![]() Other upgrades come in the form of general presentation and tutorials, which are designed in a way that encourages newer players to join the fray and learn the nuances of the series. However, results may vary depending on your internet connection. Which, while not perfect, does allow for a lower latency (overall) experience than what has come before. The game has also been given the benefit of better netcode, replacing the older connection method from the Xbox 360 and PS3 days with the better version of the delay based netcode from Final Showdown. With some characters like Akira receiving particular attention. Both the characters and locales have been given a facelift and look better and more fluid in motion than ever before. First off, the visuals have been enriched, thanks to the use of the Dragon ( Yakuza) engine which breathes new life into the aging title. Ultimate Showdown achieves this in several ways. This latest release takes most of the features of 2012’s Final Showdown, while modernising the game further in the visual and esports department. The series has cultivated a notion that this is the thinking man’s fighter, Chess compared to Street Fighter’s Checkers, one that should command more respect than is initially given.Īs a new version of the game that released in 2006, then later 2012 for PS3 and Xbox 360, Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown is pegged as the best way to experience the franchise, whether it is your first time playing or whether you are a series veteran, looking to rekindle your love for the long-absent series. What’s hiding underneath it all, is by far one of the most deep and comprehensive fighting experiences committed to software. Instead, the Virtua Fighter series is better known for its grounded fighting styles, high damage combat and initially simple three button control method. This is when compared to the flashier looking, fireball filled titles that are a visual feast for viewers as much as they are for the players. There are a few areas of blame for this, for starters, there hasn’t been a main-series entry since 2012 (which by extension was a remaster of a game from 2006.) Another big reason comes down to the feeling that at face value, Virtua Fighter is quite unremarkable. Despite being the pioneer of the 3D fighting game genre in 1993, cultivating a dedicated hard-core fan base and even seeing attention where it counts at big FGC events like Evo It is one of the least talked about franchises when considering the other games mentioned previously. In a sea of quality titles that all vie for attention, it can be easy to forget about Virtua Fighter. It has never been a better or more varied time to pick your fighter and take to the online arena. Seeing classic franchises such as Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat and Guilty Gear continuing a legacy of high-quality combat, while newcomers like Dragonball Fighter Z and Skullgirls make waves with their fresh offerings. ![]() There has been no end of great, competitive experiences emerging thanks to the advent of esports. ![]() The fighting game genre is one that has enjoyed a population spike in recent years. Jin PS4 / Reviews tagged ps plus / review / Showdown / ultimate / virtua fighter by Grizz ![]()
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