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Fighting
Virtua Fighter's rigid, almost cold approach to 3D combat set a new standard for fighting games in the early '90s. Its focus on precise timing and positional awareness, rather than flashy combos, rewarded patience and technical mastery. The simple command inputs and realistic physics made each match a tense, tactical ballet, a stark contrast to the genre's more flamboyant offerings at the time.

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Once in the Shōwa period, the defunct Japanese army intended to approach Henry Pu-yi, the last Emperor of the Ching Dynasty in their effort to take advantages. However, they were defeated by the Imperial guards who utilized the martial art called Hakkyoku-ken. During World War II, the Japanese army research the mysteries of Hakkyoku-ken to create supersoldiers, developing the ultimate martial art. Approximately half a century has passed since then, the ultimate World Fighting Tournament is about to start, and all kinds of fighters from around the world engage to determine the world's best. Behind the Tournament, however, there exists an intrigue designed by a sinister syndicate.

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Recommendation strength
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Tekken 3

1998 · Fighting

Like Virtua Fighter, Tekken 3 delivers a refined 3D fighting experience with a diverse roster and complex move sets, but with a more accessible control scheme.

Why recommended

  • Offers a deep fighting system with a variety of characters, each with unique fighting styles and special moves, matching Virtua Fighter's core gameplay.
  • Criteria — Action: At its core, Tekken 3 is a fast-paced fighting game where players engage in hand-to-hand combat using a variety of moves and combos.
  • Features a challenging difficulty curve, requiring players to learn and master character-specific techniques and adapt to the opponent's strategies.
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Recommendation strength
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The original Tekken, like Virtua Fighter, set the standard for 3D fighting games. It features a similar focus on precise combat and a diverse cast of characters.

Why recommended

  • Features a deep fighting system with a variety of characters, each with unique fighting styles and special moves, matching Virtua Fighter's core gameplay.
  • Criteria — Action: At its core, Tekken is a fast-paced fighting game where players engage in hand-to-hand combat using a variety of moves and combos.
  • Offers a multiplayer mode where players can compete against each other in intense battles, mirroring Virtua Fighter's competitive focus.

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