Retro Variable Geo Game Collection
4 total gamesA series of 2D fighting games originating from Japan, famously featuring an all-female cast of characters who compete in the 'Variable Geo' tournament for a grand prize and a luxury hotel stay.
About the Variable Geo Series
The Variable Geo (VG) series is a franchise of 2D fighting games developed primarily by Technical Group Laboratory (TGL) and Japan VAP, though it later saw development by other studios. The series is distinguished by its premise: a high-stakes, all-female martial arts tournament where the winner receives a large cash prize and an exclusive contract with the luxurious Variable Geo hotel chain.
Originating in the mid-1990s, the series began on PC platforms (like the NEC PC-98) before being ported to popular home consoles, including the Super Famicom (SNES), Sega Saturn, and PlayStation. Console versions, such as 'Super Variable Geo' and 'Advanced Variable Geo,' often featured refined gameplay mechanics and censorship adjustments compared to the original PC releases.
Gameplay in the VG series is typical of 2D fighters, focusing on strong combo execution and character spacing. Key mechanics introduced in later titles include a Super Meter (often called the VG Meter) allowing for high-damage special moves, and later, the 'V-System,' which added depth to blocking and counter-attacking. The games are known for their fast-paced combat and distinctive anime art style.
The core appeal lies in its diverse roster of female fighters, each embodying unique fighting styles and detailed backstories, ranging from schoolgirls and waitresses to professional martial artists. The series has garnered a dedicated fanbase for its blend of solid fighting mechanics and fan service elements.
All Variable Geo Retro Games
4 games available
Advanced Variable Geo
You enter the V.G. (Variable Geo) fighting tournament as one of the all-female combatants, utilizing standard 2D fighting attacks and special moves while progressing through an extensive, fully voiced visual novel story between matches.
Advanced Variable Geo
You select one of several unique female martial artists and challenge opponents in a traditional 2D combat setting, executing various attack combinations, blocks, and special moves with timed inputs to defeat your rival in a best-of-three round structure.
Advanced Variable Geo 2
You select a female fighter from an expanded roster and participate in a fast-paced 2D martial arts tournament, using precise button timing and directional inputs to execute standard attacks, special moves, and damaging V-System attacks to win two out of three rounds against your opponent.
Super Variable Geo
You select one of several all-female martial artists to compete in the Variable Geo tournament, a fighting competition where the winner is awarded a significant cash prize and a free stay at the luxurious Variable Geo hotel.