Is Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Worth It? Cost & Features Explained

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As the title suggests, the new brings together the products of many years of collaboration between the two companies, although some people may still be wondering if the collection itself is actually worth purchasing. features a total of seven titles originally released as arcade games, including some that have never been ported before. However, a game cannot rely on nostalgia alone for success, and factors like the collection’s new features are key in deciding if it is worth the price.

The release of, which will doubtlessly introduce many to some of the earliest Marvel fighter games for the first time, has fuelled hope for some that it help to lay the groundwork for a full new game. It is also worth noting that the collectionprovides people with the opportunity to explore the early roots of the crossover gaming series. This is due to the new game not only featuring the series’ first title,, but also offering an opportunity to play several other early Marvel arcade games.

In order to judge if is worth purchasing, it's important to first make note of the actual price and the game’s availability on various consoles. Although this is slated to change in the near future, is currently only available digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC (via Steam), and costs $49.99 on these platforms. An additional Xbox One version is currently scheduled to release in 2025, and physical copies for both Switch and PS4 will be released on November 22 2024.

includes updated versions of the following arcade titles: (1993), (1994), (1995), (1996), (1997), (1998), and (2000).

It is worth noting that these physical editions are currently available to pre-order for the same price as their digital counterparts, and so people are not being penalized financially simply for preferring this format. In fact, a limited-edition comic will be included with these physical copies as an extra incentive for purchase. As a result, despite there being a notably longer wait to play, people who