Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: A Treasure Trove of Classic Fighting Games

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The existence of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a miracle – a veritable glitch in the timeline. After both Marvel and Capcom seemingly burned bridges after Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite’s disastrous reception, any kind of comeback for the Versus series became one of gaming’s white whales.

And yet here we are in 2024, with a brand new collection that makes seven Capcom-developed Marvel games available to play once again on modern consoles and PC. Sure, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes is handily the standout title here, but the other six games (some of which have never received console ports before) are plenty worth checking out for casual and curious players.

Those expecting a content-rich experience won’t find it here, though. These are your bread-and-butter arcade ports, and thus lack any additions brought to various other console ports over the years. However, with casual and ranked online play support alongside in-depth training modes and music and image galleries, there’s plenty to enjoy if you want to pick up one of these fighting games for regular play.

The collection includes seven arcade titles: X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994), Marvel Super Heroes (1996), 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), and The Punisher (1993).

The centerpiece of the collection is unarguably Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes. As one of the most well-documented and highly-requested fighting games to receive the port treatment, very little can be said about it that hasn’t been already. While it was infamously looked down on at the time of release by seasoned fighting game players, it’s since grown to become one of the most beloved games in the community for a number of reasons.

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The centerpiece of the collection is unarguably Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes. As one of the most well-documented and highly-requested fighting games to receive the port treatment, very little can be said about it that hasn’t been already. While it was infamously looked down on at the time of release by seasoned fighting game players, it’s since grown to become one of the most beloved games in the community for a number of reasons.

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Play it if you’re a fan of the Marvel vs. Capcom series, or if you’re looking for a unique gaming experience that combines the best of both worlds. Don’t play it if you’re expecting a content-rich experience with new features or modes.