I have been playing fighting videogames since i was a little kid, my fav titles were during the PS1 era(Tekken 3, Street Fighter EX2 Plus, King Of Fighters 1999...etc).But somehow by the time i bought my PS2 i had lost interest in these games, developers focused more on the graphics than they did on the fighting system/mechanics.Still i kept on buying/renting these games hoping i would be able to get into and enjoy them like i used to,but i never did.
All that changed with MVC3, the sequel to 2000's highly successful MVC2.The heart of the game is still the same, you get to choose three of your favorite Capcom or Marvel characters and battle through various levels either online or offline.The biggest change from MVC2 is the new simplified control scheme, which allows you to execute hyper combos by pressing just one button ! which in my opinion is a ridiculous addition, probably implemented by capcom to attract newbies to the game.
The game contains a limited number of modes, offline you get to choose between arcade(single player), versus(with a friend), training and mission mode, where you get points by completing certain moves\tasks.Online you can battle in ranked matches or just for fun in player matches.Also, the lobby allows you to battle against up to 7 opponents, one at a time.Unlike the previous installment and apart from the four unlockable characters, MVC3 doesn't offer a variety of unlockables which is a letdown and a definite indication of Capcom milking the franchise via DLC, just like they did with SF4.
Nevertheless MVC3 lives up to the hype and the expectations, and quite frankly i can't remember the last time i had soooo much fun playing a fighting videogame.If you are interested then you must give MVC3 a go.
As common as it is today, it is hard to believe that there was a time where gaming franchises crossing over was just a pipe dream. Capcom broke down the wall, but they took the combination of some of the most unlikely of franchises and made it the norm.
Whether it was a colossal successful partnership with Marvel Comics or a collaboration with rivals Namco and SNK, the “Vs.” series brought unforgettable experiences to the fighting genre.
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A reader gives his view on what Capcom’s next fighting game should be, and why he thinks Street Fighter VI is not necessarily the answer.
People's been starting to clamor for a Capcom vs game with only Capcom characters. It's a brilliant idea considering the awesome characters that Capcom has under their belt.
And they'll have MUCH more creative freedom with their own characters.
