Vs. (video 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.

Vs.
Developer(s)Polygon Magic
Publisher(s)THQ
Platform(s)PlayStation
Release
  • NA: November 3, 1997
  • EU: June 1998
Genre(s)Fighting game

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
  1. "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.
  2. 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.
  3. "Vs.: T*HQ Makes Fighting Short and Sweet". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 99. Ziff Davis. October 1997. p. 142.
  4. Marriott, Scott. "Vs. Overview". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 14, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2009.
  5. "Vs. Review". IGN. IGN Entertainment, Inc. November 3, 1997.
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