| Cyber Troopers Virtual-On | |
|---|---|
 Wordmark as seen on the 2019 PlayStation 4 compilation game Virtual-On Masterpiece 1995–2001 | |
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| Developer(s) | |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Sega Saturn, Microsoft Windows, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, PlayStation Network, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita |
| First release | Virtual On: Cyber Troopers December 1995 |
| Latest release | A Certain Magical Virtual-On February 15, 2018 |
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On (電脳戦機バーチャロン, Dennō Senki Bāchyaron, roughly 'Computer Fighting Machine Virtual-On') is a series of video games developed by Sega AM3/Hitmaker, and originally created by Juro Watari.[1] The games feature fast, action-oriented gameplay requiring quick reflexes, featuring mecha called Virtuaroids or "VRs", that are large robots the player controls in battles against enemy VRs. The first game was Virtual On: Cyber Troopers (1995), which was released globally, while its following four installments in the series were mainly Japan exclusives where the series has retained high popularity.[2][3]
Controls revolve around twin-stick control, in which two joysticks, complemented by an array of controls, are used by players. Additionally, in the plot of the first game, the Virtual-On's arcade machine is actually a remote operation device sent from the future in search of "Virtual-On Positive" (VO+) pilots. The mecha designs for all installments of the series were created by robot designer Hajime Katoki.[4] Related merchandise released for sale include plastic models, original soundtracks, trading figurines, light novels and audio drama CDs.
- ^ "Virtual-On series creator Juro Watari Resigned from Sega - Siliconera". 28 February 2021.
- ^ Extension, Time (2024-06-14). "Japan's "Virtual On" Community Finally Has A Brand New Home". Time Extension. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Virtual On – Hardcore Gaming 101". Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Hajime Katoki: mecha designer e non solo - Games Academy". 22 June 2018.