Description

"Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series, Volume 01: Sarah Bryant" for the Sega Saturn is a distinctive entry in the Virtua Fighter franchise, primarily focused on showcasing the character Sarah Bryant in a variety of multimedia formats rather than traditional fighting gameplay. Released in 1996, this title is part of a series designed to give fans a deeper look into the personalities and backstories of the characters from Sega's pioneering 3D fighting game series. The game features a collection of computer-generated images and videos of Sarah Bryant, one of the main characters from the original Virtua Fighter game, allowing players to view her in various poses, outfits, and settings. This includes a selection of animated sequences and still images that utilize the advanced rendering capabilities of the Sega Saturn.

As the first installment in the "Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series", this game was an innovative attempt to utilize video game hardware for non-interactive entertainment, capitalizing on the popularity of the characters featured in the Virtua Fighter series. Although lacking in traditional gameplay, the title served as a unique fan service, enabling enthusiasts to explore more about Sarah's character aesthetics and lore without the competitive elements of fighting games. This approach was fairly novel at the time and reflected Sega's efforts to experiment with different formats of digital entertainment, leveraging its strong IP to engage its audience in new ways. The game's release provided an intriguing supplement to the Virtua Fighter universe, catering specifically to fans of the franchise and character enthusiasts, highlighting the evolving multimedia capabilities of video game consoles during the mid-90s.