The next evolution in fighting games!
- JP release: 4th July 2002
- NA release: 24th September 2002
- EU release: 7th March 2003
- Developer: Capcom
- Publisher: Capcom
- NGC Magazine Score: 79%
- Mods Used: Widescreen Code
The controls of this fighting game seem like they’re catered specifically to me. They’re nice and simple: punch and kick on the shoulder buttons, the face buttons for movement options and the c-stick lets you perform your special moves without the need for a combo. The ability to perform special moves with ease was exclusive to the GameCube version of the game, as the GameCube controller isn’t suited for this style of fighting game, especially with the tiny D-pad. You can change to the default controls, but an arcade stick is recommended for that.
Capcom Vs SNK 2 EO features a ton of characters, chosen from the scores of characters that Capcom and SNK have made. For Capcom, this is mainly Street Fighter, while SNK is more varied (although I personally don’t know any of them, other than Terry due to his Smash Bros announcement). As far as I can tell, they’re all characters that translate well to this style of fighting game, which means that the characters all look remarkably consistent with each other. At the same time, there’s no fun oddball characters like Mega Man (which you’d find in the Marvel Vs Capcom games).
While I’m not the right kind of person to judge fighting games, this feels quite solid and is quite enjoyable. At least when using the C-stick to “cheat” special moves.
Fun
But is it worth buying? Moaning aside, yes – it’s the best classic fighter on GC so far. If you can forgive the visuals, persevere with the controls or afford better-suited controllers or arcade sticks, then this is great for newcomers to the series, and it offers more than enough depth for masters to be playing it a number of years down the line.
Geraint Evans, NGC Magazine #72
Remake or remaster?
A classic Capcom fighting collection would be great.
Official Ways to get the game
There is no official way to get Capcom Vs SNK 2 EO.
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