Underplayed Gems

Cyber Troopers Virtual-On (1995)

Cyber Troopers Virtual-On cover
Developer
Sega AM3
Publisher
Sega
Platforms
Arcade, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Sega Saturn, Xbox 360
Genres
Fighting
Rating
3.3 of 5, 8 player ratings

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How it feels

Fast, twitchy one-on-one mech duels built for quick, intense rounds.

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About

Virtual-On is set up similar to a Versus fighting game. Two Virtuaroids (Mecha) face each other on a stage. The player(s) use a variety of firearms, explosives, melee weapons, and other techniques to destroy the enemy for a set number of rounds, usually a single battle, or best two out of three rounds, like fighting games. The game is made to be played with a two-joystick setup, known as the twin-sticks. Each stick is equipped with a trigger and a button on top of the stick.

Screenshots

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