Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Review (Steam)

by Jim Smale · Published September 23, 2024 · Updated September 23, 2024

Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Review, The legendary crossover hits are back! Jump into this collection of arcade classics from the fan-favorite Marvel and Capcom crossover games! Dive into an action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, including heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat ’em up game, THE PUNISHER.

Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Review Pros:

Awesome graphics.
3.3GB download size.
Steam achievements.
Full controller support.
Steam Deck verified.
Fighting gameplay.
Graphics settings – resolution, display, and v-sync.
Network settings – microphone on/off, in-out delay slider, and connection strength.
Challenger jingle can be set to remix or classic.
You can remap buttons for the menu, start button, and the coin insert button.
Seven games in one – 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 superheroes, and The Punisher.
Fighter awards are coin-based unlocks that look cool but also act like achievements in a way.
The museum lets you listen to any game’s soundtrack in the music player and look at concept art in any of the games.
Online game modes – casual, ranked, custom, ranked leaderboards, high score challenge, and high score challenge leaderboards.
Each game has Japanese and English versions.
Four controller layouts – two preset and two custom.
Game settings can be tweaked before you start the game.
Handy training mode option for each game outside of the game itself.
You can even change settings for things like boot display, light reduction, hidden colors, coin mode, etc.
Fast-loading screens.
Arcade presentation.
Some of the best game soundtracks.
Marquee cards can be bright up and these show moves, attacks, combos, etc for each character, you can zoom in and around the card.
There is a standardized moves list in the pause menu.
Each game lets you change the wallpaper/border art, display size (full size/full 4:3/original select/original 4:3/wide) and set one of nine filters which are different types like CRT or scan lines, etc.
The game screen preview lets you see your settings before playing.
Each game has quick save and quick load support.
Marvel Vs Capcom 2 is a 3v3 fighter, you pick your team and what type of fighter they are (fighter dependent), and set the game to normal or turbo.
The Punisher is a side-scrolling beat ’em-up like Final Fight but with a lot more violence.
X men children of the atom is 1v1 with combo counters and special moves. You can set the guard to manual or automatic.
Marvel Super Heroes is the older game here and a 1v1, you do get control help before and after a fight.
All the animations are crazy good.
X men Vs Street Fighter is a 2v2 fighter.
Marvel Super Heroes Vs Street Fighter is a 2v2 with easy or manual guarding and Turbo mode.
Marvel Vs Capcom Clash of Super Heroes is a 2v2 and you get a third random special partner for each fight to call in.
These are the games that highlighted and elevated the jump high in the air mechanic so all you see is the opponent arrow.
Casual matches online let you enable one-button special moves and set the region.
You can quickly and easily go between games.

Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Review Cons:

Not the most graphic setting for a game like this to push the frames.
Using the marquee cards is not always ideal.
A couple of the older games really show their age even in the collection, especially when up against other newer titles, you see the flaws and limits.
Takes some getting used to just how vertical this game goes.
Punisher Co-op is local only and not online.
The games are just the single-player modes and online lobby no other extra modes etc.
You don’t have like a fighter card to show off earned medals and coins.

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