I grew up in the 1990s, and the arcade scene had its ups and downs. One franchise that really revitalized arcades during that era was the Marvel vs. Capcom series. Over the years, there have been multiple home console versions, but Capcom’s latest Marvel vs. Capcom Arcade Classics Collection is arguably the most comprehensive yet.
Whether you want to relive 90s arcade fighting nostalgia or you’re a newer Marvel fan, this collection is packed with value. Amazon currently has the PlayStation 4 version (fully compatible with PlayStation 5) for $30 (was $50). That’s a hefty 40% discount on a collection that could easily occupy hundreds of hours of playtime.
The thing I love most about this collection is its replayability. Even one of the games could keep me busy for hours, let alone all seven. While I appreciate playing games on their original hardware, some of these titles are not only rare but also expensive. This collection brings them all together in one convenient, modern package.
Here’s the seven games you get in the collection:
- The Punisher
- X-Men: Children of the Atom
- Marvel Super Heroes
- X-Men vs. Street Fighter
- Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
- Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
- Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
I recommend pairing the game with an arcade stick to bring the arcade experience home. The original X-Men vs. Street Fighter holds a special place for me since I imported the superior Sega Saturn version from Japan in the late 90s. The Punisher beat-em-up is also a standout addition, giving the collection variety beyond just versus fighting.
With nearly 900 reviews and a 4.8-average star rating, this one’s a hit. Here’s what shoppers are saying:
- “Extraordinary collection! Simply awesome old school arcade fighting games.”
- “Finally, a classic collection that holds all of the major X-Men vs Capcom fighting games.”
- “A great collection of older video games to relive nostalgia in the modern day. Definitely pick this one up, as some of the games on here are expensive to buy original copies.”
Deals like this don’t last long, so grab your copy now and relive the magic of 90s arcade fighting games before the sale ends.
