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==Reception== {{VG Series Reviews |gr = yes |game1 = [[X-Men vs. Street Fighter]] |gr1 = 64% (PS)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps/199373-x-men-vs-street-fighter/index.html |title=X-Men vs. Street Fighter for PlayStation |website=[[GameRankings]] |access-date=January 22, 2017|archive-date=April 6, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090406003105/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps/199373-x-men-vs-street-fighter/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br>82% (SAT)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/saturn/199374-x-men-vs-street-fighter/index.html |title=X-Men vs. Street Fighter for Saturn |website=[[GameRankings]] |access-date=January 22, 2017|archive-date=May 4, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504200916/http://www.gamerankings.com/saturn/199374-x-men-vs-street-fighter/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |mc1 = N/A |game2 = [[Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter]] |gr2 = 74% (PS)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps/197866-marvel-super-heroes-vs-street-fighter/index.html |title=Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter for PlayStation |website=[[GameRankings]] |access-date=January 22, 2017|archive-date=March 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303023027/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps/197866-marvel-super-heroes-vs-street-fighter/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br> 77% (SAT)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/saturn/197867-marvel-super-heroes-vs-street-fighter/index.html |title=Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter for Saturn |website=[[GameRankings]] |access-date=January 22, 2017|archive-date=July 6, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090706234917/http://www.gamerankings.com/saturn/197867-marvel-super-heroes-vs-street-fighter/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |mc2 = N/A |game3 = [[Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes]] |gr3 = 80% (DC)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/dreamcast/197868-marvel-vs-capcom/index.html |title=Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes for Dreamcast |website=[[GameRankings]] |access-date=January 22, 2017|archive-date=March 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303223911/http://www.gamerankings.com/dreamcast/197868-marvel-vs-capcom/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br> 75% (PS)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps/197869-marvel-vs-capcom-clash-of-super-heroes/index.html |title=Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes for PlayStation |website=[[GameRankings]] |access-date=January 22, 2017|archive-date=March 22, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090322032451/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps/197869-marvel-vs-capcom-clash-of-super-heroes/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |mc3 = N/A |game4 = [[Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes]] |gr4 = 90% (DC)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/dreamcast/914427-marvel-vs-capcom-2/index.html|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for Dreamcast - GameRankings|archive-date=March 21, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090321210103/http://www.gamerankings.com/dreamcast/914427-marvel-vs-capcom-2/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br> 76% (PS2)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/561477-marvel-vs-capcom-2/index.html|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for PlayStation 2 - GameRankings|archive-date=June 15, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090615042915/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/561477-marvel-vs-capcom-2/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br> 67% (Xbox)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox/561479-marvel-vs-capcom-2/index.html|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for Xbox - GameRankings|archive-date=August 22, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090822111023/http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox/561479-marvel-vs-capcom-2/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br> 83% (X360)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/959864-marvel-vs-capcom-2/index.html |access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for Xbox 360 - GameRankings|archive-date=October 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012151630/http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/959864-marvel-vs-capcom-2/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br> 86% (PS3)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/959865-marvel-vs-capcom-2/index.html|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for PlayStation 3 - GameRankings|archive-date=October 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015162939/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/959865-marvel-vs-capcom-2/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br> 61% (iOS)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/iphone/667771-marvel-vs-capcom-2/index.html|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for iOS (iPhone/iPad) - GameRankings|archive-date=May 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510190721/http://www.gamerankings.com/iphone/667771-marvel-vs-capcom-2/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |mc4 = 90/100 (DC)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-2/critic-reviews/?platform=dreamcast|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for Dreamcast Reviews - Metacritic}}</ref><br> 76/100 (PS2)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-2/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for PlayStation 2 Reviews - Metacritic}}</ref><br> 65/100 (Xbox)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-2/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for Xbox Reviews - Metacritic}}</ref><br> 82/100 (X360)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-2/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for Xbox 360 Reviews - Metacritic}}</ref><br> 85/100 (PS3)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-2/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for PlayStation 3 Reviews - Metacritic}}</ref><br> 64/100 (iOS)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-2/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for iPhone/iPad Reviews - Metacritic}}</ref> |game5 = [[Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds]] |gr5 = 86% (X360)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/995376-marvel-vs-capcom-3-fate-of-two-worlds/index.html|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds for Xbox 360 - GameRankings|archive-date=September 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908180127/http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/995376-marvel-vs-capcom-3-fate-of-two-worlds/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br>86% (PS3)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/995375-marvel-vs-capcom-3-fate-of-two-worlds/index.html|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds for PlayStation 3 - GameRankings|archive-date=August 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140829084230/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/995375-marvel-vs-capcom-3-fate-of-two-worlds/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |mc5 = 85/100 (X360)<ref name=MCX360>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-3-fate-of-two-worlds/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds for Xbox 360 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic}}</ref><br>84/100 (PS3)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-3-fate-of-two-worlds/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds for PlayStation 3 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic}}</ref> |game6 = [[Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]] |gr6 = 81% (PS3)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/637240-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/index.html|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for PlayStation 3 - GameRankings|archive-date=September 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140905052859/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/637240-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br>81% (X360)<ref name=GRX360>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/637241-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/index.html|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for Xbox 360 - GameRankings|archive-date=May 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502190402/http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/637241-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br> 82% (Vita)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/vita/643141-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for PlayStation Vita - GameRankings|archive-date=December 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209011616/http://www.gamerankings.com/vita/643141-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/|url-status=dead}}</ref><br>79% (PS4)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps4/202470-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/index.html|access-date=February 24, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for PlayStation 4 - GameRankings|archive-date=March 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307231452/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps4/202470-ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |mc6 = 80/100 (PS3)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for PlayStation 3 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic}}</ref><br>79/100 (X360)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for Xbox 360 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic}}</ref><br/>80/100 (Vita)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for PlayStation Vita Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic}}</ref><br>77/100 (PS4)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4|access-date=February 24, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for PlayStation 4 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic}}</ref> |game7 = [[Marvel vs. Capcom Origins]] |gr7 = 72% (PS3)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/676132-marvel-vs-capcom-origins/index.html|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom Origins for PlayStation 3|archive-date=February 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203184946/http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/676132-marvel-vs-capcom-origins/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br>80% (X360)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/676131-marvel-vs-capcom-origins/index.html|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom Origins for Xbox 360|archive-date=February 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203173000/http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/676131-marvel-vs-capcom-origins/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |mc7 = 72/100 (PS3)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-origins/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom Origins for PlayStation 3 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More}}</ref><br>78/100 (X360)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-origins/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360|access-date=January 22, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom Origins for Xbox 360 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More}}</ref> |game8 = [[Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite]] |gr8 = 71% (PS4)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/ps4/202465-marvel-vs-capcom-infinite/index.html|access-date=October 21, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for PlayStation 4|archive-date=January 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116172647/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps4/202465-marvel-vs-capcom-infinite/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br>77% (XONE)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/xboxone/202474-marvel-vs-capcom-infinite/index.html|access-date=October 21, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for Xbox One|archive-date=February 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215155454/https://www.gamerankings.com/xboxone/202474-marvel-vs-capcom-infinite/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br>70% (PC)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/202527-marvel-vs-capcom-infinite/index.html|access-date=October 21, 2017|website=[[GameRankings]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for PC|archive-date=February 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215161403/https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/202527-marvel-vs-capcom-infinite/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |mc8 = 72/100 (PS4)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-infinite/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4|access-date=October 21, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for PlayStation 4 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More}}</ref><br>77/100 (XONE)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-infinite/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one|date=September 18, 2017|access-date=October 21, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for Xbox One Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More}}</ref><br>69/100 (PC)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/marvel-vs-capcom-infinite/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|access-date=October 21, 2017|website=[[Metacritic]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for PC Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More}}</ref> }} The ''Marvel vs. Capcom'' series has received reviews ranging from average to positive from critics. According to Capcom President and [[Chief operating officer|COO]] Haruhiro Tsujimoto, the games have enjoyed broad appeal, especially in markets outside of Japan.<ref name=PressRelease>{{cite web|url=http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/news/html/e161205b.html|date=December 5, 2016|access-date=January 22, 2017|last=Tsujimoto|first=Haruhiro|website=[[Capcom]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Announced!}}</ref> {{As of|2023|12}}, {{nowrap|11 million}} units of the series have been sold.<ref>[http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/finance/salesdata.html CAPCOM | Game Series Sales]</ref> The series' first three titles, ''X-Men vs. Street Fighter'', ''Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter'', and ''Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes'', received praise for their frantic gameplay style, visual flair, playable character rosters, and the quality of their sprite animations.<ref name=GSpotSAT/><ref name=GIReviewSAT/><ref name=GIReview>{{cite magazine |url=https://gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4233 |title=Marvel Vs. Capcom [Clash of Super Heroes] - Dreamcast |last1=McNamara |first1=Andy |last2=Anderson |first2=Paul |last3=Reiner |first3=Andrew |magazine=Game Informer |issue=78 |date=October 1999 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001203224700/http://gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4233 |archive-date=December 3, 2000 |url-status=dead |access-date=January 23, 2017}}</ref> The games' Dreamcast and Sega Saturn ports were also lauded for their technical performance, matching the capabilities of the arcade versions.<ref name=GSpotSAT/><ref name=GIReviewSAT/><ref name=GIReview/> Conversely, the PlayStation ports were criticized for their removal of tag team battles and noticeable decline in frame rate and animation quality β changes which stemmed from the console's [[RAM]] limitations.<ref name=GameSpotReview/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/x-men-vs-street-fighter-review/1900-2550327/ |title=X-Men vs. Street Fighter Review (PS) |last=Gerstmann |first=Jeff |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=March 17, 1998 |access-date=January 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/1999/02/26/marvel-super-heroes-vs-street-fighter |title=Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (PS) |last=Nelson |first=Randy |website=IGN |date=February 25, 1999 |access-date=January 23, 2017}}</ref> ''Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes'' received similar praise, with particular attention given towards the large cast and the addition of three-on-three combat.<ref name=Anoop/><ref name=Gerstmann>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/marvel-vs-capcom-2-review/1900-2580028/|date=May 31, 2000|access-date=January 23, 2017|last=Gerstmann|first=Jeff|website=[[GameSpot]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Review}}</ref> The Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, and Xbox versions were criticized for their lack of online multiplayer support outside Japan.<ref name=Gerstmann/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/04/01/marvel-vs-capcom-2-review-2|date=April 1, 2003|access-date=January 23, 2017|last=Boulding|first=Aaron|website=[[IGN]]|title=Marvel vs Capcom 2 Review}}</ref> These concerns were addressed with the release of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 ports, which reviewers commended for their smooth online experience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-marvel-vs-capcom-2-142074.phtml|date=July 31, 2009|access-date=January 23, 2017|last1=Cantler|first1=Topher|last2=Holmes|first2=Jonathan|website=[[Destructoid]]|title=Review: Marvel vs. Capcom 2|archive-date=March 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170311212330/https://www.destructoid.com/review-marvel-vs-capcom-2-142074.phtml|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/mvc2/review-2.html|date=July 29, 2009|access-date=January 23, 2017|last=Yin-Poole|first=Wesley|website=VideoGamer.com|title=MvC2 Review}}</ref> A common source of complaints was the game's jazz-inspired soundtrack, which critics deemed as out of place.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/11/18/marvel-vs-capcom-2|date=November 18, 2002|access-date=January 23, 2017|last=Dunham|first=Jeremy|website=[[IGN]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_mvc2_ps2|date=December 26, 2002|access-date=January 23, 2017|last=Taylor|first=Martin|work=[[Eurogamer]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 2}}</ref> In addition to its character variety and visual presentation, ''Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds'' garnered praise for simplifying the series' combat mechanics and control scheme, thus making it more accessible for newcomers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/marvel-vs-capcom-3-fate-of-two-worlds-review/1900-6298805/|date=February 14, 2011|access-date=January 23, 2017|last=McGee|first=Maxwell|website=[[GameSpot]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Review}}</ref><ref name=George>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/02/14/marvel-vs-capcom-3-review|date=February 14, 2011|access-date=January 23, 2017|last=George|first=Richard|website=[[IGN]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Review}}</ref> ''Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom'' was applauded for its additions to the character roster, gameplay tweaks, and improved online functionality.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-review/1900-6345660/|date=November 14, 2011|access-date=January 23, 2017|last=McGee|first=Maxwell|website=[[GameSpot]]|title=Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Reviews on Xbox 360}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1212390p1.html|date=November 14, 2011|access-date=January 23, 2017|last=Hopper|first=Steven|website=[[IGN]]|title=Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Review - PlayStation 3 Review at IGN}}</ref> Both games, however, were criticized for their lack of game modes and single-player content.<ref name=George/><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/ultimate_marvel_vs_capcom_3/b/xbox360/archive/2011/11/14/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-review.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111115210515/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/ultimate_marvel_vs_capcom_3/b/xbox360/archive/2011/11/14/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-review.aspx|url-status=live|archive-date=November 15, 2011|date=November 14, 2011|access-date=January 23, 2017|last=Turi|first=Tim|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|title=Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Review}}</ref> ''Marvel vs. Capcom Origins'' was praised for preserving the original arcade releases' integrity and its addition of online multiplayer, dynamic challenges, and unlockable content; however, in remaining faithful to the arcade versions, some reviewers criticized the games for their outdated gameplay and unbalanced fighters.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-marvel-vs-capcom-origins/|date=October 19, 2012|access-date=January 23, 2017|last=Carsillo|first=Ray|magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly|title=EGM Review: Marvel vs Capcom Origins|archive-date=November 30, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130223159/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-marvel-vs-capcom-origins/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/26/marvel-vs-capcom-origins-review|date=September 26, 2012|access-date=January 23, 2017|last=Cocke|first=Taylor|website=[[IGN]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom Origins Review}}</ref> ''Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite'' received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its implementation of new gameplay mechanics, such as the "Active Switch" combo system and the addition of the six Infinity Stones.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/marvel_vs_capcom_infinite/b/playstation4/archive/2017/09/18/marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-game-informer-review.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918224547/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/marvel_vs_capcom_infinite/b/playstation4/archive/2017/09/18/marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-game-informer-review.aspx|url-status=live|archive-date=September 18, 2017|date=September 18, 2017|access-date=September 18, 2017|last=Reeves|first=Ben|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|title=Battle Of The Brands - Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/18/marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-review|date=September 18, 2017|access-date=September 18, 2017|last=Huskey|first=Darry|website=[[IGN]]|title=Marvel Vs Capcom: Infinite Review}}</ref> On the other hand, the game was criticized for its presentation, particularly its art direction, and its character roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-460396.phtml|date=September 18, 2017|access-date=September 19, 2017|last=Carter|first=Chris|website=[[Destructoid]]|title=Review: Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021110938/https://www.destructoid.com/review-marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-460396.phtml|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/18/16323994/marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-review|date=September 18, 2017|access-date=September 18, 2017|last1=Stark|first1=Chelsea|last2=Ramos|first2=Jeff|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|title=Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite review}}</ref> In 2012, ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' ranked ''Marvel vs. Capcom'' at number 37 on the list of the best video game franchises, commenting that "a frenetic pace and over the top effects work together to make this franchise stand the test of time".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/video-games/2012/09/the-50-best-video-game-franchises/marvel-vs-capcom|date=September 25, 2012|access-date=January 23, 2017|last1=Jones|first1=Elton|last2=Vincent|first2=Brittany|last3=Hester|first3=Larry|website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|title=The 50 Best Video Game Franchises}}</ref> {{Clear}}
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