Hi everyone

I recently read a topic aver TZ saying that other fighting games have gone the button mashing way to make them popular and non-competitive at all. but VF is possibly one of the survivor's of high level skill competition fighter game era. Here in my country we have some very good players, and just as Tekken 6 and Soul calibur 4 had a very nice recievement here, I really think VF5R will have a big impact if indeed ported to console.

I've been playing the game for 2 years now, I play only Virtua fighter 5 and tekken 6, nothing else (on both consoles, lol). It would be huge if a response is given to this effort. I think it's a time when developer's need to look over their long time hardcore fan's wishes are, and make a real approach to make it win-win.

Hoping for the best,

-Erick Valtierra, Mexico city.

VF5 R
I dream every night to play at this game!
Sega c'est plus fort que toi!

Hello.

My name is Yoshi. I love playing video games, and I love playing fighting games most. I heard about the petition of Virtua Fighter 5 R, and I was impressed by watching the clip of the video game because the characters move smoothly and perform their actions realistically. I would say Virtua Fighter series are not only revolutionary games among fighting games, but also among all video games that came out in history (Yes, Virtua Fighter series changed the history of the entertainment).

As someone stated earlier, I agree with him/her that SEGA should import VF5R for consoles (with additional features if possible) because we don't know when new Virtua Fighter game is coming out (I'm really afraid that it may take long like Virtua Fighter 4). I've played 3D fighting games besides Virtua Fighter series, but they are not as good as Virtua Fighter series. Yes, I understand that graphics of video games are getting better and better each year, but I've never found amazing 3D fighting game like Virtua Fighter series (well, I like Soul Calibur series, but still they are a lot different from Virtua Fighter series). In addition, the popularity of fighting games is declining year by year, so this is the chance to show how Virtua Fighter series are great video games to people.

Recently, I watched the footage of Akira vs Sarah (VF5R), and I was impressed. I wish I could play Virtua Fighter 5 R in my house, so that I can invite my friends (or friends from online) and play this game with them. I'm definitely looking forward to play this game.

Yoshi K, United States

Virtura Fighter is the first 3D fighting game! Now it's up to us to continue the series that gave birth to many 3d fighters! We need to show Sega that outside of Japan that we haven't forgotten about it! Without Virtua fighter we wont have Tekken, DOA, Bloody Roar, or any of those 3D Fighters! Hype or no hype don't make excuses to yourself that the game won't come outside of japan! If we can show that we can still care about this game it will come!

I was told about this effort at another forum, so I'm registering here just to help out!

I'm Ricardo from Portugal and I've been with Virtua Fighter ever since VF1 came out in the arcades.
I've always followed the VF series passionately, bought all the games so far (heck, I even bought a SEGA Saturn at the time just to play VF1, then bought VF2 as well, and Fighters Megamix since it was the closest we could get to VF3 at the time) and even played them at the arcades when available, despite having the games at home (it was a good place to meet up with some friends after school back then).

I COMPLETELY support VF5R for home consoles, I'd buy it without hesitation just like I did with VF5!

Virtua Fighter has been a major contribution to the evolution of not just only games, but also to the communities and companies that strive off and support it.
This element is something I greatly appreciate about Virtua Fighter.

Organizations such as Beat Tribe and Enterbrain have been able to flourish because of Virtua Fighter's role in the early stages of tournament scenes. The success of this series has even paved the way for the recognition of other fighting games in the industry.

I admire the foundation and prestige of Virtua Fighter almost as much as I enjoy playing the game itself. This feeling continues to drive me, not so much as a gamer, but as a individual. It makes me want to satisfy a sense of achievement in what I put forth.

Virtua Fighter 5:R would be a great addition to your releases. Many people desire to play this latest version and I surely do too. If it is within your plans and goals to develop a console release, I would love to play.

Thank you,
Kenny Wong

"I don't understand why the best fighting game is not avaible by now. Before knowing Virtua Fighter 5, I liked to play Soulcalibur but now I can't play it anymore. Tekken is too ugly, has bad animations, is too slow, has too limited moves, while VF is unlimited because you're always learning and progressing and its system is fair, you can just do it or not. Please release VF5R on console with online and an exhaustive tutorial mode."


"Sega, don't disapoint your fans, please release it with japanese commentary"


"My cousin T-Bone just make me discover this huge game a few weeks ago. I was so confused that I didn't know this game before that I felt so stupid. I immediately bought a PS3 and two arcade sticks for me and my girlfriend and now we have the best moments of our lives, it's almost better than sex."


"My boyfriend and I enjoy a lot this game. Now we're waiting for the next level: VF5R."



T-Bone, C. Morgan, Herbert Von Zouz, Rineka Ducentrčze,
Bordeaux/Toulouse, France.

Dear Sega,

I am a devout Virtua Fighter fan who has all of the games on console, but my first time playing the series was with the original Virtua Fighter arcade game back in 1994. I fell in love with the series from that day forward.

From there, I immediately purchased the Sega Saturn console at $399 just to play VF. I remember the day when I received a free copy of Virtua Fighter Remix in the mail. As a result of such great treatment, I have always supported you on your VF console releases.

Virtua Fighter 2, Fighters Megamix, Fighting Vipers, and Last Bronx for the Saturn.

Virtua Fighter 3 and Fighting Vipers 2 for the Dreamcast.

VF4 and VF4 Evo for PS2,

And now VF5 for the Xbox 360.

I would surely (without a doubt) purchase VF5R on the Xbox 360 on DAY ONE. I also know most PS3 owners would do the same for a PS3 release.

I fully support a release of Virtua Fighter 5:R for both HD consoles. Please do not deprive fans like us Sega. I can only speak for myself, but I hope you hear all of our voices in support of this. We will be there on Day one if you are.

Michael Smithwood
Raleigh NC
USA

Dear Sega,

I have been a long time player of fighting games, mostly 2D ones. I never had time for 3D fighting games as they never seemed to exhibit the depth and sophistication of the great 2D fighters. This changed when I played Virtua Fighter 4: Evo. I was shocked by the depth of the mechanics, the variety of playstyles, the rewarding gameplay and all around excellent design of this fantastic game. This game single handedly got me to play 3D fighting games and indeed the VF series has now become my favorite fighting game series.

The trend of excellent game design the Virtua Fighter series exhibits has continued in Virtua Fighter 5 and from what I have seen Virtua Fighter 5: R as well. This game looks to be the best in the series but I am dismayed that it has not been released here. Thus I implore you to release this fine game to the North American audience for one of the major console systems so that I can play another game in this fantastic series.

Regards,

Matthew Maddocks,
St. John's, Canada

Dear AM2

I started playing Virtua Fighter with Virtua Fighter 2 in the arcades. I was stunned at what 3D fighters could be, and how realistic they were, both in how they looked, but also in how they played. I was very impressed with how well the Sega Saturn port turned out, despite the Saturn being much less powerful than the Model 2. I also remember loving having the option to play the original or 2.1 version of the game on the saturn port, it really was well done.

I recall being addicted to Virtua Fighter 4, and how it changed the face of fighting games with the customization and how they made it seem like you were actually going to arcades and playing real champions.


Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution really was an amazing package for fans. I think things like all the art, the pages of what different Virtua Fighter terms meant, and the Virtua Fighter 10th anniversary are the types of things I'd love to see in a home port of VF5R. Even though we didn't get Final Tuned, the fact that you released two versions of the game to home consoles says a lot.

I was really sad when Virtua Fighter 4 Final Tuned hit the arcades in Japan, and I could not play it in arcades, or at home where I lived at the time.

I feel that this is the way things are now with Virtua Fighter 5 R.

I understand that an arcade release in the United States (While I would love it!) may not be financially possible, but I believe that a home console release would be very profitable, both monetarily, but also for the information you could gather.

I believe with the state of online play today, they could really see and study how many more players play by bringing Virtua Fighter 5 R to home consoles in Japan, USA, Europe, and Australia.

I think that such data would greatly benefit the development of Virtua Fighter as a series, but also the fighting game genre. I also believe it would make the Virtua Fighter series more popular in these regions as fighting games are very popular now, and there is an appetite and audience to be had for them.

This would also be an opportunity to build a new console Virtua Fighter stick. I would buy it! Less expensive Saturn shaped fightpads with Virtua Fighter art could also be released. Virtua Fighter art is very beautiful and this would be another way to generate revenue and fans of the game. Believe it or not there are Arcade Stick collectors that might not have really gotten into Virtua Fighter much before that would if an Arcade Stick was released alongside it.

Finally, Virtua Fighter 5 R is not just a minor tweak, but includes 2 additional characters. It is sad that no one except Japanese Arcade players get to experience these two characters as that adds a lot of content to the game.

In fact, if there are other improvements after Virtua Fighter 5 R, you could release those, and then do a home version at the same time.

Regardless of what content is in the game, if a home port is to be made, it MUST be made by AM2. I believe this is why the Dreamcast port of VF3 was not as good, and I surely hope that if a home port was made, it would be handled by AM2 directly.

I love the Virtua Fighter games, they are real 3D fighters, not 2D fighters in 3D. they are realistic, no fireballs, weapons, or magic, just real martial arts, and their combat is deep and fair.

I thank you for all the Virtua Fighting games you have made for us over the years. I grew up in a small country of Papua New Guinea, north of Australia, and I am proud to say that the game is popular even there!

I greatly anticipate your next title in the series.

Sincerely,

Tim Lawrence,

currently residing in Salem, Oregon, USA