Virtua Fighter 5

Best Fighting Game On The 360

Strengths: Great Graphics, Challenging, and deep in gameplay.

Weakness: Too challenging further in, online is pretty lacking, and tough to pull off moves.

I have always had a love for fighting games when they could mainly be played at arcades. Now, with the latest gen video game systems, they now can be played at home with arcade quality graphics. The graphics are amazing in this game. There are many modes of gameplay in VF5 like Arcade, Vs., Quest, and online. To start, I suggest going to quest mode to practice on less competitive AI in the lower...
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I have always had a love for fighting games when they could mainly be played at arcades. Now, with the latest gen video game systems, they now can be played at home with arcade quality graphics. The graphics are amazing in this game.

There are many modes of gameplay in VF5 like Arcade, Vs., Quest, and online. To start, I suggest going to quest mode to practice on less competitive AI in the lower end arcade. You can then work your way up to more difficult arcades to join in different tournaments and rank ups. Arcade gets really hard after the 4th fighter, so it gets pretty frustrating. VF5 is definitely not a button masher, but a defensive and strategy fighter. You need to find the right time to pull off the special move on your opponent.

This game was well worth the $40 I paid at Circuit City. I would suggest a buy for this game if you like fighters and beautiful graphics.

By markc72 - Nov 5, 2007

Decent fighting game

Strengths: Plethora of moves, plenty of characters

Weakness: Difficult to learn moves

I was expecting more of a "Mortal Kombat" game, so take this review with that in mind. I like simple action games. If I play an airplane game, I don't want it to be a flight simulator, I want to shoot things down and not worry about crashing. When I play a fighting game, I want the moves to be simple to moderate, not overly complex. I've only played the game for a week or so, and that probably...
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I was expecting more of a "Mortal Kombat" game, so take this review with that in mind.

I like simple action games. If I play an airplane game, I don't want it to be a flight simulator, I want to shoot things down and not worry about crashing. When I play a fighting game, I want the moves to be simple to moderate, not overly complex.

I've only played the game for a week or so, and that probably skews my perception. However, it is not a "pick up this game and love it", at least for me.

Be prepared to read the manual, memorize moves, and perhaps even try different characters to find one that suits you best.

By caffeineworks - Apr 8, 2008

Virtua Fighter 5 Online (Xbox 360)

Strengths: Great graphics and sound, online gameplay, more options than PS3 version, deep gameplay

Weakness: Deep fighting system needs time to master, limited online play issues

Virtua Fighter 5 Online is the update to the PS3 title. This version adds online play via XBL, as well as additional customization options for all the fighters. The game looks great and sounds great, and with the added online play, is a great fighting game on the 360. The online match management is a bit lacking, and other fighting games on the 360 have a better system in-place. The game isn't...
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Virtua Fighter 5 Online is the update to the PS3 title. This version adds online play via XBL, as well as additional customization options for all the fighters. The game looks great and sounds great, and with the added online play, is a great fighting game on the 360. The online match management is a bit lacking, and other fighting games on the 360 have a better system in-place. The game isn't for the casual button masher, as it needs style and finesse to work up to the top levels of gameplay. Those are minor issues for a great 360 fighting game.

By shrike424242 - Feb 27, 2008

Virtua Fighter 5 Online = Awesome

Strengths: Great graphics and online play pretty smooth. deep gameplay if you take the time to learn it

Weakness: May not be for casual players, deep system, cant really button mash and takes a long long time to learn the system. Basic modes online

This game is definitely not for the casual gamer as they will get bored in 20 minutes. Playing against someone that is at your skill level is pretty fun and watching the pros work online is amazing to watch. Online mode is too basic and cant add your pals to fight

By moogoo112 - Jan 10, 2008

Patience Is a Virtue

Strengths: Enjoyable, deep gameplay; great graphics; online play

Weakness: The fighting engine hasn't changed dramatically since the last game

Xbox 360 owners have patiently awaited their turn to play one of the best fighting games on the planet. And their patience has indeed paid off! The Xbox 360 version looks just as good as the PS3 version (if not better), and it comes complete with achievements and online play. The gameplay is fast, smooth, deep, and incredibly fun. It may not be as approachable as the 360's other big fighter, Dead...
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Xbox 360 owners have patiently awaited their turn to play one of the best fighting games on the planet. And their patience has indeed paid off! The Xbox 360 version looks just as good as the PS3 version (if not better), and it comes complete with achievements and online play. The gameplay is fast, smooth, deep, and incredibly fun. It may not be as approachable as the 360's other big fighter, Dead or Alive 4, but it is far more rewarding.

By Bullettime - Dec 6, 2007