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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is the second fighting game collection that packs Capcom’s classic arcade games, including their historic collaborations with SNK. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Review Overview
What is Capcom Fighting Collection 2?
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is the second collection that includes eight fan-favorite arcade Capcom fighting games ported to PC and consoles. The package includes games like Project Justice, Power Stone, and even their famous collaboration series with SNK, Capcom vs. SNK. It also includes fully integrated online modes with ranked and casual play. Additionally, the package also has a whole gallery of never-before-seen concept art and over 300 music tracks from all included titles.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 features:
⚫︎ Capcom and SNK’s Historic Fighting Game Partnership
⚫︎ 8-in-1 Arcade Fighting Games
⚫︎ Full Online Modes (Ranked, Casual, Lobbies)
⚫︎ Vastly Improved Training Mode
⚫︎ Gallery Mode with New Concept Art, Music, Developer Notes, and More!
For more gameplay details, read everything we know about Capcom Fighting Collection 2’s gameplay and story.
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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Pros & Cons
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 8 Games in 1 Bundle Online Functionalities For All Titles Included Massive Collection of Artwork and Music |
No Version Switching in Ranked Not All Titles Are Heavy Hitters No Crossplay |
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Overall - 80/100
Capcom is re-releasing its pre-loved arcade fighting games in a bundle and porting them over to current-gen consoles and systems once again, and it does not disappoint. With eight games in one package, including added improvements and gallery items, Capcom is truly doing its part in preserving its history.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Story - 5/10
There’s not much to say about the story of these games, as most of them have their own story mode. The popularity of these games was never really about the compelling stories but more about the gameplay and characters. That isn’t to say that the lore of these games isn’t interesting; it’s just not the main focus.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Gameplay - 10/10
This collection, in particular, includes eight fighting games, which also include their historic team-ups with SNK in Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro and Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001. From these alone, there’s a ton of gameplay to be had, which even includes the likes of Plasma Sword and Power Stone, two series that were Capcom’s experimental foray into a 3D environment. Other than that, the added features of online matchmaking and collectible items to find make it all a little more enjoyable to play and discover.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Visuals - 10/10
With tons of visual improvements and even the option to recreate its arcade feel, they all feel as good as new. Additionally, the collection also includes never-before-seen concept art, developer documents, and art pieces that showcase the amazing artists that Capcom and SNK had in their roster.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Audio - 7/10
The music of the games isn’t all bangers, as certainly there are forgettable tracks, but it’s commendable that the quality of the audio hasn’t suffered from being ported. With the inclusion of the jukebox in the Gallery, you can enjoy all the tracks from the included titles.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Value for Money - 8/10
For $39.99, you’re getting eight games in one package, where all of them have their own layers of depth, and also a piece of ancient history that built up the arcade scene. Even at this price, fighting games are still a niche genre that not everyone enjoys, and it might be a hard recommendation to people who aren’t fans of the genre. Additionally, the game having no crossplay also doesn't help its case. However, this is definitely the best way to experience the included titles now, as it’s hassle-free and includes a ton of quality-of-life improvements.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Review: This Will Be a Collection to Remember!
In a time where there are a ton of remasters and older fighting games are starting to pick up in popularity once again, Capcom has decided to double down on this and port over even more of their older titles to current-generation consoles with Capcom Fighting Collection 2. While this isn’t necessarily new, as we’ve already seen Capcom remaster a ton of their older games, this is a little more important
due to two games that mark the collaboration of two fighting game giants: Capcom and SNK.
Maximum Value in One Collection
In terms of the collection itself, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a bundle with eight games inside. It’s a mix of Capcom’s early 2000s arcade fighting games, where they were experimenting a bit more on how to spice up their fighting game catalog. For context, there are four of each 2D and 3D game in the bundle, all of which are very different from your standard fighting games. This is even more apparent when you start to experience games like Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein and the Power Stone series.
Other than the staggering number of games, the collection lets you explore Capcom’s continuous quest to improve its games little by little. During the time when arcades were huge, they were definitely one of the prominent names that were not afraid to take a chance and experiment on their titles, as seen in the Street Fighter Alpha series and in their numerous crossovers.
A Showcase of Audiovisual History
One of the things that got me interested in fighting games was the art. In this collection in particular, Capcom and SNK made the biggest flex as they let their artists do a crossover as well. For instance, in Capcom vs. SNK 2, the character select screen has art from both legendary artists Kinu Nishimura and Shinkiro, where each of them has a very distinct art style. You can see more of their art in the collection’s Gallery mode, where most of the concept art, promotional work, and even their own developer notes can be found.
Other than that, the games included in the bundle just have their charm when it comes to presentation. It showcases the versatility of different art styles and animation that Capcom was going for back in the day. In the collection, you can even change the graphics settings to make the experience a little more true to life
by making the screen look like a CRT monitor.
Official Online Matchmaking
Those who were interested in exploring retro fighting games can understand the struggle of trying to make the emulator work via Fightcade and such. So the addition of an actual online matchmaking system with ranked, casual, and even lobbies is an amazing feature. Of course, this means that you’ll have to buy the game, but that’s a small price to pay for convenience and to support the developers as well. Additionally, it also runs rollback netcode, which means that connectivity issues won’t be as big of a problem.
The Significance of Crossovers
So what’s the significance of Capcom and SNK agreeing to re-release their prior crossover games? Both their newest games, Street Fighter 6 and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, are already collaborating for additional characters in their DLC, with Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui released for the former and Ken Masters and Chun-Li for the latter soon.
There’s also a possibility that a third Capcom vs. SNK game may be coming out because of this partnership. And while it’s unlikely that’ll happen, fans can only speculate and dream, and hope that one day they can go for an ultimate third release of their crossover.
Is Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Worth It?
Good Value, Good Collection, But Niche Genre.
Capcom Fighting Collection is a great bundle that has amazing value and is priced reasonably. Even just being able to emulate Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 is already good enough, but to add seven other games, including the prequel, is a testament to Capcom’s quest to preserve its own history.
Objectively speaking, the value of the game is already great. However, fighting games may not be the most appealing genre out there, and, understandably, not everyone is interested in the genre. This might be worth a shot, though, as newcomers have a chance of being able to experience some of the games that were a little more out there than the more popular games in the genre.
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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 FAQ
Does Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Have Crossplay?
No. Unfortunately, the game does not support crossplay. There also has been no official announcement if this will come in a later update.
Will Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Have a Physical Release?
Yes. This will also include a limited edition comic set in the Capcom vs. SNK universe along with bonus songs in the Gallery mode.
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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Product Information
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| Title | CAPCOM FIGHTING COLLECTION 2 |
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| Release Date | May 16, 2025 |
| Developer | CAPCOM |
| Publisher | CAPCOM |
| Supported Platforms | PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Action, Fighting |
| Number of Players | 1-2 (Local) |
| ESRB Rating | PEGI 16 |
| Official Website | Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Official Website |
