Actually this game looks really well for 8 bit portable game! The moves look fluid, and the music sounds good, and has voice dialogue! So yes I think this game looks good for game gear standards. :)
For what it is, it's an impressive game on the GG. It might not translate to a well balanced 3d fighter, but it's got huge scaled in (at one step of course) sprites that are well animated by 2d standards and a ton of art, even digitzed voices. It's a lot to get on a GG cart.
Wow, I had no idea this game even existed! Interesting port, I'll have to play it sometime. It definitely is not like the Arcade or Saturn ports... however it is it's own thing. And I find that to be unique in and of itself.
The Chinese food eating contest in the cut scenes is really a mix between Akira eating 50 dumplings at Pops' restaurant in episode 1 & the steak eating contest from episode 3 where Akira & Pai meet Jackie, Sarah, & Alexander for the 1st time.
mark could review anything and you know you would watch it because he reviews things so well,he could review a toilet while taking a dump in and we would all watch it just to see how good the toilet was and how well it flushes and it would be entertaining because the guy just knows how to review anything
If you watch the CGR review of Virtua Fighter for 32X, there's a suggested link to one of the anime episodes. I watched it on a whim when I had the flu.
Once bought this game on eBay.. waited long for the atlantic shipment,, but it never came and didnt think it wasnt coming until it was too late to complaign to ebay about it.. :(:(
Fighting games don't need story, all they need is character backgrounds and that's that. I most certainly don't need to read a visual novel with over-long dialogue and cut-scenes, just get me straight to freaking fight.
If you think this is a pointless release then check out Virtua Fighter CG on Saturn - 10 separately released CDs (Japan only, 1 CD per character) containing images, music and a karaoke mode. No gameplay whatsoever.
Not really,story drives the fighting. Look at Tekken for example. Its game driven by a great story,well its kinda weak now,but it used to be a very good story. I feel the games gets alot better that way. Theirs a connection beetween the fighters and their is a driving force behind it
Not at all. VF5 final showdown is extremely well balanced. And the top tier characters are Shun, Akira and to a lesser extent Kage anyway. Not that tiers matter in VF if you know how to play.
Actually this game looks really well for 8 bit portable game! The moves look fluid, and the music sounds good, and has voice dialogue! So yes I think this game looks good for game gear standards. :)
I still have this game in my Game Gear collection. I loved playing it as a kid and the music is definitely the best part. Lol
Mark should review the internet.
For what it is, it's an impressive game on the GG.
It might not translate to a well balanced 3d fighter, but it's got huge scaled in (at one step of course) sprites that are well animated by 2d standards and a ton of art, even digitzed voices. It's a lot to get on a GG cart.
Haha on the ending sequence. I love when Mark just reads random things from games aloud and then makes commentary.
that actually looks freakin awesome for an 8 bit handheld!
How did it zoom?
Wow, I had no idea this game even existed! Interesting port, I'll have to play it sometime. It definitely is not like the Arcade or Saturn ports... however it is it's own thing. And I find that to be unique in and of itself.
ah that unmistakeable Game Gear music!!!
The Chinese food eating contest in the cut scenes is really a mix between Akira eating 50 dumplings at Pops' restaurant in episode 1 & the steak eating contest from episode 3 where Akira & Pai meet Jackie, Sarah, & Alexander for the 1st time.
The background looks like the best place ever. Like those chuckie cheese commercials but not as disappointing in real life lol.
mark could review anything and you know you would watch it because he reviews things so well,he could review a toilet while taking a dump in and we would all watch it just to see how good the toilet was and how well it flushes and it would be entertaining because the guy just knows how to review anything
How come the Western Boxart of Virtua Fighter Animation look like a Rob Liefeld Drawing?
Recently played the Master System edition and even that doesn't have a pause feature.
This one Looks Interesting on Handheld console like Killer Instinct. I would love this game to come to the 3DS VC service.
@KevinGftw yes! Mine was £20 and the sound was broken so you are getting a pretty good deal
Mark, I hope you keep doing these for many many years, at least until 2080. More hardware reviews!
what is that theme song? I want to hear the whole thing
Anyone else here from Yakuza: Like A Dragon's mention of Virtua Fighter for Game Gear? Never even knew VF had a Game Gear port before that.
Very impressive for a GG game..great graphics,huge characters and fast gameplay
I've waited years for you to review this game.
i have this game and the game gear
Now it is. Back when it was released it was cutting edge.
you have to show us around the intergalactic space arcade!!
i have the virtua fighter anime on dvd! :) love your reviews!! :)
If you watch the CGR review of Virtua Fighter for 32X, there's a suggested link to one of the anime episodes. I watched it on a whim when I had the flu.
The Virtua Fighter Anime series was pretty good and entertaining back in the day.
A friend of mine gave me this game when we were kids because he didn't like it. I really dug it.
It looks way better than the animation itself!
20th anniversary this year, new RingEdge2 arcade board... Believe!
That warning is on every piece of electronic.
I really want to go find my gamegear now. I miss that thing.
inecom
company whats your black ops2 k/d?
But does it have the spod?
Good reviews! Subscribed..
HAHAHA! I cracked up with the FCC regulation reading!
thanks Mark
PS: the VF Animation was tammed in US, the original japanese is 100 times better.
I laughed so hard at the FCC thing at the end.
I had watched the anime before when I was a kid. Never knew it had a game too.
Apparently this game had a Brazilian release for the Sega Master System.
Wow I had no idea that VF was available for the GG
How exactly is a soundtrack with extras pointless?
didn't know VF was on the GG or MS. looks good though.
really no 1 answers my question
where the hell u find that at i need that lol
does a ps2 still play online?
Can you do the review of Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies for the PS2?
Once bought this game on eBay.. waited long for the atlantic shipment,, but it never came and didnt think it wasnt coming until it was too late to complaign to ebay about it.. :(:(
I lost my Game Gear in hurricane Sandy. ;_:
Speaking of which, please review the GG version of Space Harrier.
Mark, please review the Neo Geo X Gold !!!!
man, I love VF. still wouldn't play this though :P
why dont this video work? kinda sad over it, but guess i will check in a couple of hours if it works then.
Fighting games don't need story, all they need is character backgrounds and that's that. I most certainly don't need to read a visual novel with over-long dialogue and cut-scenes, just get me straight to freaking fight.
This was my first video game. No lie.
I used to have this game.lol
Yeah, that part was fun. :)
Jacky is the cheapest character in the Virtua Fighter series period. That's why he's fun to play as.
mark .. cgr ... undertow .. your awesome!!
I never understood that regulation.
I don't get the whole interference thing either.
It's even better on the Master System.
No it's not; in Master System you can't even block or do normal throws, it has no Guard button.
If you think this is a pointless release then check out Virtua Fighter CG on Saturn - 10 separately released CDs (Japan only, 1 CD per character) containing images, music and a karaoke mode. No gameplay whatsoever.
I highly recommend the Master System version of this game because the Master System version plays better than the Game Gear version.
he has done one before yonks ago maybe 2011
and anyone who wants to watch that virtua fighter anime it can be found right here on youtube, you just have to look for it :)_
Mark. Do a Game Room Tour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Jacky is a super saiyan.
JUST STRAIGHT TROLLING RIGHT HERE WITH MA BIG HAIRY BALLS
Game Gear: first cause of death since 1990
You know I've been watching CGR for a few years now and just now realized it opens with a possessed squirrel. Odd.
Not really,story drives the fighting. Look at Tekken for example. Its game driven by a great story,well its kinda weak now,but it used to be a very good story. I feel the games gets alot better that way. Theirs a connection beetween the fighters and their is a driving force behind it
The game itself plays fluidly but using the start buttons as guard is awkward.
Can u do a review for temple run 2 pls
Ha ha! Excellent review! So many funny comments!
music reminds me of Sonic Chaos
CONGRATULATION!!
Yep, mhm, YEAHP, THAT'S ALL I NEEDED TO KNOW, BYE!
Do more original gameboy game reviews please bro
i have wanted one of those for a LOONNNGNGNGNGNNGNNG time :( he should also show all of the arcade machines!
Safe as houses mate lol
Lol, If i think about the game gear having limits I cry for days ! lol :-)
the Game Gear is nuclear.
annnnnd!!! is there any trophy for this contest!!! BTW 8th ^_^
Still watching in 2023.
Not at all. VF5 final showdown is extremely well balanced. And the top tier characters are Shun, Akira and to a lesser extent Kage anyway.
Not that tiers matter in VF if you know how to play.
Jackie is just as overpowered in VF showdown
Exactly? No idea.
Neither can I !
Has anyone here watched the entire Virtua Fighter anime? If you did you would know that Pai Chan almost gets married
Alot of frames of animation for the characters.
305! fuck yeah
Hum , a bit too much for the mighty game gear perhaps ?
This game is.... ok. Apparently it's good to watch mojo pfft..
it doesnt look so bad
Yep, but it is poorly worded here. XD!
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6th maybe!
Mmmmmm....... Potstickers....
Can Wii U run it ??? Ah Ah ^^
FCC Rulez. FCC trolling lol
Virtua Fighter The Anime The Game
Ac adapter.