Capcom Fighting Collection gives a considerable deal of attention to games that feel lost in the annals of time. For instance, one of its featured titles, Red Earth (or Warzard in Japan), is getting its first console port since launching in arcades in 1996.
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If you grew up enjoying RPGs and 2D fighters, we recommend trying Red Earth! Learning the game is straightforward if you're familiar with Capcom's six-button fighting game control scheme. However, Red Earth's deep progression cycle will have you playing again and again.
Red Earth stands out among its fighting game peers because it focuses on the single-player experience. In the Quest Mode, your character faces off against a string of progressively more challenging boss creatures. So naturally, you'll find yourself using up continues with such formidable opponents to defeat, especially in your first playthrough.
However, this difficulty scale is intentional because Red Earth is also an RPG. Therefore, your character will level up as you progress through the game. Higher levels come with more potent weapons, elemental resistances, and unlockable special attacks! These enhancements will make your character more substantial in your next playthrough.
However, building a top-tier character is not the only reason to replay Red Earth's arcade mode. Each character has multiple endings. Some of these endings change based on the player's choices during the game. Other endings require reaching gameplay objectives, such as beating the game with no continues.
Therefore, whether you wish to build a character that dominates in competitive play or fulfill your completionist desires, Red Earth is worth
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