About this game
Fighters Megamix is a 1996 crossover fighting game developed by Sega AM2 exclusively for the Sega Saturn — the first major AM2 fighting game with no arcade counterpart. It combines the full rosters of Virtua Fighter 2 and Fighting Vipers, adds a guest roster of characters from other Sega games and media, and introduces a hybrid fighting system drawing from both games' mechanics. Released at the height of the 32-bit console wars, Fighters Megamix was a celebration of Sega's fighting game output and became one of the most roster-rich fighting games on any platform of its generation.
Key Features
Hybrid fighting system combining Virtua Fighter 2's 3D mechanics with Fighting Vipers' ring-and-armor elements. Roster of over 30 characters including all VF2 fighters, all Fighting Vipers fighters, and secret guest characters from Sonic the Fighters, Rent-A-Hero, and other Sega properties. Saturn-exclusive content with multiple hidden unlockable characters. Three fighting styles per character. Endurance, team battle, and survival modes in addition to standard arcade.
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The Story Behind
By late 1996, the Sega Saturn was under pressure in Japan from the PlayStation's rapidly growing library. AM2, responsible for two of the Saturn's most celebrated fighting games — Virtua Fighter 2 and Fighting Vipers — created Fighters Megamix as a Saturn-exclusive celebration, combining both rosters and adding absurdist guest characters as a form of fan service. The decision to develop the game exclusively for Saturn, with no arcade version, was unusual for AM2 and signalled a commitment to the platform's enthusiast audience. The game was one of the last major AM2 releases before the studio's focus shifted to Dreamcast development.
Tricks & Tales
Fighters Megamix includes an unusual roster of secret unlockable characters, including Janet from Fighting Vipers 2, the Hornet race car from Daytona USA (which fights by ramming opponents), Bark the polar bear from Sonic the Fighters, and Rent-A-Hero. The inclusion of the Daytona USA car is particularly memorable — it is essentially a non-humanoid character in a fighting game, controlled like a fighter but moving as a vehicle. The game's roster breadth and absurdist inclusions made it a touchstone for the Sega Saturn's identity as a platform that prioritised variety and creativity.
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Region & Compatibility
Released in Japan (December 1996), North America (May 1997), and Europe (May 1997). All versions are content-equivalent. The Japanese version is the original release. No region-specific exclusive content between versions.
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Hand-cleaned and tested units shipped worldwide from Toyohashi, Japan. HP direct purchase exclusive: we include a printed shop owner's note card with every order.
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