Virtua Fighter 2
Virtua Fighter 2 is a 3D fighting game developed by Sega AM2 and released in arcades in 1994. The sequel to the groundbreaking Virtua Fighter, it introduced improved 3D graphics, new characters, and refined gameplay mechanics that set new standards for the fighting game genre.
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About This Game
Virtua Fighter 2 was the first fighting game to use textured 3D polygons, creating more detailed characters and environments than its predecessor.
The game expanded the roster to 10 playable characters, each with unique martial arts styles based on real-world fighting techniques.
Virtua Fighter 2's realistic approach to fighting game mechanics, with emphasis on timing and positioning rather than special moves, earned it critical acclaim and influenced future 3D fighters.
The arcade version ran on Sega's Model 2 hardware, which allowed for smoother animations and more detailed graphics than contemporary fighting games.
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