Virtua Fighter 5 R

July 24, 2008(18 years ago)·Full Release

Sega AM2

Publisher: Sega

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Genres: Fighting

Platforms:Arcade

Action Single player Multiplayer Side view Sega Lindbergh

Summary

Virtua Fighter 5 R was an enhancement to Virtua Fighter 5, introduced in Japanese arcades on July 24, 2008. This update included brand-new stages and the debut of a new character, Jean Kujo, a Karate practitioner. It also welcomed back the sumo wrestler Taka-Arashi from Virtua Fighter 3, increasing the total number of fighters to twenty, including Dural. A "Version A" update arrived on December 16, 2008, offering various game improvements and support for the "Bingo Festival - Bingo Days!" event during December 2008. Version B of Virtua Fighter 5 R officially launched in Japanese arcades on May 21, 2009. This version brought updated animations for all characters' moves, enhancements to gameplay modes, and a refined camera system. Version C was released on November 25, 2009, primarily adding new team items to customize the characters' outfits.

Storyline

All the highly coveted invitations for the Fifth World Fighting Tournament have been distributed, and now the 17 top fighters from around the globe enter the final stages of their training. They must learn from their past errors and refine every element of their mind, body, and spirit—because in this competition, there is no margin for error. Unbeknownst to them, J6, the corporation backing the tournament, harbors dark hidden intentions behind the event, and its classified Dural project is already in full motion. In its pursuit of global dominance, J6's researchers are developing the ultimate combat machine with human characteristics. Their first prototype was defeated in the Fourth World Fighting Tournament, prompting them to abduct Vanessa. Though she managed to flee with the aid of a mole within the organization, they had already obtained her battle data and used it to create the next advanced Dural model known as V-Dural. J6 is determined to uncover the identity of the insider who aided Vanessa’s escape and, more crucially, to determine if V-Dural is truly ready to overcome the world’s greatest fighters. The Fifth World Fighting Tournament will bring these secrets to light—let the battle commence.