I've always been a big fan of 2D fighting games since the days of Street Fighter 2. Several years back, Capcom created the popular "Vs" series starting with X-men vs. Street Fighter, then Marvel Superheroes vs. Street Fighter, and finally Marvel vs. Capcom. In 2000, Capcom released their greatest "Vs" title ever, Marvel vs. Capcom 2. Five years later, MvC 2 still holds up in the 3D fighting dominated genre. Here's my review on MvsC 2.
Plot: There's not much plot when it comes to fighting games, MvC 2 is no exception. Leave the plot to your imagination. However, there are a total of 56 characters from the Marvel and Capcom universes. On the Marvel side: Venom, Spider-man, Hulk, Dr. Doom, members of the X-men, Capt. America, etc. On the Capcom side: Strider Hiryu, Hayato, Jill Valentine from Resident Evil, the cast of Street Fighter, Tron Bonne, etc. There are also new characters who entered the fighting scene: Amingo, Ruby Heart, Sonson, and Abyss. 5/5
Graphics: Despite the 2D characters being low-res, they still look pretty awesome and have a great anime feel to them. The 3D backgrounds does look very colorful. Capcom certainly did a good job on MvC 2's graphics. 4/5
Sound: The sounds in this game are pretty good but the lounge jazz/pop music doesn't really suit MvC 2 at all. Capcom should of sticked with the rock/techno music like in the previous "Vs" titles. 3/5
Gameplay: The gameplay of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 truly shines right here. The controls are very good and easy to do when doing flashy hyper combo attacks. The gameplay is fast paced and super crazy. MvC 2 also has a system where you can purchase secret characters, secret stages, and artwork. Not really much to choose from though. 4/5
Despite being over 5 years old, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 still has that charm and appeal to fighting game fans. If you still have a soft spot for 2D fighting games, MvC 2 is worth the buy. Also check out Capcom's latest 2D fighting game, Capcom Fighting Evolution.
Final Review: 4/5
Plot: There's not much plot when it comes to fighting games, MvC 2 is no exception. Leave the plot to your imagination. However, there are a total of 56 characters from the Marvel and Capcom universes. On the Marvel side: Venom, Spider-man, Hulk, Dr. Doom, members of the X-men, Capt. America, etc. On the Capcom side: Strider Hiryu, Hayato, Jill Valentine from Resident Evil, the cast of Street Fighter, Tron Bonne, etc. There are also new characters who entered the fighting scene: Amingo, Ruby Heart, Sonson, and Abyss. 5/5
Graphics: Despite the 2D characters being low-res, they still look pretty awesome and have a great anime feel to them. The 3D backgrounds does look very colorful. Capcom certainly did a good job on MvC 2's graphics. 4/5
Sound: The sounds in this game are pretty good but the lounge jazz/pop music doesn't really suit MvC 2 at all. Capcom should of sticked with the rock/techno music like in the previous "Vs" titles. 3/5
Gameplay: The gameplay of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 truly shines right here. The controls are very good and easy to do when doing flashy hyper combo attacks. The gameplay is fast paced and super crazy. MvC 2 also has a system where you can purchase secret characters, secret stages, and artwork. Not really much to choose from though. 4/5
Despite being over 5 years old, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 still has that charm and appeal to fighting game fans. If you still have a soft spot for 2D fighting games, MvC 2 is worth the buy. Also check out Capcom's latest 2D fighting game, Capcom Fighting Evolution.
Final Review: 4/5