Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
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  1. This is essentially the same game they’ve been making for years with a couple new characters and updated graphics.
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 69
  2. Negative: 11 out of 69
  1. Nydrin
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    One of the deepest and most beautiful fighters ever. With smooth online play and customization options, you'll be playing this one for a One of the deepest and most beautiful fighters ever. With smooth online play and customization options, you'll be playing this one for a long time to come. Full Review »
  2. Jun 9, 2021
    10
    A truly beautiful game with a diverse set of characters and fighting styles. If you've never played a 3D fighter before, this would be anA truly beautiful game with a diverse set of characters and fighting styles. If you've never played a 3D fighter before, this would be an amazing introduction. Full Review »
  3. Aug 13, 2019
    10
    Virtua FIghter 5 is a master class fighting game. It has the action, depth, accessibility, and enough single player experience to learn theVirtua FIghter 5 is a master class fighting game. It has the action, depth, accessibility, and enough single player experience to learn the game and thoroughly enjoy at all skill levels. Quest mode makes it's much welcomed return and has even more character customization than Virtua Fighter 4 did. The combos are cranked up to 11, and the game play is fluid and solid as always. With the online and offline modes available, this game has hours upon hours of fun to be had in it, and has something for everyone interested in the fighting genre. Full Review »