Can we get a thread on an R|S featured franchise to coincidentally get a thread on Era too for the fourth week in a row?
Let's see as this week we discuss...
Mainline Entry 01 - Cyber Troopers Virtual On
Formats: Arcade, Saturn, Playstation 2 and PC
Another form of 3D fighting, Sega's arcade title stood out by keeping that L at the end of its title and by taking a rear mounted camera view as the player darted around the arena tackling their opponent in a one on one robotic battle. The game was equally well known for its elaborate twin stick controls which helped to mimic the action of piloting your chosen machine and Sega even brought a version of the controller to the Saturn edition of the game. By being so distinct within the fighting genre, the game easily drew attention to itself and Sega had something of a hit on its hands. Years later a remaster would also hit PS2.
Mainline Entry 02 - Cyber Troopers Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram
Formats: Arcade, Dreamcast and Xbox 360
A new generation of hardware meant a new sequel came along. The clear jump from the outset was the slick visuals of the sequel which otherwise was a very typical follow up offering more variety in fighter selection and arena design than the original entry was capable of.
Mainline Entry 03 - Cyber Troopers Virtual On: Force / Marz
Formats: Arcade, Playstation 2, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
The third entry deviated from the previous games design by pairing players up into teams of two thereby allowing four player matches to take place. As a result AM3 made the gameplay slower to maintain balance. The game was later ported as Marz with some changes made but mostly the same content, this latest entry wasn't well received and the series came to its end.
Share your thoughts and memories of the Virtual One series
Let's see as this week we discuss...
Mainline Entry 01 - Cyber Troopers Virtual On
Formats: Arcade, Saturn, Playstation 2 and PC
Another form of 3D fighting, Sega's arcade title stood out by keeping that L at the end of its title and by taking a rear mounted camera view as the player darted around the arena tackling their opponent in a one on one robotic battle. The game was equally well known for its elaborate twin stick controls which helped to mimic the action of piloting your chosen machine and Sega even brought a version of the controller to the Saturn edition of the game. By being so distinct within the fighting genre, the game easily drew attention to itself and Sega had something of a hit on its hands. Years later a remaster would also hit PS2.
Mainline Entry 02 - Cyber Troopers Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram
Formats: Arcade, Dreamcast and Xbox 360
A new generation of hardware meant a new sequel came along. The clear jump from the outset was the slick visuals of the sequel which otherwise was a very typical follow up offering more variety in fighter selection and arena design than the original entry was capable of.
Mainline Entry 03 - Cyber Troopers Virtual On: Force / Marz
Formats: Arcade, Playstation 2, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
The third entry deviated from the previous games design by pairing players up into teams of two thereby allowing four player matches to take place. As a result AM3 made the gameplay slower to maintain balance. The game was later ported as Marz with some changes made but mostly the same content, this latest entry wasn't well received and the series came to its end.
Share your thoughts and memories of the Virtual One series
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