Vs. (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Polygon Magic |
| Publisher(s) | THQ |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation |
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| Genre(s) | Fighting game |
Vs. is a PlayStation video game developed by Polygon Magic and published by THQ in 1997.[1] The game, a 3D fighter, features 20 polygonal, gang-based characters (designed by former Marvel Comics artist Kurtis Fujita) brawling in a two-dimensional environment. Players select different members of each gang to fight rival gangs on their respective turfs.
The title is a port and an American localized version of Fighters' Impact, which was released only on the Japanese PlayStation and in Japanese arcades.
Gameplay
Players select a game mode to play then select one of the sixteen initially available fighters based on American gang stereotypes.[2] Each fighter represents one of four different street gangs.[3] Four bosses become available for selection upon certain conditions being met. Twelve different arenas based on real-life locations are used for combat. Fighting styles used include karate, aikido and kung fu.[4]
Characters
Streets
- Mia
- Vikram
- Oleg
- Slim Daddy
Hood
- Ramos
- Jalil
- Thana
- Paco
Campus
- Harold
- Kathleen
- Leath
- O'Doul
Beach
- Kenny
- Calucag
- Mineo
- Kara
Bosses
- Eric O
- Joel
- Neige
- Hendrickson
Development
The characters were designed by former Marvel Comics artist Kurtis Fujita.[5] They were animated using motion capture footage recorded at Polygon Magic's Tokyo studios.[1]
The soundtrack includes music by Razed in Black, Los Infernos, Suicide Machines, and Pigs in Space.[1]
Reception
The game drew some criticism from parents and religious groups for including a pimp character named Slim Daddy among its fighters, however, the game was not a big success by any standard, and the controversy faded quickly. Gamefan Magazine editor Mollie Patterson ruthlessly defeated THQ's best player during a pr visit, thus becoming the undisputed VS. champion. Her prize was a Sony CD player with a VS. sticker applied to it, and worldwide renown.
References
- ^ a b c "Thq To Develop, Publish Original Fighting Game, ""Vs."" For Sony Playstation". ebworld.com. May 27, 1997. Archived from the original on July 14, 1997. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- ^ Douglas, Adam (December 2, 1997). "THQ needs to stay in school if it intends to compete against the big boys". IGN Entertainment, Inc. Retrieved December 4, 2009.
- ^ "Vs.: T*HQ Makes Fighting Short and Sweet". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 99. Ziff Davis. October 1997. p. 142.
- ^ Marriott, Scott. "Vs. Overview". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 14, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2009.
- ^ "Vs. Review". IGN. IGN Entertainment, Inc. November 3, 1997.