Ugh. Where to begin on this total unmitigated disaster. When this game was announced for Xbox, it was promised to have Xbox Live support, making it a title worth keeping an eye on. In fact, in the press copy provided with the game the 'pull sheet' which lists game facts still has an Xbox Live logo on it. Unfortunately the press release and the game box confirms that there's no Xbox Live support for it, making it a three year old game with no new added features.
What else sucks? Well, take a look at the back of the box again…you know the little info box that shows all the different features of the game – none are highlighted except for 'players 1-2.' That's right, even though you're supposed to be able to have a 3-on-3 tag team battle, you'll still have to play with a maximum of two players. Booor-ing.
Did I mention there's no progressive scan, dolby digital sound or custom soundtracks? Did I mention I played this game on the Dreamcast years ago and nothing has changed? Oh, you don't own a Dreamcast? Or PS2?
Okay, for those of you that have never seen this game before, welcome to the world of video games. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is a fighting game in glorious pixellated 2D that has 56 playable characters. The characters are from Marvel (duh) and Capcom (duh).
I could go on and on about this game but I have other things to do. This is the exact same game I played years ago and there's absolutely nothing new added to it since the Dreamcast version, unless you count the annoying Xbox control for a fighting game.
Stay away from this puppy – there's nothing horribly bad about it except it's about 4 years old and there's nothing new to recommend it.
-Dan
Company Line
Capcom today announced plans to release Marvel vs. Capcom 2 this March for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. The game will not be Xbox Live compatible. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will deliver absolute arcade perfection in classic Capcom style. The game pits Capcom's legendary characters and Marvel's world famous super heroes against each other for dream matches of epic proportions. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 boasts a record number of playable characters: more than 50! The game also delivers new innovations with real three-on-three tag team matches and numerous modes of play. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is rated "T" for teen audiences by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board).
"I'm glad to see this classic fighting game coming to Xbox owners," said Todd Thorson, director of marketing, Capcom Entertainment. "Marvel vs. Capcom 2 offers players more than 50 playable characters, more than any other video game, and a wide variety of game modes. Where else can players pit an adorable Servebot against the maniacal powers of Doctor Doom or Jill, from Resident Evil against all time favorites like Spider-Man?"
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 offers the following enhancements and the return of popular modes of play including:
Real 3-on-3 tag team battle!
More than 50 playable characters
Team Hyper Combo – Allows three characters to perform Super Combos successively.
Snap Back – Forces opponents to change characters
Assist Type Select – Players choose their favorite assist attack
Crossover Attack – Players can change characters in the thick of battle
Crossover Assist – Waiting character rushes on screen to assist your playing character
Crossover Counter – Waiting character performs lifesaving counterattacks
Crossover Combination – Three characters perform a Super Combo simultaneously
Advancing Guard – Allows players to push back their opponent
At the beginning of the game, players have access to 24 playable characters. From the Marvel universe players can choose from Cable, Marrow, Cyclops, Captain America, Dr. Doom, Rogue, Psylocke, Wolverine (bone claw version), Iceman, Spider-Man, Hulk or Venom. The line-up of Capcom characters includes Jill, Tron, Rubyheart, Son Son, Amingo, Hayato, Sakura, Guile, Ryu, Zangief, Anakaris and Strider. As players meet certain conditions they will gain access to many hidden and secret characters.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 includes all the features from the arcade version. Now as never before, players can choose a character to experience three-on-three fighting mayhem. Players can perform limitless Hyper Combos, Crossover Counters, Advancing Guard and Super Jumps, all popular features from the acclaimed "vs" series.
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