Fun all around, December 15, 2011

I bought Marvel VS Capcom 3 when it first came out. And then not long afterwards I saw this game Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3 available for pre-order. My first reaction is "WHAT?!?!?!" So it upset me, but because I'm a fanboy, I decided to get this game as well and sell the original Marvel VS Capcom 3. Playing this game I'm glad there are a lot of new additional character but I thought DLC (downloadable) charaters; Jill and Shuma Gorath will come for free. And I was wrong. So my final verdict: This game is still fun but in a way its also upsetting because of how Capcom (the maker of this game) rip us off. Lucky for people who didn't bought the original game and buying this game instead.

The sales numbers are in for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and it's pretty much as expected: This game has bombed, and Capcom has no one to blame but themselves. I don't play video games much these days, but for whatever reason I still have a soft spot for Capcom fighting games. However, they are in danger of losing me as a fan if they keep it up with shoddy efforts like this. For every step forward since Marvel vs. Capcom 3, they've taken two steps backward.Likes:1. BETTER NET CODEThe online experience is much better this time around, with less slowdown, better player matching, and a Spectator mode. However, it is still inferior to Super Street Fighter 4's online structure.2. MORE BALANCED GAMEPLAYCapcom did a pretty good job re-balancing the characters in this game. They've toned down X-Factor, too, which is a big plus. For some bizarre reason, though, Capcom decided to buff Wesker, who is way too powerful now...

I've played quite a few fighting games and this is the very definition of "easy to play, hard to master". There's a simple mode which you can button mash and pull off combos. Normal mode isn't that bad ether as long as you don't button mash, just switch up the button combination and you'll link up moves. Despite the intro friendly gameplay, as I said before, there is more to it then that. Hardcore fans of this game will quickly show you (Online or off if you know anybody). Characters are awesome and the graphics looks great. As long as you didn't own the first MVC3, this is a good buy.