Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Reviews
If you want a technical, fast-paced 3D fighting game with great netcode, you can't go wrong with VF5 REVO--but make sure your system runs it well first.
This isn’t an overwhelmingly huge update and new release of the game, but rather a way to give new and old players alike a taste of the classic fighting game.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. keeps the AM2 crafted experience as smooth as it can possibly be while bringing in a few welcome changes to base game. With Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. being at its core a simpler game to get into in terms of no frill mechanics, there is the deeper need for understanding the technicality, which in turn intensifies the challenge. Despite all the improvements brought in from 2022's Ultimate Showdown, some of the nuances are still lingering such as the weekly tournament. R.E.V.O. does bring new updates to the table in finding a way to bring the fighter back to PC since Virtua Fighter 2's 1997 port. Thanks to Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., the world can see what's instore for the series going forward and this makes the wait enjoyable for new and older players alike.
On one hand, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is finally available on PC and offering one of the most intense fighting games experiences. On the other hand the Netcode doesn't seem optimized and the intentional lack of single player content leaves only competitive players as a potential playerbase. Sega missed a big opportunity here.
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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. could have been a great game. The core mechanics are solid, the fighting feels good, and there's plenty of depth to the combat system with all the combos you can learn, but all of this is marred by the fact that it's a primarily online game with a pretty terrible online system in place right now. Performance on the Steam Deck is good, holding 60 FPS throughout, and it has a great control scheme as well. The battery life is a bit disappointing, but Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. likely isn't a game you'll play for a long time in one sitting.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O marks the franchise's return to PC after nearly 20 years of re-releases and occasional improvements, while maintaining its technical and rewarding gameplay. Despite graphical updates, better online connectivity, and the implementation of rollback netcode, the game suffers from a lack of significant content, having fewer modes and options than its original 2006 version. Still, it's an excellent way for old and new fans to enjoy the series until the inevitable arrival of "Virtua Fighter 6."
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