Capcom Fighting Evolution

 Xbox
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
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  1. Computer and Video Games
    70
    Live is included as part of the deal, and further downloadable characters, stages and moves are promised. Which will make the purists squeal, though they may be the only parties really interested in this blast of rose-tinted nostalgia. [Official UK Xbox Magazine]
  2. Inside Gamer Online
    70
    The fact that it is trumped in every way by "Hyper Street Fighter II" not only serves as a testament to Street Fighter II's staying power, but also to just how badly Capcom underachieved with Evolution.
  3. IGN
    68
    The Xbox version offers online fighting, which is a great new addition, but that new feature doesn't make up for the disappointing gameplay.
  5. Kombo
    68
    CFE offers nothing new to merit a purchase; the fundamentals are there, but Capcom could have done so much more with the game.
  6. GameZone
    67
    If only the developers had put more time in refining the graphics, updating some of the music, and more important of all: give players a complete roster. Sadly all we are left with is a seemly half baked product with lots of potential.
  7. GameSpot
    65
    The game is clearly best suited for hardcore fans of Capcom's fighting games, who might enjoy exploring some of the nuances here but probably won't find much reason to keep coming back.
  8. 1UP
    65
    Evolution's problem is that each of the characters is distinct, but there aren't nearly enough of them for the game to stand on that concept alone. It's not gimmicky nor is it comprehensive, instead going for some kind of arbitrary blend of the two.
  9. eToychest
    63
    As far as available modes, the list is noticeably anemic.
  10. TotalGames.net
    62
    Caught in an awkward middle ground where it's not as accessible as "Street Fighter Anniversary Collection," not as deep as "Capcom VS SNK 2: EO" and not as buoyant as "King Of Fighters 2002."
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  11. DarkStation
    60
    Capcom's attempts to revive the 2D fighting genre hits a major snag, as this fighter doesn't offer anything new to modern gamers, aside from online support.
  12. G4 TV
    60
    Fans will undoubtedly be disappointed by the character choices, lame music and announcer, and balance issues.
  13. GamerFeed
    60
    It's not really much of an Evolution, suffice to say. Capcom Fighting Evolution seems more like a potpourri of Capcom's fighting brands, mixing together different fighters with interesting results.
  14. Gaming Age
    58
    And it's too bad the character list is so short. Even so, fighting aficionados with any history in their bones will have plenty to appreciate in Capcom Fighting Evolution.
  15. Gaming Target
    52
    An old-school fighting game that will be appreciated by hardcore fans of games like "Street Fighter II."
  16. GameSpy
    50
    A game that shouldn't have been made. It's a hardcore product with next to nothing new to offer to the hardcore. Meanwhile, more casual people will be turned off by the confusing learning curve and the utterly awful aesthetics.

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GioD.
    Mar 5, 2008
    7
    I know this game has gotten TONS of hate and i can understand why, as it doesnt really come close to being as good as other Street Fighter or I know this game has gotten TONS of hate and i can understand why, as it doesnt really come close to being as good as other Street Fighter or VS. titles but i have to admit that i did have alot of fun with it. Clearly, anyone who hasnt played SFII, SFAlpha3, SFIII, and DarkStalkers (not counting Red Earth being that most people never played it) and are not familiar with each games fighting system will wonder "whats the big deal"?. I think that the concept of fighting with each characters respective fighting systems was, and still is, a fantastic idea as it does add a whole new layer of depth to it. The whole problem with it was the INCREDIBLY SMALL roster. Ryu, Guile, Zangief, Bison, and Akuma make up the SF2 roster. Sakura, Rose, Guy, and Karin make up the SFAlpha roster. Urien, Alex, Yun, and Chun Li make up the SF3 roster. Demitri, Anakaris, Felicia, Jedah, and Pyron for DarkStalkers. And Hydron, Leo, Kenji, and Hauzer make up the Red Earth roster. Then you have the one exclusive new character which is a girl named Ingrid who they give absolutely no back story to. All together thats only 23 fighters and with all the omissions that capcom left out from each of these fighting series, it really is baffeling. Thats not to say that i think the game is bad, its just that it could have been so much more. But like i said earlier, i did have alot of fun with it and if you can look past the small roster and if you really are familiar with each of these different fighting systems, then i think you'll have a good amount of enjoyment (as i did) with Fighting Evolution.… Full Review »
  2. AlejandroQ.
    Jan 15, 2008
    5
    Capcom put no work into this game.It was very disappointing.
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