description Virtua Fighter 3 Overview
Virtua Fighter 3, released in 1996 by Sega, was a sequel to Virtua Fighter 2 and debuted on the Sega Model 3 system. The game utilized new hardware to deliver advanced graphics at the time and featured two characters based on Japanese martial arts, Aoi and Taka-Arashi. It originally appeared in arcades as part of the Virtua Fighter series.
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info Virtua Fighter 3 Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1996 |
help Virtua Fighter 3 FAQ
What arcade hardware ran Virtua Fighter 3?
The game debuted in arcades on Sega's Model 3 arcade system board in 1996. This new hardware allowed for significantly advanced graphics and higher polygon counts compared to its predecessor, *Virtua Fighter 2*.
Who are the new characters in Virtua Fighter 3?
The game introduced two new characters based on Japanese martial arts: Aoi, who uses Aiki-jujutsu, and Taka-Arashi, a Sumo wrestler. Taka-Arashi was notably removed from later games in the series due to balancing issues.
Did Virtua Fighter 3 have a home console port?
Yes, the game was ported to the Sega Dreamcast in 1998 under the title *Virtua Fighter 3tb* (Team Battle). The Dreamcast port was highly praised for its close visual fidelity to the arcade original.
What does the "tb" stand for in Virtua Fighter 3tb?
The "tb" stands for "Team Battle," which was a new gameplay mode introduced in the Dreamcast version. In this mode, players select a team of fighters and battle against an opposing team until one side is completely eliminated.
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