Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Reviews

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is ranked in the 96th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Sep 9, 2024

"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."

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7.8 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2024

It could be argued that this is a collection of roms and that, in one way or another, the PC community has found a way to challenge each other online for years, but the rich dose of extras and the presence of rollback and ranked matches alone is enough to give the collection an edge, not to mention a great way to legally own seven excellent games. To be had, hoping that sales will prompt Capcom to challenge Marvel superheroes again in the near future.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2024

A lovingly and carefully ported collection of classic fighting games that are still worth playing today, with new life breathed into them through online functionalities. Video game history is successfully preserved here!

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8 / 10
Sep 25, 2024

This game definitely isn’t for everyone. If you’re not interested in Capcom’s fighting game past, this is probably not the game for you. But if you’re a big fan of the Marvel vs. Capcom series or have any remote interest in fighting games, this game is right up your alley.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2024

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.

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Az Elias
Top Critic
8 / 10
Sep 13, 2024

Capcom has delivered another terrific collection of fighting games with all the bells and whistles, packed with music, promotional art and development images that every fan of these still-great arcade titles will appreciate. Care has been given to ensure gameplay options are there for all types of players, with solid training and online modes that will introduce a new generation to some of Marvel and Capcom's best collaborative work.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2024

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a beautiful and nostalgic tribute that revives 7 iconic fighting games. Although the lack of additional modes and cross-play limits its potential, it remains an excellent option for both veteran and new players. Still, we can't help but feel that Capcom could have done more to make it the ultimate collection

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Saudi Gamer
Top Critic
8 / 10
Sep 9, 2024

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.

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Zoomg
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2024

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a special work created for a specific group of gamers—those who have nostalgic memories of the games in this series and are now seeking to relive those experiences with new features, such as online play. So, if you belong to this group, you’ll derive great enjoyment from playing Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, and you’ll find yourself immersed in its experience for hours.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2024

Marvel Fighting Collection is the package that all fans of the saga have been waiting for many years.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2024

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.

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80 / 100
Sep 9, 2024

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.

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8 / 10
Sep 9, 2024

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.

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8 / 10
Sep 20, 2024

When it comes to preserving history, this is about as good as it can get from an official source. Between backwards compatibility and being on a platform like Steam, there are fewer ways that even a licensing deal expiration can get in the way of playing this collection in the coming years.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2024

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is something that, until recently, no fighting game fan would have considered possible. Inside this package you will find some real milestones of the genre that shows the ability of the Capcom developers to evolve a format to the point of making it iconic. Thanks to the presence of training and online modes, as well as challenges for the best score with other players for arcade matches, this collection brings these timeless classics fully into the present.

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8 / 10
Sep 12, 2024

Six classic fighters and one extra beat-'em-up come together in a collection that's well worth the wait.

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Sep 9, 2024

Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a complete package that delivers a wonderful collection of games while adding modern niceties such as a feature-rich training mode, and high-quality online play. It’s great to see Capcom learn from its mistakes to dial things in with its most recent collections. While it is a fairly priced product, the value is considerably worse if you only buy it to play Marvel Vs. Capcom 2. So, I do encourage everyone who picks up this collection to at least try the other games included. Odds are you’ll have a marvelous time.

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Sep 9, 2024

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

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8.2 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2024

In summary, the Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a visually impressive and feature-rich compilation that offers a nostalgic trip down memory lane for fans of classic fighting games.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2024

We can’t help but commend Capcom once again for their excellent work on Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, which brings back seven iconic fighting games in a modern collection. Updated to meet today’s standards, it still preserves the authentic feel of the original versions.

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