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. The game, a 3D fighter, features 20 polygonal, gang-based characters (designed by former Marvel Comics artist Kurtis Fujita)[1] 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 the four different street gangs. 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, among others.[3]
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.
References
- ↑ "Vs. Review". IGN Entertainment, Inc. November 3, 1997.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Marriott, Scott. "Vs. Overview". Allgame. Retrieved December 4, 2009.