Virtual On XBLA dated for release this spring

6:00 PM on 03.12.2009   |   Jordan Devore

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Virtual On, the mech fighting game that can be found in literally every arcade on the face of this planet, has been dated for Xbox LIVE Arcade. Because simplifying the name down to Virtual On LIVE for us silly Americans would be far too easy, Sega is still referring to it as Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram. You can thank them later.

The game will be out in spring exclusively for XBLA, complete with a few cosmetic changes like high-resolution graphics and Gamer pic support. Virtual On will come packed with the classic one on one multiplayer, 10 arcade levels, and 14 score attack stages.

No word on pricing yet, but seeing as how 1200 Microsoft Points is practically the new 800 points these days, I wouldn't be too shocked to see it go for $15.

SEGA ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF VIRTUAL ON

Xbox LIVE® Arcade Gamers Get the Chance to Relive the Arcade Classic

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (March 12th, 2009) - SEGA of Europe ltd. today announced the return of Virtual On™, the classic mech arcade fighting game. Players will be able to revisit the Virtual On universe with several enhancements which include improved graphics and online multiplayer. Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram™ will be available Spring 2009 exclusively on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®.

Developed by SEGA’s AM3 division, famous for titles such as Crazy Taxi™ and Virtua Tennis™, Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram™ is based on the latest arcade version of the second game in the franchise, which is critically acclaimed and widely considered to be the best in the series. Players will square off against an AI or human opponent as they dodge, shoot, and slice their way to victory in one of the game’s many futuristic environments. Since the Virtuaroids dash with such quick movement, players are required to diversify their tactics, all while keeping a keen eye and quick trigger finger.

Available for the first time on Xbox LIVE®, Virtual On features high-octane mech action with 15 playable Virtuaroids. Players can choose how they want to play as each mech has its own defining characteristics. The game delivers an online 1 vs. 1 multiplayer battle mode, as well as fast-paced single player action through 10 Arcade-mode levels and 14 Score attack stages. Virtual On features numerous ways to earn achievements as well as voice communication.
 
Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram™ will be released exclusively on Xbox LIVE® Arcade in Spring 2009.