Virtua
Fighter Kids
REVIEW:
Virtua
Fighter Kids is essentially a "kiddie" version re-make of Sega's smash
hit 3D fighting game, Virtua Fighter
2. VF Kids features all of the characters and stages
from VF2, but each character was presented in a super deformed "chibi"
style... meaning they have child-like faces, ridiculously large heads, and smaller bodies. 
Character faces also hosted a variety of facial expressions, and apparently the
game was developed to "practice" on the facial & eye animations
for Virtua Fighter 3.
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Cuteness factor overload.
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Virtua Fighter Kids didn't play quite as smooth as the original VF2, but it was a
hilarious and entertaining fighting game while it lasted... props to Sega for
being adventurous! 
The Saturn version included some new FMV sequences over the arcade version and
also added programmable button sequences to allow players to test and use
pre-made combos. VF Kids is also the only game in the series to feature
character endings!
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Those heads must have big
hit boxes.
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| Page Updated: |
November 3rd, 2020 |
| Developer(s): |
Sega AM2 |
| Publisher(s): |
Sega
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| Designer(s): |
Yu Suzuki Producer
& Director
Toru Ikebuchi Main Programmer
Kazuhiro Izaki Main Designer
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| Platform(s): |
Arcade,
Sega Saturn
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| Release Date(s): |
1996 Arcade
July 26th, 1996  Saturn
July 31st, 1996  Saturn
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| Characters: |
Akira,
Jacky,
Kage,
Lau,
Jeffry,
Sarah,
Wolf,
Pai,
Shun,
Lion,
Dural |
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Featured Video:
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| Related Games: |
Virtua
Fighter Remix,
Virtua Fighter 2, Virtua
Fighter Kids, Virtua Fighter 3, Virtua
Fighter 4, Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution,
Virtua
Fighter 5, Virtua Fighter 5 R, Virtua
Fighter 5 Final Showdown, Fighting
Vipers, Fighting Vipers 2, Fighters
Megamix, Last Bronx
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Gameplay
Engine
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7.5 / 10
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Story
/ Theme
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6.5 / 10
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Overall
Graphics
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8.0 / 10
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Animation
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8.5 / 10
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Music
/ Sound Effects
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8.0 / 10
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Innovation
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7.5 / 10
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Art Direction
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7.5 / 10
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Customization
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6.0 / 10
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Options / Extras
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7.0 / 10
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Intro / Presentation
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8.0 / 10
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Replayability / Fun
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6.0 / 10
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"Ouch" Factor
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7.5 / 10
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Characters
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8.0 / 10
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BOTTOM LINE
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7.5
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10
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Review based on Saturn
version
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| Final
Words: |
If you were any kind of fan of VF2, there's something to appreciate about VF Kids.
It's a cool fan service game of sorts... and it's definitely entertaining to see all of the VF characters in chibi form. Each of
the character models are charming, and the reimagined stages are cool as well. The character facial
expressions, especially as they get hit, is still priceless to this day. 
VF Kids is certainly a must-own / must-play game for any Sega Saturn owner / VF fan!
~TFG
Webmaster
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