CAPCOM FIGHTING COLLECTION REVIEW - Happy Console Gamer

Capcom Fighting Collection review is an upcoming fighting game compilation by Capcom in celebration of the Street Fighter series 35th anniversary. The collection includes arcade versions of ten fighting games originally released by Capcom between 1994 and 2003, including all five Darkstalkers games. It will release on June 24, 2022 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One.Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors
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[@krono5el]

Its still insane how good sprite work was back in the mid 90s, so damn beautiful.

[@dangunheadachron1603]

Also insane how people thought it looked dated while they were fantasizing about Lego Lara Croft's hooters.

[@brandonb404]

I remember back in high school a friend in art class told me about a arcade game he saw at the beach that was street fighter but with monsters. My mind was blown and I was super hyped. He didnt get to play it because there was such a huge crowd around the arcade machine but we knew without even playing it that it was something special. Kids now are lucky, back then we didn't have the internet or cell phones so we just had to speculate.

[@drowningin]

Nope, you'd hear about things or see a tiny blurry 1inch x 1 inch screenshot and your imagination would have to do the rest

[@drowningin]

@@Pirate_Ninja ?

[@drowningin]

@@Pirate_Ninja what are you talking about?

[@chriskater]

I actually think it's quite the opposite. Back in the day (I'm 42 right now) when Street Fighter 2 was released for arcades it was something MAGICAL to go to the arcades and get amazed at what you saw there, even if it only was the demo play. You paid attention to every single detail of the stage, the colors, the sounds... Same with Mortal Kombat, I remember some guy doing the Kano fatality, all the screen turning black and then that bloody heart... Jesus Christ. Those were the days man. Now it's much more boring, I love games still but it's not the same anymore. It's like even before the game gets released it's like all across youtube, reviews, spoilers, all in your own phone and it is so much more information that you pretty much don't care anymore. The game has to be exceedingly ultra amazing to raise your brows. I guess it comes with becoming old.

[@CynicalSnowflake]

@@chriskater You're right, it's an overload of information. Do as I do, simply shut yourself off from videos of the games you're anticipating. Only buy a magazine here and there, just like the old days. After a while, you will 'recharge' your excitement, so to speak, and not feel so jaded anymore.

[@bxgeo5180]

I hope they do a Marvel Capcom collection in the near future. I did preorder this and can't wait for it

[@dereksookdeo1720]

I know me too

[@bayleyinc]

This is exactly what I was going to comment

[@TheErnieforss]

Yeah i want the first marvel vs capcom and x-men vs street fighter

[@dereksookdeo1720]

While they're at it, they should throw in the xmen and marvel snes beat em up games

[@aryinc]

Same here. Bring it. Capcom can't go wrong with these. Capcom snk collection would be loved also. Getting expensive on the og dreamcast.

[@jacobabramov1734]

Now guys imagine if they release arcade perfect ports of Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men vs Street Fighter, Marvel vs. Street Fighter and the first 2 Marvel vs. Capcom ..... I could retire happily from fighting games for the rest of my life. - 30th Anniversary Collection - Capcom Fighting Collection - Marvel vs Capcom Collection All and any wrongs by Capcom would be forgiven in an instant.

[@orbtastic]

X-men vs Street Fighter was amazing. I had a Japanese Saturn and imported it. The sequels were great too. I read up on it and apparently Capcom won't pay the additional license fees to get them released or something like that.

[@ronaldmaday]

Yes! But I’d also want a Rival Schools remaster lol.

[@michaelschneider1365]

also they should update the controls or graphics as well

[@brandonbeyond5477]

I had Pocket Fighter back in the day on PS1. I absolutely love that game, one of the most fun times I've ever had playing a fighting game.

[@sdlock83]

Yeah but they took out the voice acting.

[@TheMonsterReviews]

I'm so happy to see Darkstalkers finally getting more love again. But now I get to try Red Earth, Cyberbots, and admitively Puzzle Fighter for the first time. With Rollback Netcode? Can't wait! Great review.

[@IcePakOG]

I loved Nightwarriors and Vampire Savior on Saturn. And me and my friends played the hell out of Puzzle Fighter. This looks like a killer compilation. Great review.

[@Punkmanprime]

I cant wait to get this on steam and play on my At Games Legends Cabinet! This and Shredders revenge within a week. Us 90s kids getting some serious love!! Excellent review as always!

[@Dalamartm]

Yeah and also Sonic Origins collection in a few days and also the Cowabunga Collection later on ,hoping it drops in July but just rumors for now. They are hitting us with the Nostalgia hard this year !

[@JH-vb1wo]

Honestly this collection makes me want to get a arcade stick and play ur old school way. Right now is a good time to be a old school gamer

[@michaelbalcazar3990]

Anytime I wake up and see a new video from Johnny makes me so happy!

[@sneakingelephant]

Been looking forward to this for a couple months now. Having all these fighters in one spot is so good. Having to track down the original individual games and the hardware to play them is such a pain these days. I'm lucky to have some of them but even still this collection is going to be my ideal way to play going forward. I do wish I could afford the Japanese limited edition with all the posters

[@FlockofSmeagles]

All of these games can be played on fightcade with mame emulation, and online as well. I play alpha 2 and 3rd strike on there all of the time. Of course, it isn't the same as booting them up on a CRT, but it's fun play in the arcade with everybody in FC.

[@ninetendopesaitama2107]

I enjoy these arcade games on my MiSTer. Very accurate. For flat or crt TV. But i will buy this collection nevertheless.

[@sneakingelephant]

@@FlockofSmeagles fully agree. Fightcade is the way to go if you want online play these days but it's nice to have an official product that we can purchase and have live support. Now we just need some modern ports of all the vs games and I'll be happy haha

[@sneakingelephant]

@@ninetendopesaitama2107 even though I don't own one yet, I'm definitely a massive fan of the MiSTer project. My comment was more in terms of an official release. Even if I likely choose to play cyberbots on my PC I'd love to own the game physically or digitally so that I can always have access to it in the future and own my own ROM of it. Plus having a lot more folks to play online with the game will be pretty dope.

[@JynxBlack13]

So many great memories playing Puzzle Fighter with my friends on a late night. Always with alcohol! I play better buzzed 😅

[@Imozart0341I]

Darkstalkers is still fucking beautiful. This I a day 1 buy because of Red Earth.

[@fivejedis]

God, I hope they do a Marvel collection next. With Marvel Super Heroes, Marvel vs. Capcom and Marvel vs. Capcom 2. Would be amazing.

[@turtlesallthewaydown8831]

You were right!

[@fivejedis]

@turtlesallthewaydown8831 I completely forgot I made this comment. I'm so glad Capcom did this! When I made the comment, I honestly thought it was a pipe dream. 😭

[@Silvergun_Raven]

If they do a second collection in a couple of years, it would be AMAZING if they add Power Stone 1 and 2.

[@flamesofhell6449]

I'm excited to buy this on my switch. I've only played the first dark stalkers so it's gonna be a treat to play the rest of them. I love fighting games and can't wait.

[@IsaacPurpleguy]

Some friends and I recently went to this local arcade for my birthday. There were so many different old school fighting games we played that I had to scratch that itch to play more of them. Darkstalkers 2 and Jojo's Venture were so fun to play, so I'm glad at least one of them is in this collection. Crazy how new this collection is, at the time I'm writing this.

[@PanCakeMixer101]

Can't wait to receive my copy and relive my childhood playing Dark Stalkers. I used to play this game with my cousin at an arcade in Gozo.We used to spend a week or two on this island every summer as a summer vacation. Capcom, SNK and DataEast were kings back then. Their sprite/artwork was phenomenal.

[@SuchetB]

Thanks for sharing and reviewing this - it looks amazing and I am getting it!!!

[@xboxclown8922]

I am planning to pre-purchase this on Thursday, I'm not surprise hearing some great stuff about it. I will be honest I'm a little surprise when similar things got said about Sonic Origins. This was a great nostalgia filled review man.

[@kevinlukehart1734]

Capcom should do a final fight collection !! They never re-released 2 and 3 would be nice ..👍👍

[@BJH0380]

That’s what I’ve been saying constantly. If Capcom ever does, they should include the Slam Masters games.

[@kevinlukehart1734]

@@BJH0380 true !! 👍👍

[@coldh8terade737]

If they did that, it would have to be a Switch exclusive. Because Final Fight 2 and 3 were made under contract with Nintendo as SNES-exclusives, and that's why we haven't seen them since. I personally would rather see a remake instead, or better yet, a legitimate sequel made in the same vain as Streets of Rage 4. A lot of the characters have gotten fleshed out from being featured in Street Fighter, so having Cody, Maki, Lucia, etc with all their moves from those games, and a crazy combo system on top of that, would make it an instant buy for me.

[@BJH0380]

@@coldh8terade737 Had no idea that they were Nintendo exclusives. I didn’t think that would be an issue today.

[@RedRanger2001]

Maybe 2 and 3 will be in the SNES Switch Online one day...

[@seenoweevil1991]

If you're not interested in online, an option would be to just pick up Capcom Arcade Stadium and the upcoming 2nd Arcade Stadium. It contains almost *all* the games in the Fighting Collection, Street Fighter 30th Collection and the Beat 'em up Bundle but without online. The games that aren't include are the Street Fighter 3 games and Red Earth (I wouldn't be surprised if there was a 3rd Arcade Stadium in future with these). The amount of overlap in these collections is kinda strange tbh.

[@SuperKokuJin916]

Hopefully Capcom knocks it out of the park with the Rollback Netcode. I'm so glad my favorite fighting series is finally getting the attention it truly deserves! I've got my import physical copies coming for PS4 and the Switch! Those come with a physical copy of SF 30th Anniversary International Edition! The ultimate pickup. I might even pick it up for Steam. My arcade sticks are all getting a workout this weekend!! Darkstalkers - in love with it since 8th grade at our local Godfather's Pizza!! Me and my friends after school playing each other over pizza and soda. Great times!! Learning the Darkness Illusion and other unorthodox inputs for supers was fun! The wait for the PS port took FOREVER it seemed like. That artwork for Night Warriors (especially the win poses will always be some of my favorite Capcom art pieces of all time)! Cyberbots in the arcade was amazing. I only got to play it for a short time. That soundtrack is still one of the best on the hardware. It really gets your blood pumping. The home versions with Mech-Gouki were outstanding. Hopefully he's in there somewhere... Vampire Savior - the Saturn version still might take it if there is no option to combine Savior 1 & 2's roster... I'm still ecstatic for all of it!! And I'm getting my big brother a copy too...😄

[@derpingflamingo]

I preordered digital for switch and might pick up a physical for PS4 on release day. Lmk if you want to play

[@KaguraHibachi]

I heard the Netcode was good, not better or as good as KOFXV and Strive but not as bad or worse than SFV, just good

[@jesseslack2089]

I have Street Fighter 15th collection on the Saturn..that was enough for me lol.

[@Ty-douken]

Ordered my switch copy of this for Red Earth alone. I also haven't played Darkstalkers since the arcade days, so I'm missing those games as I've been recently really enjoying arcade re-release & modern takes like Shredder's Revenge.

[@thepuppetmaster9284]

Nice review Johnny. I’m still waiting for my copy. It got a couple of pre-order bonuses like Pocket Fighter stickers and keychain :3

[@marcgoesblindgaming2076]

Great review, I was on the fence with this if I should get it or not and this really helped so thanks

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

I miss the days when you could just walk into a store release day and pick up a physical copy NO PRE ORDER

[@panandscan4941]

Beyond Killer Instinct on the SNES and Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, I've never gotten into fighting games. Seeing that this has a definitive version of Street Fighter II and how absolutely incredible and nostalgic the animation is in these games, I might have to download this and train myself on SFII. I've heard once you learn SFII, you essentially know the basics for most fighting games going forward.

[@dorkasaurus_rex]

A great decision!! Good luck on your fighting games journey, friend!

[@whoisthis99995]

I know nothing about fighting games, especially retro ones. But I was having a shitty day, and your video made it a bit better. So thank you ☺️

[@sugoidave]

Classic HGC episode! Might check this out since I missed these.

[@AwakenUniverse]

Now I'm waiting on MARVEL VS CAPCOM 2 collection, that's the one I'm really waiting for. Hopefully all this is leading to that!

[@thetigerman]

I love your personality when you do reviews. Your great 👍

[@jayt2917]

Picking this collection this Friday . Can’t wait !

[@RPGtourguide]

Sounds like a whole lotta fun for fighting game enthusiasts! It is cool to see those games we never got before getting released now.

[@CutePuppy1991]

I'm looking forward to playing this. Always wanted to play the Darkstalkers series as well as Red Earth and Puzzle Fighter. Already pre-ordered my copy back in March and it's coming in two days.Very excited for it.

[@Riz2336]

I think Red Earth is the thing that has me interested, I never saw or played that one in arcades

[@donjaun540]

Looks very cool. I've never played Dark Stalkers but look forward to playing. 🤛🤛

[@darktetsuya]

oh yeah between this and the capcom arcade 2nd stadium its definitely a great time for classic capcom fans! I still gotta track down the physical edition of beat-em-up bundle (I do have it digitally) but that was an amazing collection too! I assume it's the same folks working on this game given the interface/menus are the same?! I do love the prospect of playing Hyper SF2 online! Although yeah it'll be fun to revisit the darkstalkers games, for sure.

[@sferris33]

Awesome! I cannot wait for it to be released on 6/24. It cannot come soon enough.

[@laughinggas1801]

Been looking forward to this game! Great review!

[@erikmochrie1868]

They opened a Walmart in my smaller city in 94. In the mini-arcade: the brand new fighting game darkstalkers. Blew my mind at the time. Horror Street Fighter

[@firestorm1579]

Puzzle Fighter is an awesome puzzle game Johnny. At one of bigger arcades it got serious when ppl played it. Yeah we had 3rd strike and MvC2 but that Puzzle Fighter bought out the ppl there.

[@ricsw9303]

Definitely getting this compilation.While I already have the street fighter 30th anniversary edition for my Switch/PS4/XB1X I'm a long time Capcom fan so this collection is obviously a no brainer for me.

[@kcant65]

My physical copy should get here Friday. Sounds like fun times.

[@johnofthewired]

picking this up later, excited for darkstalkers and warzard!!!

[@PsychoSavage88]

I'm such a huge super puzzle fighter fan I want this collection mainly for that......and Morrigan, I love her❤️

[@NodakSavage]

Wow, this is an absolute blessing especially considering I had most of these on Saturn and sadly sold my Saturn collection back in 2017, regrettably. I've got to grab this, and glad it has a NA physical version for ps4

[@jacobbaranowski]

One of the best collections Capcom has put out

[@AyeYoYoYooo]

Absolutely cannot wait for : 1. SF3 Collection - -- SF3: New Generation -- SF3: 2nd Impact -- SF3: Third Strike -- SF3: 4th Strike “4th Strike” would include all stages and audio tracks from all 3 titles, as well as from their arranged console versions, as well as several additional playable characters, that Capcom planned to include in the cancelled 4th installment of the SF3 series. 2. Marvel vs Capcom Collection: -- X-Men: COTA -- Marvel Super Heroes -- X-Men vs SF -- Marvel SH vs SF -- Marvel vs Capcom 1 -- Marvel vs Capcom 2 -- Marvel vs Capcom 2 ↗️ Upper MVC2↗️ Upper would include all stages and audio tracks from all 6 titles, as well as from their arranged console versions, as well as several cancelled characters from the series. 3. Capcom vs SNK Collection: -- Capcom vs SNK -- Capcom vs SNK Pro -- Capcom vs SNK 2 -- Capcom vs SNK 2 ↗️ Upper CVS2↗️ Upper would include all stages and audio tracks from all 3 titles, as well as from their arranged console versions, as well as several additional playable characters, that Capcom planned to include in the cancelled 4th installment of the CVS series. Each collection could command $75.00 USD, for the physical editions, easily.

[@Akibaferret]

I cant wait to get my hands on it. I upgraded my 8bitdo arcade stick with sanya parts for all the great arcade ports and collections on switch, its a blast! ^~^

[@SuperKillerdreams]

And i love how that capcom in all there recent arcade collections for the PS4, I love how they use the REAL AND AUTHENTIC ARCADE ROMS ❤️🥺😍 like it’s not a home system port in disguise, it’s all the actual arcade perfect Roms from there original arcade boards like the CPS1 CPS2 and CPS3 ❤️😍🥺

[@StevieDrawStuff]

I have the darkstalkers games on my saturn and played the hell out of it in the 90s. I got this on my series x for all the Darkstalkers and Red Earth. Poket Fighter is a bonus.

[@TyroneMScott]

Thanks for doing this video about game it good. Going get it soon

[@ZombieTechie]

My main experience with Darkstalkers was the import for Dreamcast, Vampyre Savior for matching service. I own it still. I've been wanting Cyberbots for saturn. I was happy when this was announced. I love Darkstalkers more than street fighter.

[@jak_1894]

I used to like black boarders too, but now I find myself using the ones with art work around the game more these days.

[@Progearspec]

Gonna buy this collection asap mostly for the darkstalkers series and for it having red earth.Note i spent many countless hours playing,nightwarriors and vampire savior on the sega saturn.Which made me a fan of the darkstalkers in general such a underrated series in my opinion johnny.

[@superstew79]

I’ve got that capcom illustrations book, I’ve had it a good 20 plus years. I’ve got several others too like various street fighter anniversary ones (they big chunky thick books), marvel v capcom, few SNK ones. My favs though are the 2 darkstalkers ones, those 2 art books are beautiful

[@mybrad7812]

More stories please Johnny :)

[@cocktailzombie]

Now we need all the marvel fighting games in one place all 4 of the saturn ones and the 2 dreamcast ones. Even though i already own them.

[@statesminds]

I'm gonna get a physical copy on July 1 when I get my next check bc I already preorder fire emblem three hopes and Live a Live and some others already lol. Basically just want it for Darkstalkers. I had the biggest crush on Morrigan and Felicia growing up lmao also love Hsien-Ko.

[@TruthWarriorB88]

Can't wait to have it in my PS4 game collection. 🔥👀🔥

[@JJUniverseChannel]

Awesome review video game man 😎!

[@joeg4019]

Not having to pull out my old Saturn, PS2 and Dreamcast is very convenient for this collection. Red Earth is a nice addition too

[@dealt]

I finally get to play Red Earth/Warzard after 25 years of waiting, not to mention the other rare titles

[@Aragorn7884]

I agree 100% with the black borders 👍🥰

[@robert779]

I’m glad I have this collection, but I couldn’t continue messing around with it for more than 30 minutes with Westwood’s Blade Runner release out now!

[@BloopinDaThird]

I would like another collection like this with Jojo’s bizarre adv, All the different Rival Schools, then icing on the cake all the Marvel vs Games. Like Street fighter vs Xmen / Marvel vs Capcom & MVC2.

[@astrothelad]

loved the review but you did puzzle fighter dirty! :P amazing vs game with lots of fun counterplay and action--really good for casual vs play

[@sneakingelephant]

Just noticed you love your red earth poster. I don't know if it's still available, but try looking for the Japanese pre-order option that includes the full set of posters. They basically reprinted all the old posters and included 2 new vampire saviour 2 ones as well

[@Ahmed-ty1ko]

I preordered that just for the posters. Also got the Capcom Belt Collection special edition with those posters. One day, up in the game room.

[@RM668]

Damm where can I buy the posters

[@aldizzle]

I loved this era of Capcom and got a Sega Saturn because of it. I too am getting this collection for multiple systems, Nintendo Switch definitely but also XBOX for sure! Great video!

[@chiptoothtech4937]

WONDERFUL REVIEW JOHNNY!♥️♥️♥️😎💯☺️☺️🙌

[@caliban5505]

My brother and I used to play Pocket Fighter ALL THE TIME on PlayStation. I can’t wait to play it again!

[@RM668]

Instant buy. Thanks for the review 😊

[@ositox5659]

I seriously want this! They should do a Capcom VS collection! X-MEN VS Street Fighter, Marvel Vs Capcom, MVC2, MVC3, Capcom VS SNK, SNK VS Capcom, Tatsunoko VS Capcom and Street Fighter X Tekken! That would be amazing, I'm sure it'll never happen due to licensing but a guy can dream!

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

I got it for Switch and Xbox Series X, the physical versions. Great collection of games for sure.

[@gokusondbz]

I Can't Wait To Try For The 1st Red Earth!.

[@luliby2309]

Those borders on these re-releases never bothered me much, but I'm glad to see that this one actually does give you the option to remove them if desired.

[@Theshark15z]

Looks like they did a much better job with this then what Iron Galaxy did for Darkstalkers Ressurection.

[@alexdelareta]

Vampire savior 2 and vampire Hunter 2 were the ones we didn’t got here.

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Definitely interested now. Are there any more fighting games with the RPG element?

[@nickygwilson]

First game I've pre ordered for years.👍

[@chawa623]

Fuck yess I love Super Gem Fighter mini mix, I luckily just happen to own it for PS1 CIB in my collection

[@django60617]

dont know what you did but the hair looks great!

[@blossomknight]

I waited for this. I only met Morrigan and Jedah in Marvel vs Capcom Infinite and Morrigan is with the good team fighting against Ultron Sigma.

[@MrMegaManFan]

Your positivity and enthusiasm about this collection are refreshing. If I was this into Darkstalkers and Red Earth Warzard I might be too. I'll wait until it goes on sale though.

[@Nanobit84]

Great video. I’m surprised Third Strike isn’t on there at least even tho it’s on the Street Fighter Anniversary. Hopefully they make a VS series collection now and Marvel gives the okay for it

[@SuperKokuJin916]

It's there... but you have to import it. The Japanese physical release incluse a physical copy of 30th Anniversary International Edition. Apparently, it gives you access to the "easier" Japanese releases of the arcade games as well - the ultimate set!

[@duncanself5111]

Street Fighter 2 the World Warrior is free today (21.6.22) on Steam, PS, XB and NSW

[@JotakuJo]

I was never a fan of black boarders even on widescreen. I rather have it fit the full screen of your TV. I like how Arcana Hearts have the characters on the side of the screen and they react when they get hit.

[@drowningin]

I hope to get this one day. I hope the online is still active when I do. That's why I hate buying fighters. Most you have a very very small window of when the online is active

[@skurgeI]

Ive been waiting for this for a loooooong time. Now we need a remake of street fighter 1

[@1903tx]

Are there arcade cabinet bezel borders for the games? That's the only kind of border I like other than solid black

[@RealziesCuts]

Great to have this pre-ordered on Nintendo switch also right now is a great time for you to pick up an amazing Arcade driving game that is a ton of fun to just pick up and play for only $2: Crash Drive 3! 🏆

[@cosmiccopy112]

Can’t wait to play these games again on a recent console no more playing most of these games on ps3 online

[@angelganon8213]

I love how they call it the fighting collection when it's really just darkstalkers and friends

[@ohbogey]

I hope Capcom releases AvP arcade, just to see 👀 HCGs reaction!

[@zombathon3370]

can't wait to get tmnt next week me and my friend are going to download it on Friday so we can both go through it together. Btw did you see that Y's 10 got announced and they have an art screenshot for the game.

[@thewave-qz9lt]

the PS2 darkstalkers collection is still the defenitive one IMO,it has all the games in 1 disk plus all bosses unlocked and an exclusive character on vampire saviour called ''Dee'' the vampire version of donovan.

[@randybradley4151]

Gamestop Canada started a new promo - Get a Minimum $10 trade credit when you trade your games towards: -Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes -Capcom Fighting Collection and your trade values need to be a minimum of $3.00 each. The promo starts June 23rd and runs until the 26th.

[@basman2006]

I really hope capcom does more of this. I mean i love street fighter but i can play the known ones anywhere. Let me play the ones i can't easily play like power stone, rival schools and street fighter ex.

[@TalkSickMass]

The biggest crime is they did not use the PS2 Darkstalkers Collection ports, which includes special versions of Darkstalkers 3, Vampire Savior 2 and Vampire Hunter 2 where all characters are available than omitting some.