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[Minor Spoilers] Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Review; Only Decent at Best
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[Minor Spoilers] Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Review; Only Decent at Best

by November 6, 2017
Positives

+ An upgrade in visuals compared to the previous game, as far as quality is concerned
+ Story Mode is entertaining
+ Ultron Sigma makes for a surprisingly good villain
+ Beginner-friendly

Negatives

- Disappointing character roster, DLC characters included
- Mouth doesn’t sync up with voice lines from time to time
- The fighting mechanics have been oversimplified
- Character models look odd and way too muscular
- Story Mode-aside, the game feels somewhat barebones.

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Gameplay
3.9
Visuals
6.9
Replayability
3.8
Storyline
6.9
Bottom Line

Expectations on Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite was high prior to its release. Unfortunately, it did not manage to live up to it and thus, you have a game that is only decent at best. Sure, there are some interesting things but this is a game that most people wouldn’t play for long.

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Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite had a lot of hype surrounding it but did it manage to live up to it? Well, not really…and here’s why we feel that way.

Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Review

Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Review

The Marvel VS Capcom series has been very popular with the fighting game community across the globe. It allowed gamers to assemble dream matches that wouldn’t be possible otherwise in what is considered by many as the ultimate fan service by both companies. With licensing issues plaguing the development behind the scenes, many were worried as to how the game will turn out. Today, we’re going to look at the latest installment to hit store shelves, Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite.

Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Synopsis

Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Review

The Marvel and Capcom universe has somehow merged into one. The heroes from both worlds are starting to adjust to this new life but a brand new threat has reared its head and if not taken care of, there will no longer be any universe to call home anymore. This new threat is known as Ultron Sigma, the combined form of Marvel’s Ultron and Megaman X’s Sigma, both of which managed to combine with the help of the Infinity Stones.

The heroes were miserably defeated in their initial attempts at taking down Ultron Sigma but they managed to retreat to safety in time. In order to defeat him, the heroes must enlist the help of the only person that is experienced in using the Infinity Stones; the supervillain known as Thanos. Will our heroes be able to save the universe and potentially restore the worlds as it once was?

Strange Looking Character Models

Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Review

The graphics on Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite is subjective to each person’s taste. I myself find it to be an upgrade from the previous game, Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3, in terms of quality of the visuals. However, there is one aspect that is too strange to ignore and made the game a tad bit comical. It would seem that virtually every character in the game’s roster has an upgrade in muscle definition.

Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Review

There are a lot of characters with broader shoulders and huge muscles that make it hard to take each character seriously, despite the more life-like graphics compared to the previous game. The most notable example is Chris Redfield. While the character itself is muscular, this one makes it look more akin to Street Fighter’s Zangief, and that’s not how the characters should be.

Another interesting to note is that sometimes, the characters’ mouth does not sync up with what they say. This could simply be a bug in the program that’s easily fixable via a software update but it’s hard not to cringe since such a noticeable issue was present in the final product.

Disappointing Playable Character Roster

Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Review

What is arguably the most disappointing part of the Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite is the playable character roster. Assuming you buy the standard edition of the game, you will only have access to 30 playable characters from both Marvel and Capcom. We’ve seen around double this amount in its predecessors, which makes it quite disappointing.

Not to mention, some key characters from this special crossover series has gone completely missing. Popular characters such as Deadpool, Akuma, and Wolverine are nowhere to be seen. In fact, looking at the character roster alone feels like the game should have been renamed to “Marvel Cinematic Universe VS Capcom” as most of the Marvel characters are the ones we see in the movies as of late.

Of course, there are DLC characters coming to the game; 3 of which were added shortly after the game’s release and another 3 coming by the end of 2017. Even so, most of the DLC characters were even more underwhelming than the base roster. In fact, the only ones that were of notable interest were Megaman X’s Sigma and Monster Hunter. While more characters are expected to be added in 2018, this is a terrible start to a game that is meant to be a staple in the fighting game community.

Appealing Too Much to the Casual Crowd

Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Review

Unlike its most recent predecessor, Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite has switched back to a 2-on-2 format, with each player choosing 2 characters. While many people believe that this move made the game bad, I am in favour of this format simply because it’s more beginner-friendly. Having to use 3 characters in a single round means you need to be familiar with 3 characters moveset. With 1 less character to worry about, players won’t be overwhelmed on how to play the game.

As far as button inputs are concerned, Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite has moved back to having separate buttons for punches and kicks, with a total of 2 buttons for each one. At first, I thought this move was done in order to make it more viable for competitive gaming but unfortunately, that’s not the case. It was simplified to a point where it somewhat encourages button mashing, which isn’t good for eSports.

Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Review

In fact, you can easily pull off a combo by simple mashing the low punch button about 6 to 8 times. In fact, even the super moves are easy to pull off, with virtually every character sharing almost the same input to execute them. It has gotten too beginner-friendly that it takes away the joy of executing combos, simply because it’s no longer a delicate process that requires skill and patience.

Don’t get me wrong, it is still somewhat enjoyable to play, especially when you tag your characters in and out to dish out some damage in a stylish manner but the game is focusing so much on casual gamers that hardcore fanatics might just be turned off by it.

Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite Verdict

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Expectations on Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite was high prior to its release. Unfortunately, it did not manage to live up to it and thus, you have a game that is only decent at best. Sure, there are some interesting characters such as Megaman X, fighting isn’t entirely boring, and the Story Mode is entertaining but apart from that, this is a game that most people wouldn’t play for long. For the sake of saving some money, you’re better off getting this game on Steam, if you really must buy it.

If you are a competitive fighting gamer and you’re wondering if this is something worth investing in, I would recommend going for Tekken 7 instead. This game would be much better off as a mobile game, on a handheld device, or simply something to entertain your guests with. Apart from that, it’s not really worth it. With that in mind, I award Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite with our Bronze Pokdeward.

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