Marvel vs. Capcom 2

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  • Summary: Rule the arena of the world's two most powerful fighting Universes. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is bar-none, the most insane tag-team fighting game on the planet! An unprecedented 56 playable characters raises the bar on arcade fighting with 3 on 3 tag-team battles, unbelievable control andRule the arena of the world's two most powerful fighting Universes. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is bar-none, the most insane tag-team fighting game on the planet! An unprecedented 56 playable characters raises the bar on arcade fighting with 3 on 3 tag-team battles, unbelievable control and hyper-fast animation. Pick a fight with your favorite legendary Capcom characters and Super Heroes from the Marvel Universe and watch the super combos fly. [Capcom]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Game Informer
    85
    If you happened to miss this in arcades or for DC, MVC 2 is a sweet 2D fighter worthy of purchase. [Dec 2002, p.122]
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  2. Gaming Age
    83
    The PS2 port is an excellent adaptation of a classic fighter.
  3. GamePro
    80
    Although it’s essentially a port of an arcade game that’s two years old, this is one matchup that’s a pleasure to kill hours with at home.
  4. GameSpy
    76
    The only new feature in the PS2 version is an art gallery, so when you factor in the worse sound and lack of VGA, I'd have to say that the Dreamcast version is still the best.
  5. PSM Magazine
    70
    Old school fans, however, will probably feel that MvC2 is a bit too hectic and find themselves hoping for an online PS2 version of "Street Fighter III" instead. [Holiday 2002, p.50]
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  6. Eurogamer
    70
    There are easily better fighters on the PS2 though, and so this feels more like an exercise in retro gaming than an essential and accessible purchase.
  7. Play Magazine
    60
    The only big downside to all this is a dated engine that shows wear in the animation, which may have passed the test on Dreamcast but loses appeal in today's arena. [Dec 2002, p.88]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. AKthaBeast
    May 7, 2018
    10
    A classic with a great and expansive roster. This is by far the best Marvel vs. Capcom game in the franchise.
  2. Spiderman
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    I have been a Street Fighter and Marvel Comics fan all my life, and the combination of the two is simply awesome. This game not only boasts I have been a Street Fighter and Marvel Comics fan all my life, and the combination of the two is simply awesome. This game not only boasts superior graphics, a litany of characters and crazy combos, but also is extremely fun to play ("fun" is an understatement - it is more like addicting). I really like everything about the game, the controls, the combos and the sound. The game is incredible and worth buying if you are a fan of Street Fighter games. Spidey is by far the best character, see if you can perform the elusive 12-hit combo!!!… Expand
  4. Juanoldead
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de lucha de la historia, y te diré el porqué... Es el más frenetico, el más divertivo, el más balanceado, tiene unUno de los mejores juegos de lucha de la historia, y te diré el porqué... Es el más frenetico, el más divertivo, el más balanceado, tiene un roster con más de 50 personajes, la banda sonora es una pieza maestra, infravalorada. Tal vez lo único "malo" es que se repiten algunos personajes con características similares que se podían haber reemplazado por otros . Eso no quita que sea el mejor Marvel Vs Capcom jamás creado.… Expand
  5. CaptainCommando
    Feb 24, 2003
    9
    This game is great! My only complaint is that the specials and Hyper specials are a bit too easy to do.
  6. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    Looking back on all the fighting games I've played, the vast majority of them have been tie-ins to anime franchises like *Dragon Ball Z*,Looking back on all the fighting games I've played, the vast majority of them have been tie-ins to anime franchises like *Dragon Ball Z*, *Naruto*, and the rest of that ilk. Their connections to such long-running properties have allowed for things like elaborate story modes and massive character rosters, on top of the usually expected features. It's something that has actually caused me a lot of problems in the past when it came to enjoying titles not associated with a previously established brand. Traditional alternatives such as *Skullgirls Encore* or even this game's direct sequel *Fate of Two Worlds* have often left me wanting in the face of the bare essentials and little else they offer. So on paper the fact that this second home console release of the arcade classic doesn't really do anything to flesh out the experience with more content should have been a big issue for me. Yet, this bizarre crossover epic was still able to win me over via the strength of its rambunctious action, eclectic cast of familiar faces (as well as a few surprising deep cuts), and flashy presentation.

    Outside of offline, two-player Versus, all you're really getting are Arcade and Time Attack. The former of which does come with a pretty nice improvement in that, since you no longer have to put in more money upon defeat, you can use the continue system to pick right back up from where you left off and even select an entirely new group of characters in the process with no penalty. It's not that much to play around with, especially when you consider how the tag team nature of battles (you'll always be playing with and against a group of three fighters) means there's only ever one ending no matter how many times you make it through the gauntlet of challenges. The thing that's supposed to keep you coming back, other than your own competitive urges, is the points you're constantly amassing that can be used to buy things like artwork or expansions to your assortment of playable heroes and villains. The store itself is kind of boneheaded in design however, displaying only a few items at a time meaning you'll likely be backing in and out of it until something you want finally shows up, which makes the whole process more tedious than it needs to be.

    Because of all that, what hooked me was strictly how fun the combat is. No matter who you choose you'll find that everyone available has their own distinctive, franchise appropriate abilities. This has led to some complaints about the balancing as there are those who are easier to dominate with right away than others. It's a criticism I can't fully agree with though, because with enough practice they can all prove effective in trained hands and the proper pairings. Yet, whether you're all that skilled or not matches will still be a blast as even simple button mashing fills the screen with a flurry of exciting visual effects stemming from the variety of crazy special and support moves at your disposal. The graphics do show their age, looking dated even by the now obsolete standards of the PS2 hardware, but the hand-drawn sprites and their animations hold up as charming to this day.

    While I'm not interested in adding this to my regular gaming rotation to consistently grind until I unlock everything, I can easily see myself breaking it out at a party or something. There are few properties out there more endearing than Marvel and the multimedia giant's stable of well-known names pairs surprisingly perfect with the eccentric assemblage of oddballs from Capcom. Mix that in with the chaotic displays of beautifully displayed powers this compilation puts at your disposal and you're basically guaranteed a great time passing the controller(s) back and forth between a gathering of friends. That's in addition to having the amount of depth suitable for hardcore competition. So while this may be a tad limited for those trying to go purely solo, I can't deny there's enough here to justify its deserved reputation as one of the very best in its established genre regardless.    … Expand
  7. Mixah
    Mar 27, 2003
    9
    The translation is almost perfect. there's slowdown the ruby/guile glitches have been removed (no more suki -__-) gief/colossus glitch isThe translation is almost perfect. there's slowdown the ruby/guile glitches have been removed (no more suki -__-) gief/colossus glitch is new (freezes game) infinites have slightly different timing.… Expand
  8. daven.
    Sep 23, 2006
    0
    haha! yes, please pay upwards of $50 for this game. By all means, with Marvel UIltimate Alliance coming out soon, why bother?!?

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#74 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#32 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#45 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002