Marvel Super Heroes

Expanding beyond the X-Men, this was the first entry in the franchise to incorporate heroes and villains from the larger Marvel universe. Fan favorites like Spider-Man, Hulk, and Iron Man make an appearance, as well as some more niche villains like Shuma Gorath and Blackheart.

Marvel Super Heroes also distinguishes itself by incorporating an Infinity Gem mechanic, a theme that would return much later in Marvel VS. Capcom Infinite, even if the mechanic itself changed quite a bit.

Here you attack your enemies with special moves to knock Infinity Gems out of them, pick them up, then activate their unique effects with a special input. The effect changes based on which Gem is used, with the Soul Gem giving health back to the player, and other gems giving you increased speed, armor on your attacks, and more. When the Infinity Power gauge fills up, filled by every attack, you’ll also gain access to an Infinity Special.

This is the best entry for players who like the gameplay of X-Men: Children of the Atom, but want a bit more meat on the bone. With a more varied cast and the Infinity Gem mechanic to deal with, things aren’t as straightforward as they initially seem. This means there is a little more to dig into while staying in a 1v1 fighting game format. The ‘auto-guard’ beginner-friendly mode from Children of the Atom also returns, although this time it limits you to only three Arcade Mode battles if you select it.

Coolest Characters

Wolverine, Spider-Man, Iron Man and Magneto