Capcom has done a great job of rereleasing its classic titles and making them playable on modern systems. Games like the Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle, Capcom Fighting Collection, and Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection have done a great job of bringing forth some of the Japanese publisher’s most iconic arcade hits.

For many longtime fans Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will always be the pinnacle of the series, but it’s also squarely rooted in the franchise’s arcade roots. What makes MvC3 an incredible game in its own right (and a fantastic companion piece to anyone looking to grab the new collection when it drops) is how it translates the franchise formula into a more modern fighter.

Arcade Classics is exactly what I wanted out of this rerelease of classic Capcom arcade fighting games.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox