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[Cerium]

There is still no word of a Switch version of MVC:I

It must be said that Capcom had an amazing opportunity with the Switch and they blew it.

Flashback:

I was told they have hit 1080p/60 on all versions, but they're still in the optimization process. No answers on whether Pro/Scorpio will look better or different. Kind of laughed off a Switch version but said there's nothing to announce at this time (don't get any hopes up, it seemed pretty clearly to be a no.) The producer told me the number one thing they want to avoid is another Moridoom scenario where the game stagnates because of issues they didn't foresee but players found immediately.

 

[Principate]

Hahahahahahah my goodness what a farce.

 

[Oregano]

Capcom going from strength to strength.

 

[RayearthRob]

Jesus

 

[flohen95]

So about that Switch support, Capcom...

 

[liquidtmd]

The game is good but missing a certain...X-Factor

 

[entremet]

Marketing seemed bad. I barely heard of Infinite.

 

[JonnyDBrit]

...Oh wow. That's one way to cock up the latest entry in a beloved franchise.

 

[Platy]

In the UK, Nintendo's weakest territory.

Now I want to see comparison on other places like USA and Japan

 

[get2sammyb]

Disastrous. Embarrassing, frankly.

 

[I-hate-u]

Don't worry guys, Niitsuma will come back for MvC4 and he'll fix everything.

 

[D_prOdigy]

Probably throw it on Switch in 2019. Can't be too hasty. A joined-up thinking company like Capcom needs to test the waters.

 

[ggx2ac]

Switch needs a new test. - Capcom

 

[James Scott]

It’ll likely have better legs than USFII, though that’s a bad showing.

 

[cw_sasuke]

When keeping it real goes wrong.

Probably why they are afraid to release MHXX of Switch in the west... It could performed reasonably well compared to MHW.

Which would be a bad look for them since they decided to skip Switch with the new title.

 

[Weltall Zero]

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If anything I'm glad that they couldn't get away again with such a staggering display of half-assery in the case of MVCI.

 

[Jawmuncher]

RIP Marvel.
At least Infinite is fun so it wasn’t all a loss

 

[entremet]

In the UK, Nintendo's weakest territory.

Now I want to see comparison on other places like USA and Japan

Has Japan ever cared for Marvel fighters?

 

[Lulubop]

Marketing seemed bad. I barely heard of Infinite.

More like the Internet eviscerated it, in ways it didn't for USF2

 

[Spinky]

And nobody is surprised.

 

[SargerusBR]

Imagine if MvC3 for PS4/X1/PC outsells Infinite.

IMAGINE.

 

[Hasney]

It’ll likely have better legs than USFII, though that’s a bad showing.

Will it? I won't be shocked if it's not in the top 40 at all next week.

 

[:Motorbass]

Well, I think a lot more people would have bought USF2 at half the price. Me included. Twice as many people? Maybe.

 

[Scrawnton]

Well, I think a lot more people would have bought USF2 at half the price. Me included. Twice as many people? Maybe.

At $20 I would've been all over this. Heck, even at $30 with the prime discount I would heavily considered it. At $40 it wasn't even on my radar.

 

[jsnepo]

That's bad. For some reason, the visual aesthetics of MvCI reminds me of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

It’ll likely have better legs than USFII, though that’s a bad showing.

Will it? I won't be shocked if it's not in the top 40 at all next week.

In the UK, it's questionable. But it'll kinda have to worldwide considering it's barely above half a million.

 

[nightside]

We need more tests capcom. Please bring umvc3 and TatsunokoVScapcom on Switch.

 

[Oregano]

More like the Internet eviscerated it, in ways it didn't for USF2

Are you for real?

USF2 was blasted for being a premium port of a ten year old XBL game that was a port of a 25 year old SNES game with the added bonus of having the worst motion controls ever. Also it was emblematic of Capcom's disdain for the Switch.

USF2 didn't have it easy at all.

 

[Platy]

More like the Internet eviscerated it, in ways it didn't for USF2

And USF2 reception wasn't exactly good either

 

[Herb Alpert]

Mvc:I laughed back then when asked about the possibility of a Switch version.

I don't like to laugh about failures but let me take a good one now. HA HA HA

 

[Human Trashcan]

I feel like Capcom is in this awkward position where they don't have the capital to invest in a top-tier game to make it a huge success, so they keep putting out half-assed shit, which in turn causes lower sales, so they can't invest a lot of capital in their next game to make it good/polished/feature-complete... rinse and repeat. It's a catch-22.

 

[cw_sasuke]

More like the Internet eviscerated it, in ways it didn't for USF2

Eh... People online jumped on everyone who even thought about picking up USF2 because of the price. The people who played it liked it since USF2 is a good game regardless... But there was a lot of hate about the game even existing as a obvious cash grab.

 

[Akiller]

Switch test port confirmed! If passed it will unlock UMVC3.

 

[UnemployedVillain]

Capcom will take the wrong message from this, with regards to both Switch support and the MvC series.

This company can stay losing, as much as it pains me to say

 

[Kouriozan]

That a huge feat, a super old enhanced game on a new console outselling a shiny new one on a big userbase.
Capcom outdid themselves.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Are you for real?

USF2 was blasted for being a premium port of a ten year old XBL game that was a port of a 25 year old SNES game with the added bonus of having the worst motion controls ever. Also it was emblematic of Capcom's disdain for the Switch.

USF2 didn't have it easy at all.

It was really just complaints about the price. Since we all know what SF2 plays like. Even I bought it after comparing about the price. It came out at a good time and was an easier buy in terms of price over Arms which was the only other big game out around then.

Compared to MVC:I and it’s being memed on and DBZF dunking it when it got revealed. USFII might’ve not had it easy but it definitely had it easier than that

 

[Mafro]

Outsold by one of their own lazy test games on a system they can't be arsed supporting. Ouch.

 

[Linkstrikesback]

I feel like Capcom is in this awkward position where they don't have the capital to invest in a top-tier game to make it a huge success, so they keep putting out half-assed shit, which in turn causes lower sales, so they can't invest a lot of capital in their next game to make it good/polished/feature-complete... rinse and repeat. It's a catch-22.

And then when it seems like they do put some effort in, they make a monster hunter and skip the only dedicated handheld platform in the market. Who knows, it might work out , but would anyone be surprised (outside ofcapcom) if that bites them in the arse too?

 

[StrikeFirst117]

Wow I don't even know what to say anymore really except good luck Capcom seems like you've been messing a fair few things up lately.

 

[Lulubop]

Ok?I didn't say USF2 didn't receive any criticism but let's not pretend it was anywhere near the backlash MvCI received. USF2 also had a much shorter marketing cycle, Marvel was getting shitted on for months. Of course it was mostly deserved, but this game didn't have a chance.

 

[DNAbro]

Don't worry MvC:I is just a test to see if PS4/Xbox support is worth it.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Ok?I didn't say USF2 didn't receive any criticism but let's not pretend it was anywhere near the backlash MvCI received. USF2 also had a much shorter marketing cycle, Marvel was getting shitted on for months. Of course it was mostly deserved, but this game didn't have a chance.

Well yes, it's literally a different flavor of how SFV panned out. Only the hardcore fighting game community will look into it and sustain it while the general market looks away.

 

[Maintenance]

 

 

[Maximo]

Even more embarassing it losing during the peak of Marvel craze.

 

[Z..]

They're both shitty purchases but at least MvC:I seems to offer some variety for the series.

USF2 is just a lesser version of SF2. Hyper Street Fighter 2 was better and more complete than USF2 and released 14 years ago. The fact that Anniversary is so affordable and BC compatible on the 360 seals the coffin lid on USF2 for me forever.

 

[dealer-]

Doesn't seem possible. MvCI on PS4 and XB1 below a Switch port. Jesus.

 

[enzo_gt]

This feels so wrong given how great and complete of a package MvC:I turned out to be. It's all the progress we've wanted from Capcom as a company, marred by a few bad faces (that got fixed, but who knows that when you have a shit PR department?) and recycled assets.

Have a shit PR department, brehs. Fail to communicate what's in your title until you learn about extra modes and features in leaked copies brehs

This is embarrassing. I have no idea who the fuck is buying USFII, not then, not now.

 

[Principate]

Well yes, it's literally a different flavor of how SFV panned out. Only the hardcore fighting game community will look into it and sustain it while the general market looks away.

Casuals turned up in some respect for SFV. It underperformed but not catistrophically. This is looking like a genuine bomb.

 

[JayEH]

Casuals turned up in some respect for SFV. It underperformed but not catistrophically. This is looking like a genuine bomb.

Yeah still ended up selling 1.4 million in the first month.i think this might be lucky to hit 100k.

 

[SmokedMeat]

Marvel deserved better.