Welcome to the world of Virtua Fighter!
In part 1, let's explore the characteristics and concepts of the game Virtua Fighter.

This game isn't just about pressing buttons quickly, but a fighting game with the charm of strategic board games, where you adjust the distance from your opponent and read their mind.

1. The Charm of Virtua Fighter: The Thrill of No Ranged Attacks

Virtua Fighter doesn't have ranged attacks like fireballs. This means you always have to fight within striking distance of each other.

• Essence of Infighting: Thrilling exchanges in close quarters, where there's nowhere to run, are the core.

• Fierce Exchanges: Repeated infighting mind games and fierce exchanges - this is the unique appeal of Virtua Fighter.

2. Basics of Offense and Defense: The Triangle Relationship of Strikes, Throws, and Guards

All of Virtua Fighter's offense and defense are based on a rock-paper-scissors-like relationship between the three means of [Strikes], [Throws], and [Guards].

• Strikes are strong against Throws but blocked by Guards.

• Guards block Strikes but are broken by Throws.

• Throws break Guards but are countered by Strikes.

Even the strongest strike is helpless against a perfect guard, but if you stick to guarding, you'll easily be broken by throws. This simple yet clear logic is the root of Virtua Fighter's offense and defense.

3. The Key to Victory: Reading Your Opponent's Next Move

To win in Virtua Fighter, you need to go beyond simply memorizing techniques and always anticipate your opponent's next move.

• Yomi (Mind Reading): You must fight with the push and pull based on the rock-paper-scissors relationship in mind. You need the judgment to choose throws if your opponent is turtling, and quick strikes if they try to throw.

• Strategic Judgment: Identifying your opponent's habits in repeated situations and taking the initiative in offense and defense with that one step ahead judgment is the shortcut to becoming a skilled player.

Based on these three relationships, fiercely exchanging blows in repeated infighting mind games is the appeal of Virtua Fighter.

4. Finding the Right Character for You (Detailed Guide)

Virtua Fighter has many unique characters. Let's take a closer look at characters that are easy for beginners to handle, as well as their playstyles.

Recommended Characters for Beginners (Standard)

• Jacky Bryant: Jeet Kune Do user. The character with the most perfect balance of strikes and throws.

  • Advantages: The techniques are intuitive, and powerful mid-level attacks like [→P] and [→K] are excellent.

  • Recommended Techniques: [P] - [P] - [P] - [K] combo and powerful Summersault Kick [↖K].

• Sarah Bryant: Martial Arts user. Kicking techniques are very fast and have a long reach, making them advantageous for zoning.

  • Advantages: You can pressure your opponent at high speed without complex commands.

  • Recommended Techniques: [P] - [P] - [P] - [K] and high kicks utilizing the Flamingo stance.

• Lau Chan: Master of Kou-Ken-Ken. A character that shows that the best offense is the best defense.

  • Advantages: The attack frames are very fast, allowing you to relentlessly pressure your opponent.

  • Recommended Techniques: [P] - [P] - [P] - [↓K] low mix-up.

Heavy Hitters! Power & Grappler Types (Power)

• Jeffry McWild: Pankration user. Boasts tremendous size and destructive power.

  • Advantages: The combos are short and powerful, allowing you to deal significant damage without complex controls.

  • Features: Pushing your opponent to the wall and pressuring them is excellent.

• Wolf Hawkfield: Pro wrestler. The grappler character representing the Virtua Fighter series.

  • Advantages: The thrill of throwing an opponent who is turtling with a Giant Swing is incredible.

Speed and Unorthodox Technician (Technical)

• Pai Chan: Ensei-Ken user. Has fast and flashy movements and parries.

  • Advantages: Although the damage is low, it's good for confusing opponents with various stances and techniques.

• Kage-Maru: Ninja. Utilizes the entire ring with somersaults and fast movement techniques.

  • Features: Excellent mobility makes him skilled in strategies to ring out opponents.

Ultimately, "the character that looks cool to me" is the best character.

Try following the character's command list in practice mode and choose the character that best suits your hands!

This guide was created to help beginners understand the flow of the game.

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