Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection | Review Thread

[John Elden Ring]

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Game Information

Game Title: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection

Platforms:

• PlayStation 5 (Sep 12, 2024)
• PlayStation 4 (Sep 12, 2024)
• Nintendo Switch (Sep 12, 2024)
• PC (Sep 12, 2024)

Trailer:

• MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics - Announce Trailer

Developer: Capcom

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 86 average - 92% recommended

Metacritic - 86 average based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews


8Bit/Digi - Stan Rezaee - 10 / 10

The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection is a reminder of why the '90s is looked back upon as a golden era for both Marvel and Capcom.

Atomix - Aldo López - Spanish - 90 / 100

If you're an arcade fan or have even the slightest interest in the subject, I'd say don't pass up the chance to get a copy, either digitally or wait for the physical release. It's not every day that these kinds of gems come around, so it's important to preserve them before the license expires again.

Bazimag - Hamidreza Ghaneei - Persian - 8 / 10

Overall, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classic brings a pleasant experience of these old titles to fans of the series, which is mostly designed for multiplayer players. If you're looking to pick up this collection just to experience the single-player, you may be somewhat disappointed.

CGMagazine - Zubi Khan - 9 / 10

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection collects seven arcade-accurate ROMs in one comprehensive collection.

COGconnected - Jaz Sagoo - 80 / 100

Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics includes some of the best fighters in the genre and is a must-have for enthusiasts. Packed with a range of features such as the ability to alter display filters, online options, training modes, and even a music player, the game is comprehensive. Although I would have liked to see a museum-style mode with interviews and commentary on the game’s creation, the quality-of-life improvements and rich selection of fighters make this a standout collection.

ComingSoon.net - Tyler Treese - 9 / 10

Capcom has gone above and beyond with this compilation. It’s a must-have for any Marvel or fighting game fan.

Console Creatures - Recommended

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics delivers an incredible experience. It's easily one of the best collections for fighting game fans.

Game Rant - Liam Ferguson - 4 / 5

Although its framework is similar to Capcom's last fighting bundle, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection's contents shine too brightly to care.

GameBlast - Carlos França Júnior - Portuguese - 9.5 / 10

Even with fewer games than the previous collection, we must recognize that MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics contains six titles that have a huge impact on the history of fighting games. The aura they exude from the first play is absurd, to the point of giving goosebumps to the most ardent fan. It's something that other more current names in the genre seem to have lost; that mix of charm and dynamism that ends up leading whoever is in control to always play just one more game after the "last one". If you've never played any of these gems, now is the time. If you were already a fan, feel blessed with the best collection of fighting games currently available.

Gamefa - Arman Zarmehr - Persian - 8.9 / 10

It can be said that while Marvel vs. Capcom Collection may seem like just a collection of classic fighting games on the surface, but it actually much more than a simple collection. We're treated to a rich collection of Capcom's classic fighting masterpieces, some of which haven't been officially available for decades. This collection not only gathers all these works together, but by making targeted changes and very effective improvements, it turns the experience of each of these works into the best experiences that each of them has offered to date.

Gameliner - Delano Seliman - Dutch - 3.5 / 5

"The MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics feels like a love letter to longtime fans, with nostalgic music, sound effects, and retro graphics reminiscent of the '90s. Thanks to the Switch, these classic games can now be played anywhere, although the screen's sidebars could have been omitted. The gameplay is fast and accessible, perfect for newcomers, while offering enough depth for experienced players to master combos and counters. However, the price tag of fifty euros may feel steep, especially for new players, considering the games appear somewhat dated and similar to each other."

Glitched Africa - Sam Aberdeen - 8.5 / 10

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics is a blast of nostalgia wrapped in a premium package with thoughtful quality-of-life improvements and consideration for preserving the legacy of some excellent fighters of a bygone era, though slightly dated mechanics might not cater to everyone.

God is a Geek - Sean Smith - 10 / 10

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a beautifully curated selection of some of the best one-on-one combat games ever created.

MonsterVine - Spencer Legacy - 5 / 5

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is as stellar as it gets when it comes to classic rereleases. Not only are these some of the best fighting games out there, but they’ve been revived with such excellence that it’s worth applauding. I hope this leads to more Marvel vs. Capcom games, as this collection serves as the perfect reminder that there’s no crossover quite like it.

Nexus Hub - Ryan Pretorius - 9 / 10

Marvel vs. Capcom Fight Collection Arcade Classics provides easy access to some of the most beloved crossover arcade titles in history, packed with quality-of-life improvements and a wealth of content.

Nintendo Life - Tom Massey - 9 / 10

There is a decade of gaming evolution here, including what is arguably the pinnacle of Capcom's fighting game craft. Perfectly preserved and presented, everything is beautifully formed and wonderful to play. Assembled with real clarity in regards to fan expectation, Capcom has thoroughly delivered the goods, from its ton of bonus features to its rollback netcode, with years' worth of combative nuance to explore, learn, and exact in the online arena. Oh, and The Punisher is awesome, too.

PSX Brasil - Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho - Portuguese - 90 / 100

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is the collection that fans have been waiting for for years. In addition to bringing back Marvel vs. Capcom 2, we also have titles that have been forgotten for a long time, such as X-Men vs. Street Fighter. It's a must-have title for any fighting game enthusiast.

Press Start - James Berich - 9 / 10

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is easily the best and most robust collection of classic Capcom fighters so far. While the lack of crossplay is still a disappointment carrying over from Capcom Fighting Collection, everything else about this collection shines bright. It is a truly exhaustive compilation that celebrates so much no matter how much you're into Capcom, Marvel or both.

Push Square - Scott McCrae - 8 / 10

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is an essential release if you're after one of the most prolific parts of fighting game history. The museum mode is a treat, and the games themselves seem to be arcade-perfect conversions, apart from MvC 1 (which should hopefully be fixed in a patch given it's fine in the PC release). While some bonus features from the console versions of these games would've been nice, it's still undeniably a great collection of titles.

Saudi Gamer - Arabic - 8 / 10

A comprehensive collection (at least until MvsC2) with enough improvements and quality-of-life elements to make this by default the best way to play these games.

Spaziogames - Silvio Mazzitelli - Italian - 8.6 / 10

Capcom is doing a great job with its Collections dedicated to fighting games of the past and this Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is another jewel that collects seven titles that have made the history of the genre.

TheSixthAxis - Miguel Moran - 9 / 10

This will make waves purely for being the most feature-rich and accessible way to play Marvel VS Capcom 2 that the fighting game community has. At the same time, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is also packed with the games that led to that defining moment, and loads of impressive art-gallery content for each of them makes this ride so much sweeter.

Wccftech - Francesco De Meo - 8 / 10

The MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a fantastic celebration of the series, showcasing some of the best fighting games released by the Japanese publisher in the late '90s and early 2000s. Although the lack of cross-platform play reduces the collection's appeal, the additional options and extras are welcome enhancements that make playing these timeless classics on modern hardware even more enticing, especially on consoles.

Zoomg - Afshin Piroozi - Persian - 8 / 10

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a special work created for a specific

 

[MiyazakiLovesKojima]

@Nym won.

 

[Bryank75]

That's great, gonna have to get this to educate the kids.

 

[TheLastOfSnatcher]

Double dipping

 

[Vertigo]

I used to think these games looked like Frankenstein’s monsters at the time with sprite quality all over the place and ripped from a number of games.

But we did have it good then… the art direction was on-point for most.

For the nostalgia fighters I’m waiting for cvs2 since that’s where I might actually dump hours into.

 

[Nym]

Yeah the release schedule is obnoxious and designed to encourage double dips. Fantastic games though and I will be picking this up.