- Publisher: Capcom
- Release Date: Nov 6, 2001
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The most beautifully balanced, well-crafted 2D beat-‘em-up to grace God’s fair Earth.
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Official U.S. Playstation MagazineThis time we're treated to 2D characters on top of 3D backgrounds - major improvement. [Dec 2001, p.160]
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You’ll know by now not to expect any radical changes, but a better game through slow refinement and evolution, and for this reason only purists will want this title if they own the original.
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Hardly a groundbreaking fighting game, but it delivers a massive lineup of classic characters coupled with a tried-and-true fighting engine. It’s rock-solid fighting, plain and simple.
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It seems that Capcom does listen to its followers, because CVS2 is light year ahead of its predecessor, in game play, options, and presentation.
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Like a large pot of soup. The soup makes a great dinner for the first few days, but by the end of the week, it isn't quite as appetizing as it was before.
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A very fine 2D fighter...The only disadvantage to its arrival on PS2 is the inevitable difficulty caused by the PS2 controller, and with luck that will be remedied by a decent fighting solution soon.
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Its depth is certainly daunting... it's only appealing in the long term for those who are willing to devote some time to learning its intricacies.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyIt’s like every aspect of 2D fighting history converging on a single screen, and it’s almost mind-boggling. [Dec 2001, p.236]
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One of the best 2D fighting games available, not just on the PlayStation 2, but on any system.
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A great modern anthology of 2D fighters. If you go gaga over every new Capcom or SNK fighter released, you’ll absolutely love this game.
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The largest problem with this game seems to be the difficulty. The end-game bosses are seriously some of the hardest I’ve ever seen in a fighting game.
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A wonderful showcase for those forgotten SNK fighters, but it’s also geared for highly knowledgeable players who know the difference between a cross-up and a deep cross.
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Retro fighting game fans, don’t pass this up.
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Given the graphics power of the PS2, the thing I found myself wanting the most were high quality character animations. CvS2 often looks just like the same old sprite fighters we’ve seen over the last few years.
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Game InformerI love the color edit and backgrounds, and the character list can't be beat. [Dec 2001, p.95]
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Ultimately too much like many of the Capcom fighters that have come before it.
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As for sound, you'll probably feel the same way I do if you play this game frequently: Can the announcer please just shut up?! I mean, for just one second?
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Does what the first one did and ups the ante with more characters and grooves, but doesn’t do too much new from the first.
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A collaboration of love for gamers who have been fanatics of either or both series.
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Although Capcom vs. SNK 2 doesn’t break any new ground, there is enough depth here to keep any 2D fighting game fan happy.
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Those who haven't played a fighting game in a long time might also be impressed, but the weak visuals will be a major turnoff for the average gamer.
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#40 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 36 out of 46
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Mixed: 6 out of 46
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Negative: 4 out of 46
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Mar 3, 2023
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Aug 18, 2021This game is simply amazing, from the Capcom and SNK drawn art to the music.
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Apr 26, 2020Is one if the BEST fighting games i ever play .The Gameplay is very good and The SNK characters are very good ported of the games.Is a 10 Game rate