MARVEL VS CAPCOM FIGHTING COLLECTION ARCADE CLASSICS REVIEW - Happy Console Gamer

[@xenokev9859]

I worked at an arcade when Marvel vs Capcom 2 was hugely popular and there would be lines of people on both sides of the giant gaming cabinet putting up their quarters and waiting to play against someone else. You could hear the music from that game throughout the whole arcade even though there was so much noise from all the other games and people. Sometimes after we closed at night I would let people in to play After Hours. Such a special time in my life that i look back on fondly.

[@danholo]

awesome

[@TheCJRhodes]

I was only a very young FG head (SFT, MVC2, and Darkstalkers) during those days, but I do look back on those arcade days incredibly fondly, but I was also so happy with the incredible amount of locals that popped up when SF4 came out on consoles. COVID and esports, unfortunately, closed a lot of locals down, but they're slowly but surely coming back, and much easier to find. Support your locals people! No one actually cares if you suck at your FG of choice! Relive some of those old arcade days and enjoy yourselves. The more the merrier.

[@knucklehead4817]

Man, what nostalgia this release must feel like for all of us. I was in high school when this came out, and my cousin had this on dreamcast, but every time we went to the movie theatre people would line up to compete against each other it was LITERALLY like 10 dudes on each side waiting to battle. Good times.

[@d.r.lucky13]

Yeah I was part of that line to play that game in the arcade!

[@ChristopherAndersonPirate]

Oh my god nice! I worked at a Gumby’s Pizza downtown Madison, WI back around 2009-2010 and they had one original arcade cabinet, MVC2 for 25 cent play. I played it between deliveries all the time 😂

[@sillyskeleton]

This will be my personal game of the year. Having a complete collection of the classic Vs. games finally available is a dream come true.

[@jayesun3420]

I think samzies on the game of the year call

[@MentalLiberation]

Likewise. Oh man.... I may have to go all out like it's Black Friday to get it if I can't get a hold of it

[@aegisreflector1239]

For me its Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising. That game is chefs kiss 🤌. Of course this collection is godlike as well

[@lordrikudouzero9119]

I love this and Castlevania Dominus Collection. Castlevania edges it out for me since I reluctantly sold my ds games and almost instantly regretted it. Finally they’re back!!!

[@sillyskeleton]

@@lordrikudouzero9119 Yeah man, that's an S-Tier collection, too! Love having all these classics bundled together and re-released on modern hardware.

[@jckorn9148]

Marvel vs Capcom 2 on the PS2 dominated those high school days with my friends. Melee, DDR, ect, great times long gone. I will be loading this up and handing my son a controller. He’s already pretty good at Smash Bros.

[@Gazkhaio]

I worked in a supermarket all summer whilst my friends partied and had fun. At the end of the 6 weeks I managed to save and buy a Sega Dreamcast with power stone and MVC2 after looking at it every minute of the night shift. It was the first console I bought myself and I still have my original console and games and I’m now playing them with my son and telling him about the value of some things you earn yourself.

[@xCorzo650x]

that's dope

[@MouseHunteR77n]

Still own my 1999 Sega Dreamcast ready put SD rom put all my rare games on it pcp boards for the SD rom is overpriced when working on the project at the time when came out so I put to the side

[@oujiphillips]

❤

[@AI-EX959]

How did you handle when the Dreamcast ended up dying so early on? I can imagine that must have sucked being you worked so hard for it to begin with 😢

[@creekandseminole]

Getting a physical collection of these game is an amazing thing

[@metalmanny666]

When does it release?

[@Gymbuddy2605]

​@@metalmanny666November 2024

[@erikng1003]

It already came out , bro is reviewing it right meow

[@Gymbuddy2605]

@@erikng1003 he asked for physical release not digital. Digital releases officially 12th of September. Physical in November.

[@Playboyjoker707]

November 22 too far away. I start feeling worried like as if they'll be like we got to cancel. I just want it in my hands.

[@TheGodOfWarhammer]

0:33 ……I’m buying a physical copy for every console I own….they’re never gonna take this from me again….

[@MYVINTAGECOLLECTION]

Hell yeah 😂 same

[@drewbowers4039]

Physical copy is only for PS4.

[@MYVINTAGECOLLECTION]

@@drewbowers4039 Europe is code in box. US is still physical last time I checked.

[@microwave9099]

​@@drewbowers4039no its for Nintendo Switch physical the rest is digital code

[@chrisr529]

​@drewbowers4039 thats not true only the pal switch version is a code in a box. Japan and US get a physical cart

[@TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube]

One of the reasons why I still power up my Dreamcast and Saturn on occasion - these games are still amazing to play even in 1up modes. Capcoms golden era.

[@leviathon1113]

Having these in physical media will be cherished and played years to come.

[@autex2609]

This dreamcast/arcade era is just the greatest. To this day, they are my fondest gaming memories. Even more than NES, PS2, 360 eras etc. It was a magical time. Couldn't be more happy about these collections.

[@onikagebr]

Marvel vs Capcom 2, Third Strike, Power Stone 2, Rival Schools, Jet Set Radio… I play everything since the Atari and the Dreamcast also has my fondest memories. Golden age of creativity, style and fun!

[@autex2609]

@@onikagebr Totally agree :) it was such an inspired and vibrant time. Good call mentioning style. It was off the charts in those days.. Such cool character design, music etc.

[@psychopoison]

Happy 25 years Dreamcast!!

[@steveafanador6441]

Oh yeah 9/9/99 😀👍👍

[@angelandra]

🥳👍

[@john-sp8jk]

And I remember when it came out like it was yesterday! Wow how time flies!🎮🕹️🎮

[@patrickmurphy9470]

Yep. Got one on launch day along with Soul Calibur. My first console I bought with my own money. No regrets.

[@Marley999888]

I got a Jap Dreamcast on launch and then an English Pal one on it's launch.What a time for gaming that was...60hz option in UK games for the first time...true arcade quality visuals...Crazy Taxi...Jet Set Radio...Shenmue 1&2...SFAlpha3..Capcom vs SNK. ...Power Stone...Metropolis SR.I'll never forget the day I saw Soul Calibur running on it for the first time...honestly I couldn't speak.I hold that machine very dear.Thankyou Sega.

[@CNTconnoisseur]

X-Men vs Street Fighter on the Sega Saturn with the RAM expansion was the best thing ever. The Sega Saturn Japanese controller is the best controller of all time for 2D fighting games, sidescrollers too.

[@Luigitime2015]

Yes exactly 🎮

[@TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube]

💯👍

[@unfiltered_truth4204]

No lies told💯💪🏾

[@ecuadragon]

Yes!!! I own a Japanese Imported Sega Saturn and it's still in good condition for 10 years! I bought it because of X-Men vs SF & MSH vs SF.

[@kujo1978lol]

"Gonna take you for a ride." It's still got cheesy music, but I love the games 😂

[@LastSifu]

The Punisher game is significant because it marks the very first collaboration between Capcom and Marvel.

[@Antronix3]

I played all these games at my local laundromat back in the day with my friends before they released on console. Good times

[@jpoet1]

I’ve got PS4 & Switch version already preordered . Can’t wait to play these games again

[@NefariousLoto]

Same gotta take advantage of that while still around who knows when it’ll disappear again 😱

[@sle2470]

Same

[@eduardoe3683]

Where did you order it?

[@jpoet1]

@@eduardoe3683 you can preorder the physical copy Best Buy, GameStop & Walmart . The Digital copy of the game will be released Sept 12.

[@sle2470]

@@eduardoe3683 I ordered on Amazon.

[@CoolGent87]

Man Marvel vs Capcom back in the day was addictive

[@Jonnicom]

I bought it. 4 times. Possibly 5. I want to show all the support I can for Marvel vs Capcom. I want a new one! So I got it physical on Switch and PS4, Digital on Switch, PS4, and Steam!

[@MAGARayDevito]

Is the switch version worth buying?

[@Purplepunch813]

If you want the physical copy yes

[@Jonnicom]

@@MAGARayDevito yeah plays same as Ps4 to me.

[@brichan1851]

I’m getting digital and physical! These are MUST OWN titles!!!

[@bradtuttle2674]

I've got my physical PS4 copy preordered and can't wait. I have great memories of me and my buddy playing Marvel vs Capcom 1 on console and then Marvel vs Capcom 2 was one of the few games I did get to play in an arcade.

[@montprice6722]

When does it come out?

[@bradtuttle2674]

@@montprice6722 The physical version comes out on November 22nd. The digital version has an earlier date.

[@greystang21]

Nov 22

[@ErwalDeeas]

I wanna take you for a ride... Once you hear it, you never forget it and it grows on you. I would love for them to release MVC2 soundtrack on vinyl.

[@jaymartinez711]

There's nothing like the feeling of your favorite youtuber, making a video of a game that you're interested in! Thank you.

[@darthv72]

I played these in the arcade AND on console. I already ordered the physical version on Switch. Loved playing X-Men CotA in the arcade. the Saturn version was a good port but obviously was missing something. Marvel Super Heroes was even better though. That's still my favorite.

[@dealt]

Day 1 download, and my PS4 disc version will be on the way in a couple months. 🎉 Finally playing these games again after 20+ years is gonna be tremendous.

[@kadosho02]

I remember playing all of these games in the arcade. Picked up MvC1&2 on the Dreamcast. Cannot wait for this collection. Lots of memories

[@Eagleknight815]

This collection is "Going to take me for a ride" for sure 😂

[@drumnbassdan]

These games were all part of growing up for me, the arcade in my town center (York) had them all and we were there daily... Amazing times and so happy to get this collection! My goty!

[@WarioSaysSo]

I'm SOOOO excited for this collection and demand a physical copy of it !!!!

[@togakure9]

This is right under my radar!!! So many memories playing mvc on the old arcade cabinets

[@youtubasoarus]

I spent so many quarters in the arcades playing these!

[@Juice2Fifty]

100% picking up this and fighting collection 2! Grew up putting my quarters up at arcades in the 90’s and love these games!

[@J3ryMack]

This is my fav game series of all time! I am so glad marvel and capcom are working together again!!! If this sells well we might even get a new entry in the series!

[@Neon29651]

I'm most definitely going to buy this in physical edition simply for MVC2 alone.

[@matthew-dq8vk]

sperg

[@horomaru1]

mvc and mvc 2 was my fav back then in the arcade. totally getting this mvc capcom collection and also capcon fighting collection 2 in the future. 10/10 capcom

[@MultiKalmer]

I WANNA TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE!! 🎼🎼 Thanks Johnny from this earworm 😂😂

[@皮皮-d6u]

I used to select a character in the last second just to enjoy the music 🎶 my brother got annoyed 😂

[@LRrealest]

As a early 90s baby who was into video games, this is a must have (physically if possible).

[@erickonasis31]

The fact that every character is unlocked at the start just warms my heart

[@jeromesppd1383]

I love these Fighters more today than I did back in the day!😊

[@TevyaSmolka]

I really do want to own this game physically

[@Zumi909]

Physical copy comes out in November

[@TevyaSmolka]

@@Zumi909 ooh awesome

[@jaezagordon7396]

When the physical copy comes out in November I'm getting it for Christmas

[@matiasjauhojarvi9551]

I hope that this will come to Sweden. Always great to see a new video by you.

[@arcadeutopia3035]

My mind is going a million miles a second and your Dalston tones always chill me right out. Cheers matey 👍

[@garciavma1]

Of course I'll go for it. I used to play all these games in the arcades when I was teenager. This collection is gold for me.

[@Blade4127]

Unfortunately im going to have to buy it digitally because I don’t want to wait another two months to play it when it’s released physically.

[@frankbgaming]

Dude, that select screen theme on MVC2 bring back pure nostalgia. $10cdn 5 would go to the arcade cabinet and the other 5 would go to a hotdog and a pop 😊. that was every Saturday afternoon in the 2000s for me.

[@PapaBPoppin]

MvC2 got me deep into competitive fighters. First meeting new friends around the cabinet, then online with 360 against new friends that have been constantly promoting MvC2 content on KZbin in the interim I learned to solder to build and mod sticks for 360 when it release on XBLA and still have two fully modded matcatz sticks, ones mine, ones the wife's Aaaaand tomorrow, for the first time I'm YEARS, I'm modding my 8bitdo switch stick with sanwas for the big release It's my favorite game and has had the biggest impact on my life Oh yeah, and Sept 12th is my 44th birthday, so I wept on the initial announcement that MvC2 was actually being rereleased, playable online AND is an OFFICIALLY MODIFIED ARCADE ROM And then again on the announcement of the digital release I'm still in shock any of this is legit happening! Can't wait to join in the fun on Thursday! (Which is the first b-day I'm not working in years, and it's the start of my 3 day weekend) Woooooo! That's MAHVEL baybee!!

[@LordRaptor]

I was introduced to Capcom through the Marvel Vs. series, the first Capcom game I've ever played was Marvel vs Capcom 1 and it's still my favorite Capcom game, I think that by supporting this collection, you're basically supporting Capcom's effort in making a new installment, so that's the main reason I'm buying this, despite having had these games for free for over 20 years on an emulator.

[@TheMrDeathbiker]

Id played these in Mexico 🇲🇽 in the Arcade the real thing when i was 7 it was hot back then in 1998 , am 37 now i still play them on Dreamcast!!!

[@alvarobarandiaran8848]

Capcom is on a roll with these collections overall but the MvC collection is something I've personally wanted for so many years now so i am getting this come hell or high water, it might just be the crown jewel of this entire collection if Capcom was to wrap this up after vol. 2, and as a side note, i kinda wish Konami would make their castlevania or contra collections more like this rather than through limited run editions and whatnot tbh, that's also another reason i have been buying these and not Konamis even though i wanted castlevania collections for even longer than MvC lol, oh well... Keep up the great work, Johnny!

[@auronsin1]

I played all of these as they came out, on PS1 and Dreamcast. On Dreamcast with custom made arcade sticks. Was an awesome time of my life. I love this collection and The Punisher game is awesome!

[@IcedOften]

My favorite MvC memory was back in 2018 my grandma was having really bad, and new to us, battle with early onset dementia, and my mom and I were in the hospital with her most of the day. It was the first time we had realized how bad it had gotten so it was a really rough day but on our way home we stopped in the next town over which had a local theater in the mall for a time that had had a Mvc2 machine. I had stopped in dropped some quarters and started having a really good time when the theater manager came through and was surprised to see someone playing, he stopped right there and played several games with me, taught me how to play and switch characters (he did use cable on a newcomer though lol) eventually I was out of quarters sometime after he stopped and he said you're done? I had told him I was out of quarters and he motioned for me to come back and then emptied the ENTIRE stock of quarters back into the machine and was like here you go and walked off. I was able to play until we left the mall. The dude gave me a great memory on otherwise sour day. That theater shut down during covid but I'll always remember it for that.

[@luxul1879]

Definitely getting it. This is truly Capcom/ Marvel history. We need to preserve, protect, and love it at any and all cost.

[@KingJR88]

I plan on getting it. My favorite games were X-men vs Street Fighter and Marvel vs Capcom 2 in the arcades and also on the Dreamcast.

[@Galactic123]

I'm buying this for MVC2 alone. I loved the other games, but MVC2 was my entire life for a while.

[@SebastianCastaños-i9g]

marvel vs capcom 2 is just a time machine , back in the day there was a bowling place that had this arcade , me and my friends would go nuts playing this game and when we saw jill we couldnt belive it , I was a huge resident evil, xmen fan so when I saw jill I lost my mind fighting gambit ??? sentinel holy crap ! , we would make birthday parties and everything on that bowling arcade , good times , we stopped going when they took the mvc2 arcade out.

[@thehound1359]

My brother and his friend would be up all hours of the night playing mvc2 on Dreamcast. I was never great at fighting games but just bought this for the nostalgia.

[@donguapo7862]

My friend had marvel vs. Capcom 2 on dream cast and it was so amazing, one of the best nostalgic games for me personally

[@BitStream_Gaming]

Love your review! I love this game and have not put it down all weekend!

[@statesminds]

I have switch version preordered. So excited! I played these on consoles and in the arcade. I still play mvc2 in an arcade every now and then

[@sumimasenpanda]

i remember arcade hustlers can do air combos in these games my jaw dropped everytime there was no internet to guide them back in the day just pure skill

[@LastSifu]

I played most of these in the arcades when they came out, especially Children of the Atom and Marvel Super Heroes. Then played some of them on PS2. Excited to get into them all again.

[@phillramirez8323]

Oh man, love children of the atom 🤟😎 followed by the classic X-Men versus Street fighter original. And throw in The punisher. Definitely getting this awesome review man ✌️😎

[@sethpoirier6271]

These are must owns for me ! I am 48 years old and these were some of my favorite games in the arcades back in the day ! I truly love all these games ! These collections are a dream come true ! I pre-ordered the Switch and PS4 physical versions !

[@patrickmurphy9470]

So glad Xbox and Capcom came to an agreement to bring this to Xbox One. 2025 is a ways away but worth the wait. Marvel Super Heroes is the one I’ll play first!

[@carlosrueda9204]

I hope these fighting collections sell like crazy

[@bluetarantulaproductions6179]

I remember playing Marvel Superheroes and X-Men vs Street Fighter at this one arcade while visiting my cousins in southern Alberta, Canada. Then my home town got a brand new movie theater at our mall (Galaxy Cinemas) as well as a Playdium arcade attached to it which had a Marvel vs Capcom 2 arcade machine, which I played every time I was at the mall. Then one day I was reading a new issue of EGM and there was an ad for MVC2 coming to PS2 and XBox, I ended up getting that game on PS2 that Christmas and super happy to have it (still have it to this day). Asking for the physical copy of MVC Collection this Christmas, can't wait!

[@TheCasualSubculturist]

I grew up playing these games on Arcade when it was new, I especially loved X-men vs SF alot. Unfortunately, I am physical game nerd, so I will get this two month later.

[@FRCB]

I’ve been playing MvC2 since I was 12. My local bowling place down the street from my house had the arcade and I would go there often to play it. I played it so much that I became pretty good at it I destroyed everyone. I’m double dipping on this game, I preordered a Switch physical copy and I’m getting the digital for PS5.

[@Patmanx1]

i still remember going to the pizza restaurant at the beach growing up. My parents would order the pizzas and I would go wait and play x-men cota. I also remember 90s arcades always had marvel super heroes but I never knew there was any vs. games until 1998 when my friend from school go mvsf for ps1 and rented mvc1. Blew my 12yr old mind.

[@NowUndefined]

The Punisher is my all-time favorite arcade game. The fighting games are just a bonus for me. But I love those too

[@CraigJohn-kt6xe]

I’m looking forward to this collection, I remember when I first saw X-men vs Street Fighter in the arcade. It blew my mind because it was from left-field, there was no Marvel cinematic universe at the time. It was a random awesome surprise to see that game happen.

[@adamwragg4606]

Looks an amazing collection and mist I haven't played! I'll wait for it on the switch though I think

[@arcadeclawpro2851]

When Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection (physical copies) comes out which is less than a week before Thanksgiving... I might be playing it for hours.

[@amirsharar8547]

I remember that I had to go to different arcades in my town to play X-Men Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes, and X-Men vs Street Fighter. And then I paid $600+ to import the Japanese Dreamcast and Marvel vs Capcom (which none of our arcades had). Although I had the Saturn + RAM cart, it was still mindblowing to see 100% arcade titles on the DC.

[@ladynikkie]

I remember my memory of playing Marvel versus Capcom at a laundromat. I was around 13 me and my mom had to go do laundry and I saw this arcade cabinet and I was hooked the first game is what got me into Marvel versus Capcom as well as fighting games altogether I may not play like I used to but I want to buy it from nostalgia purposes plus I never got the chance to play a few of those games like X-Men children of the atom and I was a huge 90s X-Men fan a fun fact was that was the inspiration for this genre to be born Capcom employees saw some of Jim Lee's artwork and they grew fascinated

[@jonwolfenden]

Only played the 1st 2 in the arcades. Remember playing Children of the atom all night christmas eve 96 on saturn. Played so much MVC2 on dreamcast. Already have the game preloaded.

[@Dadlevelpodcast]

So many great memories with all the games in this collection. I'm waiting for the physical version to release. I am very happy Capcom has been putting out the fighting game collections. I really hope we can get AVP at some point. My friends and I would hang out at the local arcade after school playing all of them. You are totaly right about who these collections are for. The nostagia is real. Maybe Bandai Namco can give us a Tekken collection.

[@DesertRainReads]

Hell yes, I'm picking both collections up. I have a copy for both Switch and PS4 reserved. I'll be getting them for Xbox as well. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 in particular, I had so many hours put into that game on Dreamcast. Such an amazing game. I used to hate the soundtrack but these days I fully appreciate how brilliant it was and is. I can't wait to play these games again.

[@theretroinggamer1630]

Best gaming KZbinr out there Johnny!

[@ps3inquisition441]

I already ordered it. Used to play Children of the Atom all the time in the arcade. I picked up X-Men vs Street Fighter the second it came out on Saturn. Still have my DC and PS2 copies of MVC2. I love all these games.

[@jayesun3420]

I love this set Sooooo much ,it's basically all the games I used to play as a teen at Johnny Zee's in Metrotown centre🌃 remember that place man, but anyway I am definitely planning on this collection coming home with me 🎉 it's a reason to celebrate and beat the video crap out of each other.whoooo

[@cocktailzombie]

So happy for this, few years ago i gave up on re-releases and went and got a saturn and dreamcast and all the capcom/snk fighters(as i live in Japan it wasn't too much of a financial hurdle) These collections along with svc chaos plus recently announced arcade archive neo geo collections are amazing, getting all the stuff physically at last all at once

[@Chimpdonger]

I remember leaving MVC2 run overnight in training mode as it earned point to unlock the characters, was so much fun in the morning unlocking a new one

[@matthewharris517]

Playing this now reminds me of when I was playing these in various arcades in the 90s

[@paoloalcantara2813]

Back in highschool, I used to attend summer classes because I failed some of my subjects and instead of going to class, I go straight to the local arcade and play xmen vs street fighter. 😂

[@wutang_batman]

I played them in arcades, had them on consoles, bought the arcade 1up, and still can't wait for the collection this week. And I'll buy the switch physical to keep.

[@DonutSwordsman]

I love Marvel super and marvel vs. I played them in arcades since the 90s and still. So glad to have online play it's a dream

[@elgatosamurai9517]

Talk about a dream come true. Now we need original MK 1-4 collection

[@gregknies7944]

Day 1 picking it up. Can't wait played all these games back in the 90s with friends

[@JM-xi2dd]

When I was little my movie theater had Children of the Atom. I used to play it before and after seeing a movie. Man this brings back memories😅.

[@metawanderer]

Loved playing these games at my local arcades so looking forward to playing them again all in one collection

[@Clipz4Reelz]

Should have added X-Men arcade game as well

[@Rob_Complex]

This couldn’t have come at a better time- my B&O CRT TV that I play my original PS2 Marvel vs Capcom on finally died so I’ll be 100% getting this!

[@gundamslashbreaker300]

I played Marvel vs Capcom 2 in the arcades back in the old days and I’m hyped to get the game on PS4 and the Switch.

[@mrbrowman]

ive been waiting for a collection like this for so long. Day 1 buy for me, i remember just mashing buttons in the arcade 😂

[@resifan42069]

Hell yeah, im getting this. The last copy of mvc2 i had was on ps2 and ps3 when the market was still up! Must grab!

[@bebop306]

My true passion for fighting games came from seeing the MvC2 cabinet for the first time. That blew my mind and I thought the game look and sounded perfect.

[@eloratings]

I still own Marvel vs. Capcom 2 on PS2! I have yet to replay this arcade HD classics on my PS4!! Can’t wait!!!!

[@MentalLiberation]

YES I AM PICKING UP THIS COLLECTION. YES, I WILL WAIT UNTIL PHYSICAL. YES, IT MEANS THE WORLD TO ME! I still remember the day I saw X-Men COTA in the neighborhood Blimpie's. I was awestruck, and in love. I didn't play much in arcades due to not having money at the times I saw it, but when I did, I enjoyed it every time. I went to that store and others to see the rest of the games and you couldn't tear me away from those machines, be it watching or playing. MVC2 was even at my college in console and arcade form. I have waited a good amount of my adult life and all my teenage years to finally get a chance to play the first 5 games in this collection at home. So many porting problems I had for one reason or another. The final 2? Thank you Dreamcast!!! Anyhoo, this game is a dream come true and I can't wait to own it. I may even double dip out of anticipation! ❤❤❤

[@AstaIsAMonster]

Great video man and I preordered it as well. I can’t wait for it.

[@Rain006]

Can't fuggin wait!!!