Marvel vs. Capcom
| Marvel vs. Capcom | |
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Current Marvel vs. Capcom logo
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| Genres | Fighting |
| Developers |
Capcom Backbone Entertainment Eighting Iron Galaxy Studios |
| Publishers | Capcom Virgin Interactive |
| Platforms | Arcade, Dreamcast, iOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Sega Saturn, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
| Platform of origin | Arcade |
| First release |
X-Men vs. Street Fighter 1996 |
| Latest release |
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite 2017 |
Marvel vs. Capcom (Japanese: マーヴル VS. カプコン Hepburn: Māburu bāsasu Kapukon?) is a series of crossover fighting games developed and published by Capcom, featuring characters from their own video game franchises and comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The series originated as coin-operated arcade games, though later releases would be specifically developed for home consoles, handhelds, and personal computers.
Its gameplay is derived from Capcom's Street Fighter series, but introduces tag team battles. Players form teams of two or three characters and, controlling one fighter at a time, attempt to damage and knock out their opponents. Players can switch out their characters at any point during the match, allowing team members to replenish their health and prolong their ability to fight. The series' gameplay is also distinguished from Street Fighter and other fighting game franchises due to its character assist mechanics and its emphasis on aerial combat and combo-chaining.
The Marvel vs. Capcom series has received generally positive reviews from critics, who have praised its fast-paced gameplay, animated visuals, and wealth of playable characters. On the other hand, the games have been criticized for their lack of content, especially more recent installments. The series has enjoyed broad appeal, especially in markets outside of Japan, selling approximately 7 million units as of December 2016.
X-Men vs. Street Fighter was released for arcades in 1996, introducing the series' signature gameplay by combining Street Fighter-style combat with tag team features. The game was succeeded by Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter in 1997, expanding the character roster to the larger Marvel universe.Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes later debuted in 1998, including characters from numerous Capcom video game franchises. The sprite-based games culminated in 2000 with the arrival of Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, which featured a cast of 56 playable characters. After a decade-long hiatus, the franchise was revived with the 2011 release of Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. The series' traditional sprites transitioned into 3D character models while retaining the 2D-style combat. An updated version of Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, was released later in the same year with additional characters and other new features. A high-definition compilation of Marvel Super Heroes and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, called Marvel vs. Capcom Origins, was released on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade in 2012. The upcoming Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite will be released in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.
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