Virtua Fighter 5 (PS3)

Next-gen follow-up to best last-gen fighter doesn't disappoint.
2/14/2008 12:00 AM | 1 Comments | Page 2 of 2

The customization screens are also feeding the addiction -- especially for completionists or those who just like to play dress-'em-up with their fighters -- as you can tweak the appearance of fighters with items that they've won or with stuff they can buy with earned dough.

While the past 800 words or so have been nothing but glowing, there is something that steals some of the thunder from this very strong PS3 release. While the Quest mode does an incredible job of simulating a multiplayer experience -- and you can always take on a buddy head-to-head in Versus mode -- the word is that a late-summer Xbox 360 version of the game will support online play. It doesn't really detract from the game that's out now, but the series was a PS2 exclusive on the last-gen machines, so to see a new console getting a potentially better version of the game may not sit too well with the DualShock/Sixaxis crowd.

The PS3 has been knocked for being an incredibly cool and expensive piece of hardware with just about no software support. At least now those fortunate enough to own one of the things can brag about being able to whack away in the best next-gen fighter available. Virtua Fighter 5, picks up where the astounding VF4: Evolution left off and delivers an ultra-pretty top-notch way to string together punches and kicks. Sure, down the road, your 360-owning buddy may have the last laugh, but -- for now -- grabbing this disk will make you King of the Ring.

This review was based on a retail version of the game purchased by the reviewer. The hat worn while writing the review was also purchased by the reviewer.