Virtua Fighter 4

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 17, 2002
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 103 Ratings

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  • Summary: Two new characters (Lei Fei and Vanessa Lewis) join 11 VF veterans, each with their own unique styles based on real martial arts. New counters and defensive moves allow players to switch up their stances and fighting styles mid-bout. Train a computer-controlled character through sparring andTwo new characters (Lei Fei and Vanessa Lewis) join 11 VF veterans, each with their own unique styles based on real martial arts. New counters and defensive moves allow players to switch up their stances and fighting styles mid-bout. Train a computer-controlled character through sparring and an easy-to-use rewards system, then pit your character against a friend's or challenge the arcade mode. [Sega]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Cinescape
    100
    What’s awesome about the gameplay is that you can just pick up a controller and start fighting. Three buttons (block, kick, punch) are all that are needed to master a basic set of moves.
  2. GMR Magazine
    100
    The depth of this game is staggering. [Feb 2003, p.93]
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    98
    A meticulously balanced fighter's fighter – no cyborgs or polar bears or laser beams. It's simplicity perfected, and you'd be surprised how complex that can get. [May 2002, p.110]
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  4. GameSpot
    93
    The real beauty of it is definitely in the gameplay...You can't tell right off the bat, but Virtua Fighter 4 is the best fighting game in years.
  5. XenGamers
    91
    The game features the absolute best training mode ever made for a fighting game.
  6. Gaming Maxx
    90
    Teach your PS2 well, and the phrase “the A.I. sucks” will no never be spoken about this title.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    80
    There are an awful lot of moves assigned to each character and that means a lot of thinking. But this kind of thinking is good, it's deep and it relates to the gameplay.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 10 out of 42
  1. JamieF.
    Nov 16, 2002
    10
    I have been a fan of virtua fighter for ages it just keeps on getting better and better.
  2. Paul
    Mar 28, 2005
    10
    For now it's the best fighting game i've ever played, even soul calibur 2 is worst, I have both of them and I know them well.
  4. Zilcell
    Jun 3, 2012
    10
    It is a fighter that will provide countless hours of fun. Plenty of characters coupled with great graphics, intense fighting, and a lot ofIt is a fighter that will provide countless hours of fun. Plenty of characters coupled with great graphics, intense fighting, and a lot of combo moves that can be done.… Expand
  5. DogLover
    Jun 20, 2003
    9
    This game is so cool. I like it alot. There are lots of players, but I wish that you could choose the level in which you fight in.
  6. TweetyBurd
    May 5, 2002
    8
    This game is one of my favorite fighting games for PS2. It has a realistic amount of characters, unlike Tekken Tag Tournament; with 34 This game is one of my favorite fighting games for PS2. It has a realistic amount of characters, unlike Tekken Tag Tournament; with 34 fighters. I also like recoordinating the people's clothes with the Data Files mode, and adding items like braclets and sunglasses. The scenery is very interesting, but the graphics could've been a little sharper. The Kumite mode is very creative, but sometimes unbearable to work with (at times, the CPU fighters kick your butt as if it's the end of the world. And I don't like that.)This game could look great in your collection of fighters. You should buy this game.… Expand
  7. Alex
    May 20, 2002
    5
    Damn, I might be the only one, but I thought this game was kinda boring and the only really good part was the scenery like if there is snow onDamn, I might be the only one, but I thought this game was kinda boring and the only really good part was the scenery like if there is snow on the ground an you knock somebody down, it leaves a print in the snow and stuff like that.… Expand
  8. matheusmk123
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    A few hits, a few options, horrible characters with no charisma, crude and children's story, cliche to maximum, graphics outdated for the timeA few hits, a few options, horrible characters with no charisma, crude and children's story, cliche to maximum, graphics outdated for the time it was released. This game was made with the ass, his rival, the Incredible Tekken, it was far superior even to put the 3, it's better than Virtua Fighter 4, the first VF until it was mass play in the classic Mega Drive. Make a well yourself, do not play Virtua Fighter 4.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#13 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#32 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002