Nowadays in the video game industry it is very common to see collaborations with other franchises in the industry, or even with some from other entertainment media. However, in 1993 this was rare. This is when the collaboration between Capcom and Marvel began with the release of the arcade beat ’em up game The Punisher. 31 years have passed since the release of this game and Capcom wanted to give this legendary society the same treatment as Street Fighter. So in our review of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics We will learn everything this collection has to offer to preserve the legacy of one of the fighting game franchises most beloved by the community.
From the genesis to the glory of the franchise Marvel Vs. Capcom
Before talking about the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Let’s remember the games that make it up in order of release:
- The Punisher (1993)
- X-Men Children of the Atom (1994)
- Marvel Super Heroes (1995)
- X-Men Vs. Street Fighter (1996)
- Marvel Super Heroes Vs. Street Fighter (1997)
- Marvel Vs. Capcom Clash of Super Heroes (1998)
- Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 New Age of Heroes (2000)
The selection of games in Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a journey through the evolution of this iconic fighting game franchise. It is a great gesture that this collection includes The Punishernot only because it is an excellent game within its genre, but also because it is the title —which, as we highlighted at the beginning— started it all. As for fighting games, in the collection we see the beginnings of the franchise Vs. from Capcom. Since X-Men: Children of the Atom y Marvel Super Heroeswhich laid the foundations for the crossover between these two universes, culminating in the frenetic and legendary Marvel vs. Capcom 2a title that increased the number of fans of this franchise thanks to the competitive scene that throughout these two decades has left impressive moments.
X-Men: Children of the Atom It stands out for its aerial combos and character animation. Marvel Super Heroes introduces the Infinity Stone system, adding a layer of strategy and customization to combat. X-Men vs. Street Fighter It was the first major crossover between these two worlds, with characters like Ryu and Cyclops fighting side by side. Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter continues this trend, expanding Marvel’s works with in-game representation with characters like Spider-Man and Chun-Li on Capcom’s side of the game.
Details full of nostalgia
Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes introduces 2v2 combat and assists, increasing the chaos and firmly setting the definitive path that the franchise would take. Finally, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes It is crowned as the pinnacle of the saga, with its huge cast of characters, frenetic gameplay and spectacular combos that have been inspiration for other games.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection It is not limited to being a simple emulation of old games. As it includes modern features such as training modes for each game with a viewfinder hitbox and all the other trappings of a modern fighting game’s training mode, of course, with some understandable limitations. Online play features netcode rollback for a smooth experience, and the ability to choose between regional versions of the games. Also notable is the inclusion of “challenges” for each game, which encourage players to fully explore each title.
One of the key points of any classics collection is to remain faithful to the original games. In this regard, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection has done a good job. The different titles that make up the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics They run at 60fps. Plus, each one features up to eight filters and various frames to customize your experience. Those who like to view games in their original aspect ratio — or otherwise want to play on the full screen — can do so, too. The collection includes several game window configurations.
The focus on online play is something Capcom is very grateful for. This is because previous collections did not have this detail. However, for a franchise with the weight it has in the history of the genre and the industry itself, the museum mode of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics has missed a golden opportunity to capture the legacy of Capcom’s game. The museum mode of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is limited to being a simple gallery of images, some of which stand out for offering a look at the development and evolution of the saga. However, with the history and weight of this franchise in the genre, content such as that seen in Samurai Shodown: NeoGeo Collection (Review).
Review of Marvel Vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics made with a digital copy for Steam provided by Capcom Latin AmericaThe game is also available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
