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Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000)

Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes cover
Developer
Capcom Production Studio 1
Publisher
Capcom, Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Platforms
Arcade, Xbox, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2
Genres
Fighting, Arcade
Rating
4.2 of 5, 126 player ratings
Where to get it
Website

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How it feels

A high-octane tag-team brawl where flashy combos and rapid character swaps create a constant state of frantic, colorful chaos.

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About

Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes is the fourth game in the Marvel vs. Capcom series of fighting games. The player's controls were simplified to make the gameplay more accessible to the wider audience of casual players and the button configuration was trimmed down to 4 main buttons and 2 assist buttons. The game also features a different air-combo system and 3 on 3 tag, compared to the 2 on 2 tag from previous games in the series.

What players say

A wild, over-the-top crossover fighter with a huge 56-character roster and frantic team battles that remains a community-cherished classic decades on. Its reputation is inseparable from a wildly unbalanced 'god tier' meta where a handful of characters rule competitive play.

Screenshots

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