Description

"Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series, Volume 05: Wolf Hawkfield" is a unique entry in the Sega Saturn's library, primarily serving as a fan service rather than a traditional video game. Released in the mid-1990s, this particular volume focuses on Wolf Hawkfield, a popular character from Sega's groundbreaking 3D fighting game series, Virtua Fighter. Unlike conventional games, Volume 05 doesn't feature typical fighting mechanics. Instead, it offers a collection of CG (computer-generated) images and videos of Wolf Hawkfield, allowing fans to view the character in various poses and settings, accompanied by thematic music. This title is part of a series created for fans who wanted to delve deeper into the aesthetics and personalities of their favorite characters.

The Virtua Fighter CG Portrait series was an innovative concept at the time, crafted to exploit the multimedia capabilities of the Sega Saturn. Each disc in the series is dedicated to a different character from the Virtua Fighter universe, showcasing high-quality, pre-rendered CG artwork that was quite impressive by mid-90s standards. These releases highlighted Sega's capabilities in digital animation and character modeling, serving as both a promotional tool for the Virtua Fighter series and an early example of video game merchandise extending into digital media. Volume 05, centered on Wolf Hawkfield, a First Nations fighter known for his powerful grappling techniques and rustic appearance, provides fans an intimate glimpse at the character's design evolution and personality traits through a series of visually engaging segments.