Virtua Fighter 2
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| Developer(s) | Sega-AM2 |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Designer(s) | Yu Suzuki |
| Release date(s) | Arcade Saturn Genesis PC |
| Genre(s) | Versus fighting |
| Mode(s) | Up to 2 players simultaneously |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Sega Mega Drive, Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, Windows |
| Input | 8-way joystick & 3 buttons, gamepad, mouse & keyboard |
| Arcade cabinet | Upright |
| Arcade system(s) | Sega Model 2 |
| Arcade display | Horizontally oriented |
Virtua Fighter 2 is the second game in the popular Virtua Fighter fighting game series by Sega. It was created by the Sega's Yu Suzuki-headed AM2 and was released in the arcade in 1994. It was subsequently ported to the Sega Saturn in 1995 and Microsoft Windows in 1997. It was also ported to the Sega Mega Drive in 1996, but because the hardware couldn't handle the complex visuals of the arcade version, it was re-made as a 2D fighter. In addition, Virtua Fighter 2 was converted for the PlayStation 2 in 2004 as part of Sega's Ages 2500 series in Japan.
VF2 was known for breakthrough graphics at the time. It used Sega's Model 2 arcade hardware to run the game at 60 frames per second at a high resolution with no slowdown. The Saturn version was also extremely impressive, especially given the system's 3D programming difficulties. It became a huge hit in Japan and sold relatively well in other markets.
The arena size could be adjusted up to 82 meters, which in the genre is considered really huge; this, unfortunately, is the only game in the series that could have such size adjustments. The physical energy meter could also be adjusted to infinity as well, giving you the advantage when beating opponents in the game.
[edit] Characters
- Akira Yuki
- Jacky Bryant
- Jeffry McWild
- Kage-Maru
- Lau Chan
- Lion Rafale
- Pai Chan
- Sarah Bryant
- Shun Di
- Wolf Hawkfield
- Dural
[edit] External links
- Virtua Fighter 2 at The Killer List of Video Games
- Virtua Fighter 2.1 at The Killer List of Video Games
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