Virtua Fighter
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(Super 32X - JP, Fighting)
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Developed_By:
Sega
Published_By:
Sega
Released On:
01 Jan 1995
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Virtua Fighter is considered one of the pioneers of one-on-one fighting games with fully 3D environments and characters. The fighters and arenas are rendered in flat-shaded polygons. Unlike many fighting games, Virtua Fighter focuses on gameplay based on actual fighting styles, rather than outrageous special moves and storylines.
The game features eight fighters to choose from, each with their own unique fighting style and signature moves. There is also an equal number of fighting backdrops in which to compete.
EAN-13:
4974365040130 (Japan)
Sega Region Code:
GM-4013 (Japan)
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Media Type:
Cartridge
Number of Players Supported:
1-8 Players
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
6-button Controller
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fighting game where players choose from eight martial arts masters, each with unique techniques, to compete in the World Fighting Tournament. The goal is to prove their fighting style is supreme in hand-to-hand combat against other formidable opponents.
Story
Eight Fighters, Eight Techniques
In ancient China, the Imperial Guard developed a powerful Kung Fu technique called Hakkyoku ken ("the Eight Point Fist"). This technique gained great admiration and many followers.
Around the time of the Second World War, the Japanese army developed their own Hakkyoku ken techniques. Their goal was to create the ultimate fighting force.
Akira Yuki, the only active master of Hakkyoku ken, travels the world. He seeks enlightenment and worthy opponents.
The World Fighting Tournament
Akira finds his opponents in the World Fighting Tournament. The strongest fighters have gathered to determine who is supreme in hand-to-hand combat.
All techniques are allowed, as long as contestants use no weapons other than their own bodies. After weeks of intense dueling, seven other warriors remain.
The Fighters
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Sarah Bryant and her brother Jacky, both skilled in Sekken Do.
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Lau Chan and his daughter Pai, with their special variations of Kung Fu.
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Jeffry McWild, master of the violent Greek fighting style known as Pancratium.
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The ruthless professional wrestler Wolf Hawkfield.
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The ninja Kagemaru and his mysterious techniques.
All eight fighters have arrived to test their methods and might against each other.
How to Play
STARTING UP
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Set up your 32X System as described in its instruction manual.
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Plug in Control Pad 1. For two-player games, plug in Control Pad 2 also.
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Make sure the power switch is OFF.
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Insert the Virtua Fighter™ cartridge into the console.
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Turn the power switch ON. The Sega screen appears. Then in a few moments, the Title screen appears.
If the Sega screen doesn't appear, turn the power switch OFF. Make sure your system is set up correctly and the cartridge is firmly inserted in the console. Then turn the power switch ON again.
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Press the Start Button when the Title screen appears.
Important
Always make sure the power switch is OFF before inserting or removing the cartridge.
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Insert Sega Cartridge
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Control Pad 1
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Control Pad 2
GETTING STARTED
A game demonstration and list of player rankings follow the Virtua Fighter Title screen. Watch the demo, or press Start at any time to return to the Title screen. Press Start again to bring up the game menu.
Arcade
Arcade lets you select a character and take on all challengers—just like at the arcades.
A second player can interrupt an Arcade match by pressing Start on the 2P Control Pad. Shortly, the Player Select screen appears. After both players have selected a fighter, the match begins. Once the match ends and neither player chooses to continue, the Arcade mode resumes at the same level as when the challenger entered the match.
VS
VS lets you and a friend each pick a character and challenge each other. A VS game can be canceled during play by holding down Buttons A, B and C simultaneously and pressing Start. The game returns to the Title screen.
Ranking Mode
Ranking Mode is a one-player game similar to Arcade mode. When the game ends, you see a data sheet on your overall performance.
Tournament
This special 32X feature lets you and a friend select the contestants for a customized tournament. This mode is for up to eight players.
Options
Options brings up the Option menu. Highlight the desired option by pressing the D-Pad UP or DOWN, then press Button A or C, or Start.
OPTIONS
Press the D-Pad UP or DOWN to select an option. Press LEFT or RIGHT to make choices within that option.
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LIFE GAUGE: 1P NORMAL
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MATCH POINT: 2 points
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TIME LIMIT: 30 sec
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ENEMY LEVEL: NORMAL
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STAGE SIZE: 20 m
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DISPLAY: NORMAL
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CAMERA: NORMAL
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PAD CONTROL: 2 NORMAL
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SOUND TEST
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EXIT
Life Gauge
Alter the length of your fighter's Life Gauge. Choose from five settings. The "larger" the Life Gauge, the less damage your fighter takes per hit.
Match Point
Select the number of victory points you want to use to decide a match. Choose from one to five points.
Time Limit
Choose how long you want your match to last: 10, 20, 30 or 60 seconds. Choose NO LIMIT to turn the match timer off.
Enemy Level (Arcade mode only)
How tough do you want your opponent to be? Choose from EASY to EXPERT.
Stage Size
Alter the size of the arena for an extra challenge. Choose 4, 8, 14, 20 or 24 meters.
Display
Choose a Normal or Squeeze display.
Camera
Use this feature to set the camera level during the Instant Replay. Choose from NORMAL, QUARTER, THREE QUARTER, HIGH ANGLE and SKYCAM views.
You can change the camera angle during a match. Press Start to pause the game, then press the following. Press Start again to resume the match with the new camera angle.
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D-Pad UP: Sky Cam
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D-Pad DOWN: High Angle
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D-Pad LEFT: Quarter
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D-Pad RIGHT: Three Quarter
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Buttons A + B + C: Normal camera angle.
Pad Control
Use this feature to configure the buttons on your Control Pad. Select this option and press Button A or C to bring up the Control Pad screen. There are three settings available. Each player highlights the desired setting by pressing the D-Pad LEFT or RIGHT. Press Start to return to the Option menu.
Sound Test
Select this option and press Button A or C to call up the Sound Test screen and sample the sound effects, voices and music used in the game. Make selections as you would in the Option screen, and press Button A or C to play the track. Pressing Button B stops BGM.
SELECT PLAYER
When you choose a mode of gameplay, the Player Select screen appears next. Highlight the desired player by pressing the D-Pad LEFT or RIGHT, and select that player by pressing Button A, B or C. You have 20 seconds to select a fighter. When the timer runs out, the highlighted fighter is automatically selected.
In a VS game, both players can select the same fighter, if desired.
TOURNAMENT MODE
Create your own special tournament between the fighters of your choice. The tournament takes place between eight positions, and plays through preliminary trials, semifinals and final matches, until a winner is declared.
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PAI
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Entry NO. 4
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select your character
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COSTUME COLOR
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TOURNAMENT
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PAI VS LAU
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PRELIMINARY
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1ST MATCH
Controls
Directional Pad
Makes selections on menu screens.
Start Button
Starts the game.
Buttons X, Y, Z
Not used in default configuration.
Button C
Makes your fighter kick.
Button B
Makes your fighter punch.
Button A
Makes your fighter guard against attack.
Start
Continue with your current level and opponent.
Enemies & Characters
AKIRA
Akira is a difficult character to master, with high-powered moves requiring precise button combinations at close range, though his Mouko Kohazan and Renkan Tai are formidable distance attacks.
PAI
Pai excels at offense, using throws to grab and ground attacking opponents, and her stomp attack has a high success rate.
Lau Chan
Lau possesses a vast array of moves, is one of the game's fastest fighters, and his throws inflict significant damage.
WOLF
Wolf is a power player's character, moving with slow but relentless brutality, and his rushing moves can be risky if blocked low.
JEFFRY
Jeffry compensates for his lack of speed with immense power, capable of taking a quarter or more off an opponent's Life Gauge with single moves, and he wields deceptive combos despite his apparent slowness.
KAGE
Kage is the most agile fighter, combining defense with surprise offense through roll kicks and posing a threat from a distance with somersault attacks, but abusing his Rairyuu Hishou Kyaku can leave him vulnerable.
Sarah
Sarah is Jacky's equal in agility and speed, and is almost as quick with the stomp attack. Her knee attacks are formidable, but leave her vulnerable when missed.
Jacky
Jacky is perhaps the best all-around character, with high rankings in speed, agility and power, plus a wide array of vicious combos. He also possesses some of the most brutal recovery moves, which will make his opponents think twice about sweeping or standing behind him.
Tips & Maps
Jumping Hook Knuckle
Press → B (on way up).
Jump Kick
Press C (simultaneously with jump).
Dragon Kick
Press → C (on way up).
Middle Kick
Press C (on way up).
Heel Stomp
Press C (just before landing).
Jump Over Kick
Press ← C (on way up).
Jumping Knee Stomp
Press ↑B (or ↑ BBB...).
Hi-Jump Knee Stomp
Press ↑B (or ↑ BBB...).
Punch + High Kick
Press B C.
Punch + Side Kick
Press B ↓ C.
Jab + Straight
Press B B.
Double Punch + Snap Kick
Press B B C.
Back Drop
Press [B + A] (standing directly behind opponent).
Illusion Kick
Press ↘ C C.
Double Joint Slam
Press ⇒ B C.
Combo-Rising Knee
Press B B B C.
Neck Breaker
Press →→ B (close to opponent).
Somersault Kick
Press ↖ C.
Double-Step Knee
Press → C ↘ C.
Drop Kick
Press → C (on way up).
Heel Kick
Press C (just before landing).
Northern Light Bomb
Press [B + A].
Face Crusher
Press [B + A] (standing directly behind opponent).
Spinning Back Knuckle
Press ← B.
Elbow Spinning Kick
Press → B C.
Spinning Arm Kick
Press ← B C.
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