Capcom Fighting Collection 1 + 2 Bundle

Genre: Compilation / Fighting

Players: 1-4 Competitive (Local / Local Wireless / Online), 2-8 Competitive Tournament (Local Wireless), 2-9 Competitive Tournament (Online), Online Leaderboards

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Review:

Capcom Fighting Collection 1 + 2 Bundle, released in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, is a bundle of the two named Compilations, together containing a total of 18 games, including some that are difficult come by outside of these collections.

I have previously looked at each of the games in both Compilations in separate reviews. Taken all together, here is what I thought of each of the games in this collection:

Game	Genre	# of Players	Score
Cyberbots – Fullmetal Madness –	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local)	B-
tl;dr This fighting game with mechs is a bit confusing due to its unique approach to the genre, but that also makes it an interesting game that fans of the genre might want to give a try. The multitude of options makes this a bit intimidating for genre newcomers, though.
Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local)	B
tl;dr While it’s not nearly as iconic as the Street Fighter series it’s clearly modeled on, and its roster of only 10 fighters seems pretty quaint by today’s standards, this horror monster-themed take on the Fighting Game genre is still very good and even brings some new features to the genre that would become genre standards, like air blocking. Given the option, you’ll probably still want to go with one of the later games in the Darkstalkers franchise, but this is still a solid Fighting Game.
Hyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local)	B+
tl;dr This version of Street Fighter II lets you play using versions of the characters from each of the prior major versions of Street Fighter II. It makes for minor differences, but it’s a nice touch. I felt like the game’s detection for performing some moves seemed a bit off, and the game’s default difficulty setting has computer-controller characters dealing way more damage to you than you do to them, so you may want to adjust that all the way down before starting. This is still one of the greatest games of all time at its core, but I felt like this release didn’t show the game at its best.
Night Warriors: The Darkstalkers’ Revenge	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local)	B
tl;dr The second game in the Darkstalkers series makes the first game’s boss characters playable, adds two new characters, and allows players to save multiple Super bars at a time. Otherwise, this is much the same experience as the first Dark Stalkers. Which is to say, it’s good, if a bit dated.
Red Earth	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local)	C+
tl;dr With only 4 playable characters, this game seems extremely limited for a Fighting Game, but I suppose you could argue that this is more like a Boss Rush take on the genre, with massive enemies to take down. However unique this makes Red Earth, it also makes it a lot more niche. Definitely not a game for everyone.
Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local)	A-
tl;dr This is a chibi-ified and simplified take on the Street Fighter formula, but this actually makes this a pretty accessible game for newcomers to Fighting Games. There’s depth to be found here too, but if you’re a veteran of the genre the lack of complexity compared to most Fighting Games will probably make you want to skip this one. However, if you’re looking for all the fun of a modern Fighting Game without that complexity, Super Gem Fighter is an excellent choice.
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo	Falling-Block Puzzle	1-2 Competitive (Local)	A
tl;dr This is one of the greatest Puzzle games ever made, with a flashy, colorful presentation along with some really fun combo mechanics and a multiplayer focus that makes this a great game to throw down in. Even if you have zero interest in the Street Fighter franchise and its characters, you should still consider this a must-have Puzzle game.
Vampire Hunter 2: Darkstalkers’ Revenge	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local)	A-
tl;dr This game is basically a version of Vampire Savior with the roster of fighters from the second Darkstalkers game. This is still a superb Fighting Game, though perhaps not all that necessary if you already have Vampire Savior.
Vampire Savior: The Lord of Vampire	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local)	A-
tl;dr The third game in the Darkstalkers franchise introduces multiple new characters, including some of the series’ most iconic characters, features slightly improved gameplay all-around, and utilizes a new “Damage Gauge System” that gets rid of “rounds” and makes each use of the life bar flow into the next. This game is 24 years old, and yet it still feels pretty close to modern pixel art 2D Fighting Games.
Vampire Savior 2: The Lord of Vampire	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local)	A-
tl;dr Yet again, this is just a version of Vampire Savior with a different roster.
Capcom Fighting Evolution	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local / Local Wireless / Online)	C+
tl;dr This game combines characters from Street Fighter II, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, Darkstalkers 3, and Red Earth, with characters from different games each bringing unique mechanics from those games into this one. However, this 23 character roster seems pretty anemic compared to other Fighting Games of its time, characters have been lazily copied over in ways that remove animation frames and even some moves, and with the limited roster it’s even more disappointing that players are stuck with only one version of characters that were in multiple games, which seems like a ghuge missed opportunity. This is definitely an interesting curio, but not on par with other Fighting Games in this collection.
Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local / Local Wireless / Online)	B-
tl;dr This is the first official Western release of the Pro version of the game, which adds 2 fighters for a total of 35. This eagerly-anticipated crossover of the two largest Fighting Game creators (at the time) has aged a bit poorly in places. Not only are the 2D pixel art visuals a bit pixellated by today’s standards, but its “Ratio System” arbitrarily makes some characters stronger or weaker for uneven tag team matches where you must assemble teams based on the cumulative strength of fighters.
Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local / Local Wireless / Online)	B+
tl;dr This game greatly improves on its predecessor with a 48-character roster and a re-imagining of the first game’s “Ratio System” allowing players to set the power level of each of their fighters rather than having it pre-determined. Its visuals haven’t aged well, and its numerous systems and mechanics can scare away newcomers, but this is an overall excellent Fighting game.
Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local / Local Wireless / Online)	C+
tl;dr It’s hard to play this 3D Fighting game, the sequel to Star Gladiator, with a focus on horizontal and vertical attacks and not come away from it with the distinct impression that it’s copying the Soul Calibur series. It’s a bit sluggish and clunky, but otherwise it’s not a terrible 3D Fighter.
Power Stone	Fighting Game / Action	1-2 Competitive (Local / Local Wireless / Online)	B
tl;dr This arena-based 3D Fighting Game is unlike other games in the genre, with some really accessible action. The controls are a bit unwieldy, and this game lacks the 4-player gameplay of its sequel, but this is still a fun and unique game well worth playing.
Power Stone 2	Fighting Game / Party Game	1-4 Competitive / Team Competitive (Local / Local Wireless / Online)	B+
tl;dr Compared to its predecesor, Power Stone 2 is bigger, wackier, with more absurd arenas and more bombastic gameplay. Each has their own unique charm, but this game’s Party Game-style and 4-player play make it feel like it’s leaning farther into what makes the Power Stone games so unique.
Project Justice	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local / Local Wireless / Online)	B
tl;dr This 3D Fighting Game and sequel to cult classic Fighting Game Rival Schools is a bit slower and more methodical than Capcom’s usual fare, but it still features solid gameplay, and a decent cast of 30 characters unique to this series (though Akira and Daigo would later reappear in Street Fighter V). Definitely worth a look!
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper	Fighting Game	1-2 Competitive (Local / Local Wireless / Online)	A-
tl;dr The final game in the Alpha trilogy, the “Upper” version adds six characters that were in various console ports of the game, along with balance changes. This still isn’t the definitive version of Street Fighter Alpha 3 (that would be Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX), but it’s still one of the best versions of one of the best Fighting Games of all-time.

In short, these two bundles contain a lot of fantastic games, mainly Fighting games but there a few good exceptions to this in the form of cult classic games Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo and the Power Stone series. There’s a good mix of both popular and obscure franchises here too – you have a decent version of the legendary Street Fighter 2, one of the best versions of the excellent Street Fighter Alpha 3, multiple titles in the underrated Darkstalkers franchise… but then you also have hidden gems like Project Justice and Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix. Overall, this bundle still skews heavily in favor of Fighting Games and as such is mainly going to appeal to fans of that genre, but it’s still a pretty good mix with a lot of quality on offer.

Both Compilations also feature plenty of presentation and control options, settings, art galleries, and the like, making for a solid collection of bonus content for fans of these games. At the same time, I have to mention that both Compilations have online lobbies that are mostly abandoned by this point, so if you want to play these games in multiplayer you’ll probably want to bring your own friends.

Then of course we get to the question of value, and here things get a bit tricky. Buying the individual collections on their own will cost you $70, meaning that this $60 bundle will save you some of that cost. The same is true for sale prices, with this bundle’s $39 sale price beating out the separate bundles’ combined $45 price, at least as of this writing. It’s not a huge savings, but it is a savings.

The problem is that many of these games can also be found in other bundles on Nintendo Switch, so you’ll really want to compare and contrast pricing and whether those bundles offer more of what you want. More specifically, you can find many of these games offered in Capcom Arcade Stadium and Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, in some cases a la carte so you can just buy the ones that interest you. If we allow for versions of games that are only slightly different, the only ones exclusive to these two collections are Red Earth from Capcom Fighting Collection, and most of the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 games, with the latter Compilation’s only real repeat of content you can arguably get elsewhere is one of the versions of Street Fighter Alpha 3.

In other words, if you’re a serious Fighting Game fan who’s been buying up Capcom games on Nintendo Switch, you may already have half the games in this bundle, and the other half you can acquire by just getting Capcom Fighting Collection 2. And even if you haven’t been buying these games, you’ll still have to decide whether to get this bundle all together, or buy Capcom Fighting Collection 2 and download the additional games you want in the Capcom Arcade Stadium releases.

However, after saying all of that, Capcom Fighting Collection 1 + 2 Bundle is still a superb bundle of 18 games, many of them great. If you’re a Fighting Game fan in particular, this is definitely a bundle you’ll want to consider. Just be sure to compare and contrast this with your other options.

tl;dr – Capcom Fighting Collection 1 + 2 Bundle is a bundle containing two Compilations, all together containing 18 titles, mostly Fighting Games. There are some truly phenomenal games here, and a good variety too, and this bundle does provide a decent value. However, you’ll want to compare and contrast the pricing here with the games available in Capcom Arcade Stadium and Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, which both offer some of the same titles.

Grade: B+

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