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Justifying the PS3's price tag.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: February 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

When I bought this game the day it was released, my expectations were awry at best. Much more goes into a game besides hype and pretty visuals. My doubts were soon relieved, as i can now say Virtua Fighter 5 is the best fighting game i've ever played. Unlike other titles, this game replicates real-life fighting styles ( a different one for each charecter), which adds uncommon depth to this kind of game. The visuals are gorgeous, even in standard definition, and is really the first title to show the capabilities of the PS3. It's easy to pick up and play, but mastering it really makes the game more enjoyable. Upon playing this game, $600 will seem very reasonable for high quality experiences like this.

One of the best fighters out now!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 25, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Virtua Fighter 5 is extremely addictive because there are so many things to do. The fighting is very well balanced that is easy to pick up but hard to master. I really liked the quest mode where you fight other characters and earn money and prizes. Choosing costumes and accessories for your character is fun and time consuming since there are many options to chose and buy from. New characters like Eileen are extremely fun. The characters are all really good and fun to control. The fighting is very fast paced and smooth. The only problem that I can think of is that it can get a little bit repetative playing the same characters over and over again. But the versus mode is very fun with a friend. Also, online mode would have been nice, but there is too much to love with this game to give it a lower score. VF5 is a definite buy for anyone looking for a really good game for the PS3;this game might be able to save the console from failing.

Great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: February 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Awesome game for fighting-game-enthusiasts. Beautiful, deep, and lets face it, lack of online-functionality is not a con. Fighting games up to this day have all survived and done very well without this function, and every-time I read a review about a fighting game that includes this feature, it's always criticized because the lag makes it unplayable with any level of seriousness.

Look elsewhere if you're a button-masher, or suspect you have ADD.

It is what it is

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

A quality, well-put together fighting game with some great characters and moves that are fun to pull off. Unless you have a bunch of people who know and love the game though, this has limited replay value. No online mode is a downer, but understandable given the frame-based gameplay. Two player is lots of fun.

Disappointed, but it is a launch title

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

After playing VF4 on my PS2, I had to make this one of the first games I got for my PS3. Unfortunately, they only upgraded the graphics, not the gameplay.

It is basically more of the same old thing, if not less. Most of the moves are the same as the last one, with little new ones. There are some new characters but they are basically combinations of others.

There is no incentive to "solve" the game. You can play through the arcade version and if you're good enough, maybe you can beat that silver chick but that's about it. The "quest" mode is basically just a rehash of the older game. Move up in rank, fight tougher foes, get a new item of clothing or sunglasses and that's about it.

If you are just playing the games's AI, it will get boring quick. It might be fun to invite your friends over and beat the living snot out of them, but even that will get old after awhile.

I really expected a lot more than what this game offered but as I mentioned, it was made so that it could be one of the first games available for the new gen of consoles. If they make a VF6, hopefully they'll add more to the game than just graphics.

Depends on What You Are Looking For

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The graphics on this game are totally mind blowing! To be honest I have not even tried the one player mode. This game is great, and I mean great for two things. If you have some buddy come over and start trash talking your PS3, maybe saying how super his Xbox 360 is and your (very expensive) PS3 is garbage, well, you just whip out the ol' Virtual Fighter 5 and not only show this dweeb the mind blowing graphics, but you then can proceed to kick his silly butt all over the screen in the game with the sexy little blue hair girly in a cage match. Totally fun multiplayer with many, many, and I mean many, button, stick, trigger combos. Got friends? Get this game! Got no friends? Maybe pick up that lame Lost: Via Domus game.

Excellent for your PS3 Library

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: March 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I was a little nervous when I bought this game, because I really didn't know if I would like it or not. Well, When I put it in my PS3, it was just plain amazing. The graphics are gorgeous and the Quest mode is fun and challenging. I am very happy with my purchase.

No other fighting game like it

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: March 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Better than Tekken, more gorgeous than soul caliber, virtua fighter 5 is one amazing game and will always be. Get this game, you won't be dissapointed.

How to overcomplicate a video game...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 9
Date: March 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is the perfect example of how to make a game more complicated than it has to be. For a while I thought the Mortal Kombat games had the award for needlessly complicated. this just takes the cake, I mean you literally have a 'frame' system to work with, I mean come on, some of the moves in practice mode are just perplexing, you could be doing the combination perfect and it will just not execute. There is no story, no online, however the graphics are superb. And the computer, well someone already said it, either ridiculously easy, or ridiculously tough. Play the tekken game, this one isnt really worth more than 30 bones.

Great addition for the VF series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: June 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

VF5 is already a great addition to the series. Each player has more moves and look great in HD graphics.
Two new fighters are in the game. El Blaze and Eileen. Each one plays differently and impressively with their individual fighting styles and makes welcome additions for the roundup.
There are 17 fighters in the game.
In addition to the Arcade mode, there is still the quest mode. This is what will make the home counsel experience of VF the real draw. You go to different Sega arcade maps and battle it out for the number One spot.
As you fight and win, you gain red orbs which allow you to customize your character. Each character can has four areas of customization such as costume and hair color.
The one annoying thing is the announcer commentary. The English translation is hilarious when you're not sure if you're supposed to be laughing. It adds a little flavor to the experience that the series is known for.
There is no online play but the detailed quest mode should be satisfying enough. There are plenty of challenges to keep you busy and the complexity of each character will add the hours to your gaming experience.
VF5 maintains the excellence that the series is known for. It's important to know that you cannot throw fireballs or rip off the heads of your opponents. This is called "Virtua" fighter for a reason. It's a great game to own for the PS3.

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