Cody Medellin
Worth PlayingPS4 Review - 'Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown'
Published 6/18/2021
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PS4 - 6/1/2021
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown
The legendary fighting series returns with Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown! Challenge the greatest fighters in the world in the ultimate remaster of the classic 3D fighter, now featuring gorgeous HD graphics, new online features, and all the bone-crunching, martial arts combat of the renowned original. Battle through classic VF modes like “Arcade” or “Rank Match,” create your own custom online tournaments with up to 16 friends, or learn from the best with the new “Spectator Mode.” Master your fighting style to defeat all challengers in the Fifth World Fighting Tournament and become a Virtua Fighter legend!
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- Sega, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios
- Publisher
- Sega
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79
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70–95
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 79 across 15 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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80–8910 reviews · 67%
70–794 reviews · 27%
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Miguel Moran
TheSixthAxisVirtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 6/18/2021
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70
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Read originalHeidi Kemps
GameSpotVirtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown Review -- Time for a Combat Seminar
Published 6/4/2021
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70
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Read originalKeith Mitchell
The Outerhaven ProductionsVirtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown Review – The Return Of The King
Published 6/3/2021
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80
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Metro GameCentralVirtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown review – the master returns
Published 6/2/2021
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80
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewVirtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Review – GameSpew
Published 6/2/2021
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70
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Read originalMartin Robinson
EurogamerVirtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown review - imperfect version of an all-time great
Published 6/1/2021
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80
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseVirtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Review (PS4) - A New Pinnacle For Sega's Legendary Fighting Franchise - PlayStation Universe
Published 6/1/2021
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95
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Read originalLawrence Maldonado
Screen RantVirtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown Review: Successfully Reopening The Dojo
Published 6/1/2021
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80
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedVirtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Review – The King Is Back
Published 6/1/2021
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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