GDN writes: "Releasing a 2D fighting game on the Wii was a strange choice, but Tatsunoko vs. Capcom manages to succeed on almost every level. Very similar in play style to Marvel vs. Capcom 2, TvC uses a simplified control system and mixes high-speed attacking with tag team action. The intent was clearly to try to appeal to both fighting game veterans and newcomers, and it does manage that to some extent. Its real triumph is in its flexible engine and variety of characters, which elevate this from being more than just a competent fighting game; it is genuinely fun."
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Capcom veteran Ryota Niitsuma, who produced Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds and Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, has announced his departure from the company.
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.
