Editing Marvel vs. Capcom (section)

{{short description|Series of crossover fighting games}}
{{about|the series|the video game|Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes}}
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{{Infobox video game series
| title = Marvel vs. Capcom
| image = Marvel vs Capcom logo.png
| caption = Logo used for ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds]]''
| creator = 
| composer= 
| platforms = [[Arcade game|Arcade]], [[Dreamcast]], [[iOS]], [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation Vita]], [[Sega Saturn]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Xbox One]]
| developer = [[Capcom]]<br>[[Backbone Entertainment]]{{efn|Backbone Entertainment developed the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of ''Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes''.}}<br>[[Eighting]]{{efn|Eighting co-developed ''Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds'' and ''Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3'' with Capcom.}}<br>[[Iron Galaxy Studios]]{{efn|Iron Galaxy Studios developed ''Marvel vs. Capcom Origins''.}}
| publisher = Capcom<br>[[Virgin Interactive Entertainment]]{{efn|Virgin Interactive Entertainment published the Dreamcast versions of ''Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes'' and ''Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes'' in Europe.}}
| genre = [[Fighting game|Fighting]]
| first release version  = ''[[X-Men vs. Street Fighter]]''
| first release date     = 1996
| latest release version = ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics]]''
| latest release date    = 2024
}}

{{nihongo foot|'''''Marvel vs. Capcom'''''|マーヴル VS. カプコン|Māvuru bāsasu Kapukon|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a series of [[Crossover (fiction)|crossover]] [[fighting game]]s developed and published by [[Capcom]], featuring characters from their video game franchises and comic book series published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The series originated as coin-operated [[arcade game]]s; later releases were specifically developed for home consoles, handhelds, and personal computers.

Its gameplay borrows heavily from Capcom's previous Marvel-licensed fighting games ''[[X-Men: Children of the Atom (video game)|X-Men: Children of the Atom]]'' and ''[[Marvel Super Heroes (video game)|Marvel Super Heroes]]''; however, instead of focusing on [[single combat]], the games incorporated [[tag team]] battles. Players form teams of two or three characters and, controlling one fighter at a time, attempt to damage and knock out their opponents. Players can switch out their characters during the match, allowing team members to replenish their [[Health (gaming)|health]] and prolong their ability to fight. The series' gameplay is distinguished from other fighting game franchises due to its character assist mechanics and emphasis on aerial combat.

The ''Marvel vs. Capcom'' series has received generally positive reviews from critics, who have praised its fast-paced gameplay, vibrant visuals, and wealth of playable characters. The series has enjoyed broad appeal, selling approximately 12 million units as of 2024.