Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

 PlayStation 4
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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 258 Ratings

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  1. Mahvelboi
    Mar 27, 2020
    7
    To be honest, this game isn't that bad. The worst in the series for sure, but it isn't terrible. Its graphics aren't even that bad and the game is fun. The roster brings it down though. It is so bad. NO XMEN?! WHY NO FRICKIN XMEN?! I WANT TO PLAY AS DEADPOOL AGAIN!
  2. Brunoxst
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    Pontos positivos o jogo trás um contra muito legal entre os personagens de Capcom e Marvel mesmo com algumas baixas importantes da marvel em relação as edições passadas, este jogo consegue ser divertido e tem um modo história bacana mas peca na jogabilidade lenta esse fica como seu ponto fraco.
  3. TenaciousDave
    Jun 26, 2020
    7
    I do agree with a lot of complaints about the roster (especially the Marvel side), the graphics looking like a mobile game and the auto combo system, but over all, I still find it to be enjoyable and worth more than what people have given it credit for. As cheap as it is these days, I'd say it's def worth the purchase.
  4. 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 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    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 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!..    … Expand
  5. Snoracks
    Sep 19, 2017
    6
    I'm a huge fan of the Marvel vs Capcom series. I really wanted to like this game. The small roster was disappointing, but I was willing to wait to play it to judge it at all. The graphics look worse than any of the previous iterations including the sprites of the first and second game, but again I was willing to play the final product and judge it then. After playing it, I was incrediblyI'm a huge fan of the Marvel vs Capcom series. I really wanted to like this game. The small roster was disappointing, but I was willing to wait to play it to judge it at all. The graphics look worse than any of the previous iterations including the sprites of the first and second game, but again I was willing to play the final product and judge it then. After playing it, I was incredibly let down. Each character looks dreadful and the voice acting is unprofessional. Instead of being able to lean on the strength of the now robust MCU, each character seems like an insult to their movie AND comic book equivalent. The story mode is an embarrassment. As an out of box experience, it did not feel like i was playing a real Capcom release. It looks like a mobile game, even in the horrid User Interfaces and health bars and the look of a lot of the moves.

    That being said, there is a game here. Underneath the wreckage of this dumpster fire there is actually a really fun game. The training mode is fun and I like a lot of the new characters and new mechanics of the game which seem like they're going to be fairly deep and exciting.

    So, maybe my score should be lower but I'm holding out hope that maybe I will like the wreckage underneath as I start to play it a bit more and see it played competitively. Still, with Street Fighter V suffering from a lot of the same problems, i can't help but worry for the future of Fighting Games for Capcom. Lots of the hardcore fans seem to actually like this title too, so maybe there's a bright future for this ugly game.    … Expand
  6. novahyou
    Sep 20, 2017
    6
    It's a good game, mainly because of its zany, complex and freestyle gameplay. Getting that out of the way, it's a mediocre product at least on day 1: the roster is mostly uninteresting/recycled, with tons of missing opportunities considering how many great characters they could have gone with from both sides. To make matters worse, interesting characters are indeed coming (with one of themIt's a good game, mainly because of its zany, complex and freestyle gameplay. Getting that out of the way, it's a mediocre product at least on day 1: the roster is mostly uninteresting/recycled, with tons of missing opportunities considering how many great characters they could have gone with from both sides. To make matters worse, interesting characters are indeed coming (with one of them being already done but left out for extra cash)...but for an additional fee. The graphics are disappointing not only because the art style is not flattering to half of the cast but it can also get quite straining for the eyes when any player activates an infinity stone and everything becomes tinted with a fluorescent color. Finally, single player content is severely lacking with a weak story and no arcade endings or any extra unlockable content to stimulate new playthroughs. Voice acting is WILDLY amateurish for most of the cast (with a few notable exceptions such as Chun Li or Dr Strange) and the absence of a japanese track really hurts the experience (just try listening to Morrigan or Spencer's accidentally hilarious "let's get this party started!").

    HOWEVER, the gameplay IS completely revamped for the better and as long as you're willing to put the time and effort in learning the characters, you'll probably get a kick out of MvCI. I personally recommend waiting for a price drop; getting this game + the first 6 DLC characters for 60 bucks sounds more reasonable than what Capcom wants you to pay right now.    … Expand
  7. darkkunglao789
    Jan 13, 2018
    7
    when i watched the trailer i asked myself surely this time street fighter will be better than street fighter 5 and it will be a comback for street fighter series, but capcom destroyed the game with this potentiality as its possible. they had lots of characters to use them in a correct way. the importance in a fighting game is graphic and gameplay but if we search in 8th generation we canwhen i watched the trailer i asked myself surely this time street fighter will be better than street fighter 5 and it will be a comback for street fighter series, but capcom destroyed the game with this potentiality as its possible. they had lots of characters to use them in a correct way. the importance in a fighting game is graphic and gameplay but if we search in 8th generation we can undrestand story become important too but its really cruel to say mvci is a bad game and in the other hand we cannot ignore the art graphic specially captain and thore's face and story that most of the time shows you some empty fights and wast your time. i dont suggest this game but if your a street fighter's fan you can buy it but its better to wait for next street fighter… Expand
  8. mackenzie129
    Dec 22, 2017
    5
    Mediocrity at best. Before starting this i'm not a casual fighting game fan though I have strayed far away from Capcom since the arcades. I remember the quarters I'd sink in to play the OG one and Street fighter 2. I also for 2 months straight was in the top 1000 players in Injustice 1 & 2... But for whatever reason maybe I'm playing wrong but hits sometimes just don't **** register. TheMediocrity at best. Before starting this i'm not a casual fighting game fan though I have strayed far away from Capcom since the arcades. I remember the quarters I'd sink in to play the OG one and Street fighter 2. I also for 2 months straight was in the top 1000 players in Injustice 1 & 2... But for whatever reason maybe I'm playing wrong but hits sometimes just don't **** register. The AI will spam throttle you. Meanwhile you break out only for them to spam throttle as soon as you get your footing...
    Neutral
    -I cannot comment on the controls whether they are good in the rest of the series or not because I played the 2nd game in the arcade 17 years ago...
    PROS
    -Graphically I find it's very beautiful
    -It's nice Seeing the new additions to the Roster
    -Campaign Is alright

    CONS (oh boy)
    -Campaign is short (Really really short) (also Sigma really? hes 1/2 of the big baddy?)
    -The spams
    -Nothing to drive you into arcade like MK does with the alternate stories etc (sorry for referencing netherealm)
    - Wheres my XMEN? WHERES MY **** XMEN!!!!
    -It's empty as ****    … Expand
  9. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    5
    Man, I love the Marvel Vs’ series. It is my favorite video game to watch on youtube and twitch. I’m not a huge fan of watching other people playing video games, I’m definitely more into playing them but this is one of those series that I prefer to watch.

    If you’re not familiar with the franchise, describing this game in two-words. Controlled-chaos. I wish I was good at these games but    Man, I love the Marvel Vs’ series. It is my favorite video game to watch on youtube and twitch. I’m not a huge fan of watching other people playing video games, I’m definitely more into playing them but this is one of those series that I prefer to watch.

    If you’re not familiar with the franchise, describing this game in two-words. Controlled-chaos. I wish I was good at these games but my brain just gets overwhelmed and confused by how much is going on. I honestly don’t think I’m smart enough to play these games.

    I like to play these games for a bit because then I can have an appreciation for what the professionals can do. I will never be able to do what they do and I’m okay with that. All I want is to watch the pro’s play this game.    … Expand
  10. CanadianYeti
    Oct 12, 2017
    5
    Is Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite a bad game? No. The gameplay is perfectly serviceable, and I can see myself having fun playing it with friends over a weekend rental. But as a direct successor to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, it pales in comparison. It lacks the character roster, gameplay finesse, and comic book-like graphical style that made its predecessor pop so much, and as a result looksIs Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite a bad game? No. The gameplay is perfectly serviceable, and I can see myself having fun playing it with friends over a weekend rental. But as a direct successor to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, it pales in comparison. It lacks the character roster, gameplay finesse, and comic book-like graphical style that made its predecessor pop so much, and as a result looks like a weak imitation of what came before it.… Expand
  11. trippyho
    Oct 4, 2017
    5
    It's an okay fighting game. The old Marvel vs Capcom 3 is so much better. This game doesn't feel complete and I feel a bit ripped off especially with the lack of characters to choose from. I say stay clear of this game and invest in the old game which is a lot more fun and addictive.
  12. dandragon
    Jan 16, 2018
    5
    The combat is good. The story is excellent the rest not so much. After you beat the story and done a couple of single matches it gets boring very quickly. The arcade is a dumbed down story mode and the infinite stones except one are bad. Get it if you want just don't expect anything amazing.
  13. Mundyke
    Mar 27, 2018
    5
    Bad game, bad game mechanics, REALLY bad character roster, bad design, bad graphics, everything is bad.
  14. p1menta
    Apr 13, 2019
    6
    wierd looking model characters, cringe af story mode (but gives kind off a guilty pleasure), terrible and awefully small roaster (damn, in 1995 there was maybe the triple the number of characters), and some heroes' techniques are just lazy and limited. BUT, the game manages to get a 6 for me, cuz at least the fight are really fun, and work well enough
  15. Darros2
    Jun 30, 2020
    5
    El título presenta algunos problemas, como un modo historia bastante aburrido, un set de personajes algo corto comparándolo con la segunda y tercera entrega, la nula recompensa por superar el modo arcade debido a que se eliminó esos pequeños finales que te daban por superar la historia con los diferentes personajes, además del hecho que reemplazaron personajes clásicos que estuvieronEl título presenta algunos problemas, como un modo historia bastante aburrido, un set de personajes algo corto comparándolo con la segunda y tercera entrega, la nula recompensa por superar el modo arcade debido a que se eliminó esos pequeños finales que te daban por superar la historia con los diferentes personajes, además del hecho que reemplazaron personajes clásicos que estuvieron presentes en todos los títulos anteriores por otros similares (caso de Wolverine por Black Panther) solo con la intención de promocionar las películas. Para mí este título solo no reprueba puesto que si eres fan tanto de Marvel como de Capcom aún puede seguir siendo disfrutable y porque tiene algunos pequeños detalles como que al hacer cambios entre personajes digan alguna frase que es un guiño para los fans. También agregar que, aunque compres la versión que incluye todos los personajes dlc, seguirás sin conseguir los trajes alternativos para los personajes, por lo que si te interesa dicho contenido tocara pasar por caja nuevamente.… Expand
  16. Nintenderek
    Feb 4, 2023
    5
    A lot of what the quality of this game is comes down less to what it has and more about what it doesn't have. While it's very pretty graphically has decent enough gameplay, it all falls apart when you look at everything around that and for me personally, I couldn't even get the dlc to work on ps5.

    To start, the voice acting, needs work. They got some of the best voice acting talents    A lot of what the quality of this game is comes down less to what it has and more about what it doesn't have. While it's very pretty graphically has decent enough gameplay, it all falls apart when you look at everything around that and for me personally, I couldn't even get the dlc to work on ps5.

    To start, the voice acting, needs work. They got some of the best voice acting talents in the industry, so I know they are all capable of doing better than this. I can't help but think that whoever was directing the voice acting here was the real problem and/or perhaps the voice actors weren't able to watch the scenes as they did the voice acting? I'm not sure what it was, but something clearly went wrong in this department.

    The graphics are great though. You can see the individual hairs on each fighter's head and everyone looks exactly as I'd expect them to. Performance also seems to be pretty good without any major technical issues within the game itself. My biggest complaint about technical issues was actually the dlc. Full disclosure, I'm playing this game on PS5 and can not get the dlc to work at all on ps5. I paid money for the dlc and am unable to download it or use it. While this game was not made for ps5 so I really shouldn't hold this against the game too much, the ps5 is supposed to be fully backwards compatible. There really is no excuse why the dlc shouldn't work when the game itself does.

    The story mode is kinda weird. I like how it does let you use every character a good deal through out, but the story itself needs more backstory in the game. You can tell that in the eighty or ninety days leading up to the events of the game, a lot did happen but none of it is actually explained. Instead of starting the game several months after the convergence, the game perhaps should have started during, or even slightly before, so that the player can experience the entire story instead of just part of it.

    Another big weak point for the game is the roster. This is the fourth game in the series and yet it's missing many, many characters who have appeared in previous games. The roster is relatively small for a game that could make use of any Marvel or Capcom character. The Marvel side in particular feels weird as it's missing the XMen entirely. The Marvel side of this roster feels like an advertisement for the upcoming movies of the time and the Capcom side feels like an advertisement of the upcoming games. It does not feel like a love letter to the two companies or a passion project of someone who enjoyed their content.

    The most disappointing part though is that even with all the flaws, the gameplay itself feels good. This does feel like a solid fighting game when you are playing the fights and combos mostly come natural with room for improvement if you keep practicing and learn the combos. It feels like how most fighting games should feel.

    Ultimately, Marvel VS Capcom Infinite is the fourth game in the Marvel Vs Capcom series, but at times feels like the first, with a much weaker roster than the third or second games and doesn't hold up to those games in the value presented and even the story is not worth getting this game for. My own personal biggest disappointment is simply not being able to get the dlc to work at all, even though I paid for it although I tried to not let that affect the score itself.    … Expand
  17. Juanoldead
    Jan 2, 2022
    5
    Lo siento pero no tiene la escencia de Marvel vs Capcom. Una decepción. Ni siquiera es divertido cuando pegas. Rescato los gráficos y algunas canciones.
  18. VanCan72
    May 17, 2021
    6
    For what it sets out to do, I think it did a good job, definitely not the worst game I've ever played. Graphics are great, fighting is fast and fun and the story is actually pretty good with the vast assortment of characters. I just honestly feel like this game just really lacks in personality unlike 3 and Ultimate 3. They go primarily for the movie feel rather than for the all out comicFor what it sets out to do, I think it did a good job, definitely not the worst game I've ever played. Graphics are great, fighting is fast and fun and the story is actually pretty good with the vast assortment of characters. I just honestly feel like this game just really lacks in personality unlike 3 and Ultimate 3. They go primarily for the movie feel rather than for the all out comic look which is fine, but just feels like it takes itself a tad too seriously. The roster is another gripe since they massively cut it down and characters that are behind a paywall you have to pay 8 dollars or so for. Really doesnt sit well with me… Expand
  19. Denderotto
    May 6, 2022
    7
    Actually great gameplay and mechanics, some of the best in the series. Unfortunatle the game misses the mark on every other aspect... it seems that Capcom forgot what people expects from a Marvel vs Capcom game. A roster filled with most reused characters from UMVC3, less characters than base MVC3, and bad visuals (specially if compared with the previous game, once again). Just a bigActually great gameplay and mechanics, some of the best in the series. Unfortunatle the game misses the mark on every other aspect... it seems that Capcom forgot what people expects from a Marvel vs Capcom game. A roster filled with most reused characters from UMVC3, less characters than base MVC3, and bad visuals (specially if compared with the previous game, once again). Just a big disapointment...… Expand
  20. tiagoluizrs
    Dec 10, 2022
    5
    Jogo ótimo para se jogar. Acho interessante que tenham dado continuidade a esse modelo de game, mas não trouxe nada de novo que os antigos já não tinha, e trouxe um ponto negativo, ter que pagar para desbloquear alguns personagens, e vou dar 5 só por conta disso, achei mega desnecessário isso.

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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
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 19, 2017
    60
    Infinite is a case study on how not to make crossovers. The story mode is really poorly written and if you don’t already know and like the characters, you’ll just waste your time. What’s worse, almost every element of the game is similarly weak. The result is a mediocre game that wastes the potential of its solid combat system. [12/2017, p.54]
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Nov 21, 2017
    75
    The epic clash between two storied universes returns with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, the next era of the action-fighting game series. Marvel and Capcom universes collide like never before as iconic characters team up for action-packed player-versus-player combat.
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  3. Gaming Nexus
    Nov 17, 2017
    65
    This game doesn't feel like the next game in a long running series. This feels like a brand new game that exists only to promote the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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