Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection brings the long-dormant fighting game franchise back to the mainstream. After seven years of inactivity, this fan-favorite crossover fighter is finally freed from the shackles of corporate legalities and movie tie-ins. This game is a collection of seven games, all of varying quality and lengths, but all of them prove why this franchise is so beloved by fans.

Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection’s Roster

This collection has a ton of games packed into it. Many fans waited for a port of Marvel vs Capcom 2 New Age of Heroes. The MvC community soon got their wish when Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection got announced. It may as well be the marquee game on this roster. Not to throw shade at any of the other games on offer here. The Punisher arcade game is the most oddball inclusion here since it is not a fighting game, but a beat ’em-up game. It didn’t need to be included, but it being here gives the Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection a celebratory vibe.

X-Men Children of the Atom has a small roster composed of only X-Men characters, but it is where the series technically started. Marvel Superheroes, in a similar vein, has a Marvel-focused roster, with some fun infinity gem mechanics. X-Men vs Street Fighter is a classic, marking the first company crossover. Marvel Superheroes vs Street Fighter feels a bit redundant but still has a lot of action and charm. Marvel vs Capcom is an arcade classic that still feels energetic today.

Lastly, Marvel vs Capcom 2 is the main draw of this collection, as well as the biggest bang for your buck here. None of these games have been tampered with, by the way. Movesets, controls, all of those are still the same. Some game-breaking and tournament-banned glitches have been removed from the game, but they’re as arcade-perfect as one could hope for. 

Take You for a Ride

All of these games have rollback netcode-enabled online play. That’s the biggest change here. Yes, even an old game like X-Men Children of the Atom. This encourages players to re-learn and re-experience these older arcade gems of yesteryear. Of course, the biggest online powerhouse here is Marvel vs Capcom 2. Go to any social media platform, and Marvel vs Capcom 2 might look like a brand-new release the way people have been playing it. 

Capcom added some new features as well. There is a gallery mode, that lets the player view old concept art, promotional art, and arcade pin-up art in full resolution. The fact that the player base can finally view the art of this game series which has been low-resolution for decades, is an out-of-body experience. What’s almost as out-of-body is the new training mode. Training mode in these games finally has trackable statistics, like damage, hitboxes, and hurtboxes. Quality-of-life improvements like this make the game so much more charming. 

A Crossover Celebration

This collection is currently going for $5o on Steam, Switch, and PS4. For the first volume, it’s worth the money to experience the original Marvel vs Capcom and Street Fighter vs X-Men. The fact that these games were ported with such care to modern hardware is the cherry on top. In terms of flaws, there were some issues with the collection on release. Some gameplay oddities were removed, and some visual bugs existed. 

Just last week, Capcom patched the game and fixed them after listening to fan feedback. This writer will be playing Marvel 2 online for years to come. Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is a celebration of this legendary series. This is how this series should be regarded. Hopefully, the series success can eventually bring patient fans a Marvel vs Capcom 4. 

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