Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Reviews
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. faithfully preserves the technical prowess of the 2006 title, now making it accessible to PC players eager to dive into the action. While the 30th Anniversary edition includes a plethora of additional content, those opting for the base version may find limited offerings for offline single-player mode. Nonetheless, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. caters to players seeking online competition against fellow enthusiasts, whether at home or on the go with the Steam Deck. The addition of rollback netcode is the biggest upgrade for this version, and it really does shine in online play.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is a solid fighting game that’s been remastered by the Like a Dragon developers at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio to be the “definitive edition” of Virtua Fighter 5. The combat system is deliberate and enjoyable for anyone to pick-up and play. Unfortunately the dated presentation and overall lack of content when compared to other fighters holds it back, but the inclusion of rollback netcode is essential. Ultimately, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is a 20-year old game that will likely only appeal to the most hardcore of fighting games fans that are fiending for something new, but it’s modest price should attract many.
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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