Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is more than a collection of fighting games but a window into a transitional era for the genre.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Video game fans don't often arrive at a consensus on what constitutes a great game, but they do agree on a few fundamental things: value, convenience, and game preservation. Well, look no further than video game compilations, which offer all three.
This past year, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 made it so you could enjoy several legendary fighting games without booting up your Dreamcast or tracking down a dusty arcade. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection artfully compiled multiple franchise installments, including the "WaveNet" version of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, which was previously considered lost. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 marked the first official re-release of Super Mario Galaxy 2, which was conspicuously absent from the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection back in 2020. And Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered offered three enhanced games for a fraction of the cost of a modern "AAA" title."
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "No matter how you experience Capcom Fighting Collection 2 — online or offline, in single-player bouts against CPU opponents, or in versus mode against human rivals — you're likely to have a good time. While there are a couple of middling games, most of the titles on offer are good or great; a handful are even generationally great. Furthermore, the quality-of-life features and online connectivity make them more approachable and accessible than ever. The inclusion of Dreamcast ports and in-depth tutorials would make the collection even more valuable, but even without those things it's easy to recommend. Here's hoping Capcom still has something left in the tank for Capcom Fighting Collection 3."
NoobFeed editor Wasbir writes - Capcom Fighting Collection 2 brings back old favorites like Capcom vs. SNK 2 and Power Stone with respect, adds useful training tools, and gives online battles polished rollback netcode. But it also takes on some bad habits from the original, like having few save slots and not being able to play with other people, and it skips over beloved console content.
