Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite gets things right where they matter most. Combat is entertaining and the addition of the Infinity Stones is a fresh and welcome addition. I also appreciate the diversity in how characters play and a storyline that does a serviceable job weaving two very disparate universes together. Visually Infinite misses the mark more often than not however, and the roster misses several opportunities in what gave me the impression that Marvel is more interested in promoting their current movies than catering to their overall fan base.

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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is a single player and multiplayer open world fighting game with anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by Capcom and was released on September 19, 2017. It received negative reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Marvel and Capcom have joined forces once again to bring you the next epic chapter in our highly acclaimed cross over series with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite!

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gameplay399 positive mentions

graphics112 negative mentions

The gameplay is fun and accessible, with a solid tag system and the introduction of Infinity Stones adding depth to combat.
The character roster, while lacking some fan favorites, includes interesting new characters like Jedah and Captain Marvel, and the game has a vibrant visual style in motion.
The story mode, although cheesy, provides an entertaining narrative that ties the Marvel and Capcom universes together.

The graphics and character models are often criticized for being unattractive and inconsistent, with many characters looking awkward or poorly designed.
The roster is significantly smaller than previous entries, with the absence of popular characters like the X-Men and Doctor Doom leading to disappointment among fans.
The online player base is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find matches, and the single-player content feels lacking and repetitive.

gameplay
832 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions
The gameplay of "Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its solid mechanics, including the return to a 2v2 format and the introduction of the Infinity Stones, which add strategic depth. While some players appreciate the accessibility and fun factor of the gameplay, others criticize the overall pacing and feel, noting that it lacks the frenetic energy of its predecessors. Despite its graphical shortcomings and a limited roster, the core gameplay is often highlighted as a strong point, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and veterans of the series.
- “The gameplay is great and the music is good.”
- “The gameplay is fun, yeah.”
- “The gameplay is the best in the series.”
- “Personally, I'm not a fan; the art style is trash, yes we all know, but other than that, the gameplay is surprisingly really bad. It feels really sluggish and weak.”
- “The gameplay is not any better, and I'll tell you why: this has been the nail in the coffin of Capcom's very amazing Marvel vs Capcom franchise. The smoothness of comboing that you see in the third game is absent here... the character models look like garbage, the level design is uninspired... it's all horrible, even the characters' hair.”
- “The gameplay while not reaching the heights of its predecessor, it's better than nothing, as long as you give it a chance.”
story
683 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions
The story mode of "Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it to be cheesy, poorly written, and lacking depth compared to other fighting games. While some appreciate the fan service and entertaining moments, others criticize its short length and the awkward character interactions. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point in the game, often overshadowed by its gameplay mechanics and character roster.
- “The story mode was surprisingly entertaining for me, mostly because the dialogue in cut scenes is witty (for the most part) - needless to say, the plot isn't anything to write home about.”
- “The story is a good one and the action is awesome.”
- “The story mode is quick and solid, with plenty of space for exploration.”
- “The story mode was the stupidest thing I've ever witnessed.”
- “The story is very poorly written and very short as well.”
- “The story mode is a joke.”
graphics
543 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions
The graphics of "Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite" have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the art style as inconsistent and lacking the charm of previous titles. While some appreciate the vibrant visuals during gameplay, others find the character models and overall presentation to be subpar, often comparing them unfavorably to earlier entries in the series. Mods have been highlighted as a potential solution to enhance the visual experience, but the game's graphics remain a significant point of contention among fans.
- “The graphical overhaul and balancing makes this game such a joy to play.”
- “The visuals pop with vibrant colors and dynamic animations, making every match a spectacle.”
- “The graphics are nice, but the character models are kind of weird on some of the cast, and a few look downright ugly.”
- “The horrible graphics don't help it either.”
- “The graphics look like they came straight out of a PS3 game, the story was all over the place and character interactions were so bland and the music was overall very weak.”
- “The visuals are trash.”
music
159 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions
The music in "Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite" has received largely negative feedback, with many players describing it as bland, forgettable, and a significant downgrade from previous entries in the series. Critics note that the soundtrack features generic orchestral and electronic compositions that fail to capture the excitement of character themes, leading to a lack of memorable tracks. While some mods have improved the music experience, the overall consensus is that the original soundtrack does not live up to the legacy of its predecessors.
- “The music, voices, and brand new modes have been created to breathe new life into this game.”
- “The music, the overhauled art style, the artwork, it all feels so fresh and so much like the MVC games of old, especially 2 and 3.”
- “The soundtrack is actually good.”
- “Most of the music was bland and forgettable.”
- “The game's soundtrack has been modernized, and most of the characters' themes sound not so pleasing and are easily forgettable.”
- “The music in this game is all generic techno, 'wub wub' renditions of iconic MVC music.”
optimization
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 29% negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, long load times, and low frame rates, particularly in single-player modes. While some users with higher-end systems experienced smoother gameplay, others found the game poorly optimized for their setups, leading to frustration. Despite some positive remarks about online performance, the consensus leans towards the game being a "buggy mess" with inadequate optimization across various hardware configurations.
- “In terms of optimization, this is actually pretty good on Capcom's part.”
- “Performance is great; I maxed it out on my 280x and the netcode seems perfect. I haven't had one laggy game or noticed any input lag online or offline.”
- “The performance and optimization of the game is perfect; I ran into no issues while playing the game apart from load times, which I wish could be a little shorter, but I can deal with it.”
- “So, mvc:i is...a poorly optimized, buggy mess that is, most unforgivably of all, not fun.”
- “Bad optimization, excessively long load times (even between rematches!), constant stuttering during KO animations, in general everything to make the overall flow of the game feel as disruptive and unintuitive as possible.”
- “The biggest problem for me is the lack of optimization; there shouldn't be any problem running the game on the type of computer I have and yet the framerate constantly lags.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
95% positive mentions, -9% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional hilarity and campy charm, with many players finding enjoyment in its absurdity and awkward moments. While the graphics and story may be lacking, the comedic elements, such as goofy one-liners and ridiculous character interactions, contribute to a so-bad-it's-good experience that resonates with fans. Overall, the game's humor is a highlight, making it entertaining despite its flaws.
- “Actually burst out laughing at the way Spider-Man says Frank's name.”
- “The story is so dumb, it's hilarious and entertaining.”
- “Story mode was hilariously campy, full of goofy one-liners and some cool fights.”
- “The humor often falls flat, relying on tired clichés and predictable punchlines that fail to elicit any genuine laughter.”
- “While there are a few amusing moments, the overall comedic tone feels forced and lacks the cleverness needed to truly engage players.”
- “The attempts at humor are hit or miss, with many jokes feeling out of place and detracting from the overall experience.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 57% negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting smooth performance on high-end systems and the Steam Deck, while others experience significant glitches, crashes, and resolution issues. Many users noted that the game can be buggy, with frequent sound stutters and frame drops, leading to frustration and, in some cases, uninstallation. Overall, while the game runs well on certain setups, its optimization and stability remain inconsistent across different hardware configurations.
- “Performance-wise, MVCI runs great on my RTX 4060, though for some reason, the game always boots up in a lower resolution and cycles through the logos; past the logos, it then correctly resizes into fullscreen mode (which it was configured to).”
- “Also, it runs great on the Deck on max settings, 60fps, 12w, Proton 8.”
- “All in all, I think this is a great game; it runs great, has awesome graphics, and features a polished fighting system.”
- “So, MVC:I is...a poorly optimized, buggy mess that is, most unforgivably of all, not fun.”
- “Sadly, I had to uninstall and refund the game due to major glitches on the PC version that caused slow framerates and fatal errors, but what I did play was very fun!”
- “As if the franchise wasn't falling away by the wayside, there's a very small amount of characters at launch, the game is buggy, the game has massive resolution issues, crashes that refer to 'duck game'.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the learning curve and combo variety that keeps the experience fresh, others criticize the limited character roster and short story mode, which diminish long-term engagement. The lack of unlockable content and high DLC costs further detract from replay value, making it less appealing for casual players. Overall, the game may be more enjoyable for competitive players, but casual gamers might find it lacking in replayability.
- “Fun fighting game with a great amount of replayability.”
- “Replayability: you'll always be learning new combos, so that helps.”
- “Most of the combos/setups have a similar pattern that is relatively easy to pick up, and the infinity stone system offers an endless possibility of different setups, mixups, and general tactics to make this game quite replayable.”
- “The game is not replayable and multiplayer will be a poor practice since it lacks a decent roster.”
- “Altogether, I'd only recommend this game on a sale of at least 50%, mainly for players that are not only casual players (like myself), since they reworked the whole mechanic and combo system to adapt the game for competitive, which is not a bad thing at all, but the replayability for casual players is very little due to the small (and lackluster) story mode and small character pool.”
- “There is no unlockable characters, you have to pay $30 to get anything, and no replay value unlike MVC3.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 8% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with players required to purchase each character and facing overpriced DLC. Many reviewers express frustration over the prevalence of microtransactions for cosmetics, which detracts from the overall quality and experience of the game. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as exploitative, prioritizing profit over fan satisfaction and game integrity.
- “Microtransactions for cosmetics in this day and age is too common, but that doesn't stop it from being frustrating.”
- “It's 2017, and when your game has no art direction and looks like it was sloppily put together for the app store to profit off of microtransactions, it is visually unappealing.”
- “Thanks to MMO and mobile game microtransactions for skins in free games.”
- “Turned out to be a cash grab where each character has to be bought to be played.”
- “On top of that, the DLC is overpriced and makes the whole game seem like one big cash grab.”
- “I feel this is all a cash grab.”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
Character development in this game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the unique charm of the character designs while others criticize them as awkward and uninspired. Many players feel that the overall character development is lacking, particularly in the main story mode, which detracts from the gameplay experience. Despite some appealing elements and fan service, the general consensus points to a need for more polish and depth in character portrayal.
- “It's clear that many of the Marvel character designs are influenced by the MCU.”
- “Character designs are okay, and I honestly don't mind at all since I care more about style rather than quality. Even if there was an 8-bit design, as long as it looks good, I wouldn't mind much.”
- “[Balances accessibility with depth, new features should delight fans old and new, campaign is packed with raucous fan service, character designs offer great fan service and gameplay variety.]”
- “This game has good gameplay elements; however, it lacks in character development.”
- “Most of the game looks and feels outsourced and loveless, ranging from the uninspired user interface to the cheap-looking character design, with some of the moves being reused on multiple characters.”
- “Solid enough gameplay mechanics and flair dampened by a terrible main story mode, unappealing character designs, and a lack of general polish.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 57% negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious, often requiring significant time investment with minimal reward. The frequent loading times and repetitive tasks detract from the overall experience, making it feel like a chore rather than an engaging activity. While there are alternative modes to explore, they lack sufficient incentive to motivate players to engage with them.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “They literally put you 20 seconds of cinematics with dialogues and immediately after they put you to fight with bots that are easier than watching a tutorial on how to sleep. Since the cinematics are so short, playing becomes super tedious because it keeps loading 30 minutes to change stage.”
- “I know this was in the cons, but there are some other things to do other than the campaign. However, they are a bit tedious and repetitive, and there isn't any incentive for them at all.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting a sense of heartbreak over its shortcomings, particularly the absence of beloved characters like the X-Men and Spider-Man. Despite these disappointments, there is a silver lining in the game's strong netcode, which offers some consolation.
- “It's truly heartbreaking how bad of a hand this game was dealt, but thankfully this game's netcode feels pretty great!”
- “The main problem, like everyone has mentioned, is the roster. Missing the X-Men is heartbreaking, and I'm not sure if Spider-Man is in this, which again hurts my soul a bit.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, -100% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has received mixed feedback, with long-time fans appreciating the new techniques and familiar characters, yet expressing nostalgia and concern over the departure from the visual style and ambiance of previous installments.
- “Long-time fans of the series will warmly embrace the changes that come with new techniques and enjoy using characters they know and love, but they may be left wondering what happened to the look and atmosphere of the previous games.”
- “Long-time fans of the series will take warmly to the changes that come with new techniques and will enjoy using characters they know and love, but may be left wondering what happened to the look and atmosphere of the previous games.”

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5h Median play time

7h Average play time

15h Main story

27h Completionist

2-18h Spent by most gamers

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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is a open world fighting game with anime and science fiction themes. Common tags for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite include science, 2d, 2.5d, heist, superhero and others.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

The main story can be completed in around 15 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 27 hours to finish. On average players spend around 7 hours playing Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite was released on September 19, 2017.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite was developed by Capcom.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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