Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Genre: Compilation / Fighting
Players: 1-4 Competitive (Local / Local Wireless / Online)
.
Review:
(Note: This game is included in Capcom Fighting Collection 1 + 2 Bundle, along with Capcom Fighting Collection.)
Capcom Fighting Collection 2, released in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, is a Compilation of eight games, including some that are difficult come by outside of this collection.
Here is what I thought of each of the games in this collection:
| Game | Genre | # of Players | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capcom Fighting Evolution | Fighting Game | 1-2 Competitive (Local / Local Wireless / Online) | C+ |
tl;drThis 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;drThis 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;drThis 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;drIt’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;drThis 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;drCompared 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;drThis 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;drThe 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, there are a lot of worthwhile games in this collection, with the closest to a dud being Capcom Fighting Evolution and Plasma Sword, but even those games have their own unique appeal.
On the other side of the spectrum, the best game here is undoubtedly Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, but since you can already play another version of Alpha 3 in both the Street Fighter 20th Anniversary Collection and in the Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, the inclusion of a slightly-improved version of it here is less of an impact than Capcom Vs. SNK 2 and the two Power Stone games, both highly-beloved by Capcom Fighting Game fans, but not often ported to new platforms. I would also add to this Project Justice, a game I consider to be a hidden gem among Capcom’s Fighting Game backlog.
I should note that it’s a bit odd that this bundle gives us two sequels to games that are still unavailable in any form on Nintendo Switch, Plasma Sword and Project Justice, which are respectively the sequels to Star Gladiator and Rival Schools. Surely it couldn’t have been that much of a stretch to add those games to the collection too? Ah well.
This bundle comes with plenty of additional options and features as well. Each game has customizable controls, display and sound options, save states, move lists, and a “marquee card” giving players a quick and easy guide to how the game is played. There are also optional button assignments you can make for easy special moves and ultimate moves, for more novice players (or those who just can’t be bothered with the complex control sequences some moves require). There’s also a full gallery of production and promotional art, as well as a music player for all of the games.
I should note that while this bundle does support online play, there weren’t many people populating online lobbies when I tested out this game, so this is definitely one where you’ll want to bring your own friends if you want to throw down.
All in all, I would argue that Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a solid collection of a solid assortment of games, including some semi-obscure titles and fan favorites. If you enjoy Fighting Games, this bundle is a no-brainer, and even if you don’t you still might find the Power Stone games to be accessible and unique enough to make this bundle worth a look.
tl;dr – Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a bundle containing 8 titles, mostly Fighting Games, with Capcom Vs. SNK 1 & 2, Power Stone 1 & 2, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, Project Justice, Plasma Sword, and Capcom Fighting Evolution. Most of these games are worth playing, a few of them are fan-favorites or obscure titles you’re not likely to see elsewhere, and there are hardly any duds, plus this bundle has a good array of features for these games. The online lobbies are pretty empty at this point, but if you have friends to play with, I think this bundle is well worth checking out.
Grade: B+
You can support eShopperReviews on Patreon! Please click HERE to become a Sponsor!
This month’s sponsors are Jamie and His Cats, Ben, Ilya Zverev, Andy Miller, Johannes, Jaka, Jared Wark, Gabriel Coronad-Medina, Francis Obst, Kristoffer Wulff, and Seth Christenfeld. Thank you for helping to keep the reviews coming!
eShopperReviews 
Leave a comment