Virtua Fighter Animation

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This portable spin off brings 3D fighting action to hand held systems. Based on Virtua Fighter 2 mechanics players choose from a roster of licensed martial artists and trade blows in fast paced one on one matches. The Game Gear and Master System versions condense the arcade formula into bite sized battles featuring special moves and combo systems that mirror their cabinet counterparts. Single player modes let you climb through tournament brackets while local multiplayer supports head to head challenges. Released in 1996 this title let fans take home console quality fighters on the go. Developed by Aspect during the height of Virtua Fighter's popularity it captures the core gameplay without the hardware. Though simplified the version maintains the series identity with digitized character models and responsive controls. Classic wrestling holds and acrobatic kicks translate well to smaller screens making it a surprising pocket friendly entry in the 3D fighting boom.