Which Sega Saturn fighting game’s character backstories were most fleshed out in manuals?

[killamch89]

Manuals for Saturn fighters often contained lore gold - remember the richly detailed bios in Virtua Fighter 2 or Fighters Megamix? Which character’s history fascinated you most, and why did it enhance the arcade-style gameplay? Did reading about Dural’s origin make you reconsider your low-tier picks?

[Scorpion]

In Sega Saturn fighting games, the character backstories were most fleshed out in manuals for titles like Street Fighter Alpha and Virtua Fighter. These manuals provided rich lore, detailed histories, and motivations, enhancing the depth and immersion for fans of these classic fighters.

[killamch89]

Virtua Fighter 2's character manuals provided rich martial arts histories that made each fighter feel like a real practitioner with authentic techniques and personal motivations beyond generic tournament participation.