Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Distributor: Halifax
Genre: Fighting
Platform: Xbox 360 (available for PlayStation 3)
Related Titles: Tatsunoko vs . Capcom Ultimate All-Stars (Wii), X-Men vs. Street Fighter (Saturn), Marvel vs. Capcom 2 (Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360); BlazBlue: Continuum Shift (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360), Super Street Fighter IV (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)
Finest Hour
The first impact with Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is similar to that of a fireworks display. Not just for the lights and flash on the screen literally exploding - by virtue of a stunning technical achievement - in response to notorious Hyper Combo, but the uproar that follows. In the hands of an experienced player - or by selecting the questionable Simple Mode to perform all the special moves with a button - it is impossible not to be enraptured by the dynamic end of the fighting and at the same time wondering how you can understand something in all that chaos that generates every fraction of a second. We can not wait the gameplay of Street Fighter or BlazBlue reasoned, but with Marvel vs. Capcom 3 House in Osaka has literally pushed the accelerator to the end.
The speed and coordination with which his fingers dance on the keys of the pad should largely determine the outcome of the fighting, this Once organized between teams of three people to part with the possibility of alternating with a single push of the corresponding ridge. Abandoning the traditional control system that distinguished weak and strong punches and kicks, the player must act in three key strokes that give rise to power chains to different taste. It begins as usual with a one-two shots of weak and medium, and then land a blow stronger and conclude with a special move, or by pressing the "Special" it throws the opponent into the air to continue with an air combo, or even breaks out the entire bar for special attacks, super moves, even in combination with the assist of his team. From this point of view, Capcom has done an excellent job of building a combat system that behind the apparent simplicity conceals a deep envy.
depth but is likely to remain the preserve of a few, as one of the most serious defects in Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is cryptic in its Mission Mode, which can not be a valuable training ground. Instead of teaching the techniques of combat in a clear and accessible to all (a field in which he excels instead BlazBlue: Continuum Shift), this method proves to be a frustrating session in which we need to repeat the combo default and also even on the screen. There is no explanation about the techniques of combat, a handicap that afflicts anyone who does not know how to run a Cancel, Guard un'Advanced, the X-Factor or some of the techniques of attack and defense needed to be competitive. On the one hand wants to be accessible with a combat system that gives immediate satisfactions, preclude the other, if any, has provided a huge dose of patience.
It 's a shame, because from every pore oozes charisma not least because of the range of characters that it offers. 36 in all, less than fifty of the second episode, but in all cases almost complete to satisfy all tastes fanatics Capcom - Viewtiful Joe and Okami Amaterasu are two of the best star - or Marvel, which hires new entry in the series as She-Hulk and X-23. If the graphic point of view all the characters have an excellent level of detail, the same can not be said of their budget. Deadpool is probably a prime example of the gameplay of the title defects produced by Ryota Niitsuma: very fast, powerful and long-range moves that close almost any route of escape. Along the lines we find Wolverine - a Tasmanian devil is so rapid in his movements - or the already mentioned Amaterasu - which take away much of the energy electrical discharges in parade - and ending with the Sentinel or even by Galactus, the enormous boss moved from the single player literally unstoppable.
Fortunately Galactus remains confined to the single player - which reached new lows with its end at the edge of mockery - but imbalances remain clearly visible in all other cases, playing online, where we encounter more often in opponents endlessly repeating the same attack strategy (online, of course you can not exercise the Simple Mode). The network code works fine even if we have to highlight the lack of spectator mode to entertain the participants in the waiting room and especially the indicator of the quality of connection. The options range from gaming and non-ranked matches, the creation of personalized rooms and the ability to accept human opponents while you play single player, to simulate the effect of "game room". In addition to new songs and unlockable badges with time, the card player is also embellished with a chart depicting the preferred style of play.
Despite the shortcomings described, Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds capture the player to satisfaction with the immediacy and visual. The steep learning curve may cause an equally rapid abandonment by those who are not willing to spend hours to discover the secrets and more to assimilate them into their own fighting style. It remains one of the best exponents of the genre while not enhancing its quality.
Raffaele Cinquegrana
Pros: fast and furious ; construction excellent technique, 36 characters, awesome combos, gameplay developed
Replay Value: good. Some defect in the online sector does not prevent him from entertaining long
Cons: some unbalanced characters; final boss almost untouchable; online component does not always equal; confusing, useless tutorial
In Summary: Marvel vs . Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds is the directness of the frenzy and his best card, but the simplicity is just a facade
