAL 95 Sega News (CZ) 94 Sega Power (UK) PAL 96 Sega Pro (UK) PAL 91 Sega Pro (UK) PAL 94 Super Juegos (ES) 91 Todo Sega (ES) 93 Top Consoles (FR) 75 Tricks (RU) 74 VideoGames (US) NTSC-U 80

	85
Based on 31 reviews

Virtua Fighter

32X, JP
Cover
Cart Manual

32X, US
Cover
Cart Manual

32X, US (Not For Resale Cart)
Cart

32X, EU
Cover
Cart Manual

32X, PT

32X, AU
Cover
Cart

32X, BR
Cover
Cart Manual

Technical information

Main article: Virtua Fighter/Technical information.

External links

• Sega of America webpage: 32X, Saturn
• Sega of Japan catalogue page (Japanese): Saturn
• Video Game Storytelllers Part 2: The life of Seiichi Ishii in the Virtua Fighter prototype article by Fumio Kurokawa at 4Gamer.net (Japanese)