Marvel vs. Capcom 2

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. PSM Magazine
    70
    Old school fans, however, will probably feel that MvC2 is a bit too hectic and find themselves hoping for an online PS2 version of "Street Fighter III" instead. [Holiday 2002, p.50]
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  2. GameSpot
    70
    It represents the first major set of changes the series had ever seen. That said, this game has been surpassed on nearly every front since its original release.
  3. Eurogamer
    70
    There are easily better fighters on the PS2 though, and so this feels more like an exercise in retro gaming than an essential and accessible purchase.
  5. Total Video Games
    70
    Games such as "Guilty Gear X" have shown what true next-gen 2D titles can look like, whilst other titles have more depth and a sufficiently more detailed fighting system for fighting fanatics.
  6. PSX Nation
    70
    Learn to live with the darn “Tonight Show”-type BGM tunes, and Marvel vs. Capcom 2’s over-the-top madness will win you over as well.
  7. Game Revolution
    67
    It's essentially a pre-chewed bone that has long since been digested by most fans. So come on Capcom - throw us fans a new bone and stop repackaging your hits over and over again.
  8. TotalGames.net
    61
    The tactical thought and reaction process is basically thrown out the window with the any notion of just WHAT THE HELL IS GOIND ON as characters attacks become ever more extreme and impossible to predict.
  9. Play Magazine
    60
    The only big downside to all this is a dated engine that shows wear in the animation, which may have passed the test on Dreamcast but loses appeal in today's arena. [Dec 2002, p.88]
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Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Best PS2 Game of 2002
32
#32 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
45
#45 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 79
  3. Negative: 3 out of 79
  1. ChesterField
    May 6, 2020
    8
    Nice fighting game for ps2. Classic 3vs3 combat with this street fighter style. Love special attacks of the heroes.
  2. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GREAT.
  3. AKthaBeast
    May 7, 2018
    10
    A classic with a great and expansive roster. This is by far the best Marvel vs. Capcom game in the franchise.
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