Virtua Fighter 5

Also known as: VF5, Virtua Fighter V
The original 3D fighter pulls on a fresh pair of fighting trousers. Check the new faces, new moves and the punchiest visuals ever.

Genre: Fighting
Release date: Feb 20, 2007
Published by: Sega
Developed by: Sega
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
2 player VS
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Screenshots updated Feb 9, 2007
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ESRB Rating
Virtua Fighter 5 is rated:
Teen
Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
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