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evolution defined in the ps form.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 9
Date: June 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

vf 4 was fun but after having a look at the graphics
of vf4e some how i had to buy the japanese release(japan version)
yes it's available in japan.
it supports progressive scan with the help of "ar2" and then
it's a money worth game for high end tv owners and even if you
have svideo the graphics is as good as well made rpg games.
the playing is not different from version 4 but several chracters
added and more just trust me it's a whole new breed of vf.

Mind Blowing game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: August 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Though it was released a year and a half ago, Virtua Fighter 4 remains the overall best fighting game currently available on any platform. Actually, technically, it isn't--that honor now belongs to Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution, a suitably impressive follow-up to last year's game. VF4: Evolution is part of Sony's $... "Greatest Hits" collection right out the gate, presumably due to the success of last year's game, but it isn't just a rerelease for those who might have missed out on VF4. This highly technical, complex yet accessible, genuinely entertaining fighting game should belong to anyone with any interest in the genre.

The most obvious difference between VF4: Evolution and its predecessor is that the newer version features two brand-new characters, for a total of 15 different selectable fighters. The newcomers are Brad Burns, a thuggish kickboxer, and Goh Hinogami, a freaky-looking judo fighter. Brad and Goh actually seem a little out of place among Virtua Fighter 4's fairly straightforward but now-classic cast of characters, such as Japanese martial arts master Akira and professional wrestler Wolf. In fact, the new fighters in VF4: Evolution would certainly look more at home among the exaggerated lineup of Namco's Tekken series than they do in the ranks of the relatively understated Virtua Fighter cast. Clearly, then, these characters are intended to spice up Virtua Fighter a little, since for better or worse the series has never been as over-the-top as other fighting games. Purists might not be thrilled by the new character designs and the attempt to give Virtua Fighter more of an edge, but be that as it may, these are a couple of interesting and distinct new fighters. Brad can dodge, weave, and sway to avoid his foe's strikes and then counterattack with his own devastating punches and kicks, and Goh can use a variety of takedowns, grappling moves, and submission holds to overpower his opponent.

These two join the entire returning cast of VF4. The older characters, including Shaolin monk Lei Fei and shoot fighter Vanessa who made their first appearances in last year's game, have some new moves this time around to expand their already huge arsenals of punches, kicks, counters, reversals, evasive moves, throws, and more. The controls are perfectly intact--you still move your fighter around using the directional pad and attack and defend using the punch, kick, and guard buttons (and various combinations of these). Three buttons may not sound like a lot to work with, but in fact they are used for literally hundreds of different moves. Most moves in the game aren't difficult to execute (though some, such as a few of Akira's, are incredibly challenging to pull off), but learning how and when to best use them can take days, weeks, or months, easily. Much of this knowledge naturally comes from practice, and as your skills improve, you'll likely just grow to appreciate the game more and more. It's no exaggeration to call VF4: Evolution's gameplay incredibly deep.

Do The Evolution

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: August 14, 2003
Author: Amazon User

When Sega-AM2 released Virtua Fighter 4 last year, many thought it the best 3D fighter in existence - Soul Calibur's equal, at the very least. VF4 went on to become a PS2 Greatest Hits title. Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution - also released as a GH - isn't so much a sequel, but rather a finely tuned, improved VF4 upgrade that is more than worth purchasing even if you've already played the original extensively.

Cosmetically, the menus and soundtrack have changed, the importance of which is a matter of debate. Less debatable is the fact that the game's graphics have been greatly improved. The infamous "jaggies" have been all but eliminated, and certain arenas have been changed slightly. The character models, which already sported some of the best animation in a modern fighter, have become even more fluid. VF4: Evo seems to flow much better visually as a result - although the original certainly was no slouch.

Two new characters have been added: Goh, a Japanese judo master who looks like a goth reject, and Brad Burns, an Italian thrillseeker who specializes in kickboxing. Both fit well into the VF universe, and each add a new layer of challenge to the gameplay.

The biggest addition to Evo is Quest Mode. This replaces Kumite Mode from last year's game, which was extremely addictive, but the difficulty quickly ramped up to the outer atmosphere. Quest is basically a virtual tour of Japanese arcades. You choose an arcade, perform qualifying events, and then enter into a tournament against AI characters based upon actual Japanese competitors. Quest also offers distinct challenges aimed toward making you a better VF player, such as "Escape five throws during a match" or "Use six down attacks", etc. As in Kumite, you gain cosmetic items to customize your fighter, and rise in rank as you succeed. There are over 1500 specific items to use, ranging from clothing and jewelry to hair and eye color (which fade over time). Some of the items are simply outrageous, and well worth the effort it takes to obtain them. One slight disappointment is you cannot import a friend's customized fighter into your game, as in the original VF4, but the expanded item list is an attempt to make up for this.

Training Mode is as complete as before, with the inclusion of replay matches between top-ranked real players, showing how the best use each character during tournaments - you can even slow matches down to frame-by-frame to study moves closely. This mode itself can give anyone the tools needed to progress, and become a formidable player if so inclined. You cannot create your own AI player as in the original VF4, but the expansions to Training Mode are more worthwhile and practical in the long run.

The best thing about VF4:Evo is despite its "evolutionary" title, the brilliant gameplay remains largely unchanged. A few characters have a couple of new moves, but even with the two new faces, the game's balance is as perfect as one could hope for. VF4:Evo is the kind of game that satisfies on many levels, and rewards based upon the effort you put into it. Its single-player game is incredibly deep and almost infinitely replayable, and holds a vast resource of information enabling you learn the intricate nature of arguably the best fighting-game engine to date.

At a glance, it may seem like Sega is trying to cash in on the success of VF4, but Evo is a much improved and different game in many ways. It could have been released at a higher price and still been worth it, but as a Greatest Hits title, VF4:Evo is one of the best deals you'll find anywhere.

Fun as Heck But Hard For The Button Mashers

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: August 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this title in the hopes that I could whoop some of my friends and look cool, but have become addicted to its awesome single player mode and customizing options. I play as the awesome Japanese ninja, Kage. Anyway, the game rules, but all button mashers beware! Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution is a very deep game and will force you to learn important combos to win at the higher levels! But it is an awesome game which I would reccomend to any fighting gamer or PS2 lover!

VF4 evo returns to the vf4 five star camplay and enhances it

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 24, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Virtua fighter 4 is a great fighting game. The best out of all the next gens. And now, you get improved visuals and sound, more characters, more levels, and more organazation. But I haven't even hit upon the best part, it's only 20 bucks. That's right only 20 bucks. So your looking at the best fighting game of the system with an expansion pack at only 20 dollars. THIS IS THE BEST DEAL ON THE PS2 BAR NONE.

This game is exceptionally good, even none fighting fans will enjoy this breed of game. THis game is addictive and brilliant though, don't forget it. A must buy for the system.

Five, if you like one on one combat

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 26, 2003
Author: Amazon User

In all fairness, that last review is an exact, word for word copy from the one on Gamespot.com. On the other hand, it is an accurate description of the game. If you are adept at fighting games in general and pick up quickly on the myriad combos and special moves, this one allows for pretty in-depth strategy. If, like me, you are basically atrocious at this type of game, it teaches you virtually everything you'd ever want to know to become a decent player. It contains a huge training portion that will force you to perform hundreds upon hundreds of dodges, throws, counterattacks, etc. so that you aren't embarrassed when challenged to a brawl by someone half your age.

Virtua Fighter

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: August 27, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I really love this game just because of the original virtua fighter they put in the options. It is my dream come true that they put the original virtua fighter with better graphics for the playstation 2. I reccommend renting this game because I think Virtua Fighter 4 is better then this. They kind of messed up the stages in this. But I shouldnt say anything negative about this game because it has made my wish come true.

the evolution of the fighting game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

In the past i was reluctant to buy fighting games. With so many bad fighters trying to do well off the success of street fighter and mortal kombat i was just fed up with fighting games. And even though I did enjoy the tekken series of playstation it's just that paying that much for a fighting game seemed useless since after a few days of fun filled fighting the game quickly got old.

With Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution Sega really got it right though. They take a very fun fighting game with a great engine and make it even better with the amazingly awesome quest mode. In Quest mode you take your virtua fighter skills up against other virtua fighter players in local arcades and try to win the tournements each arcade holds. So it's like playing a game within a game and it turns out really cool and innovative.

Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution is a great buy as well it starts out on the market as a greatest hits and a low low price of 20 dollars. So everyone who owns a playstation 2 should have this game by now. It's the greatest fighting game since, well... ever.

At 5/5 it gets one of my only perfect scores so far.

Amazing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

One word: amazing. If you are a true fighting game fan, this is a must buy. This one is an enhanced version of VF4, with two new characters and a new mode, called quest mode. In quest mode, you make your way through "arcades", imitating real arcade tournaments, in an UFC style; very cool. In the graphics departament, one thing i did notice is the improved anti-alising feature, eliminating the jaggies of the other version. All the characters received new moves (better ones). Nice addition is the special "10th Anniversary Edition", making the game look like VF1. Worth of purchase even if you already own VF4. Is, indeed, an evolution.

Generation defining "game"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

If you want THE fighting game, you've come to the right place. Sega-AM2's Virtua Fighter series has always been one to disgust the masher, but reward the dedicated strategist. Deep is an understatement. Counters, reversals, sabutai's, inashi's, throw escapes, ect., this game has a lot going on. Due to this nature, it can scare people off, but you don't have to be THAT good to have tons of fun with this game. I know I'm not, but to me this is the best fighting game ever, and the best game on the PS2. Period.

Graphics-Not awesome, but better rounded than in the original VF4. Jaggies are reduced, though not entirely gone (big deal). 9/10
Sound-Sound effects are solid, background music is better (I find Lei-Fei's stage kind of catchy myself). 9/10
Gameplay- To much to describe besides it being the best. Quest mode is awesome too. 10/10
Presentation-Great in that all characters have drastically different fighting styles, timing, and are all real martial art styles (from relatively mainstream to obsure). 10/10

Overall- 10/10
At $20 this is a no brainer. Search for professional reviews (IGN, Gamespot) if you need more convincing!

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