Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000)
Date: February 24, 2000
Platform: PlayStation 2 / Xbox / Dreamcast / Arcade / Xbox 360 Games Store / PlayStation Network (PS3) / iPhone / iPad
Developer: Capcom / Capcom Production Studio 1 / Backbone Entertainment
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Fighting
Theme: Fantasy / Martial Arts / Superhero / Comic Book
Franchises: Marvel vs. Capcom / Capcom Versus / Marvel
Also known as: MVC2
Adaptation: Inspiration
Summary:
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes is a 2D tag-team fighting game developed and released by Capcom for the arcades (running the Dreamcast-based Sega NAOMI hardware) on February 24, 2000.
The fourth installment of the Marvel vs. Capcom crossover series, the game doubles the roster of its predecessor (including new additions and returning fighters) while adding new 3-on-3 gameplay and simplified controls (two punch buttons, two kick buttons, and two assist buttons). It also brings back the classic “assist attack” system (sans “partners”) while adding a new “snapback” attack (a close-ranged attack that, if hit successfully, swaps the opponent’s character with another). A unique aspect of the game is its use of experience points for each arcade machine that increments by playtime, determining how many characters and alternate costumes are unlocked.
One of Capcom’s earliest fighting games developed outside of their arcade hardware, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 combines 2D hand-drawn sprites with 3D backgrounds (a style later used for Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium). It is the last game in the series to use hand-drawn sprites for its characters.
The game was later released for the Dreamcast throughout 2000 (March in Japan, June in North America, and July in Europe), adding a new system of “purchasing” the locked characters/costumes with accumulated playtime (and trading them using the VMU). The Japanese version of the game also includes online multiplayer and the ability to use VMUs with the arcade version (where players can use their unlocked characters and earn experience points). It was later ported to the PlayStation 2 (in September 2002, with the Japanese version including online multiplayer) and Xbox (in September 2002 for Japan and March 2003 for North America).
It was later ported (by Backbone) as a digital release for the Xbox 360 (via Xbox Live Arcade on July 29, 2009) and the PlayStation 3 (via PlayStation Network on August 13, 2009). This version includes online multiplayer (including a six-player lobby system), various graphical options (including widescreen support), support for custom soundtracks, and all content unlocked from the start. The original console version was ported to iOS devices on April 25, 2012 (adding touch controls). These ports were removed from their respective storefronts on December 2013.
Source: https://www.giantbomb.com/marvel-vs-capcom-2-new-age-of-heroes/3030-2612/
Strider 2 (2000)
Date: February 24, 2000
Platform: PlayStation / Arcade / PlayStation Network (PS3)
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom / U.S. Gold Ltd. / Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc.
Genre: Action
Theme: Sci-Fi
Franchises: Strider
Also known as: Strider Hiryu 2
Adaptation: Cameo
Summary:
Strider 2, released in arcades and on the Sony Playstation in 2000, is the sequel to the popular arcade and multiplatform game Strider. This game is considered the true sequel to the original Strider, rather than Strider Returns. Strider Returns is not considered a part of the series, as it was not developed by Capcom, it was exclusive to the west, and most people hated it. Strider 2, on the other hand, was very well received. Unfortunately, despite being hailed by critics and series fans, Strider 2 did not sell well.
The Playstation version of the game included the original Strider on a separate disc, for those who had never played it to become accomodated with the series. In the United States, there was a printing error for the game that swapped the labelling of each CD, so the Strider 2 disc was labelled Strider, and the Strider disc was labelled Strider 2.
SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighter's Clash 2 Expand Edition (2001)
Date: September 13, 2001
Platform: Neo Geo Pocket Color
Developer: SNK
Publisher: SNK
Genre: Role-Playing / Card Game
Franchises: SNK vs. Capcom
Adaptation: Cameo
Summary:
SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighter's Clash 2 Expand Edition is the second game of the Card Fighters series. Unlike its predecessor, Card Fighters 2 was released as a single game; the player is asked whether they prefer SNK or Capcom upon starting the game.
Also unlike the first Card Fighters game, Card Fighters 2 was a Japanese-exclusive release. Fortunately, a fan translation patch can be used to translate the text into English.
Source: https://www.giantbomb.com/snk-vs-capcom-card-fighters-clash-2-expand-edition/3030-23127/
Street Fighter X All Capcom (2013)
Date: November 19, 2013
Platform: iPhone / iPad / Android
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Card Game
Theme: Comedy / Martial Arts
Franchises: Capcom Versus / Street Fighter
Adaptation: Cameo
Summary:
Street Fighter X All Capcom is the follow-up to Minna to Capcom All-Stars.
Source: https://www.giantbomb.com/street-fighter-x-all-capcom/3030-46156/
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection - Arcade Classics (2024)
Date: September 11, 2024
Platform: PC / Xbox One / PlayStation 4 / Nintendo Switch
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Compilation
Theme: Superhero / Comic Book
Franchises: Marvel vs. Capcom / Capcom Collection / Marvel
Adaptation: Cameo
Summary:
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a compilation of Capcom's entire Marvel arcade game catalog,
Source: https://www.giantbomb.com/marvel-vs-capcom-fighting-collection-arcade-classi/3030-91356/
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