GDN: Having recently gained an increased interest in the 3D side of the fighting game genre, I was very eager when Sega sent along the latest update in the form of Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown. It wasn’t immediately intimidating; the three button controls actually make for a very easy experience at first. Yet the further one digs, the more they’ll find the simple controls are just a prelude to incredible detail. While ’intimidated’ is a fair word to use, it’s quickly followed by ’rewarding’; the gradual learning process is very satisfying for those willing to stick with it. 9/10
