Virtua Fighter Kids
(LAST UPDATE: 7/15/09)

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Developer(s): Sega-AM2
Publisher(s): Sega
Platform(s): Arcade, Sega Saturn
Release: 1996 (Arcade), July 26th 1996 (JP Saturn), July 31st 1996 (NA Saturn)
Characters: Akira, Jacky, Kage, Lau, Jeffry, Sarah, Wolf, Pai, Shun, Lion, Dural
Related Games: Virtua Fighter, Virtua Fighter Remix, Virtua Fighter 2, Virtua Fighter 3, Virtua Fighter 4, Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution, Virtua Fighter 5, Virtua Fighter 5 R, Fighting Vipers, Fighting Vipers 2, Fighters Megamix, Last Bronx

Review: Virtua Fighter Kids is a re-make of Virtua Fighter 2 for the Sega Saturn... It featured all of the characters and stages from VF2, but each character was presented in a super deformed "chibi" style... Which means they had child-like faces, HUGE heads ,and small bodies. It didn't play quite as smooth as the original VF2, but it was a hilariously fun fighting game while it lasted.

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- Review is for Saturn version of Virtua Fighter Kids -

Gameplay Engine
 7.5 / 10
Story / Theme
 6.5 / 10
Overall Graphics
 8 / 10
Animation
 8.5 / 10
Music / Sound Effects
 8 / 10
Innovation
 8.5 / 10
Customization
 6 / 10
Options / Extras
 7 / 10
Intro / Presentation
 8 / 10
Replayability / Fun
 7.5 / 10
"Ouch" Factor
 7.5 / 10
Characters
 9 / 10
BOTTOM LINE
7.5 / 10

Closing Comment: If you were a fan of VF2, VF Kids was an alternative way to enjoy Sega's solid 3D fighting game engine, and also have a few laughs white you're doing it... It's definitely cool to see all of the VF characters in chibi form, and each of the character models do justice to their original appearance. They facial expressions as they get hit is still priceless to this day.  Certainly a must-own / must-play game for any VF fan! ~F.Yagami, Webmaster of TFG

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