@@BusyCasual Yes, he became prominent with VF4. I met both Fuudo and Itabashi Zangief at Sega Cup 2013. When they were playing the western players, the games weren't even competitive at all, and think they even gave some rounds out of sympathy. When you watch the evo cup held in Japan or the beat tribe matches, VF is simply at another level and tells you how amazing VF can be The Japanese are just lightt years ahead in terms of skill. Wish the west can catch up someday.
@@EvoEvents 2K4 VF tournament was one of the most memorable ever. It was the first and only time an American went toe to toe with top Japanese VF players!
Itabashi Zangief is a name he jokingly gave to himself during his Virtua Fighter playing days, and later he really started using Zangief in SF4 He is a two-time evo champion (2004 and 2007), a true VF legend who also won the 2024 Community Showcase and still identifies himself as a VF community guy
Tekken was always my main fighter, I’m not even trying to hate on T8 but the simplicity of VF’s combat is exactly what I have been wanting for a long time now. Bamco making Tekken crazier and crazier really gives off a “we know what you want better than you do” vibe and I really hope the next VF can be successful as a wake up call for other fighters.
Yep. When I last tried VF I found it lacking in style and went back to Tekken, but now I think I could put up with its generic characters if it meant more down-to-earth gameplay.
@Wintermute-088 i can assure you at least in terms of drip everyone's getting a glow up cause rgg studios is quite good at making distinctive character designs
@@eieneidnf You'd hope so. VF5 was in this weird middle ground between the basic, classic old school blue sky Sega, and more modern fighters. The characters are also all super generic - there's not much to grab onto there to really get you invested in them, the way Tekken or SF manage to do. Crossing fingers!
Yeah thats why I stopped playing Tekken 8. I'm not a fan of the Heat System. There's so much stuff to learn already, now they change properties of some moves during heat. Its exhausting
Don't forget about the big Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown tournament that happened at EVO 2012. It was one of, if not the largest VF tourney held in the US I believe.
I've never really gotten into VF. The gameplay just doesn't quite work for me but I have a huge respect for the series and I'm glad that the VF series and community is getting a new game. I'm actually going pick up the new game (maybe even R.E.V.O) to give it support and finally learn it.
Only barehands, this is a fight game, i become a fan of this franchise in few seconds when i see the tease trailer of the next game, and i will play the VF R.E.V.O, when the next game drops i'll be prepared for beat everybody's ass
The gameplay honestly looks so good, reminds me of tekken 5 and how it used to be based on movement and sidestepping and nasty wall tech. Looking forward to virtual fighter 6
I saw that exhibition set he did with Denkai, and in 5 games Denkai could only take 1 single round off of him. He played like a terminator on crack. Is Shiwa considered the best in the world right now, or would he be considered neck and neck with Tonchan?
I'm seriously psyched about the new PC release of V and of course the new one. there's nothing like VF. closest thing is Tekken, and even then it's just not the same. VF is almost like boxing as much as a traditional fighting game. it's slower, more flowing, it feels like nothing else. we need it! also, the beta of V on PC played awesome. so it's gonna be great.
Fair bit. AFAIK in his debut game (VF5R, the old one with the red timer, arcade only), he was one of the strongest. Still fairly strong in Final Showdown onward because he's very straightforward to use and hits mad hard. Just kind of weak in the throw game, but that's what his guard breaker combo is for lol.
@@BenjoBoyTheGreat But backdash is risky, unlike Tekken, since you can't guard cancel. Every character has a long range mid to punish backdashing AND if you get hit during a backdash it's a counterhit, meaning more damage and many times a stun state. Plus backdashing increases your chances for a ringout.
@@royhatts1 i see. i haven't played VF much so i don't know about that. that makes sense. though i see hope they modernize VF6 graphics-wise and gameplay-wise
I wish they upgraded the graphics, ui, and the sound effects to look more impactful. The gameplay is good, but the art design and graphics are horrible for 2019 standards
Can't believe they announced a new one. We're going home, lads!
I’m a tekken orphan. could you guise adopt me pls
Definitely ❤
You got it, Uncle Death!
we're all going to heaven lads weyyyyy
@@UrbanZion341 Welcome to the family bro..
Harada betrayed you. :(
This video makes you realize how many well known players play VF!
Ryan Hart commentating on VF is pretty cool.
Yep Virtua Fighter is where Fuudo got his start, for example.
@@BusyCasual Yes, he became prominent with VF4. I met both Fuudo and Itabashi Zangief at Sega Cup 2013. When they were playing the western players, the games weren't even competitive at all, and think they even gave some rounds out of sympathy. When you watch the evo cup held in Japan or the beat tribe matches, VF is simply at another level and tells you how amazing VF can be The Japanese are just lightt years ahead in terms of skill. Wish the west can catch up someday.
So happy that VF is back and is getting attention again! Can't wait for VF6!!!!
That Paul didn't even pop heat. What a scrub
Hell YEAH! Please more VF matches! VF is BACK BABY!
Yeaahhh .. You should bring more VF like this. The 2004 Evo should have a top 8 so that we can enjoy it. Some nostalgia can't be bad for our health
Yeah, I'm kind of disappointed it's showcased 5 primarily when EVO2k4 had a fire 4 tournament
We’re archiving and compiling a lot of our older matches and moments for future videos, so this might be possible sometime in the near future!
@@EvoEvents NIce!! It is a great way to see those legendary matches and especially those I might have missed. Keep it up!
@@EvoEvents Hell yeah, I'm actually curious about what VF4 stuff you guys were able to dig up/preserve!
@@EvoEvents 2K4 VF tournament was one of the most memorable ever. It was the first and only time an American went toe to toe with top Japanese VF players!
That preview/intro caught me off guard. I thought that was Paul and Lili for a moment lol
i was just gonna watch this for a minute whilst i get ready, and i ended up watching the whole thing. i cant wait to learn more about the new vf!
Itabashi Zangief is a name he jokingly gave to himself during his Virtua Fighter playing days, and later he really started using Zangief in SF4
He is a two-time evo champion (2004 and 2007), a true VF legend who also won the 2024 Community Showcase and still identifies himself as a VF community guy
Fuudo even booted up the R.E.V.O. beta on stream! Was cool to watch him return.
yayy
You guys are very smart for posting this now lol
Hopefully volume 2 shows some of Chibita, Ohsu and Ryan too
VF highlights on the Evo channel? Love to see it 😌
We just need DOA and SoulCal to be good again and we will be so back with 3D fighters
Tekken was always my main fighter, I’m not even trying to hate on T8 but the simplicity of VF’s combat is exactly what I have been wanting for a long time now. Bamco making Tekken crazier and crazier really gives off a “we know what you want better than you do” vibe and I really hope the next VF can be successful as a wake up call for other fighters.
Yep. When I last tried VF I found it lacking in style and went back to Tekken, but now I think I could put up with its generic characters if it meant more down-to-earth gameplay.
@Wintermute-088 i can assure you at least in terms of drip everyone's getting a glow up cause rgg studios is quite good at making distinctive character designs
@@eieneidnf You'd hope so. VF5 was in this weird middle ground between the basic, classic old school blue sky Sega, and more modern fighters. The characters are also all super generic - there's not much to grab onto there to really get you invested in them, the way Tekken or SF manage to do.
Crossing fingers!
Yeah thats why I stopped playing Tekken 8. I'm not a fan of the Heat System. There's so much stuff to learn already, now they change properties of some moves during heat.
Its exhausting
Goh- super generic
Nature is healing
This was enjoyable to watch ❤
Don't forget about the big Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown tournament that happened at EVO 2012. It was one of, if not the largest VF tourney held in the US I believe.
Wow itazan with his classic shun di. I used to think he only played sf.
Fuudo also plays VF with Shun.
Fuudo and Itazan were top VF players way before they ever picked up SF seriously.
EVO totally got its name from virtua fighter 4 evolution....
(and obviously CVS2 got "swiped" for EVOs logo...)
Dope match ups, definitely want more of this!
wow
never knew itazan also played vf
yep! he’s legit just an all-time great FG player in general
I've never really gotten into VF. The gameplay just doesn't quite work for me but I have a huge respect for the series and I'm glad that the VF series and community is getting a new game. I'm actually going pick up the new game (maybe even R.E.V.O) to give it support and finally learn it.
I swear competitive level VF is a WHOLE different beast than any other fighting game!
Only barehands, this is a fight game, i become a fan of this franchise in few seconds when i see the tease trailer of the next game, and i will play the VF R.E.V.O, when the next game drops i'll be prepared for beat everybody's ass
ill be ready! 🤜🏽💥
@NotBoringFilms let's fight
Welcome to the family.. 💪❤
@@michaelromeo9567 Akira clan 💪🤜🥊
@@ultrainstinct4766 Akira is hard. Don't be afraid to have a secondary character. It also helps.
Last Round of Grand Final was neat
11:58 is INSANE
Pure Pai shenanigans.
@11:26. The feel of victory at at its finest. We all been like that
Didn't know Nuki played VF. I guess he always uses Chinese Kung Fu women, no matter the game lol
homestay akira is a beast
I hope the next VF comes with new characters, new martial arts and that the classic characters' techniques are expanded.
that 2023 evo japan grand finals is just so friggin good dude
7:30 That gentle kick to push him out.
WOOOO! VF 6 here we come!
What a such evo for VF 2023 ... so good!
The difference in skill levels between Japanese players and the rest of the world is strikingly large.
Adamyuki (and Kamais) are more or less why I eventually ended up picking Jeffry overtime.
The gameplay honestly looks so good, reminds me of tekken 5 and how it used to be based on movement and sidestepping and nasty wall tech. Looking forward to virtual fighter 6
Virtua Fighter.♥️
We've come full circle boys. All the days of Tekken, Soul Calibur, DOA, and 3D MK games have led to this! 😢❤❤❤
Shiwapon is so absurd to watch from the Evo 2023 run to literally sparking the West to duck way more in defense after winning Global Showdown
I saw that exhibition set he did with Denkai, and in 5 games Denkai could only take 1 single round off of him. He played like a terminator on crack. Is Shiwa considered the best in the world right now, or would he be considered neck and neck with Tonchan?
A fighting game about fighting, without all the super duper mega combos, x-ray heat extreme danger meters and all of the nonsense. Love it. Osu! 👊
VF4 Evolution would make a great EVO throwback tournament in the future if Sega ever rereleases it.
Lili and Paul got some new moves.
would love to see VF revives again.
I'm seriously psyched about the new PC release of V and of course the new one.
there's nothing like VF. closest thing is Tekken, and even then it's just not the same.
VF is almost like boxing as much as a traditional fighting game. it's slower, more flowing, it feels like nothing else. we need it! also, the beta of V on PC played awesome. so it's gonna be great.
Curious if they'll update the fashion or the look of the characters.
As well the English voiced cast sounding like they did in the PS2 days.
They're definitely giving the series a big overhaul in a good way.
Paul, Ken, Ryu..:D
Seems like the players brought their own memory cards for VF4 to use custom profiles..? Sarah looks absolutely divine in that black outfit...
WE NEED DEAD OR ALIVE 7 ( 2 new characters + old stages from doa4 and doa2u + tag and team battle+Awesome graphic.❤😊
VF is awesome
How many Jean players are there? Was he like the best character in the games he was in?
He's really good.
Aggression city
If you’re talking about VF5 it’s Akira , but Akira is held back by insane execution . Jean doesn’t have as hard as execution and a simpler gameplan z
@Liuavano5124 vf4 Akira had a Better stage and looked Sick
Fair bit. AFAIK in his debut game (VF5R, the old one with the red timer, arcade only), he was one of the strongest. Still fairly strong in Final Showdown onward because he's very straightforward to use and hits mad hard. Just kind of weak in the throw game, but that's what his guard breaker combo is for lol.
14:31 Lily lost because somehow she decided to wear cheong sam
God yes
We're waiting for Tekken vs Virtua fighter .
i hope VF6 will fix the insane back dashes and low impact moves and modernize the OST, sfx and etc
What's insane about the backdashes?
@WhatisaLee back dashes too far almost like teleporting
@@BenjoBoyTheGreat But backdash is risky, unlike Tekken, since you can't guard cancel. Every character has a long range mid to punish backdashing AND if you get hit during a backdash it's a counterhit, meaning more damage and many times a stun state. Plus backdashing increases your chances for a ringout.
@@royhatts1 i see. i haven't played VF much so i don't know about that. that makes sense. though i see hope they modernize VF6 graphics-wise and gameplay-wise
Can’t wait to delete Tekken 8 when VF6 drops, praying it’s a good game.
I stopped calling myself a Tekken fan when Clive's trailer was released.
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Bring VF to EVO Las Vegas 2025.
The character movement is still like tekken 1 stiff and floating .hope virtua fighter 6 .movement is realistic and interesting 👍💪🤩
"Best of Virtua Fighter"
Video opens with Lili vs Paul from Tekken 7.
The commentary has no idea what to say 😆
I wish they upgraded the graphics, ui, and the sound effects to look more impactful. The gameplay is good, but the art design and graphics are horrible for 2019 standards
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You cant tell me this isnt tekken.
Tekken is the best!
1st
lily vs paul phoenix. damn tekken rip off..omg..so sad.
Someone's salty.😂