Capcom Fighting Collection

85%
Game Brain Score Based on 986 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Capcom Fighting Collection brings more arcade fare back to consoles, delivering much demanded classics in a quality-packed release.
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"Capcom Fighting Collection" is a compilation of 10 classic Capcom fighting games, including Darkstalkers, Night Warriors, and Red Earth. It offers online play, training modes, and various gameplay options. This collection is a must-have for fans of retro fighting games, showcasing a variety of unique characters, stages, and gameplay mechanics.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

85%
Audience ScoreBased on 986 reviews
music42 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The collection features a great selection of classic Capcom fighting games, including all the Darkstalkers titles, which are a highlight for fans.
  • Rollback netcode is implemented well, providing smooth online play and allowing players to queue for multiple games at once.
  • The presentation is polished with a user-friendly interface, a robust museum of artwork, and additional features like training modes for each game.
  • The online player base is sparse, making it difficult to find matches, and the lack of crossplay limits the community further.
  • Some games in the collection are criticized for being too similar, particularly the multiple Darkstalkers titles, which may feel redundant to some players.
  • There are issues with censorship and missing content, such as secret endings and certain character features that were present in previous versions.
  • music65 mentions

    The music in the collection is widely praised for its high quality and nostalgic appeal, featuring nearly complete soundtracks from each game, including remixed versions and a variety of styles such as hip hop and jazz. Players appreciate the atmospheric background music that enhances the overall experience, alongside a well-curated art and music gallery that adds depth to the collection. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, contributing to the collection's charm and value.

    • “The music is great, the online play is great, but I would like to find more people to play.”
    • “The museum art is gorgeous and the music gives great nostalgia.”
    • “With superb emulation, a range of remixed soundtracks, beautifully optimized rollback netcode for all titles and a smattering of museum extras such as special illustrations and more, Capcom Fighting Collection really does feel like a labor of love that boasts a degree of value that's impossible to deny.”
    • “The game uses the same basic UI seen in the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle, just with a different theme and menu music, which is very neat and tidy, even if certain options are rather easy to miss (like the progress marker in the awards section).”
    • “This collection's big draw that Capcom made sure to emphasize was the addition of Vampire Hunter 2 and Vampire Savior 2, previously Japan-only updated versions of the original Vampire Savior, featuring gameplay changes, roster changes (most notably, adding back Donovan, Huitzil/Phobos, and Pyron), updated music, and a rework of the Dark Force mechanic.”
    • “Not many extras outside of images, music, and artwork; finding out 7 out of 10 games have appeared or will appear in Capcom Arcade Stadium releases, no difficulty toggles.”
  • graphics49 mentions

    The graphics of the collection are praised for their unique art style and nostalgic aesthetic, particularly highlighting the impressive artwork and remastered visuals. While some users noted that the graphical performance could be improved compared to emulators, the overall presentation, including the atmospheric music and extensive artwork galleries, received positive feedback. However, there were some complaints about the removal of secret endings and a peculiar "full screen windowed" setting that affected performance.

    • “The art style of the Darkstalkers series is so unique and has such a wonderful aesthetic to it.”
    • “The gallery is immense, featuring a plethora of artworks from each game to check and zoom in to obscene detail without pixelization, and both Japanese and English versions of promotional material are available.”
    • “This is an absolutely gorgeous collection, even if pricey and with a weird 'full screen windowed' graphic setting that sort of messes with the games' performance (just put 'fullscreen' and it'll be fixed).”
    • “It is also very bizarre considering there's a graphic content slider in the game settings.”
    • “This is an absolutely gorgeous collection, even if pricey and with a weird 'full screen windowed' graphic setting that sort of messes with the game's performance (just put 'fullscreen' and it'll be fixed).”
    • “Graphically, there are plenty of emulators that can make things look/run better than this, too.”
  • gameplay37 mentions

    The gameplay in this collection is praised for its smoothness and responsiveness, enhanced by rollback netcode for seamless online play. Each game introduces unique mechanics, with notable highlights including the updated versions of Vampire Hunter 2 and Vampire Savior 2, which feature significant gameplay changes and roster additions. While the collection offers a solid arcade experience, some players may need to research mechanics due to the absence of in-game guidance.

    • “The game also has rollback netcode, which allows both players smooth and uninterrupted peer-to-peer gameplay.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, everything feels snappy and responsive.”
    • “Each game adds more and more, and makes the combat more complicated, adding more mechanics, making the game faster, adding more counterplay to each strategy you might come across, until it reaches a crescendo with Vampire Savior, a game that has still seen competitive play at fighting game majors and supermajors to this day.”
    • “You might also need to google some mechanics since the cabinet doesn't exist and doesn't tell you your main mechanics anymore.”
    • “Darkstalkers mostly relies on chaining normals and universal mechanics, and Pocket Fighter is mostly based around strings.”
    • “The spirit of the gameplay of Darkstalkers lives on in the versus series (Marvel vs Capcom, Capcom vs SNK, Tatsunoko vs Capcom), as well as some of their characters, but there hasn't been a new game outside of rereleases for Darkstalkers since, and the last rerelease for Darkstalkers was on PS3/360.”
  • optimization12 mentions

    The optimization of the game collection has received mixed reviews, with users noting significant performance issues, including stuttering and a reduction of 10-15 fps. While the graphics are praised as gorgeous, the "full screen windowed" setting is criticized for negatively impacting performance, suggesting that a proper fullscreen mode would alleviate some issues. Overall, the collection is seen as unoptimized for PC, despite its appealing visuals.

    • “Has some optimization issues, otherwise good game(s).”
    • “Speaking of rereleases, how is the performance of the collection itself?”
    • “It's hilariously unoptimized for PC.”
    • “This is an absolutely gorgeous collection, even if pricey and with a weird 'full screen windowed' graphic setting that sort of messes with the game's performance (just put 'fullscreen' and it'll be fixed).”
    • “Prevents modding, cheat engine, and reduces performance by up to 10-15 fps with stutters.”
  • stability10 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs smoothly for the most part and features quick menu navigation and enjoyable online play due to effective rollback netcode, players have reported persistent glitches, particularly with character controls and occasional audio issues. These problems, especially with mid-air blocking and character freezing, detract from the experience but are not deemed game-breaking.

    • “Menus are quick and easy to navigate, there’s lots of bonus content to enjoy in the form of music and art, and online, when you can find a game, runs great thanks to well implemented rollback netcode.”
    • “The mid-air block doesn't work properly, a persistent (or should I say, consistent) glitch found in SF2 and at least 3 of the Darkstalkers games in which the character either halts, freezes completely in place before conjuring some random input, or even worse completely jumps to the opposite side of the screen, as opposed to whichever direction you intended to direct them.”
    • “The emulation can have some glitches, however.”
    • “Noticeable audio glitches most likely from rollback issues, but not too bad.”
  • humor10 mentions

    The humor in "Vampire Survivor 2" is noted as amusing, particularly in its unoptimized performance on PC, which adds a layer of comedic value during gameplay. While players find it entertaining to experiment with, they suggest that humor is not the primary focus of the game. Overall, the humor is appreciated but not central to the experience.

    • “Hilarious.”
    • “It's hilariously unoptimized for PC.”
    • “It's funny to mess around with, but definitely not the main draw.”
  • monetization5 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for relying on misleading advertising and nostalgia, leading many to view it as a lazy cash grab. Players feel that the Capcom Fighting Collection, while offering quality arcade ports, should have been released as DLC for existing titles rather than as a standalone product.

    • “Game uses fake advertising and nostalgia to attract players.”
    • “Lazy cash grab.”
    • “Capcom Fighting Collection comes off as a quick cash grab that really should have been pushed out as another DLC pack for either Capcom Arcade Stadium release.”
  • story4 mentions

    The story in "Cyberbots" is praised for its engaging customization options and character-driven narrative, with players expressing a desire for the home versions to be utilized due to their richer content, including unique characters like Devilotte and the Akuma mech. The game features diverse bots with distinct properties that enhance the storytelling experience, although some feel that the narrative could be further developed.

    • “Cyberbots has a neat amount of customization, with bots that all have different properties and characters that affect the story but are otherwise not tied to the bots. This adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
    • “The home versions of Cyberbots offer the most content, featuring playable characters like Devilotte, who has her own story, and the Akuma mech, enhancing the narrative experience.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, particularly fans of the Darkstalkers series, who feel a heartwarming excitement at the opportunity to engage with it for the first time. This enthusiasm highlights the game's ability to evoke nostalgia and joy among its dedicated fanbase.

  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in Darkstalkers/Vampire is praised for its unique and whimsical designs, showcasing a diverse cast that stands out among Capcom fighters. The game is noted for its innovative mechanics, such as airdashing and immediate round starts, which enhance the overall character dynamics and gameplay experience.

    • “No other Capcom fighter has been even close to how Darkstalkers/Vampire plays its cards, from almost inventing airdashing, immediate round starts, and absolutely unabashed, wacky, and lovable character designs.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere in the artwork gallery is enhanced by a unique blend of hip hop and jazz music, creating a cool and immersive environment that captivates visitors.

    • “When you enter the artwork gallery, the cool mix of hip hop and jazz music creates a very atmospheric experience.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players appreciate the extensive grinding opportunities available in online ranked modes, attributing this to the game's well-executed netcode, which enhances the overall experience.

    • “Literally hundreds of hours worth of potential grinding in online ranked thanks to the game's beautifully executed netcode.”
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