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Review of Advanced V.G. on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Apr 1996
Cover image of Advanced V.G. on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 6.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 19 Apr 1996
Genre: Fighting Game
Developer: Technical Group Laboratory (TGL)
Publisher: Giga

Introduction

Welcome to the wacky world of Advanced V.G., a game so bold it challenges you to fight for your life while also managing a restaurant! Seriously, who knew that martial arts and waitressing could go hand in hand? But in this colorful fighter, if you ever dreamt of unleashing your inner ninja while carrying a tray of sushi, this is the game for you. If the words ‘family restaurant’ and ‘martial arts competition’ strike you as a bizarre combo, you're absolutely right! Let’s dive into this deliciously absurd fighting game.

Gameplay

When you enter the arena, you get slapped with a four-button setup that controls your punches and kicks. Two are for standard punches, two are for kicks – this isn’t brain surgery, folks! Your goal? To pummel your opponent into adorably pixelated oblivion while also juggling restaurant duties. Yes, that’s right, you fight for the chance to serve customers as a waitress... or you can just ignore that part (that’s what I recommend) and knock ‘em out instead. Each character has their own unique fighting style and backstory, but honestly, while they’re battling, who really cares about their life decisions? You’re here to see who can thwack harder while sporting some seriously stylish hairdos.

Graphics

To say the graphics have a '90s vibe is an understatement – they scream nostalgia! According to the whole ‘stylized and colorful’ motto, Advanced V.G. looks like it was designed during a sugar high. The character designs pop like the outfits of a block of Crayola crayons, and the backgrounds? They’re bustling and decorated with enough detail that you can almost imagine a family dinner going awry mid-combat. However, let’s be real – the visuals might not be the best you’ve ever seen, but they’re charming in their retro way, like wearing mismatched socks; it's quirky and kind of endearing.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, Advanced V.G. is a quirky trip down the lane of eclectic gaming. It’s not really a tournament you take too seriously, but it has enough heart (and wackiness) to keep you engaged. If you’re looking for deep narratives, think again – you’ll find more plot twists in a bowl of ramen. It may not strike gold in gameplay or graphics, but if you’re into weirdly charming fighters and the concept of serving ramen while throwing punches, it’s worth a go. Just don't expect it to replace your local diner – or your local fighting game convention. So grab your chopsticks and your game controller, and let’s see who's the toughest waitress in town!

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