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[DunDunDunpachi]

No date, price, or specifics announced yet, but I'm glad they're being ported, especially the Japan-only games. Wonder if SEGA is touching up the ports and adding features...

Sega announced in a Tanita official broadcast that the first three Virtual-On games in Virtual On: Cyber Troopers, Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram, and Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Force are headed to PS4.

The titles that will get ports are Virtual On: Cyber Troopers, which released for arcades and Sega Saturn in 1996, Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram (ver. 5.66) which released for arcades and Dreamcast in Japan in 1998-98 along with an Xbox Live Arcade release in 2009 for Xbox 360. Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Force released only in Japan for arcades in October 2001 and Xbox 360 in December 2010.

The article also confirms that the Tanita Twin Stick project will be compatible with the trilogy.

Online multiplayer has been confirmed.


Source at Siliconera

 

[NahaNago]

wow , I can't believe this is making a return. Definitely getting this.

 

[Mr Nash]

What a pleasant surprise. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a Steam release.

 

[Space Runaway]

Whoa. I'll gladly take an arcade perfect(or better) port of Virtual On and I never got to play Force(Despite that import 360 release), so all the better.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

With the popularity of Gundam Vs, I'm curious if SEGA is testing the waters for a Virtual-On revival. They already have 'Border Break' and that was successful enough to get an (upcoming) console port.

 

[Buzzy42]

Wow, awesome! When I first saw the subject I thought this had to be a joke, but very excited that it's not.

Absolute Day 1 for me.

 

[nkarafo]

Which version of Virtua ON 2 though? Model 3 or Naomi?

 

[Secret_Lover]

I remember playing the shit out of this in the arcades but I don´t know if it will be as rad without dual joystick cabinets. Will probably pick it up for a trip down memory lane if the price is right.

 

[Space Runaway]

Which version of Virtua ON 2 though? Model 3 or Naomi?

Article says ver 5.66 which would be Naomi.

 

[A.Romero]

I used to play it a lot on Dreamcast back in the day. Really enjoyed it.

Recently I played it on Yakuza Kiwami 2's arcade and couldn't have fun because of how clunky and slow it felt.

Never played the third one, any opinions?

 

[Stuart360]

I dont know why Sega doesn't release arcade perfect ports of all their arcade games, for like $10 each. I'd buy a shit ton of them.

 

[Jubenhimer]

Switch when? With ARMS' Thumbs up control scheme, you'd think this would be a no brainier.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Switch when? With ARMS' Thumbs up control scheme, you'd think this would be a no brainier.

That's an excellent idea.

 

[Orta]

Loved the original on the Saturn. Mindless carnage, might plump for it if it doesn't get a Steam or, *drool*, Switch release.

 

[Akuza89]

Relaunch them with that original controller please. K thanks bye.

 

[raptorak]

I really, really hope they don't forget local multiplayer. I bought Virtual On on the Xbox One and it doesn't have it, just a dead online multiplayer. Complete waste of money really.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

I really, really hope they don't forget local multiplayer. I bought Virtual On on the Xbox One and it doesn't have it, just a dead online multiplayer. Complete waste of money really.

Good point. I didn't think of that. I'd imagine -- if they are ports of the original games -- that local multiplayer would be included as a default and then we'd be lucky to have online (though I'll bet they plan to include that, too)

 

[SALMORE]

are they going to release them individually or a compilation ?

 

[Hanon]

can't wait,

 

[Hudo]

Switch when? With ARMS' Thumbs up control scheme, you'd think this would be a no brainier.

That could actually work very well.

Yeah, I don't undertstand why Sega would limit the possible audience by restricting this to one platform. Sega aren't a first-party developer.

 

[Jae Mara]

I remember having a demo of Virtua On on the Saturn. Played the hell out of it but never had the monies back then to pick it up. I think I owe this to my younger self.

 

[ThatStupidLion]

wow thats amazing- i remember enjoying my time with the demo disc that came with my sega saturn

 

[Northeastmonk]

I wish they had a release date. I wonder if it'll be like the HOTD3 & 4 ports on PS3, each sold separately. I'd definitely purchase this as I have played it in the arcades over a decade ago.

 

[BANGS]

I literally just ordered a pair of twin sticks for my Saturn and Dreamcast last week lol. But the PS4 twin sticks I'm not sure I'll ever get my hands on so I'm okay with that for now...

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Related: https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/95196

The Tanita Twin Stick crowdfunded project was also a success. The article in the OP probably helped to push it that last little bit over the edge.

 

[BANGS]

Related: https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/95196

The Tanita Twin Stick crowdfunded project was also a success. The article in the OP probably helped to push it that last little bit over the edge.

I'm just praying it will be available for purchase...

 

[gregorjk]

Please have a VR option!

 

[Freedom Gate Co.]

With the popularity of Gundam Vs, I'm curious if SEGA is testing the waters for a Virtual-On revival. They already have 'Border Break' and that was successful enough to get an (upcoming) console port.

Where in Japan?

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Where in Japan?

Border Break is getting a console port in Japan, if that's what you are referring to. Hopefully it comes West (or has simple menus )