The NEW VIRTUA FIGHTER 5 Thread *360 version out on 30th!*

[Bacardi]

congrats to everyone that won their first round matches, good luck to the 2nd round today

[Ki_Shima]

i need to start getting back into this game, people who i could beat before are improving

[FallingEdge]

Some new info on VF5:R posted on VFDC

Credit goes to Reno

*I don’t know why people were expecting another post from me over the weekend when I specifically said in my first post that I’d be at a SF4 loketest… oh well. Here is a summary of the interview with Kataoka.

New character talk
In regards to the new characters, they will have their own interesting systems powering them, but Kataoka didn’t reveal what exactly they would be. For the “familiar” character (the sumo guy), he still gives off the impression that he’s a bit hard to take down. Right now he thinks that they’ll be adding in new elements like unique throws and graphics. Duh. The interview comments about if the sumo wrestler can actually do OM at all lol, and Kataoka laughs and says of course he can do it, even though he looks a little bit too big to pull it off. They actually tried to do a lot of different things with the sumo wrestler, such as taking away the ability to jump, taking away OM, and other stuff, but they felt that going that far didn’t really work out.

For the other new character (karate guy), Kataoka says that it’s a bit hard to explain, but he uses a striking style. He states that it’s a style that is new to the series and hasn’t really been done before in VF. He states that him and his team are creating a type of character and style that people can have fun with. At the moment he can’t give any other details, even something as simple as the name though.

System Talk
Breakable walls will be reintroduced, but not in the same way as in VF4. Now, there will be breakable walls but entire sides of walls can be broken in one shot. In other words, if one segment of the wall is broken, then the whole thing comes down.

The new side guard system is indeed in place, and was implemented as they felt that in VF5 there were a lot of opportunities where you could use a side guard. It’s mentioned that the time it takes for the guard to “harden” (I’m guessing execution time) is longer than a usual guard, so it’s not like a regular guard. There’s one question that I don’t quite understand though, so perhaps some more advanced Japanese speakers can help me out here. The question asked is “???” and the answer was “???.”

I’m pretty sure the interviewer is asking “If you are turned sideways, it’s now easier for big techniques to hit?” and Kataoka answers “Yeah, you got a good imagination”. I’d like clarification on this though.

When asked if the side guard is the main change to the VF5 system, Kataoka replies that along with the side guard, there will be a bunch of other changes to the game. Stuff like command inputs for moves may be changed, so something like d/f, d/f may be changed to just forward, and stuff like that. However, they want to ensure that players don’t end up in situations where they think “eh? I read this guy perfectly but the move I wanted didn’t come out”, so they’re aiming for commands that match the move. On the subject of modifying existing moves, Kataoka says that they’re definitely going to change up some of the moves already in the game. They’ll do their best on their end.

Finally, at the end of the interview Kataoka says that there should be new ranks for VF5R.

That’s the interview! There are some sidebar text for the images but at first glance they don’t seem to have any new information… just something to reinforce what’s said in the interview itself.

Edit Note: This translation is a pretty rough write-up of what was said, mainly because I’m at work and I didn’t want to spend too much work hours doing this. I don’t find much time at home to do this because I’m either playing Persona, going to the gym or doing other (paid) translation work, so…

anyway, I feel that other than the Karate guy, Kataoka gave out some pretty interesting details in this interview. I guess he doesn’t want to reveal too much about the new characters since they use new sub-systems that could potentially be copied easily, but oh well. I guess we’ll find out more in the coming months.*

Also, I believe the first loketest will be this weekend!

And one more thing, is there a way we can change the title or start a new thread or something? I don’t think Granby has been on this site now for a few months and our title still states that VF5 is coming out on the 30th

[KrsJin]

Cannot wait till some vids leak

[FlyMike]

Karateka vs Taka-Arashi- VF5R

[Bacardi]

good luck to the final 4 in the first atlantic qualifier http://stem.esportsea.com/?a=x.schedule&stageid=1283

[akuma001]

congrats bacardi, adam, flash, and konjou! :tup:

[4649]

first VF5-R Location Test footage! Shou Sarah vs Taka Arashi!!!

game looks doooooooooooooooooooooope :tup:

EDIT: MOAR, thanks ogikage

^Taka Vs Wolf

Taka seems REEEAAAALLY strong, perfectly embodies the mid vs throw core of VF

[FallingEdge]

Hell yeah! Cannot wait to play this game!

[FallingEdge]

Just throwing the ish together here. And we really need to start a new thread. I will do that later on tonight if no one cares, haha.

VF5:R info (big thx to Makatiel)

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Wolf -vs- Taka
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[KrsJin]

Man, so many changes, but still sounds AMAZING. Cannot wait, looks incredible already.

[roninwarrior24]

Taka’s going to be a bitch to fight again, especially since most characters have to develop a strategy to fight just him. He and Jean are pretty awesome, though, and if I ever get to play this game (one can hope, right?), I’ll try them out.

[FallingEdge]

I have all the confidence in the world that this will come out on the PS3 by the end of the year (assuming that R gets released in the summer/after SBO).

[KrsJin]

I’m actually beginning to think this is going to be out before SBO, despite doubting it would be previously. With a Loke test this early and with how much they already seemingly have done, it could be out really soon in arcades =Q

[arstal]

I have all the confidence in the world that this will come out on the PS3 by the end of the year (assuming that R gets released in the summer/after SBO).

If this gets a PS3 only release I’m going to be upset, then have to get a PS3 and probably selling a 360.

[Bomberman3000]

Wish I could rep people, but thanx for teh heads up and the links! I’m sharing these!

[KrsJin]

If this gets a PS3 only release I’m going to be upset, then have to get a PS3 and probably selling a 360.

Really hoping they just sell it for both, try and keep everyone happy (and hopefully boost sales).

[Gutter_Trash]

I heard from a friend and checked out VFDC now checking here on SRK,
Taka is godsend. I missed him so so much, I’m happy to see him back doing his HCF throw, lol

in the Taka vs Wolf vid, you get to see Taka perform a wall throw, which reminds me of E.Honda’s slaps at the end of his Ultra in SFIV

I love sumos

[G.O.T]

So are they trying to bring that VF3tb style play back but it’s more of a hybrid of all the games now?

[KrsJin]

Not really, outside of Taka being there, there’s not that much that has to do with VF3. I guess you could argue the new unique stages but even then they aren’t multi-tiered in dimension like they were 3.

in the Taka vs Wolf vid, you get to see Taka perform a wall throw, which reminds me of E.Honda’s slaps at the end of his Ultra in SFIV

I totally thought the same thing when I saw it. Thing is awesome though.