Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics physical edition released

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics physical edition released

As a seasoned gamer with memories of countless hours spent in arcades and at home consoles, the release of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is like a blast from the past that resonates deeply within me. Growing up, these games were the epitome of excitement and camaraderie among friends, and now, Capcom has brought them back in all their glory.


The physical version of Capcom’s Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is available right now on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

The publisher announces: “Experience once again some of the most legendary fighting and side-scrolling action games with Capcom characters and Marvel Super Heroes, right from your home, now available for physical release on contemporary systems for the first time.” Additionally, keep in mind that the Xbox One version will be launched in 2025.

Some of the games included in the collection are:

  • X-MEN CHILDREN OF THE ATOM
  • MARVEL SUPER HEROES
  • X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER
  • MARVEL SUPER HEROES vs. STREET FIGHTER
  • MARVEL vs. CAPCOM CLASH OF SUPER HEROES
  • MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes
  • THE PUNISHER


 

Arcade Classics,” praising its diverse features. Sean Smith, in his critique, highlights that the art gallery is a common yet impressive aspect of retro anthologies. He shares a personal experience of being drawn back to his childhood arcades upon seeing the original arcade bezel/marquee artworks. He also mentions design sketches revealing how characters and stages were created, with specific focus on The Punisher’s development. Smith emphasizes that these additional features should not be overlooked. While he admits a desire for mission-based challenges or training modes for each game, he acknowledges that not everything can be perfect. In essence, the reviewer considers this collection as a well-organized assortment of some of the greatest one-on-one fighting games, with an engaging story of vigilante action added as a delightful bonus. It’s essential, according to him.

Here’s the key features from the press release:

  • Battle It Out Online: Online ranked, casual, and custom matches are available for all six fighting games so you can go head-to-head with family and friends from around the world!
  • Robust Rollback Netcode: Online matches are supported with rollback netcode for the most stable online gameplay experience!
  • Be the Best: Climb the global high-score leaderboard across all seven games to show your skills to the rest of the world!
  • Practice Makes Perfect: Training Mode is now included across all six fighting games so you can master your favorite character or try a new one!
  • Watch This! All eyes are on the players with Spectator Mode to make watching matches seamless and entertaining!
  • One-Button Specials: One-Button Specials are now available for players, making these games even more accessible than ever!
  • There’s Levels to This: Difficulty Settings can be adjusted higher or lower for solo players to up the ante or ease up on the challenge!
  • Additional Features: The collection is a treasure trove for fans of the classic games with an immersive music jukebox to lock in with, an in-game Museum for a trip down memory lane, original Marquee Cards from all titles, the ability to save the game in single-player mode, new display filters to emulate older television and arcade screens, and so much more!

It seems the physical edition on Switch is a code in the box, while the PS4 version is disc-based.

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is out now.

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2024-11-25 15:15