Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is set for release tomorrow. Finally, the return of fighting game classics such as Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and X-Men vs. Street Fighter is here, and they’re back with modern features, online play, and pretty much everything else you could hope out of fresh ports.
Among the collection of games in this compilation, it’s safe to say that the fighting game community is most excited for Marvel vs. Capcom 2 due to its legacy and still active competitive fire. It could be very difficult for newcomers to get started in this now nearly 25-year-old title, so MvC2 and fighting game legend Justin Wong has put together a new video that provides tips on how to play, shares some great secrets, tells which assist is best for every character, and much more to help you on your journey.
This guide is the ultimate resource for anyone who is trying to throw their hat in the ring in Marvel vs. Capcom 2. As far as older fighting titles go, this one is among the toughest to get into not only due to how much is going on at any given time, but also because veterans have dissected this game extensively for many years, there being a ton of characters on the roster, and a variety of other reasons.
Justin starts things off with the absolute basics. We learn that Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is a six-button fighting game with four attack buttons and two assist buttons.
He then goes on to explain the various mechanics found within the game, including DHCs, regular and super jumps, Alpha Cancels, snap backs, and more. If you have never played this game ever in your life, this section of the tutorial should be the perfect starting point for you here.
Because Justin’s knowledge of MvC2 is so extensive, we don’t simply get information on how to do combos or set ups and the like. Instead, Jwong tackles some of the biggest questions new players are going to be asking including how to construct a team of your own, how assists work and which assist is best for every character, and so much more.
He also demonstrates what every character on the roster’s biggest strengths are. So if you’re trying to figure out what each character can do and what their main tools are, this part of the tutorial is going to be absolutely crucial for you.
There is so much to get to here, so be sure to watch Justin Wong’s full Marvel vs. Capcom 2 tutorial video below to get you ready for Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, which is set for official release tomorrow.