Capcom Arcade Stadium

 Switch
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

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. 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 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 EVERThis 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!… Expand
  2. Fliff
    Feb 21, 2021
    9
    A great collection of old Capcom classics. For around $40 you get 32 games ranging from the very early days up to early 2000's titles like Progear. What you get are mostly great entries, but there is some unnecessary overlap with 3 versions of Street Fighter 2, and the variety of games basically boils down to platforming, shmups, fighting, and beat em ups with an emphasis on shmups andA great collection of old Capcom classics. For around $40 you get 32 games ranging from the very early days up to early 2000's titles like Progear. What you get are mostly great entries, but there is some unnecessary overlap with 3 versions of Street Fighter 2, and the variety of games basically boils down to platforming, shmups, fighting, and beat em ups with an emphasis on shmups and beat em ups.

    The game modes available are really fun, and give a score-chasing element like you'd get if you were actually at the arcade. This is aided by the presentation of each game on a cabinet of your choosing, with options to change filters, cabinet type, or regular screen presentation with border images.

    Some of the earlier games have poor scaling, not quite filling up as much screen real estate as they should, and I've heard some games have some moderate emulation issues, but as a relatively casual player I didn't notice any issues with the vast majority of the games.

    Overall, a great collection of games with a few issues, and at a pretty reasonable price even before any sales. Give it a shot.    … Expand
  3. nusco
    Feb 28, 2021
    8
    I only got the free package so far, that includes one game (1943), plus a second game for a limited time (Ghosts 'n Goblins). Even with just one or two games, it's already clear that this is one of the best retrogaming packages on the Switch. I'll probably buy the three game packs.

    Pros: - GREAT GAMES: With a back catalog like this, Capcom can't go wrong. Many of these games are    I only got the free package so far, that includes one game (1943), plus a second game for a limited time (Ghosts 'n Goblins). Even with just one or two games, it's already clear that this is one of the best retrogaming packages on the Switch. I'll probably buy the three game packs.

    Pros:
    - GREAT GAMES: With a back catalog like this, Capcom can't go wrong. Many of these games are classic masterpieces that made arcade history.
    - GREAT EMULATION: Multiple video options, TATE mode… You won't be longing for accuracy here.
    - PLENTY OF MODERN AMENITIES: From "cheat modes" like save states and instant rewind to detailed online leaderboards, this virtual arcade has all the modern bells and whistles.

    Cons:
    - YOU CAN'T CHERRY PICK: The additional games can only be bought as three large packages, not individually.
    - NO HISTORICAL DETAILS: The games are great, but it would have been nice to see some historical notes and additional material.
    - LEAVES YOU LONGING FOR MORE: Not really a "con", but a couple of my favorites early Capcom arcade games aren't among the available packages. I'm crossing fingers for more packages!    … Expand
  4. 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 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'sI'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.    … Expand
  5. Adasc2906
    Mar 11, 2022
    7
    .................................................................It's just fine

Awards & Rankings

71
#71 Best Switch Game of 2021

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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. Cubed3
    Mar 31, 2021
    80
    Featuring a total of 32 games across three downloadable packs and separate downloads, Capcom Arcade Stadium is a fantastic way of diving into the studio's gameography. Roughly 30 years of video game history are on display here, featuring a wide variety of titles that highlight Capcom's eclectic and often forward-thinking approach to game design. The implementation of rewind & save states makes virtually any entry accessible, and the ability to speed up gameplay helps the more sluggish inclusions get much needed play time. Not every game in Capcom Arcade Stadium is a classic that's stood the test of the time, but most surprisingly have, and that alone makes the collection worth picking up.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  3. ZTGD
    Mar 17, 2021
    80
    All in all the Capcom Arcade Stadium is a lovely little package. Whether you are an old-timer like me who reminisces over their mis-spent youth, or someone who would like to explore the earlier days of gaming, Capcom’s legacy as a maker of fine arcade games is here for all to see.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »