Virtual On

Cyber Troopers Virtual-On (電脳戦機バーチャロン, Dennō Senki Bāchyaron; roughly 'Computer Fighting Machine Virtual-On') is a series of video games developed by Sega AM3/Hitmaker, and originally created by Juro Watari. The games feature fast, action-oriented gameplay requiring quick reflexes, featuring mecha called Virtuaroids or "VRs", that are large robots the player controls in battles against enemy VRs. The first game was Cyber Troopers Virtual-On (1995 video game), which was released globally, while its following four installments in the series were mainly Japan exclusives where the series has retained high popularity. Controls revolve around twin-stick control, in which two joysticks, complemented by an array of controls, are used by players. Additionally, in the plot of the first game, the Virtual-On's arcade machine is actually a remote operation device sent from the future in search of "Virtual-On Positive" (VO+) pilots. The mecha designs for all installments of the series were created by robot designer Hajime Katoki. Related merchandise released for sale include plastic models, original soundtracks, trading figurines, light novels and audio drama CDs.