
Release
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Critic score
80/100
Platform families
1
Editorial overview
What it is
The legendary fighting series returns with Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown! Challenge the greatest fighters in the world in the ultimate remaster of the classic 3D fighter, now featuring gorgeous HD graphics, new online features, and all the bone-crunching, martial arts combat of the renowned original. Battle through classic VF modes like “Arcade” or “Rank Match,” create your own custom online tournaments with up to 16 friends, or learn from the best with the new “Spectator Mode.” Master your fighting style to defeat all challengers in the Fifth World Fighting Tournament and become a Virtua Fighter legend!
The premise
All of the invitations for the Fifth World Fighting Tournament have been sent. And now, the 19 best fighters in the world begin their final phases of preparation. They must learn from their prior mistakes and perfect every aspect of their mind, body, and soul - for there is no room for mistakes in this competition.
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Play styles
Single player · Multiplayer
Perspective
Third person · Side view
Themes
Action
Languages
9 supported
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Base-game relationship
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PlayStation 4
Gen 8
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