Capcom Arcade Stadium

 Switch
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. COGconnected
    Feb 26, 2021
    73
    Capcom Arcade Stadium is an essential purchase for fans of retro gaming. Loaded with a ton of content, this game will keep newcomers and returning gamers entertained for hours. Although there are a few titles and features missing, this collection is still a fantastic addition to your Nintendo Switch library.
  2. GameCritics
    Mar 19, 2021
    70
    Capcom Arcade Stadium is a wonderful tribute to a mostly-bygone era that was important and influential in the history of videogames. Hopefully, Capcom will releases more titles and expand the collection, but even if they don’t, this trio is a worthy purchase for any player looking for some authentic arcade action.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Mar 15, 2021
    70
    Capcom repeats the formula of bringing several packs of good-old classic games on actual consoles with nostalgic vibes and lots of options like rewind, save, filters, etc... but we still miss some of our favorites.
  5. DarkStation
    Mar 5, 2021
    70
    If you’re a fan of SHMUPs or action games and platformers, I think the titles are here to be worth your time but for fans of other genres, it’s probably worth holding out to see what future events Capcom plans to hold in this stadium.
  6. Destructoid
    Feb 23, 2021
    70
    Capcom Arcade Stadium is a nostalgic look at a time when stained space carpets and deafening cacophonies were all the rage, performing admirably in its role at offering classic thrills in portable form. The lack of online multiplayer is disappointing, and the package will never feel truly complete until certain titles break free from licensing limbo, but as a way to while away lazy afternoons or dull commutes, CAS is worth its weight in credits.
  7. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Feb 22, 2021
    70
    If you're interested in reliving some of Capcom's past glory, it's never been easier to do so with Capcom Arcade Collection. A wealth of customization options allows players to fine-tune their experience like never before. However, the lack of bonus features and a lineup that could've been more varied stop this collection from reaching a new high score.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Feb 26, 2021
    Maybe it is not the definitive old-school collection ever released, but Capcom Arcade Stadium is a really good one: so many options and excellent games to choose from. [Recommended]
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Mar 1, 2021
    To summarize, it’s a little hard to slam-dunk recommend any of these three packs. The collection of games as a whole is nice, with very few true stinkers. If you haven’t dabbled in any of the other Capcom collections, maybe it’s worth seeing the wider assortment of genres here. Strider (in the second pack) and Progear (in the third pack) are the two clear standouts to me, especially since they aren’t also available in another more fully featured package on the platform. I hope Capcom builds out Capcom Arcade Stadium more, because at the very least, it’s a really cool place to mess around with different arcade cabinets.

Awards & Rankings

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#71 Best Switch Game of 2021

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 7 out of 26
  1. Adasc2906
    Mar 11, 2022
    7
    .................................................................It's just fine
  2. abrus
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing package! Even if you have access to all these titles through 'other methods' of emulation, this is the best way to playThis is an amazing package! Even if you have access to all these titles through 'other methods' of emulation, this is the best way to play these old favourites thanks to all the customisation options, the rewind feature and the speed control function. This package is worth it just for the shooting games alone - Giga Wing, Progear, 1944 and 19XX are amongst the best arcade shooters EVER produced. Then throw in 3 Street Fighter 2 games, some quality brawlers like Battle Circuit and Powered Gear and classics like Strider, Ghouls 'n Ghosts and Final Fight and you have an outstanding compilation! This really is a 'must buy' for any retro gaming enthusiast! I'm so glad I purchased this and I'm really looking forward to the release of more bundles in the future to build on this fantastic collection. Great job Capcom!… Full Review »
  3. rykerrkk
    May 7, 2021
    4
    I'm not sure why in 2021 a modern console is struggling to play 1943 (maybe it has something to do with the fact that it's running in the sameI'm not sure why in 2021 a modern console is struggling to play 1943 (maybe it has something to do with the fact that it's running in the same engine as RE2 Remake instead of something specialized? What a weird flex) but there are frame skipping issues across the entire swath of games in this collection. Not mentioning the aspect ratio issues plaguing several of these games, it's impossible to make these games actually look good because things just run so poorly. Maybe someone who hasn't been emulating these on Pentium 2 processors decades ago can't tell that the games are running awful, but if nobody mentions it, it's never going to get fixed, so I'm mentioning it. These games run awful. It may be because they're encapsulated in an engine unfit for arcade cabinet emulation (lol), it may not be, but the fact remains, gross. Do not spend $40 until they fix this.

    The value is certainly here if they can patch it, but it's not up to the task of impressing anyone who knows how these games SHOULD be running and SHOULD look.    … Full Review »
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