Since November, there have been hints that SEGA might revive the popular fighting series, Virtua Fighter. Although no official confirmation about a sixth installment has been made yet, a demo video for potential development was presented at a recent Sony event.
Although the visuals appeared impressive, they seemed to spark more concern among fans rather than excitement. What could be causing this unease about the presentation?
Gameplay Concept for Virtua Fighter 6
Let’s delve into the ‘concept of gameplay’ for the upcoming Virtua Fighter title. Keep in mind that this is not yet the real gameplay, but rather what the creators aim to offer in the future release.
In just 30 seconds, there’s a wealth of intriguing visuals in this clip. Not only does it showcase an authentic-looking backdrop and combat, but also remarkably lifelike character blocking based on the strike’s location. Some enthusiasts have even noted this detail.
In most fighting games, characters tend to use a single blocking animation regardless of where they’re being attacked. However, the latest footage for Virtua Fighter suggests that each character may have distinct blocking animations, which gives the game a more authentic martial arts feel.
Why are Fans Worried?
Despite the lofty appearance they’re striving for being quite challenging, some spectators are questioning the amount of effort that will be required to achieve this in the game.
YouTuber Maximilian Dood pointed out that SEGA seems to have put itself in a tight spot by generating excitement for a game using footage that didn’t actually come from the current version of the game, but rather, it was material that had been created more than a month earlier.
Currently, there’s a lot of anticipation building up for the upcoming Virtua Fighter, with fans speculating that they might need to endure an extended wait for the next installment.
Since the last major update for Virtua Fighter was released in 2006, fans have had to witness other popular series such as Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat consistently getting fresh installments every few years.
Cautionary Tale
In an ideal situation, Ryu Ga Gotoku would hit the bullseye with their promised content. However, there’s a chance they might fall short, much like what happened with Cyberpunk 2077.
A great number of enthusiasts eagerly anticipated playing the new game, finding the promotional materials enticing. However, the game’s size proved too much for older generation consoles to handle smoothly. Now, there’s growing concern among fans that the same issue might arise with Virtua Fighter.
There’s no specific date set for the launch just yet, so the studio doesn’t have a tight deadline to worry about while they keep working on the project.
Fervent supporters are eagerly anticipating that they won’t need to wait an entire five years until Virtua Fighter 6 hits the market. With the game now officially unveiled, the creators aim to provide regular updates for the excited audience.
No release date has been set for Virtua Fighter 6.
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2025-01-10 12:42