Capcom Fighting Collection Nintendo Switch Review - Is It Worth it?

An arcade perfect combo
Capcom Fighting Collection launches on Nintendo Switch on Nintendo Switch on June 24th!
Review written by Tom Massey: www.nintendolife.com/reviews/...
Video by Zion Grassl: / ziondood
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#Darkstalkers #RedEarth #CapcomFightingCollection

[@MHSchonberg]

Don’t forget, this is the first time ANY Darkstalkers game has officially been on a Nintendo platform. And the first time Red Earth has been released officially on ANYTHING. It’s worth it.

[@latinochico]

👏👏

[@zerotattsreviews9767]

Not worth 40 Bucks. Basic collection 🤮🤮

[@themajesticspaceduck6798]

@@zerotattsreviews9767 it's 10 games how tf is that not worth it?

[@redcrimson1028]

@@zerotattsreviews9767 could've been 60

[@olschoolTonyCarter]

Plus you get the Japanese version of Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo with the fixed AI.

[@Ar0474]

Darkstalkers was definitely the game series I was looking for, but Red Earth and the other games look really awesome as well!!

[@zerotattsreviews9767]

Really??? Yea ok . Super basic collection

[@DippedInInk]

Darkstalkers series a classic.

[@offbeatninja]

8/10 not that bad! I just hope there is Capcom Fighting Collection 2 with Rival Schools, Power Stone 1+2 , Plasma Sword , and the Final Fight fighting game.

[@wickedredgoblin]

god i need rival schools so bad

[@emanuelepolloni4002]

Hopefully we could get it next year, since it’s the 40th anniversary

[@ArchAngel_M81]

The first Final Fight is part of the Beat’em up collection

[@mythosinfinite6736]

Good taste, Plasma Sword is critically overlooked

[@anwarwilliams9246]

xmen vs street fighter would be perfect aswell

[@isaacmelendez5]

I just wish they have put marvel vs copcom and MVC2 AS WELL . this definitely would have being awesome!

[@junkshun626]

I hate to break it to you, but don't hold your breath. Anything Capcom originally released involving Marvel characters is in litigation limbo. Capcom and Disney, Marvel, Sony, and at one point....FOX, have to tangle through tons of licensing agreements and disputes. I've been waiting to legally be able to get MVC2 for the better part of a decade. The last time this title was available in the market was Qtr. 1, 2013, when it was delusted on XBL and PSN.

[@caffeiinated]

​@@junkshun626 yeah its not like they dont want to but to do it is such a hassle since they need to manage the license to avoid copyright and all

[@WatchingYoutubeVid]

THEY DID IT

[@daftgeartv]

Bro, let's goooooooo!!! MVC 2 is free!!!!!! Capcom is releasing a Marvel vs Capcom collection.

[@jinpachimishima4415]

@@junkshun626This aged well

[@PloysMaw]

I've kept my eye on this since the first trailer dropped, and I'm so hype. Today I took the plunge, and got to say as a new player of Darkstalkes I can understand why so many people love these games. It's sick.

[@That1PissedOffBoomer]

Paid off my copy yesterday. So excited. I haven't played DS since PS1. I've played every game besides Puzzle Fighter, Super Turbo and Red Earth and can't wait.

[@mysticblue0222]

Also known as 90% of the reason I bought a Saturn no regrets (this doesn’t have the marvel games obviously) but I was thrilled when this was announced and it was a pre-order for me. I LOVE capcom’s art from this era. Nice to know it’s actually a good game.and of course it’s the arcade versions not the home releases I really liked Vampire Savior little red riding hood w guns that slits throats … and looking forward to red earth.

[@redcrimson1028]

Home versions are always better tome especially in the difficulty area

[@MetaSynForYourSoul]

😆 As a fellow Saturn owner and importer of all the Capcom fighters of that era, I had to comment. I still say the Saturn version of Vampire Savior is the definitive edition TO THIS DAY! With the 4 meg backup the Saturn ran X-men/MSH vs Street Fighter BETTER than the arcade (the load time is faster swear to God). The D&D games, KOF collection, Street Fighter collection, 2d Capcom of that era was amazing and the Saturn is prob the best 2D system ever, up to that point.

[@jonasking9587]

A release like this is a dream come true for me. I adore all of these games.

[@zerotattsreviews9767]

Wow really? 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️😵‍💫 Basic list. Very underwhelming imo

[@jonasking9587]

@@zerotattsreviews9767 Glad I asked.

[@punkydudester3]

This is an amazing collection, I am grabbing it physically on my Nintendo switch. I have been waiting for Dark Stalkers for too long.

[@zerotattsreviews9767]

Not really. It’s basic imo… A couple Dalkatalkers games another sf2 . Really Puzzle fighter is probably the only game really worth it on there. Possibly Red earth. Possibly. Sf30th that came out earlier last year is wayyyyy better

[@richardfan7157]

You can get the Darkstalkers games cheaper in Capcom Arcade Stadium 2 next month.

[@redcrimson1028]

@@zerotattsreviews9767 lol

[@Santoryu90]

@@zerotattsreviews9767 It’s still good but to each their own

[@LordBeMine]

I understand the importance of Darkstalkers and Red Earth but i bought the collection because of Gem Fighters.. The game is too damn cute 😍😍😍

[@victorl5402]

Not a fighting game guy for much more than the DBZ and Naruto games, but Gem Fighters also tempting me to buy the collection just for it. Gotta get the new Fire Emblem first though. I’ll see if I can last until Xenoblade Chronicles 3, or if I’ll fall into the urge of buying the collection before that.

[@FanaticsRUs2011]

Gem Fighters Mini Mix for the win. Ibuki being a Geisha, awesome stuff lol

[@elcapitan549]

It really is cute as hell.

[@midnight_helix]

For some reason the UK didn't get a physical release of this as you can only find the U.S. version online that's a bit more expensive, but for anyone here interested Bazaar-Bazaar has the U.S version for £44.99 and Base also does for £49.99 bit of a shame as the games included in the collection are difficult to find and play but hopefully that helps people.

[@popteamepicbest539]

Good thing I live in the US feel sorry for everyone in the UK who has to pay an extra 5 or 6 dollars

[@buttonbashbrothers]

Any one in the UK want a physical copy sent over? hit me up with a DM and I'll post to the uk for you 😉 (You will need to transfer the money via PayPal though 😂)

[@AskDr.Stupid]

We don’t have a physical release in Australia yet either.

[@latinochico]

Just buy it in Amazon that's what I did. I live in Australia

[@AskDr.Stupid]

@@latinochico I just bought the digital version, it’s a pretty small size and only the second game I’ve ever bought a digital version of. Couldn’t wait to play Darkstalkers so I gave in 😂.

[@stevesteve0521]

So far it seems like there’s a bug on the switch version that doesn’t let you view the online rankings for hyper street fighter 2. Every time I try it keeps closing the game automatically. I’m sure they’ll fix it with a patch

[@ArgentDawn007]

Thanks for the review! I'm totally buying this for the switch. Puzzle fighter all the way! I definitely want a portable version of it.

[@hzafary]

This is such a great review, thank you!

[@rodrigopimentel9380]

Very well done review!!

[@shadowdemon5730]

Looks great. Is there a full screen (16:9) option for Switch Lite? I hate not being able to utilize the whole screen.

[@statesminds]

Morrigan and Felicia 🙏🏼

[@pizzamike4420]

Now that I have my oled for a few months now this is a must buy for me, like right after work tomorrow. I love the beat em up collection capcom games rock!

[@MaddixCuhming]

That robot one is also in the capcome arcade collection thing,

[@MexicanMyDude]

Just got this a bit late to the party but def worth it cyberbots and red earth had me hooked from the get go and they def didn’t dissapoint 😭

[@K3vinTuCara]

This looks so freakin good

[@Ilovewatchingsupernaturalparan]

I use to love playing Darkstalkers.

[@StevenUlyssesPerhero]

As a fighting game scrub who doesn't own any previous version of any of these games, I do plan to grab this... Later. Just grabbed Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes, and preordered NIS Classics Vol 3, but once those are out of the way I should be able to give this the full attention it deserves.

[@jouflow]

Cool story bro.

[@BobbyHo2022]

This is my game of the year. With the joystick it is just amazing.

[@desmondcs]

I had my eye on this, but I think I’ll wait for Arcade Stadium 2. Maybe I’ll get it on sale sometime down the line.

[@azenar1894]

I bet your a Mega man power battle fan

[@ethanjory3130]

Does Arcade Stadium even have online play? Can’t imagine any purpose of buying any fighting game in the modern age without it.

[@desmondcs]

@@azenar1894 Not just that, but I like Three Wonders & haven’t played Capcom Sports Club or Eco Fighters but I want to.

[@desmondcs]

@@ethanjory3130 I’m not sure if it does or not, but I rarely play online all that often anyway so either way is fine by me. I haven’t been a serious fighting game player since 2002 or some time around then. I just play casually with a friend every once in a while or go at it solo.

[@azenar1894]

@@desmondcs it doesn't

[@daftgeartv]

Does anyone know if I buy this game on the eShop will it come with the bonus music and art work from the physical edition?

[@SHINBAXTER]

GREAT REVIEW. SUBBED! 😁 NOW WHERE'S OUR MARVEL VS COLLECTION CAPCOM? =)

[@dlee5848]

Does this collection have superior graphics over Capcok Arcade Stadium 2 equivalent games?

[@kntwing23]

puzzle figther 2 & pocket fighter my favorite fighting game of all time.

[@AlexLi1122]

i am interested in getting this only for puzzle fighter... is there online play?

[@leeartlee915]

How could they do this release without including Power Stone?

[@LinNick]

Does anyone know if this game has local play (using 2 switches) on switch?

[@argedismun2]

No enhancement music tracks for Hyper street fighter 2 ? why?

[@alejandroespinosareynoso7760]

Can you connect a fighting stick into the Switch?

[@Donsanity]

4:17 This is a modified version of SUPER Street Fighter II as the game itself is called Hyper Street Fighter II.

[@Supercancel]

Absolutely correct. Just a tiny verbal typo there from Zion, he didn’t mean it, honest!

[@incognitro7634]

Too bad that the Capcom Arcade download code given in box doesn't work. Was a nice bonus while it lasted.

[@AngelStarStudios]

Yes, some great ones in there

[@bender9740]

I ended up preordering the physical Fighting Legends Pack for Switch (it includes this game and Street Fighter 30th Anniversary)

[@sonicexereaper6814]

I’ll say this, if you’re a hardcore Darkstalkers fan, then the bundle with all 5 Darkstalkers titles is worth the money, but if you’re a fan, and leaning more to more Capcom classics, then I suggest waiting for the release of Capcom Arcade Stadium 2 since those same games are all on there with additional games minus 2 of 5 Darkstalkers title.

[@thegreathonourandprosper52]

This game won't allow me to pass the title screen and let me agree to privacy . Can anyone help

[@DieHardjagged]

Barely 550 people on Steam playing and the number is dropping fast each day.

[@sharksocks8130]

Morrigan makes pipi go brrrrrrrr

[@paradox5672]

a must buy for me.

[@tanishambrowne1137]

From when i saw Darkstalkers thats automatically buying this.

[@richardii5989]

.. ok for fans of these series.. I would prefer a few more “neglected” fighters.. Power Stone, Rival Schools, Tech Romancer

[@spaceghost10010]

Theres no arena based fighter that plays how powerstone does and that says a lot. Rivals a classic love that one as well.

[@soodane]

Someone bring back jojo god damnit

[@Psych0boost]

Really is a shame they didn't add the console versions or at least the characters from them

[@Long-HairedLuigi]

Is the werewolf playable?

[@HollowJay]

Maybe next time we can get a 3d collection

[@bradleremond]

Vampire Hunter 2, Vampire Saviour 2. Those ROMS were originally Japanese only. I don't know how, I'm not EVEN surprised these aren't translated. _ 4:44 ? What? Interesting

[@ulime]

Let's go!

[@JessicaGorehamPenney]

Hmmm, might get it for puzzle fighters and the chibi fighter game! I'll wait for a sale but I think a lot of people will love it.

[@quinnmachado6476]

I'm already getting less and less online ranked matches, almost nothing in casual matches...better try ranking up fast before the headstone arrives. Most ranked matches are in SF, Pocket fighter and Darkstalkers 3....SF being the most

[@borobengal]

Crap that bonus content is missing from some of the games. Not too bothered about anything Street Fighter as I’ve played that to death and have all Street Fighter games on other collections. But bonus content should always be included.

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

Time to fight!

[@Reallife315]

It’s weird though that a handful of these games are going to be on the arcade stadium 2 collection coming out soon. It’s like capcom is double dipping on their end. Lol

[@kidomaruking35]

Its not the first time they double dip lol

[@kidomaruking35]

The beat em up collection is double dipped

[@Reallife315]

@@kidomaruking35 lol yes I caught that was on there also. And a few of the darkstalkers and puzzle fighter and gem fighter lol. Idk man. I was gonna get that fighting collection but like half the games will be on the arcade stadium. And that list of games is looking pretty good.

[@gardevoirtrainer4526]

So there's not a simple versus CPU mode? That's extremely disappointing.

[@infernonine]

I think it’s because it’s the arcade versions not console ports

[@leo-gi3yc]

💜DARKSTALKERS 🖤

[@mysticblue0222]

Yes soul sibling and it’s sequel vampire savior AND discotek just released the OVA too!

[@kntwing23]

these good fighting games.

[@tony202931]

Aliens vs Predator should of made it to the roster

[@luisvelez9418]

This is awesome I get my digital copy today I love it has my favorite Darkstalker and red earth and gem fighter

[@alienpopstar]

Are the games in this able to be couch co op?

[@That1PissedOffBoomer]

You're kidding right? No, fighting games for the most part don't have co-op. It's player vs. player, not player & player vs cpu (minus a few games). I mean PvP is kinda the point of Fighting games.

[@alienpopstar]

@@That1PissedOffBoomer ok thanks for answering my question in a passive aggressive way anyways

[@alienpopstar]

You were wrong btw lol

[@Purplepunch813]

I don’t suppose that a marvel vs Capcom game would come to the switch

[@jeffcockerill18]

I wish I could get into these games. I remember SF2 in the arcade when I was young, that is the only one that hooked me. Well, maybe Soulcalibur came close.

[@NYCJoeBlack]

Not Killer Instinct and/or Virtual Fighter?

[@jeffcockerill18]

@@NYCJoeBlack I’ve played those. Fine games, just didn’t hook me. It may just be the genre. I want to love it but can’t.

[@olschoolTonyCarter]

@@jeffcockerill18 man I hate Killer Instinct

[@DragoonMS]

Ouch. Straight up arcade ports?? As much as I love Vampire/Darkstalkers (despite how good Vampire Savior/Darkstalkers 3 was, my favorite is Vampire Hunter/Night Warriors), I don't think I can get down with this...I got burned by Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection and its being nothing but arcade versions (stock ZERO3/Alpha 3 sucks compared to ZERO3 Upper, for instance). Not to mention that I've gotten too used to the console versions. Hyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition was absosmurfinlutely *AWESOME* in its day as part of Street Fighter Anniversary Collection on PS2 & Xbox, but that's nearly impossible to justify nowadays with both the aforementioned 30th Anniversary Collection having stock Super Street Fighter II X: Grandmaster Challenge (aka SSF2 Turbo) AND the existence of the both the souped-up HD Edition on PS4 & Xbox One (maybe PS3, too) & Ultra SF2 on Switch. 😞😞😞 Cyberbots...this is tempting. Wasn't the only console release on like the Japanese Saturn & Japanese PSone? (With Tessa having her Japanese name Tabasa) I don't recall it on console in the US before. But then again, straight up arcade...ugh...

[@That1PissedOffBoomer]

Umm.... no Cyberbots is on Capcom Arcade Stadium.

[@jameswells4479]

Honestly I'm getting the capcom arcade 2nd stadium after seeing the lineup. Unless you're a serious online player then I don't see why you would get this over the arcade stadium collection out in July.

[@santadestroy98]

Yeah, especially since Arcade Stadium has better quality of life features and are way cheaper to just buy individually, even if you waited for a sale on the fighting collection.

[@stevesteve0521]

The selling point of this is to play these games online that’s what most people buy it for. As a matter of fact I didn’t buy the first arcade stadium and I’m not buying the second one because neither has online. I bought the street fighter 30th anniversary and I bought the beat em up bundle because those had online play

[@That_Lady_Charlie]

A physical edition. That's why I got Capcom Fighting Collection.

[@quinnmachado6476]

I enjoy playing fighting games offline and it's always been best in my opinion. Good thing too because just like the Street fighter anniversary collection....it's TRASH AF online. Every time I want to look at online rankings the game restarted. Unable to connect error just like Power Rangers bftg. Online was like fighting an opponent underwater. Slow, lagging and glitches. An opponent threw me out of a tiger uppercut while getting hit in mid dp...the hit actually connected, he was in the air !

[@quinnmachado6476]

Is this game better on PS or Xbox? Or is it lagging online too?

[@Theshark15z]

Capcom did a much better release with Darkstalkers then Iron Galaxy did with Resurrection. No Trophy Apps, no glamourous fancy filters, No Bullshit just the games from the original CPS 2 release. I guess if you want it done right, do it yourself.

[@redcrimson1028]

Capcom didn't do it right either! Where are the marvel games and thr home versions of each?

[@Theshark15z]

@@redcrimson1028 Marvel games are license games which Capcom does not have access to for present releases. It's part of the reasons why Marvel vs Capcom Infiniti tanked.

[@lukang72]

wah! this game is no longer available???

[@markkennethnicart3005]

I have it on my mame emulator lols.

[@kingj521]

this game is better off for labbing stuff up. it feels like people use tools assisted shit online because not only is it laggy AF inputs also just outright stolen or switched to something completely different.

[@enriquepinero707]

Aside from the online and RED Earth; it's hard to justify purchasing this collection of 10 games (2 of which are variations of Vampire Savrior) for $40; when 6 of the 10 games are going to be available next month in Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium for the same price of $40 and comes with a total of 32 games. That collection will also include both Megaman Arcade games, Slam Masters, Magic Sword and some other games yet to be released this gen (along with repeat releases of the SF Alpha games, Knights of the Round and King of Dragons, but with better screen filters). I really don't get why they couldn't just combine all these games in the Arcade 2nd Stadium and just add the online and few pieces of artwork missing (2nd Stadium has some artwork this time around). Capcom is setting records this gen for how many times they can sell us the same exact games and think they can get away with it; instead of just getting it right in one shot. At least we have options to own these games and they are not rentals; so I give them that.

[@TheVidgamejunkie]

Unless you want online vs play I think.

[@azenar1894]

This has rollback and if you want a new darkstalkers you gotta get this. It's the new capcom test

[@groovstoov4717]

Fine, then go play Smash online. Oh wait, it's unplayable.

[@DieHardjagged]

​@@azenar1894Someone at Capcom already stated that no matter how much this sells, it will NOT result in a Darkstalkers 4.

[@azenar1894]

@@DieHardjagged they've done the same thing before with mega man legends 3, they said that participating on the website fir the game was optional but when people didn't go on anymore they cancelled legends 3. This obviously here to gage whether a new darkstalkers is wanted

[@n1nj4l1nk]

This is not the game Nintendo released a trailer for.

[@aztechero5304]

How can Capcom call this a fighting collection? Give me X-Men vs Street Fighter,Marvel Super Heroes vs Street fighter and Marvel vs Capcom. Thats the real collection

[@themajesticspaceduck6798]

Tell that to Disney not Capcom.

[@redcrimson1028]

And street fighter EX

[@themajesticspaceduck6798]

@@redcrimson1028 again Not Capcom

[@HombreDufff]

30 year old games... still more characters than Mario Strikers Battle League

[@NickDyers]

oh, another Darkstalker repackaging eh? guess Capcom gonna make DS4 only IF their prime milking cow (Street Fighter) series ded somehow.

[@sanderdegurra9002]

I hate how these type of games don’t support full screen

[@Supercancel]

They do

[@DRACOFURY]

*NOPE* *POWER STONES2* *RIVALS SCHOOL* *JOJO BIZARRE ADVENTURE* *STREET FIGHTER 3... SURE*

[@PaulGirdlestone]

What's that? You want a new Darkstalkers game? Well do your part. Buy this game! Money is the language of business.

[@DieHardjagged]

Also: Even if you buy this, there wont be a new Darkstalkers.

[@PaulGirdlestone]

@@DieHardjagged If enough people do there will. That is why they make these kinds of collections. They are cheap to make and great for gauging interest in IPs they are not sure about making a risk. Obviously they aren't going to stick a massive budget into it and make it like SF6 will end up being if they don't even know how in demand Darkstalkers is. It is all about money.

[@gipgap4]

@@PaulGirdlestone you don’t attract new players with a collection of old games. You announce a new release then release a collection of previous games to up the interest/hype. A new Darkstalkers isn’t going to happen any time soon.

[@reddsniper3853]

@@PaulGirdlestone but capcom already should know we’ve been wanting a new darkstalkers for 20 years, they don’t need this to “gauge interest” because we’ve been yelling it for years

[@PaulGirdlestone]

@@reddsniper3853 Yelling doesn't equal money. Darkstalkers was never huge and the one time they did a big rerelease of it it sold terribly. At the end of the day they will only make something that maximises profit. Why make 1 million if you can make 10?

[@knuclear200x]

Oh boy more roms again

[@liublanka3925]

Sadly, I think darkstalkers resurrection on ps3/360 is better looking and sounding just like sf3 online edition. Such crap they won’t re-release it on series x or ps5

[@stevesteve0521]

Both games are on ps now or I guess it’s just called ps plus now. I’ve been playing them for a over a year on their

[@jonathanmejil9887]

This will be a hard pass for me on the Switch. It’s hard to pick this console over the other ones if you have more than one. No cross platform, so it really makes you wonder about matchmaking and how many ppl in the FGC are playing on Switch.

[@That_Lady_Charlie]

a few days since release, and online servers on Switch are still pretty popular... for now. I would imagine player count on Switch will drop off over time.

[@sharkulashairstylist5505]

No, Mega man legacy lacked save functions and rewind... I won't buy capcom rom sets

[@Kanzuki]

This game is a hard pass on Switch. I got it on PS5 cuz fighting games are almost never worth buying on Switch

[@redcrimson1028]

Nor really, it's perfect for the switch, fighting on the go. You may have a small point on cross play but that's about it.

[@JadesOfGrey]

The only fighting game I care about is Super Street Fighter II Turbo

[@notimeforcreativenamesjust3034]

Ew

[@EX-Flashkick]

L

[@MasterEm243]

L

[@ArronTheCat]

You can get that without buying this collection, you can buy the street fighter anniversary collection or arcade stadium. This is more for darkstalkers, puzzle fighter, and red earth, with street fighter tact on for extra flavor. But darkstalkers is the main selling point of this collection.

[@BzaafiedTheFerocious]

Capcom's ported that game so many times you may already own it and not realize it.

[@claudacious9947]

Garbage, re-released over and over and over and over. People will continue to spend dollars just to play online. What a joke.

[@HandheldGamer1991]

I say no. Fighting gaes on switch are either dead (except for smash bros) or are a bitch to control thanks to the joycons being crap and the pro controler having a shitty d pad.

[@zerotattsreviews9767]

Basic Capcom. I’m disappointed and underwhelmed to say the least 😵‍💫😵🤦🏾‍♂️