Virtua Fighter 2 and Other AM2 Fighters Rated for Xbox 360
It has been recently discovered that Sega Europe have had some old IP rated by USK, the German ratings board for games. The games in question are:
- Fighting Vipers
- Sonic The Fighters
- Virtua Fighter 2
USK Ratings give hints to SEGA’s new releases
Virtua Fighter 2 makes a lot of sense, as they are porting it to current gen already by way of it being inside Yakuza 5, the upcoming gangsta-em-up (sadly not yet coming to the West), but the others are more of a mystery. Fighting Vipers often gets left out of 3D fighter lists but certainly deserves a place on them, as it has its own unique charm. Sonic The Fighters (also known as Sonic Championship) however, is certainly only a curio. It has very little playability and really only exists for novelty value.
I see these three as a ‘Vintage Collection’ 3-pack, a la Revenge Of Shinobi, Alex Kidd and Super Hang-On. At least, if they want to sell them I see them as that, otherwise I think they’ll struggle. They’re also only rated for 360, which is a concern if you’re a PS3 owner who enjoys their classic fighting games.
Personally, I’d pick these up day one, more than likely. Assuming they’re actually being prepared for release, of course.