Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 73
  3. Negative: 2 out of 73
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  1. Eurogamer
    Sep 19, 2017
    Great fighting, but a drab art style and disappointing roster of characters let the side down.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Sep 20, 2017
    The real accomplishment of Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite is that it’s able to make a schmo like me feel as if I’m pulling off the same jaw-dropping feats of combo ingenuity as those experts.

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 258 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 258
  2. Mixed: 59 out of 258
  3. Negative: 125 out of 258
  1. measletoe
    Sep 19, 2017
    10
    A step forward for the franchise. The game play is fresh and interesting. The graphics look tip top. Infinity stones are dynamic additions.A step forward for the franchise. The game play is fresh and interesting. The graphics look tip top. Infinity stones are dynamic additions. Glad Capcom listened to the fans-significant improvements to Chun Li's face. She no longer looks like Chuckie's bride. This is the kind of game that you can just kick back and relax and play with your friends for hours. The game is appropriate for all levels from a causal player to a pro player.… Full Review »
  2. ultimatesoll
    Sep 19, 2017
    5
    I’am always open for a new fighting game, so this game too. Marvel vs. Capcom is returning with 4th entries in the franchise. It’s a very goodI’am always open for a new fighting game, so this game too. Marvel vs. Capcom is returning with 4th entries in the franchise. It’s a very good thing for those particularly Marvel vs. series fans but in overall, game has lack of some serious feature.

    Well, since i’am not “huge” fan of this franchise, i won’t be too harsh against the game itself but it’s clear this game was one of the most anticipated IPs of Capcom and in the end, it’s failed for the launch by cannot matching with the fan expectations.

    Our game has 7 game modes. They are: Story mode, Arcade, VS. mode, Training, Mission, Collection and Online.

    One of the new things of the game, no doubt, “Story Mode”, where you track the main scenario along with playable characters and NPCs. Some obscure characters are also made their cameo in some cut-scenes. This is the first time a Marvel vs Capcom game that featuring a story mode separately. Another new thing is main “tag” system. The game using no longer 3 vs 3 formula yet they bring 2 vs 2 like old ones.

    Gameplay is highly re-designed via “stones” which bring new assets to the gameplay such as: Power, Time, Space, Reality, Mind and Soul. Each stone is giving your team a special ability for certain period. The gameplay also introducing “Active Switch” and “Counter Switch” which gives you the opportunity to control your tag-partners in right time. There is also “Infinity Surge” which allow you to use Level 3 Super Combos by pressing two buttons.

    And the roster...this is the major failure point of the game. MvC:I has 15 characters per side which make 30 in total included: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk (yes, no X-men this time..), Ryu, Chun Li, Mayor Haggar, Mega-man.. all signature characters have been added to roster BUT, whole roster is not so new comparing to UMvC3. Newcomers “ that should be already in the cast” are already confirmed as “upcoming DLC”. Marvel side is completely copy-paste of previous game. 30 characters might be enough for a 2 vs 2 game but the roster is not satisfying at all..they could add more new faces.

    Graphics are great, not the best but great. At least better than previous installment. Characters are fully 3D now. Whole screen is crisp, colorful and delivering well the signature atmosphere of Capcom’s fighting game genre. But the game menus, art direction, roster screen, extras are quite insufficient and pretty bad. Cut-scenes are another big thing of the game, story related stuff and animations are brilliant. As for stages, i can clearly say they are awesome and one of the best points of the game. Better then many fighting games that currently out.

    Can’t say anything good about in-game tunes which i found non-catchy yet dialogues and voice acting are ok. Very well done.

    This game is developed in order to please both fractions as usual: competitive (pro) and standard (casual) fanbase. It’s too early to saying anything about competitive part albeit the game has some “easy mode” downgrades yet still has some deep mechanics to be mined by players. But it’s clear the other part not pleased everyone, especially those who playing the game for the cast and old-fashion combo show. The game is pretty in-completed right now and it doesn’t offer something so special for both online and offline modes.

    But then again, this is a fighting game on it’s own basis and if you’re fan of the genre and characters, you can buy and try it alone, or with friends.

    Play on!..    … Full Review »
  3. MichaelEmfinger
    Sep 19, 2017
    9
    Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite helps to bring the series to the Next Generation of Consoles by building a cast of the most iconic Marvel heroesMarvel vs. Capcom Infinite helps to bring the series to the Next Generation of Consoles by building a cast of the most iconic Marvel heroes from the Avengers & Guardians of the Galaxy as well some Capcom's best characters from each of it's greatest IPs. The New Infinity Stone Mechanic is a nice edition to the Gameplay as well, allowing victory to feel all the more satisfying. While there are not enough new characters to balance out with the over abundance of returning characters, the downgrade from three to two characters per team is slightly upsetting, the lack of X-Men characters is certainly upsetting for fans of mutant team, and the Story was embarrassingly in serious need of Marvel's writing expertise. I don't think the Lack of X-Men characters is a huge loss considering their sparse relationship with Thanos and the Infinity Stones. Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite is great return to form for the series that will satisfy Marvel Superhero fans and Die-Hard fans of Capcom greatest franchises everywhere.… Full Review »
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