Variable Geo - Gameplay

Gameplay

Similar in many respects to other versus fighting games of the day, gameplay in Variable Geo utilizes a four-button layout, with two buttons each for punches and kicks of differing strength and speed. Special moves are initiated by keying in various movements using the control pad or joystick and punctuated with the press of one of the punch or kick buttons.

Following the trend of other fighting games such as Street Fighter and The King of Fighters series, later games would add a special meter that would fill as the player inflicts or receives damage. Filling the bar would result in a stock of "Energy" being acquired, which could either be used for one of a number of enhanced super special attacks, or saved for later use in the match. Some moves also require more than one Special Stock to be acquired before being able to use them.

Both characters begin any given fight with a full health bar that is depleted as they take damage from attacks. The first character to have her health completely depleted is the loser. In a single player game, defeating a CPU-controlled character yields a reward, showcasing the defeated character in an imaginary situation where she is either forced to commit an embarrassing (usually sexual) act in public or private, or is raped/gang-raped by an unseen assailant or assailants.

However, unlike other hentai games, the V.G. series is known for improving upon its gameplay quality with each subsequent edition, adding, removing, or changing moves and characters to provide a more enjoyable experience.