Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.

GamerBravesRalph

8/10

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. represents the latest iteration in SEGA’s long-running fighting game series, bringing the franchise to PC via Steam. In this review of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. we’ll examine how this release builds upon 2021’s Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown (known as Virtua Fighter 5 E-Sports in Japan). As potentially the final chapter in Virtua Fighter 5’s evolution, our review of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. explores both its successes and shortcomings for newcomers and v...

COGConnectedJaz Sagoo

80/100

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. isn’t a revolutionary overhaul, but it refines an already exceptional fighter with sharper visuals, rollback netcode, and improved combat. While these enhancements make for a smoother and more competitive experience, especially online, some players may be disappointed by the lack of new game modes. That said, this remains one of the finest 3D fighters ever made, standing as both a tribute to its legacy and a reminder of what awaits the series’ future. At its budget price, it’s an easy recommendation for both newcomers and veterans.

The OuterHavenKevin Kelly

In 1993, Virtua Fighter set out to achieve the impossible—revolutionizing the fighting game genre forever. By introducing 3D movement and realistic combat mechanics, AM2's ambitious project pushed the boundaries of what was possible in gaming. Its impact was undeniable, even influencing the creation of Tekken (as confirmed by Tekken Project…

Sirus GamingRay Remigio

8/10

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O is a faithful port of Ultimate Showdown 2.0 and is a great experience while allowing players like me to study and re-learn old techniques.

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

8/10

Based on Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. gives players an optimized gaming experience in their quest to become the world’s best fighter.

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

7.5/10

It’s hard to believe that Virtua Fighter 5 is still the latest entry in the ultra mega legendary fighting franchise… and it’s still going to turn 19 this year. Yes. Virtua Fighter 5 came out during the freaking Bush administration. It was groundbreaking for its time, being one of the true “next-gen” fighting games back when “next-gen” meant “it looks like an Xbox 360 game”. But oddly enough, it has never exactly disappeared. Between some revamped PC versions, Xbox backwards ...

SiliconeraJoel Couture

7/10

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. takes the gameplay of Virtua Fighter 5 and raises it to new levels! Rollback Netcode support, gorgeous 4K visuals and additional content make it the best version of this legendary game ever.

Twisted VoxelSalal Awan

7/10

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. shines with its deep, technical gameplay and excellent rollback netcode but falters with stripped-down content.

Steam Deck HQOliver Stogden

7/10

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. has a solid combat system, marred by poor netcode in a primarily online game. It does run well on Steam Deck though.

Hardcore Gamer Zach McKay

Virtua Fighter 5 was first released in 2007 on consoles and has received various updated versions as time went on in the form of Virtua Fighter 5 R and Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown. But now it has finally come to PC players with its newest version, titled Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. for a whole new generation of PC players to experience the game. For the 30th anniversary of the series, SEGA has released this new version to give fans another version of this classic game while they wait for the newest entry to make its debut.