Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite - Standard Edition Game Cover

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"Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite - Standard Edition" is a fighting game that supports 2-player matches, both locally and online. The game features characters from both the Marvel and Capcom universes who must team up to stop the villainous Ultron Sigma and save biological life. Exclusive PS4 content includes a Major Carol Danvers Costume for Captain Marvel. In the game, players can utilize the powerful Infinity Stones to gain an advantage in battle.

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Play Modes

2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

story7 positive mentions

character development1 negative mentions

The gameplay is fun and addictive, with solid mechanics that make for enjoyable matches.
The game features a variety of modes to play, making it a good choice for both solo and multiplayer experiences.
Despite a smaller roster, many players still find the game enjoyable and recommend it for fans of fighting games.

The character roster is significantly smaller than previous entries, leading to disappointment among fans who expected a wider selection.
The story mode is short and lacks depth, with no character-specific endings, making it feel incomplete.
There are numerous in-game purchases for additional characters, which many players view as a greedy business model.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
59%
15%
The story mode has received largely negative feedback, with many players describing it as clichéd, predictable, and ultimately forgettable. While some appreciate the inclusion of a story mode, they criticize its lack of depth, character development, and incentive to replay, often labeling it as incomplete or poorly executed. Overall, the narrative aspect seems to be overshadowed by stronger gameplay elements, leaving players disappointed with the storytelling experience.
- “Even without internet connectivity, the game has a great storyline to play on your own.”
- “It was a good game; it had a story mode for the first time, which was really nice.”
- “Fun game, with a cool story!”
- “The story mode is mostly cliche and predictable.”
- “Story mode was slapped together with a very cookie-cutter story that is 100% unforgettable with basically no unlocks, therefore not a whole lot of incentive to go through; on the plus side, it's fairly short.”
- “The story mode is boring; I should've known better considering what happened with Street Fighter V.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
7%
7%
The gameplay is widely praised for being solid, fun, and addictive, with innovative mechanics like dynamic tag team play and the introduction of infinity stones enhancing the experience. However, many reviewers note a lack of content outside the story mode and a mediocre presentation, which detracts from the overall package. Despite these shortcomings, the gameplay is considered the standout feature, making it one of the best entries in the Marvel vs. Capcom series.
- “Solid gameplay makes for a lot of fun as far as the core game is concerned.”
- “Gameplay is fun and addicting.”
- “This is probably the best Marvel vs. Capcom game in the series so far, with some of the deepest and most fun gameplay.”
- “Gameplay keeps it from a zero.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the graphical style as subpar and outdated compared to other titles in the genre. While some appreciate the visuals and find them satisfactory, others point out awkward character models and a lack of polish, particularly in story mode. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the graphics, especially given the expectations for current-generation games.
- “The issues with the graphics are incredibly overblown; most characters in story mode look a little awkward, since it's obvious they were rigged to look good in their battle animations more so than anything they do in the story.”
- “Don't know why everybody was disappointed in the graphics.”
- “Fun game with good graphics.”
- “The worst thing about this game is the horrible graphical style they decided to go with.”
- “The graphics aren't great, and look worse than SFV or even MVC3, in my opinion.”
- “The graphics are subpar for this generation; the writing and voice acting are terrible, and most importantly, the roster is insanely small for a fighter in this day and age.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by intentionally poor acting, which users find amusing. Additionally, there is a playful anticipation regarding the pricing of upcoming DLC, suggesting that the humor may extend to the game's overall presentation and marketing.
- “The acting is hilariously bad.”
- “The acting is hilariously bad.”
- “And finally, the price of the DLC is coming up (let's see how funny they will look).”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features in-game purchases for certain characters, but players generally find these purchases worthwhile and recommend the game overall.
- “There are some in-game purchases for some of the characters, but it's definitely worth it. Please get this game.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases that enhance the experience without being necessary to progress.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the character designs as unappealing or exaggerated, describing them as "derpy" and suggesting that some characters, like Ryu and Chun-Li, appear poorly rendered or overly stylized.
- “Many of the character designs are kind of derpy; Ryu needs a nose job, poor Chun-Li looks like she's had bad plastic surgery, Haggar looks like a roided-out hunchback, and Spider-Man has larger-than-life trapezoids.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration that grinding does not yield rewards such as unlocking skins or new characters, limiting the incentive to engage in repetitive gameplay.
- “Turns out there's no way to unlock skins or new characters through grinding either.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The music in the game is highly praised, contributing significantly to the overall presentation and enhancing the experience alongside the character roster.
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
- “From the roster to the music, every element is crafted with care.”
- “The soundtrack is a standout feature, enhancing every moment of the game.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, which detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”