Another fun fact: One of the major reasons these games got made was an employee at Capcom that was a huge Marvel fan. He was always pitching ideas and telling people how great Marvel comics were. When Marvel came in to talk for game licensing, he wouldn't stop talking about how much he loved Marvel, and that really impressed the representatives. They never knew his name, they only called him the "Marvel zombie". He had even went so far to have "Marvel fan" printed on his business card. Later on, when Capcom was asking what characters they could have permission to use for "Marvel Super Heroes", he asked for Shuma-Gorath. A cut that was so deep the Marvel reps didn't even know who he was talking about at first. After a bit they were like "Wait, that Dr. Strange villain? The green squid with one eye? Yeah, sure."
Why these collections are essential goes just beyond the scope of having them all collected together to relive them - these collections are essential to the importance of PRESERVATION. We need reminders of classic gaming for generations to come. These are games that deserve their place in history and should be played by everyone…especially on OLED Handhelds *cough PSP 2 cough*. Play these games! #PlayForever
VIc and EPN Team thank you so much for everything ya'll do and cover for the community. A true OG of gaming journalism! But when are we gonna get a Reviews on the Run re-launch? I thoroughly enjoyed the back and forth between Vic and Tommy/Fubar/The Rest of the Squad. Reminds me of First Take or other sportshow debates. I think it'd be great if EPN collaborated with the likes of Metal Jesus or Videogame Dunkey for the debate. Or prefferably bring back ole Tommy boy! #bringbackreviewsontherunplease
I remember EP from way back when. I've been subscribed for a minute but haven't watched much videos. then I saw you at Kit & Krysta's podcast. Then I searched the Marvel collection for reviews and came across this video. I gotta say, I enjoy your format and insight. Thank you for continuing what you do. ❤
been a big fan of these since the early days some of the playstation and saturn versions! so seeing all of these compiled into one game, I'm extremely excited to revisit some of these classic games! MVC1 was probably my favorite 2D fighter ever on the dreamcast! also gotta shoutout the #FREEMVC2 fans they finally get their wish of MVC2 on modern systems, been trying to wrap my head around the mechanics on that one, but its a lot! can't wait for the collection to drop this week I'll be tearing into it over on Switch ASAP!!
@@Jiterdomer oh yeah I had MVSF on playstation... definitely nerfed due to the PSX's lack of RAM. I did enjoy it though. and playing as the bosses was a nice extra at least that carried over somewhat to MVCC.
EXCELSIOR, VICTOR! I can’t wait to play the MvC Fighting Collection. I grew up playing all of the MvC games and they are a treat. I still have MvC Clash of the Heroes and Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter. Anyone that never play the games are in for a treat.🎙️🤓👊🏾💙
His name is Norimaro, a caricature of the Japanese comedian and actor Noritake Kinashi. He's the only guest fighter of the series that aren't from either Marvel or Capcom much like Gon in the PSX version of Tekken 3. Norimaro's translated attacks and bubble phrases were translated in English but due to Capcom USA not getting permission from Kinashi to use him in that version, he was dummied out by a simple flag and can be playable in that version through hacking the ROM.
So happy these games are finally being re-released. Buying the physical copies today is way too expensive. On another note, it’s a pleasant surprise to see Punisher being released. I remember playing that entire game in an arcade with my dad when I was a kid. I must’ve spent about $20 on quarters, but we got it done. 😅
When Vic reviews a games he gives it to you straight. He doesn't waste our time with switch 2 videos. I'm talking to you Switch force. He gives his honest opinion
Yoooooo wait a minute Victor as in the guy who used to host Judgment Day with Tommy T on G4 TV?????? Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow I think last time I seen him doing a video game review it was for a brand new GameCube game. Shoot I think Marvel vs Capcom 2 was still new as far as the Xbox version.
1 thing needs to be fixed. The games demonstrate juddering when playing. It is especially noticeable when there are long straight scrolls of the camera from a vertical or horizontal sides ( ie: Xmen vs SF letters intro as well as when fast forwarding during in mid round wins). Playing Switch version.
I’m still bummed that Capcom went with polygonal backgrounds in MvC2. Their sprite work was top notch so it would have been amazing to see that work carried forward to MvC2.
To harness Sega Naomi's power but they have to cut down the animations for certain characters due to all 55 characters fit into one PCB, this was way before arcades changed to console (Namco System 256 and 357) or PC-based (Taito Type X and Namco System ES3).
Getting this and Capcom fighting collection 2 is gonna make me flatline! Its one thinh to have gotten 2 or 3 of these classics. But basically the whole series is unreal im speechless. 😢
I'm so glad that Marvel and Capcom is doing this for long arcade fans like me who always wanted to play these old arcade games that have been stuck in license issues mode for a long time here! I'm still waiting for the physical release until November & great review Victor! 👍
Fun story about these games: Like 2 weeks before X-men was due to ship, Marvel rejected all of Capcom's voice choices for the cast. Capcom went with a bunch of Japanese actors that knew English. Marvel rejected every single one except for Silver Samurai. In a moment of brilliance, the director asked "Who voices the cartoon? Can we use them?". One phone call later, it was $5,000 and a plane ticket to book the cast for recording sessions in Canada, and the rest is history.
Off-topic: Most of the animations for the CoTA characters got gutted down in MvC2 due to Sega Naomi's hardware not handling more sprite data for certain characters. That's why Sentinel's assembling intro and the spinning leg attack got removed and "added" Bonerine instead of random hidden characters like Anita and Norimaro. Same goes for CPS2 games where Capcom tried to bring back many characters from CoTA to MSHvSF but these characters were reduced to Assist Characters.
This collection is an absolute dream come true! Holding out for the physical, just unsure if I’ll go ps4 or switch. Heck, maybe I’ll just get both 🤷🏻♂️
I picked up the Arcade1Up Marvel vs Capcom 2 Cab last year so not sure if I'll double dip on this as well... Although it doesn't have the Punisher game on it. Worth it for just that?
Only thing that's a major bummer is no Cross-play. Gonna really suck 3 months after release the player base shortening and your just gonna be fighting pros at that point :(
I'm definitely gonna buy the "gonna take you for a ride" collection, but I'm most excited for the "this battle is about to explode" collection next year. 💪
I bought this just for MVC 2 and the quality is blurry not clear at all. No training mode then when I have 3 players left and the cpu has 2 it say you lose
Not crapping on this collection at all it looks awesome but really is anyone going to play anything besides MvC2 for more then 30 minutes or so. Are any of them worth it?
Hate to be that guy, Vic, but you mean PS4, right? There is no native PS5 version, even though it's BC on there, same for the later Xbox One verson to XS. Might need to clarify that.
It is weird that there aren’t native PS5/XS ports but these are classic games uprezzed so I think the PS4/XBO versions are fine. The PlayStation 4 version ran beautifully on my PS5.
I wish they would make a Marvel vs Capcom game with, wolverine, x 23,gambit,rogue, storm,ice man, cyclops ,magneto, sabertooth,omega red, apocalypse,hulk,punisher, deadpool, jill valintine,ryu,ken,akuma, bison, cammy,mega man, spiderman,venom, carnage,hob goblin,green goblin,captain America,iron man,war machine, and add bonus chars spawn,dark vadar,yoda,freddy krueger,predator, galatius , scorpion,sub zero,and hellboy. If they made it like that with good stages then it would be an awesome game and it would sell out they would make millions from making a game everyone wants instead of that crap they been giving us.
You notice how marvel vs capcom 3 and infinite are not on the collection. Because those games were sold on the lies by paid UA-camrs and paid pro players promoting the game. Unfortunately tatsinoku vs capcom is not on the. Collection. Because that is kinda in licensing limbo.
At 7:52 Spiral first appeared in Longshot #1 in 1985. Her real name is Rita Wayword. She was a lieutenant for Mojo in Mojoworld. She was a stuntwoman who befriended Longshot.🤓😊👊🏾💙🤍
@@Relentless.assault I don't know my man I turned it on long enough to see that it was just the arcade ROM that has been floating around for years that I can play on my computer I promptly uninstalled and got my refund
C'mon vic, these graphics are only sensational on a crt tv. I hate to be that guy, but you play these games on a modern OLED qled or led,LCD any of those, amd see it on a crt and its simply no contest. These games where made for those, and crystal clear pixels look like ass on today's tvs. You need the smoothing and blending of that technology
I've got the collection downloaded to my Switch, and now, I just need to wait till Thursday to play it (assuming the coming tropical storm doesn't do too much damage to us in Mississippi to where I can't connect to the internet for it to check for the game to be playable, especially since said storm is supposed to start raining here Wednesday).
Another fun fact: One of the major reasons these games got made was an employee at Capcom that was a huge Marvel fan. He was always pitching ideas and telling people how great Marvel comics were. When Marvel came in to talk for game licensing, he wouldn't stop talking about how much he loved Marvel, and that really impressed the representatives. They never knew his name, they only called him the "Marvel zombie". He had even went so far to have "Marvel fan" printed on his business card. Later on, when Capcom was asking what characters they could have permission to use for "Marvel Super Heroes", he asked for Shuma-Gorath. A cut that was so deep the Marvel reps didn't even know who he was talking about at first. After a bit they were like "Wait, that Dr. Strange villain? The green squid with one eye? Yeah, sure."
Victor, it was great to meet you at Summer Game Fest! Thank you for all you do for the industry! - s0leb
Great to meet you too! SGF was fantastic this year!
Been a big fan of EP since the G4 days and im glad youre still going strong Victor
Bro the music was IT! 'GONNA TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE!'
for those that never played these games before, you're in for a real treat 👼
They're gonna take you for a ride!
Why these collections are essential goes just beyond the scope of having them all collected together to relive them - these collections are essential to the importance of PRESERVATION. We need reminders of classic gaming for generations to come. These are games that deserve their place in history and should be played by everyone…especially on OLED Handhelds *cough PSP 2 cough*. Play these games! #PlayForever
Still love that I can STILL rely on VL to provide his thoughts and insights on games. The best!
I am so glad I found out Electric Playground is still around a few days ago. Everything I've watched so far has been great.
I used to watch them on A Channel in Edmonton Alberta.
Thank you so much! ❤️
VIc and EPN Team thank you so much for everything ya'll do and cover for the community. A true OG of gaming journalism!
But when are we gonna get a Reviews on the Run re-launch? I thoroughly enjoyed the back and forth between Vic and Tommy/Fubar/The Rest of the Squad. Reminds me of First Take or other sportshow debates. I think it'd be great if EPN collaborated with the likes of Metal Jesus or Videogame Dunkey for the debate. Or prefferably bring back ole Tommy boy!
#bringbackreviewsontherunplease
Know a few people that will be super happy to have this in their collection.
Oh man, I had no idea EP was back on UA-cam, used to watch all the time on TV in the early 2000's. Good to see ya again, Victor.
Holy 90's flashback. Clicked on vid randomly and heard his voice. Why do I know this voice?....whoa....subscribed.
Welcome! Hope you dig getting caught up!
Man I love that you are still doing your thing man. I used to watch EP on G4/Tech TV. Keep up the great work!
I remember EP from way back when. I've been subscribed for a minute but haven't watched much videos. then I saw you at Kit & Krysta's podcast. Then I searched the Marvel collection for reviews and came across this video. I gotta say, I enjoy your format and insight. Thank you for continuing what you do. ❤
been a big fan of these since the early days some of the playstation and saturn versions! so seeing all of these compiled into one game, I'm extremely excited to revisit some of these classic games! MVC1 was probably my favorite 2D fighter ever on the dreamcast! also gotta shoutout the #FREEMVC2 fans they finally get their wish of MVC2 on modern systems, been trying to wrap my head around the mechanics on that one, but its a lot! can't wait for the collection to drop this week I'll be tearing into it over on Switch ASAP!!
I own the PSX versions of XvSF and MSHvSF but these were incomplete without the tag feature as the game mentioned in MSHvSF's intro announcement.
@@Jiterdomer oh yeah I had MVSF on playstation... definitely nerfed due to the PSX's lack of RAM. I did enjoy it though. and playing as the bosses was a nice extra at least that carried over somewhat to MVCC.
Powerstone...is a must have
That's great news.
Your wish is granted. The collection that features Capcom vs. SNK 1 and 2, Project Justice, and Power Stone 1 and 2 are coming next year.
The word is filters add a small amount of input delay. So turning them off for competitive play could make a difference.
So happy to see these games back! Saw you on Kinda Funny, great treat to see you there! Cheers from your neighbor in Hamilton!
EXCELSIOR, VICTOR! I can’t wait to play the MvC Fighting Collection. I grew up playing all of the MvC games and they are a treat. I still have MvC Clash of the Heroes and Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter. Anyone that never play the games are in for a treat.🎙️🤓👊🏾💙
I love that you can change the region and play as a character in Marvel Super Heroes Vs. Street Fighter that wasn’t available outside Japan.
His name is Norimaro, a caricature of the Japanese comedian and actor Noritake Kinashi. He's the only guest fighter of the series that aren't from either Marvel or Capcom much like Gon in the PSX version of Tekken 3.
Norimaro's translated attacks and bubble phrases were translated in English but due to Capcom USA not getting permission from Kinashi to use him in that version, he was dummied out by a simple flag and can be playable in that version through hacking the ROM.
So happy these games are finally being re-released. Buying the physical copies today is way too expensive.
On another note, it’s a pleasant surprise to see Punisher being released. I remember playing that entire game in an arcade with my dad when I was a kid. I must’ve spent about $20 on quarters, but we got it done. 😅
When Vic reviews a games he gives it to you straight. He doesn't waste our time with switch 2 videos. I'm talking to you Switch force. He gives his honest opinion
That cyclops ost is 🔥
Yoooooo wait a minute Victor as in the guy who used to host Judgment Day with Tommy T on G4 TV?????? Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow I think last time I seen him doing a video game review it was for a brand new GameCube game. Shoot I think Marvel vs Capcom 2 was still new as far as the Xbox version.
Yes, he's the 🐐 Welcome!
Welcome back!
After all those years of emulating MvC2 for years, we finally had an official PC port.
So many memories. The early '90s combo fighters were darn near flawless 🪙
Man I can’t believe we went from SF6 to MK1 to Tekken 8 now we got Marvel vs Capcom collection right into Fighting collection 2! This is awesome!
Thanks for covering this Vic
Holy Moly electric playground still exists.
Probably my favorite fighting series ever!
I really hope they bring back that X-Men arcade game in 2025
Xcellent review. Love this series of games. Lots of memories playing each one, at arcades, and some at home. Love them all
1 thing needs to be fixed. The games demonstrate juddering when playing. It is especially noticeable when there are long straight scrolls of the camera from a vertical or horizontal sides ( ie: Xmen vs SF letters intro as well as when fast forwarding during in mid round wins). Playing Switch version.
so true, this is still to this day beyond omega levels of artistic splendor. insane visuals.
Thank you for this Victor! A top notch review as always.
I need this physical
@@wolverinescratch It's coming until November!
I’m still bummed that Capcom went with polygonal backgrounds in MvC2. Their sprite work was top notch so it would have been amazing to see that work carried forward to MvC2.
To harness Sega Naomi's power but they have to cut down the animations for certain characters due to all 55 characters fit into one PCB, this was way before arcades changed to console (Namco System 256 and 357) or PC-based (Taito Type X and Namco System ES3).
It sucks they are doing a split release. I may double dip though and get both the digital and physical release.
I’m not a huge fighter fan but this looks like a must buy!
Getting this and Capcom fighting collection 2 is gonna make me flatline! Its one thinh to have gotten 2 or 3 of these classics. But basically the whole series is unreal im speechless. 😢
Capcom crushing it!
I wish Thor got in MvC2
Great review watched Johnny's earlier. I loved these on the dreamcast, which turned 25 years old today 🧑🦳
I'm so glad that Marvel and Capcom is doing this for long arcade fans like me who always wanted to play these old arcade games that have been stuck in license issues mode for a long time here! I'm still waiting for the physical release until November & great review Victor! 👍
Thank you and same!
Fun story about these games: Like 2 weeks before X-men was due to ship, Marvel rejected all of Capcom's voice choices for the cast. Capcom went with a bunch of Japanese actors that knew English. Marvel rejected every single one except for Silver Samurai. In a moment of brilliance, the director asked "Who voices the cartoon? Can we use them?". One phone call later, it was $5,000 and a plane ticket to book the cast for recording sessions in Canada, and the rest is history.
Off-topic: Most of the animations for the CoTA characters got gutted down in MvC2 due to Sega Naomi's hardware not handling more sprite data for certain characters. That's why Sentinel's assembling intro and the spinning leg attack got removed and "added" Bonerine instead of random hidden characters like Anita and Norimaro. Same goes for CPS2 games where Capcom tried to bring back many characters from CoTA to MSHvSF but these characters were reduced to Assist Characters.
This collection is an absolute dream come true! Holding out for the physical, just unsure if I’ll go ps4 or switch. Heck, maybe I’ll just get both 🤷🏻♂️
Throw us a bone and add Power Stone to one of these collections Capcom...
Both games are in the next fighting game collection coming in 2025.
Few more months buddy!
@@jonwolfendenThat includes Capcom vs. SNK 1 and 2, Project Justice, and Plasma Sword (an underrated sci-fi Capcom fighter that features Hayato).
@@Jiterdomer I’m looking forward to it. I have only played the capcom vs snk & power stone games in this collection.
I'm so happy this collections is a thing. I'm buying 3 copies of this to never lose this masterpiece of my childhood again
It’s outstanding.
Epn and vic are the best.
❤️
Casual Park Vic
I picked up the Arcade1Up Marvel vs Capcom 2 Cab last year so not sure if I'll double dip on this as well... Although it doesn't have the Punisher game on it. Worth it for just that?
Fantastic games, but my old man reflexes can't keep up like I could in the 90's.
@StLounatic I wasn't good then. So not looking forward to getting owned.
That should fly today, tired of how sensitive everything is ... I miss the 90s and early 2000s
Never seen the Punisher arcade game before, looks fun
😵👍🏽
It's the four button (2013) release of Marvel vs Capcom 2 😢
Heartbroken
Only thing that's a major bummer is no Cross-play. Gonna really suck 3 months after release the player base shortening and your just gonna be fighting pros at that point :(
True. But invite a pal over and play locally and improve together
So epic game! So happy capcom gave us this collection!
How does the version of MvC2 here compare to the old HD release on Xbox 360/PS3?
This version uses Sega Naomi arcade Rom while the HD release was based on Dreamcast/PS2 version.
I'm definitely gonna buy the "gonna take you for a ride" collection, but I'm most excited for the "this battle is about to explode" collection next year. 💪
Minor gripe, but they SHOULD have had both the console _and_ Arcade versions of 'The Punisher' 🤷
I think they’re setting up a “Console” collection.
@@EPN I hope you right with the console collection. These ROMs print money anyways 🤑
Are the Alt colored stages available in this version of MvC2?
DC, PS2, OG Xbox and XBLA ports only sadly as the version in this collection were based on Arcade Roms.
11:51 that's not the X-men Mutant Apocalypse box art. Must be fan art.
I wished the Xmen arcade game was in this.
That’s a Konami game but I feel ya!
The time split is weird but I'll check them both out. digital and physical.
Cannot wait let's go
I bought this just for MVC 2 and the quality is blurry not clear at all. No training mode then when I have 3 players left and the cpu has 2 it say you lose
Not crapping on this collection at all it looks awesome but really is anyone going to play anything besides MvC2 for more then 30 minutes or so. Are any of them worth it?
I wish get gave us the console versions also I just want the ability to play1v1 without having to play arcade mode
marvel vs. snk next
+ I love the commentating.
Physical out this week if you pre order quick enough expect a surprise 😉
I just went back to the 3rd one on Vita.. This is interesting and I'll prolly pick it up but I'm more intrigued with the SNK one..
Hate to be that guy, Vic, but you mean PS4, right? There is no native PS5 version, even though it's BC on there, same for the later Xbox One verson to XS. Might need to clarify that.
It is weird that there aren’t native PS5/XS ports but these are classic games uprezzed so I think the PS4/XBO versions are fine. The PlayStation 4 version ran beautifully on my PS5.
Are you able to play the ps4 version on the ps5
Yup!
I wish they would make a Marvel vs Capcom game with, wolverine, x 23,gambit,rogue, storm,ice man, cyclops ,magneto, sabertooth,omega red, apocalypse,hulk,punisher, deadpool, jill valintine,ryu,ken,akuma, bison, cammy,mega man, spiderman,venom, carnage,hob goblin,green goblin,captain America,iron man,war machine, and add bonus chars spawn,dark vadar,yoda,freddy krueger,predator, galatius , scorpion,sub zero,and hellboy. If they made it like that with good stages then it would be an awesome game and it would sell out they would make millions from making a game everyone wants instead of that crap they been giving us.
You notice how marvel vs capcom 3 and infinite are not on the collection. Because those games were sold on the lies by paid UA-camrs and paid pro players promoting the game. Unfortunately tatsinoku vs capcom is not on the. Collection. Because that is kinda in licensing limbo.
So is this game cross platform?
I do not believe so. 🤞🏻 on a patch!
At 7:52 Spiral first appeared in Longshot #1 in 1985. Her real name is Rita Wayword. She was a lieutenant for Mojo in Mojoworld. She was a stuntwoman who befriended Longshot.🤓😊👊🏾💙🤍
Sorry to spoil, Silver Samurai and Spiral were in X-Men 97.
@@Jiterdomer I’ve seen all of X-Men 97 episodes. I saw all of the cameos.🥸🤓👊🏾🤍🔥
Cammy isnt in MSH va SF 😂
I was struggling trying to remember everybody in every game. 🤣
Wish I would of known it wasn't the full mvc2. I wouldn't of bought it at all.
@@Odayian420 what do you mean? It is the full version?
@@Relentless.assault no it's not. The original full version of the game allowed you to unlock the characters. You had to earn to unlock.
@@Odayian420 yea you're right I noticed that aswell, but are all the characters??? there? I haven't played mvc2 since I lost my ps2 copy years ago
@@Relentless.assault I don't know my man I turned it on long enough to see that it was just the arcade ROM that has been floating around for years that I can play on my computer I promptly uninstalled and got my refund
@@Odayian420 thanks for the heads up 👍🙏
It's Marvel. Check your title!
Thank you! Fixed!
First
C'mon vic, these graphics are only sensational on a crt tv. I hate to be that guy, but you play these games on a modern OLED qled or led,LCD any of those, amd see it on a crt and its simply no contest. These games where made for those, and crystal clear pixels look like ass on today's tvs. You need the smoothing and blending of that technology
I've got the collection downloaded to my Switch, and now, I just need to wait till Thursday to play it (assuming the coming tropical storm doesn't do too much damage to us in Mississippi to where I can't connect to the internet for it to check for the game to be playable, especially since said storm is supposed to start raining here Wednesday).
Good luck!! And enjoy the game!
@@EPN Thanks. Hopefully, the storm will just cause a lot of rain and nothing more.