Which PS2 Fighting Game is Better? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

j-fen · 10-12-2002, 10:07 PM

Virtua Fighter 4 is better than Tekken (haven't rented or bought the fourth installment, which got a B grade from EW), even though the commercials for Tekken 4 are more funnier than the VF4 ones. It's also because of the addictive Kumite mode, where you can name and customize your fighters, RPG-style (ranking from 10th kyu to Emperor). There is no Story mode, and I hope VR5 (which should be made on a DVD-ROM) has a story mode, more fighters, and a Final Fight-like mode and compatibility with the left analog stick. Better music should help, too.

**SilentBob** · 10-13-2002, 05:40 AM

No doubt that Virtua Fighter 4 kicks both Tekken game's asses to the ground. Now real competition for VF at all until Soul Calibor 2 is released. My favourite Fighting Game so far.

MooglePorn · 10-13-2002, 11:27 PM

Just to let you know, if you have an XBOX Virtua Fighter 4 is being released on it with better graphics and such... I'm waiting for that.

keiths · 10-14-2002, 01:39 AM

Oddly though, the topic was Which PS2 Fighting Game is Better?
Not which game is better on the XBox.

DVDriven · 10-14-2002, 01:49 AM

I grew up with the Tekken series, but I will concede that VF4, as fighters go, occupy slightly more of my playing time than Tekken 4. Both games are balanced in their controls and depth, and I'm fortunate that I don't have to decide which to buy.

With that said, the fighting game I want above all others is Soul Calibur 2.

Sycowulf · 10-14-2002, 02:46 AM

Im partial to tekken, I like its gameplay better than vf.... But then again thats just me

MooglePorn · 10-14-2002, 03:36 AM

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Oddly though, the topic was Which PS2 Fighting Game is Better?

Bit harsh there I think. I was simply letting people know in case they hadn't heard. Picture a poor little boy who reads this and decides "I'm gonna get VF4" and then he does, only to see a much improved XBOX version a week later. That boy would cry if he had an XBOX, and I don't like to see little boys cry.

Anyway, VF4 is the best on either system.

keiths · 10-14-2002, 05:09 AM

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Picture a poor little boy who reads this and decides "I'm gonna get VF4"

OK let me get this right. A "poor little boy" with a computer and a Playstation 2 and a XBox? Interesting. Doesnt sound to poor to me. Because this poor little boy is browsing this topic on a dvd forum so he has a dvdplayer as well? Sheesh. I think I should be moving in with this poor little boys family. Topic still is
Which PS2 Fighting Game is Better?

deepfry · 10-15-2002, 09:08 PM

Mortal Kombat 5: Deadly Alliance

The only fighting games I ever enjoyed were MKI, MKII, and MKIII. Looks like MKV will continue as my favourite next-gen fighter for the PS2.

DVDriven · 10-16-2002, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by keiths
OK let me get this right. A "poor little boy" with a computer and a Playstation 2 and a XBox? Interesting. Doesnt sound to poor to me. Because this poor little boy is browsing this topic on a dvd forum so he has a dvdplayer as well? Sheesh. I think I should be moving in with this poor little boys family.

Very astute of you.

The fact remains that, as far as fighting games go, the PS2 still owns. If I were searching for an opinion on the best PS2 fighting game, then this is what I'm solely after. I have no interest in what's available for the Gamecube (even though I have one) or the XBOX.

As it stands, both VF4 and Tekken 4 rate very highly with game reviewers because they're top-notch in their overall execution. The need to interject with an XBOX alternative into every opinion/poll is getting really old.

keiths · 10-16-2002, 03:20 AM

Thank you DVDriven

Now onto my pick. I am going to be biased on the selction of fighting games. I have always leaned towards Tekken as opposed to Virtua Fighter.

But even this cannot stop the truth. Namco has let me down

Namco has taken Tekken 4 and actually tossed out alot of what made the previous versions fun. Tag mode is gone. The large seemingly endless areas of fighting is out. If I wanted walls, I'd bust out my Dreamcast and Dead or Alive 2. The controls even feel, for a lack of a better word, sloppy. I hate to pass the crown but I think VF4 is the way to go now. Or just wait for Soul Calibur 2

Are the graphics great? On both games, hell yeah!!!!

Do the graphics make the game, sadly no.

Damn you Namco for making me turn to Virtua Fighter.. weep...

DVDriven · 10-16-2002, 08:41 AM

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Originally posted by deepfry
Mortal Kombat 5: Deadly Alliance

If anyone's looking for Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance preview videos (including fatalities), here's a link. MK fans may want to circle November 22 on their calendar.

MooglePorn · 10-18-2002, 04:45 AM

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The need to interject with an XBOX alternative into every opinion/poll is getting really old

I don't think that is what I did. I rented the PS2 version and it kicks ass. Anyone looking for a good fighting game on the PS2 needs it, period.

All I said was beware, there is a second version on the way. It's like a double dip, and for someone like me who owns an XBOX, it's frustrating because every good PS2 game seems to get re-released on the XBOX six months later with new features. It's gotten to the point that unless it is a stated "PS2 exclusive" I will not buy it.

EDIT: I rented this, didn't buy it.

StinkPalm · 11-09-2002, 05:22 PM

well for anyone interested in Virtua Fighter 4 (like myself) and has been holding out now is the time to buy it. i just saw in the new best buy ad that it went to greatest hits and is now $19.99. i will def go pick that som-bitch up within the next week or 2 so i can see if i can get one with out the stupid greatest hits logo on it

MooglePorn · 11-09-2002, 10:06 PM

Oh shit, should I get it or still wait for XBOX? Or get DOA 3? Dammit, I hate choices...

Ruined · 11-09-2002, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by MooglePorn
I was simply letting people know in case they hadn't heard.

Kind of like informing someone who is planning on buying a DVD that a Special Edition is coming out in 6 months...

MooglePorn · 11-09-2002, 10:19 PM

Exactly Ruined... if you bought the PS2 version and then the XBOX version came out, wouldn't you be pissed?

StinkPalm · 11-09-2002, 10:27 PM

well i dont know about u but im definetly buying it. from what i hear the graphics on it are pretty damn good already. and for $20 on PS2 i wouldnt consider the XBOX. a couple graphic enhancements isnt gonna convince me to spend $30 more. hey u can put that extra $30 toward another XBOX game.....like say....Shenmue II

MooglePorn · 11-10-2002, 12:05 AM

I suggest StinkPalm becomes "Shenmue GURU"...

StinkPalm · 11-10-2002, 06:15 AM

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Originally posted by MooglePorn
I suggest StinkPalm becomes "Shenmue GURU"...

hey.......u might have an idea there

and BTW i will do a review.........soon. i havent forgotten im just to lazy and dont know where to start with it. when i get an idea of how to start it i will be able to do it. kinda wanted to wait to review the game for when i finished it and i did on Friday

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sub780lime · 11-10-2002, 06:37 AM

DOA 3

oh wait

thats xbox isnt it

darn i get so confused when you say fighting game and then list all these games that dont compare

im just kidding, i like tekken, but not as much as DOA

StinkPalm · 11-10-2002, 04:07 PM

btw i just picked up Virtua Fighter 4 and got it for $19.99

and without the stupid Greatest Hits Logo !!!!!! WHOO!

View Poll Results: Which PS2 Fighting Game is Better?
Tekken 4 (Namco)	4	26.67%
Virtua Fighter 4 (Sega/AM2)	10	66.67%
Tekken Tag Tournament (Namco, again)	1	6.67%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

10-12-2002, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
j-fen Spammer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blairstown,NJ	Which PS2 Fighting Game is Better? Virtua Fighter 4 is better than Tekken (haven't rented or bought the fourth installment, which got a B grade from EW), even though the commercials for Tekken 4 are more funnier than the VF4 ones. It's also because of the addictive Kumite mode, where you can name and customize your fighters, RPG-style (ranking from 10th kyu to Emperor). There is no Story mode, and I hope VR5 (which should be made on a DVD-ROM) has a story mode, more fighters, and a Final Fight-like mode and compatibility with the left analog stick. Better music should help, too.

10-13-2002, 05:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	No doubt that Virtua Fighter 4 kicks both Tekken game's asses to the ground. Now real competition for VF at all until Soul Calibor 2 is released. My favourite Fighting Game so far. __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

10-14-2002, 01:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
DVDriven Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: 1020 Palm Drive, Cocoa Beach, FL	I grew up with the Tekken series, but I will concede that VF4, as fighters go, occupy slightly more of my playing time than Tekken 4. Both games are balanced in their controls and depth, and I'm fortunate that I don't have to decide which to buy. With that said, the fighting game I want above all others is Soul Calibur 2. __________________ "The only ism Hollywood believes in is plagiarism." - Dorothy Parker

11-09-2002, 05:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
StinkPalm Loves chocolate covered pretzels Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York City.....recognize	well for anyone interested in Virtua Fighter 4 (like myself) and has been holding out now is the time to buy it. i just saw in the new best buy ad that it went to greatest hits and is now $19.99. i will def go pick that som-bitch up within the next week or 2 so i can see if i can get one with out the stupid greatest hits logo on it __________________ Here's the pulse, alright. Now here's the finger. Far from the pulse jammed straight up your ass, say would you like a chocolate covered pretzel?

10-13-2002, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Just to let you know, if you have an XBOX Virtua Fighter 4 is being released on it with better graphics and such... I'm waiting for that.

10-14-2002, 01:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
keiths Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Flushing, NY	Oddly though, the topic was Which PS2 Fighting Game is Better? Not which game is better on the XBox.

10-14-2002, 02:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sycowulf Actor Join Date: Aug 2002	Im partial to tekken, I like its gameplay better than vf.... But then again thats just me

10-15-2002, 09:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
deepfry Unnecessarily Loquacious Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Pickering, Ontario	Mortal Kombat 5: Deadly Alliance The only fighting games I ever enjoyed were MKI, MKII, and MKIII. Looks like MKV will continue as my favourite next-gen fighter for the PS2.

10-16-2002, 03:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
keiths Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Flushing, NY	Thank you DVDriven Now onto my pick. I am going to be biased on the selction of fighting games. I have always leaned towards Tekken as opposed to Virtua Fighter. But even this cannot stop the truth. Namco has let me down Namco has taken Tekken 4 and actually tossed out alot of what made the previous versions fun. Tag mode is gone. The large seemingly endless areas of fighting is out. If I wanted walls, I'd bust out my Dreamcast and Dead or Alive 2. The controls even feel, for a lack of a better word, sloppy. I hate to pass the crown but I think VF4 is the way to go now. Or just wait for Soul Calibur 2 Are the graphics great? On both games, hell yeah!!!! Do the graphics make the game, sadly no. Damn you Namco for making me turn to Virtua Fighter.. weep...

11-09-2002, 10:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Oh shit, should I get it or still wait for XBOX? Or get DOA 3? Dammit, I hate choices...

11-09-2002, 10:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Exactly Ruined... if you bought the PS2 version and then the XBOX version came out, wouldn't you be pissed?

11-09-2002, 10:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
StinkPalm Loves chocolate covered pretzels Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York City.....recognize	well i dont know about u but im definetly buying it. from what i hear the graphics on it are pretty damn good already. and for $20 on PS2 i wouldnt consider the XBOX. a couple graphic enhancements isnt gonna convince me to spend $30 more. hey u can put that extra $30 toward another XBOX game.....like say....Shenmue II __________________ Here's the pulse, alright. Now here's the finger. Far from the pulse jammed straight up your ass, say would you like a chocolate covered pretzel?

11-10-2002, 12:05 AM	#19 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	I suggest StinkPalm becomes "Shenmue GURU"...

11-10-2002, 06:37 AM	#21 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	DOA 3 oh wait thats xbox isnt it darn i get so confused when you say fighting game and then list all these games that dont compare im just kidding, i like tekken, but not as much as DOA __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

11-10-2002, 04:07 PM	#22 (permalink)
StinkPalm Loves chocolate covered pretzels Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York City.....recognize	btw i just picked up Virtua Fighter 4 and got it for $19.99 and without the stupid Greatest Hits Logo !!!!!! WHOO! __________________ Here's the pulse, alright. Now here's the finger. Far from the pulse jammed straight up your ass, say would you like a chocolate covered pretzel?

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