Virtua
Fighter 5: R.E.V.O.
ABOUT:
The legendary
fighting series makes its long-awaited Steam debut with Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.!
Based on Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate
Showdown released on PlayStation 4 and Arcade in 2021, this Steam-exclusive upgrade
boasts rollback netcode support,
beautiful 4K graphics, and battle balance updates—including the return of
previously removed character attacks from VF5's
multitude of Japan-only arcade installments and updates.
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Virtua
Fighter 5 refined for a new era.
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An
evolution of Sega's 60th Anniversary project, the "definitive edition" of Virtua Fighter 5 features reworked graphics and other new console features, remade for a new generation of fighting game fans. Along with Sega AM2, Yakuza series developer Ryu Ga Gotoku
Studio worked on this title in an effort to bring Virtua Fighter back to
the limelight with the most playable and feature-rich Virtua Fighter game
to date. The remastered visuals were achieved using the RGG Studio Dragon Engine.
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The
4K visuals and rollback netcode are welcomed upgrades.
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FEATURES:
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The Ultimate Edition of this legendary game: Rollback
Netcode support, gorgeous 4K visuals with updated high-res textures
and more.
• Custom
Combatants: Enter the ring with one of 19
playable characters. Master each of their unique fighting styles and customize
them with distinctive costumes and items.
• The
Full Experience: Enjoy the pinnacle of Virtua Fighter as you battle it out
across your favorite modes like Rank Match, Arcade, Training,
and Versus.
• Crush the
Competition: Take on challengers from around the world as you compete with up to
16 players in new online modes including Tournaments and League.
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Who
has the best Jeet Kune Do?
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Unfortunately, like VF5:
Ultimate Showdown, almost all of the character customizations are locked
behind paid DLC. There is no in-game progression system to unlock customizations
through playing the game. This is a major downside and decreases the
single-player enjoyment of the game, especially because this was one of my
favorite aspects of playing VF4:
EVO and the original VF5 at home. 
Unlocking customizations also been a staple feature in 3D fighting games like TEKKEN
and SoulCalibur over the past 15+ years... 
That said, users must purchase the "Legendary Pack" for $10 to access
basic character outfits and customizations from older titles (and not all of
them, btw).
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Wolf
and El Blaze headlining the PPV.
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The paid DLC
skin packs carry over from VF5:
Ultimate Showdown, including the Retro "30th Anniversary"
Skins, the
Yakuza
crossover skins, and TEKKEN
7 collaboration
skins.
In December 2021, Sega announced new DLC costumes and content for Virtua
Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown based on RGG's ongoing
Yakuza series. In March 2022, Sega announced a TEKKEN 7 collaboration for VF5: Ultimate Showdown
adding TEKKEN 7-inspired character skins. In addition to making Virtua
Fighter characters actually resemble those from TEKKEN 7, the TEKKEN
collaboration content also includes "Round 1 - Fight" visuals and
Lifebars based on TEKKEN 7's style.
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| Page Updated: |
February
28th, 2025 |
| Developer(s): |
Sega-AM2, Ryu Ga Gotoku |
| Publisher(s): |
Sega |
| Platform(s): |
Steam
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| Designer(s): |
Seiji Aoki Producer
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| Release Date(s): |
January
27th, 20255
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| Characters: |
Akira Yuki,
Jacky Bryant,
Kage-maru,
Lau Chan,
Jeffry McWild,
Sarah Bryant,
Wolf Hawkfield,
Pai Chan,
Shun Di,
Lion Rafale, Taka-Arashi, Aoi Umenokouji,
Vanessa Lewis,
Lei
Fei, Brad Burns, Goh Hinogami,
El
Blaze, Eileen, Jean
Kujo, Dural |
| News
Links: |
Feb.
2025: VF5 R.E.V.O. Producer Message, 1.02 Patch Notes
Nov.
2024: Virtua Fighter 5: R.E.V.O. Launches on Steam |
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Featured Video:
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| Related Games: |
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown, Virtua Fighter 5, Virtua Fighter 5 R,
Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown, Virtua
Fighter, Virtua Fighter Remix, Virtua
Fighter 2, Virtua Fighter Kids, Virtua
Fighter 3, Virtua Fighter 4, VF4 Evolution, Fighting
Vipers, Fighting Vipers 2, Fighters
Megamix,
SoulCalibur 6,
Dead
or Alive 6, Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 7,
TEKKEN 8 |
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Gameplay
Engine
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Story
/ Theme
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Overall
Graphics
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Animation
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Music
/ Sound Effects
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Innovation
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Art Direction
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Customization
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Options / Extras
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Intro / Presentation
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Replayability / Fun
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"Ouch" Factor
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Characters
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BOTTOM LINE
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| First
Impression: |
Sega has been updating
Virtua Fighter 5 since 2006. Think about that. It's crazy to think
that Sega devs are still tinkering around in the engine, adding new balance
tweaks, moves and animations. Indeed, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is truly
a different game from the VF5 released 19 years ago and the numerous
updates along the way. That said, the character movesets are the biggest and
deepest to date, and that's a good thing!
I'll be the first to say it's awesome to have a modern VF game
on Steam with rollback netcode and 4K resolution. I remember playing the PC version of VF2 way back in the
day. Good times. VF5 R.E.V.O.'s traditional 3D fighting roots and "slower" pace is an
interesting contrast to the modern 3D powerhouse of eSports—TEKKEN
8— with it's lightning-quick and aggressive movement, not to mention flashy
mechanics and super moves. 3D fighters are diverse, babeh!
I've been a Virtua Fighter fan since enjoying the very first one at 90s arcades... later falling in love with VF2.
As you probably know by now, this game requires a crazy amount of
practice and study to become even remotely "decent" at the game, and I wish I could
dedicate more time to it. My plate is full right now!
While the 4K visuals and rollback netcode were an instant selling point for
me... I was very disappointed to discover a severe lack of customization options after
purchasing VF5: R.E.V.O. Instead, Sega is still charging for
customizations and the DLC
costumes carrying over from Ultimate Showdown. That's wack. All of these ancient
customizations should simply come
with the game for "free" at this point. 
At least with the price of admission. C'mon Sega.
Other than that, VF5: R.E.V.O. is most definitely the "definitive" Virtua Fighter
experience for players new and old, with dynamic 3D gameplay, enhanced visuals, and impressive character
moveset updates. Stay tuned for a full review when I find some time.
~TFG
Webmaster | @Fighters_Gen
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