Fighters Megamix

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Fighters Megamix
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Sega
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Genre: Fighting

















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Fighters Megamix (ファイターズメガミックス) is a 1997 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. Also included are cameo characters from other games such as Janet from Virtua Cop 2 and the Hornet car from Daytona USA. It still remains as one of the best Saturn games, and one of the best in the genre during the 32-bit era.

The game followed Virtua Fighter 2 as a high-profile 3D fighting game for the Sega Saturn. Fighters Megamix used a concept originally used in King of Fighters and mixes characters and styles from different games. The open ended arenas from Virtua Fighter are used (but without ring-out) and also the close cages from Fighting Vipers. The VF characters are given several moves from Virtua Fighter 3 and a new "Dodge" move is also introduced. The dodge move allows players to sidestep and avoid an attack while also opening up an opportunity to counter.

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.

Characters

At the start, only the characters from Virtua Fighter 2 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.

Virtua Fighter 2

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

Fighting Vipers

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

Other

Production Credits

Director: Hiroshi Kataoka
Game Coordinator: Daichi Katagiri
Chief Programmers: Tetsuya Sugimoto, Hideya Shibazaki
Programmers: Masatoshi Shibata, Masaru Nakamura, Arata Hanashima, Susumu Morii, Shinji Ohshima, Yutaka Ito, Masataka Daigo
Chief Graphic Designer: Yoji Kato
Graphic Designers: Takako Kawaguchi, Shin Kataoka
Motion Designer: Hiroki Iwasaki
Character Designers: Manabu Sato, Masahiro Sugiyama, Kaoru Nagahama, Kentarow Nishimura, Masakazu Yanagida, Satoshi Fujinuma
Sound Designer: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
Publicity by: Jun Kasahara
Jacket Designer: Akira Yamanaka
Special Thanks: Virtua Fighter3 Team, Saturn Virtua Cop2 Team, Takeharu Tanimura
Producer: Yu Suzuki
Presented by: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.

Physical Scans

Saturn Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
100 №184
100 №187
80
95
Sega Saturn
 94
Based on
4 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Ação Games (BR) NTSC-J
80
[1]
Console Mania (IT) NTSC
89
[2]
Consoles + (FR) NTSC-J
94
[3]
Consoles + (FR) PAL
96
[4]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
100
[5]
Edge (UK) NTSC-J
80
[6]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
81
[7]
Freak (IL)
94
[8]
Fun Generation (DE) PAL
100
[9]
Gambler (PL)
85
[10]
GameFan (US) NTSC-U
94
[11]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
98
[12]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-J
89
[13]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
92
[14]
Level (TR)
100
[15]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
85
[16]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
93
[17]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
100
[18]
neXt Level (DE) NTSC
90
[19]
Player One (FR)
90
[20]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
82
[21]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
83
[22]
Sega Magazin (DE) PAL
92
[23]
Sega Magazin (DE) PAL
92
[24]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
95
[25]
Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
95
[26]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
93
[27]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
88
[28]
Super Power (FI)
93
[29]
Ultra Game Players (US)
91
[30]
Video Games (DE)
80
[31]
Sega Saturn
 91
Based on
31 reviews

Fighters Megamix

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Saturn, JP
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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) (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)
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)
  1. ↑ Ação Games, "Março 1997" (BR; 1997-xx-xx), page 10
  2. ↑ Console Mania, "Marzo 1997" (IT; 1997-0x-xx), page 55
  3. ↑ Consoles +, "Février 1997" (FR; 1997-0x-xx), page 82
  4. ↑ Consoles +, "Juin 1997" (FR; 1997-0x-xx), page 98
  5. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "June 1997" (UK; 1997-05-11), page 68
  6. ↑ Edge, "February 1997" (UK; 1997-01-24), page 88
  7. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "June 1997" (US; 1997-0x-xx), page 44
  8. ↑ Freak, "3/97" (IL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  9. ↑ Fun Generation, "04/97" (DE; 1997-03-12), page 93
  10. ↑ Gambler, "8/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  11. ↑ GameFan, "Volume 5, Issue 3: March 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 29
  12. ↑ GamePro, "July 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 92
  13. ↑ Game Informer, "March 1997" (US; 1997-0x-xx), page 46
  14. ↑ Game Informer, "May 1997" (US; 1997-0x-xx), page 12
  15. ↑ Level, "8/97" (TR; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  16. ↑ MAN!AC, "04/97" (DE; 1997-03-12), page 82
  17. ↑ Mega Fun, "03/97" (DE; 1997-02-05), page 70
  18. ↑ Next Generation, "April 1997" (US; 1997-03-11), page 128
  19. ↑ neXt Level, "März 1997" (DE; 1997-02-21), page 74
  20. ↑ Player One, "Juin 1997" (FR; 1997-xx-xx), page 70
  21. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 26" (JP; 1996-12-13), page 194
  22. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 3" (JP; 1997-01-31), page 66
  23. ↑ Sega Magazin, "April 1997" (DE; 1997-03-12), page 70
  24. ↑ Sega Magazin, "Juni 1997" (DE; 1997-05-14), page 31
  25. ↑ Sega Power, "March 1997" (UK; 1997-02-12), page 34
  26. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "June 1997" (UK; 1997-05-14), page 60
  27. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-22 (1996-12-27)" (JP; 1996-12-13), page 280
  28. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 11
  29. ↑ Super Power, "7 1997" (FI; 1997-0x-xx), page 38
  30. ↑ Ultra Game Players, "March 1997" (US; 1997-02-25), page 70
  31. ↑ Video Games, "6/97" (DE; 1997-05-28), page 96
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