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<h2>Overview</h2><figure data-align="right" data-size="small" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/13/139866/2595078-untitled-1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2595078" data-ratio="0.75" data-width="960" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 960px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:75.0%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/13/139866/2595078-untitled-1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2595078"><img alt="No Caption Provided" src="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/scale_small/13/139866/2595078-untitled-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/original/13/139866/2595078-untitled-1.jpg 960w, https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/scale_medium/13/139866/2595078-untitled-1.jpg 480w, https://www.giantbomb.com/a/uploads/scale_small/13/139866/2595078-untitled-1.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" data-width="320"></a></figure><p>Virtua Fighter 2 is a 3D fighting game developed by <a href="/sega-am2/3010-81/" data-ref-id="3010-81">Sega AM2</a> and released by <a href="/sega/3010-62/" data-ref-id="3010-62">Sega</a> for <a href="/arcade/3045-84/" data-ref-id="3045-84">arcades</a> (using their <a href="/sega-model-2/3015-9409/" data-ref-id="3015-9409">Sega Model 2</a> hardware) on November 1994.</p><p>Building on their 1993 game <a href="/virtua-fighter/3030-15584/" data-ref-id="3030-15584">Virtua Fighter</a>, Virtua Fighter 2 features numerous visual improvements, including higher-polygonal models (with higher-quality textures), more detailed backgrounds, and a higher screen resolution. It also adds numerous gameplay enhancements (including new attacks for all characters and special counter-attacks), as well as two new fighters to the roster: <a href="/shun-di/3005-457/" data-ref-id="3005-457">Shun Di</a> (an elderly master of "Drunken Fist" kung fu) and <a href="/lion-rafale/3005-458/" data-ref-id="3005-458">Lion Rafale</a> (a young practitioner of "Praying Mantis Fist" kung fu).</p><p>Along with numerous ports and updates, the game received its own <a href="/super-deformation/3015-1196/" data-ref-id="3015-1196">super-deformed</a> <a href="/spin-off/3015-1100/" data-ref-id="3015-1100">spin-off</a> in 1996, known as <a href="/virtua-fighter-kids/3030-1167/" data-ref-id="3030-1167">Virtua Fighter Kids</a>. It also spawned a line of <a href="/karaoke/3015-6276/" data-ref-id="3015-6276">karaoke</a> discs for the Saturn (known as the "Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series") and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtua_Fighter_(anime)" rel="nofollow ">an anime adaptation</a> in 1995 (known simply as "Virtua Fighter", which also received <a href="/virtua-fighter-animation/3030-14669/" data-ref-id="3030-14669">its own handheld game</a>). It was also a base for the crossover game <a href="/fighters-megamix/3030-19043/" data-ref-id="3030-19043">Fighters Megamix</a> (along with <a href="/fighting-vipers/3030-5662/" data-ref-id="3030-5662">Fighting Vipers</a>).</p><h2>Ports &amp; Updates</h2><p>An enhanced version of the game, titled <em>Virtua Fighter 2.1</em>, was released exclusively in Japan on July 1995. Along with new and updated character outfits, this version features numerous minor gameplay changes and fixes. It was also ported to the <a href="/saturn/3045-42/" data-ref-id="3045-42">Sega Saturn</a> (on December 1995) and <a href="/pc/3045-94/" data-ref-id="3045-94">Windows PCs</a> (on September 1997), adding new game modes, optional arranged music, <a href="/online/3015-559/" data-ref-id="3015-559">online multiplayer</a> (PC version only), and the option to switch between the original (2.0) and its update (2.1). It later received a near-perfect port to the <a href="/playstation-2/3045-19/" data-ref-id="3045-19">PlayStation 2</a> (as part of the <a href="/sega-ages-2500/3025-384/" data-ref-id="3025-384">SEGA AGES 2500</a> series) exclusively in Japan on October 14, 2004. This version was later used for the <a href="/playstation-3/3045-35/" data-ref-id="3045-35">PlayStation 3</a> and <a href="/xbox-360/3045-20/" data-ref-id="3045-20">Xbox 360</a> ports (both released digitally on November 28, 2012), which also feature online multiplayer.</p><p>It was also remade for the <a href="/genesis/3045-6/" data-ref-id="3045-6">Sega Genesis</a> in Europe (on January 1997) and North America (on March 4, 1997) as a 2D fighter with the characters as alterations of pre-rendered 3D models. Also known in-game as <em>Virtua Fighter 2 Genesis</em>, this version was later digitally re-released for the <a href="/wii/3045-36/" data-ref-id="3045-36">Wii</a> (as a <a href="/virtual-console/3015-2925/" data-ref-id="3015-2925">Virtual Console</a> title) in Japan (on March 20, 2007) and North America (on April 16, 2007), for the <a href="/pc/3045-94/" data-ref-id="3045-94">PC</a> (as a SEGA Classics title) on October 26, 2010, and for <a href="/iphone/3045-96/" data-ref-id="3045-96">iOS</a> devices in 2011 (which was later de-listed on May 2015). This version was also included in the <a href="/sega-genesis-collection/3030-14457/" data-ref-id="3030-14457">Sega Genesis Collection</a>, <a href="/sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection/3030-24218/" data-ref-id="3030-24218">Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection</a>, and <a href="/sega-genesis-classics/3030-67193/" data-ref-id="3030-67193">Sega Genesis Classics</a> compilations.</p><h2>Characters</h2><p>The game includes 10 playable characters (2 of whom are new additions) and one bonus boss. Both new characters are not available in the Genesis version of the game.</p><h4>New Additions</h4><ul><li><strong><a href="/shun-di/3005-457/" data-ref-id="3005-457">Shun Di</a></strong> - An elderly herbal doctor from <a href="/china/3035-343/" data-ref-id="3035-343">China</a>, who fights with the martial art of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drunken_boxing" rel="nofollow ">Sui-ken</a> ("Drunken Fist", or <em>zuìquán</em>).</li></ul><ul><li><strong><a href="/lion-rafale/3005-458/" data-ref-id="3005-458">Lion Rafale</a></strong> - A wealthy high school student from <a href="/france/3035-197/" data-ref-id="3035-197">France</a>, who fights with the martial art of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Praying_Mantis" rel="nofollow ">Tourou-ken</a> ("Praying Mantis Fist", or <em>tánglángquán</em>).</li></ul><h4>Returning Characters</h4><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/akira-yuki/3005-450/" data-ref-id="3005-450">Akira Yuki</a></strong> - A <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/kung-fu/3015-1045/" data-ref-id="3015-1045">kung fu</a> teacher from <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/japan/3035-37/" data-ref-id="3035-37">Japan</a>, specializing in the striking martial art of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bajiquan" data-target="true" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Hakkyoku-ken</a> ("Eight Extremities Fist", or <em>bājíquán</em>).</li></ul><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/pai-chan/3005-451/" data-ref-id="3005-451">Pai Chan</a></strong> - An action film star from <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/hong-kong/3035-1083/" data-ref-id="3035-1083">Hong Kong</a>, who fights with the agile martial art of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mizongyi" data-target="true" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Ensei-ken</a> ("Lost Track Fist", or <em>mízōngquán</em>).</li></ul><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/lau-chan/3005-452/" data-ref-id="3005-452">Lau Chan</a></strong> - A famous chef from <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/china/3035-343/" data-ref-id="3035-343">China</a> and Pai's father, who fights with his own unique martial art of Koen-ken ("Tiger-Swallow Fist", or <em>hǔyànquán</em>).</li></ul><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/wolf-hawkfield/3005-453/" data-ref-id="3005-453">Wolf Hawkfield</a></strong> - A <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/native-american/3015-1632/" data-ref-id="3015-1632">Native American</a> <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/professional-wrestler/3015-26/" data-ref-id="3015-26">professional wrestler</a> from <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/canada/3035-244/" data-ref-id="3035-244">Canada</a>, who fights in the tournament with wrestling techniques.</li></ul><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/jeffry-mcwild/3005-454/" data-ref-id="3005-454">Jeffry McWild</a></strong> - An indigenous fisherman from <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/australia/3035-292/" data-ref-id="3035-292">Australia</a>, who fights with heavyweight <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pankration" rel="nofollow ">pancratium</a>.</li></ul><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/kage-maru/3005-455/" data-ref-id="3005-455">Kage-Maru</a></strong> - A traditional <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/ninja/3015-12/" data-ref-id="3015-12">ninja</a> from Japan, who fights with agile <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jujutsu" rel="nofollow ">jujutsu</a>.</li></ul><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/sarah-bryant/3005-98/" data-ref-id="3005-98">Sarah Bryant</a></strong> - A college student from the <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/the-united-states-of-america/3035-396/" data-ref-id="3035-396">United States</a>, who fights with <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/jeet-kune-do/3015-2239/" data-ref-id="3015-2239">Jeet Kune Do</a>.</li></ul><ul><li><strong><strong><a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/jacky-bryant/3005-456/" data-ref-id="3005-456">Jacky Bryant</a></strong></strong> - An <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/indy-car/3055-3918/" data-ref-id="3055-3918">indy car</a> driver from the United States and Sarah's older brother, who also fights with Jeet Kune Do.</li></ul><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/dural/3005-468/" data-ref-id="3005-468">Dural</a></strong> - A mysterious metallic <a href="https://www.giantbomb.com/gynoid/3015-12772/" data-ref-id="3015-12772">gynoid</a> and the game's bonus boss using techniques from all other fighters. Its boss fight is unique as it is fought in slow motion, due to both fighters being <a href="/underwater/3035-719/" data-ref-id="3035-719">underwater</a>. Only playable with cheat codes, although it can be selected in at random in some arcade versions.</li></ul><h2>CG Portrait Series</h2><p>The game also received its own line of bonus <a href="/karaoke/3015-6276/" data-ref-id="3015-6276">karaoke</a> discs for the Saturn, dubbed the "Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series", from October 1995 to March 1996. Each of the eleven discs focuses on a particular character from the game, and consists of a slideshow of high-resolution images featuring that character (set to their own Japanese pop song, which can be played in a "karaoke mode").</p><ul><li>Oct. 13, 1995 - Vol. 1: Sarah Bryant - "Dancing Shadow"</li><li>Oct. 13, 1995 - Vol. 2: Jacky Bryant - "Believe in Love"</li><li>Nov. 17, 1995 - Vol. 3: Akira Yuki - "Natsu no Arashi"</li><li>Nov. 17, 1995 - Vol. 4: Pai Chan - "Oh, My Shinin' Star"</li><li>Dec 8, 1995 - Vol. 5: Wolf Hawkfield - "Chain Reaction"</li><li>Dec 8, 1995 - Vol. 6: Lau Chan - "Kin-iro no Ame"</li><li>Jan 26, 1996 - Vol. 7: Shun-Di - "Konron no Yume"</li><li>Jan 26, 1996 - Vol. 8: Lion Rafale - "Winner or Loser"</li><li>Mar 1, 1996 - Vol. 9: Kage-Maru - "Dare Mo Shiranai"</li><li>Mar 1, 1996 - Vol. 10: Jeffry McWild - "Ano Nami Wo Koete"</li></ul><p>By mailing the spinecards of all ten discs to Sega during 1996, players received an additional disc by mail. Known as "The Final: Dural", it uses the music "Todokanai Kokoro Daite".</p>