No one gets fighting games like Capcom, the company behind some of the most prolific fighters of all time, namely Street Fighter. But Capcom is also responsible for giving us some of the best video game versions we’ve ever seen of iconic Marvel heroes. That’s what the Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is all about, celebrating a rich legacy of Marvel games that played a pivotal role in the fighting genre’s history. It’s an immense package that brings seven seminal games to modern audiences. Considering how hard most of these games were to find, having them all in one place, with some extra bells and whistles to boot, feels incredible. Whether you grew up playing the likes of Marvel vs Capcom in arcades, or have never touched these games entirely — this is one release no self-respecting fighting fan should miss.
The Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection packs together seven Marvel-themed games, six fighters, and one beat-em-up. The shortlist is X-Men: Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men vs. Street Fighter, Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter, Marvel vs. Capcom, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and The Punisher. It’s been nearly 12 years since any of these games have seen an official release, meaning this is the best opportunity to experience the classics to date.
