A classic fighting game comes to the Xbox Live Arcade today as the next entry in Microsoft’s Summer of Arcade promotion. Available today for 1200 Microsoft Points ($15) is Marvel Vs Capcom 2. Here’s the official word:
Fans asked, and Capcom listened! One of the most popular fighting games of all time arrives on Xbox LIVE® Arcade. MARVEL™ VS. CAPCOM® 2 brings legendary characters from throughout Marvel and Capcom history to duke it out in an insane tag-team fighting experience. From Ryu to Wolverine, pit your favorite heroes in dream match-ups thanks to an unprecedented 56-character roster. With all new online play, take the fight across the globe and decide who really has the best “dream team.” Widescreen support, enhanced HD graphics, and a robust leaderboard makes one of the best fighting games even better!
- Tons of characters: Over 50 classic characters are featured from the Marvel and Capcom universes.
- Unique fighting: Try 3-on-3 tag-team matches, and the new online matching mode, including the “Quarter Match” mode from Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.
- Accessibility: Four button controls introduce new players to the joy of fighting games.
- New visuals: The new optional visual filter smoothes out the game’s graphics.