Marvel Super Heroes Vs. Street Fighter

This is where the Marvel Vs. Capcom formula truly takes shape for the first time, so it makes perfect sense that—especially if you want to dip your toes into the series before it demands learning three characters—Marvel Super Heroes Vs. Street Fighter is a great place to start. Characters are very similar to the later MvC, but you only have two per team. This also means things are a bit less hectic and easier to keep track of.

The final missing piece of the MvC formula, added in this entry, is the Assist. Press Medium Punch and Medium Kick to summon your off-screen teammate to perform their assist attack. With a broad range of abilities, and the option to do simultaneous supers with both team members at once, this entry in the series lets players set up some of the grimy and oppressive situations the series would later become known for, even if it does tone down some things, like infinites from X-Men Vs. Street Fighter.

Coolest Characters

Sakura, Blackheart, Shuma-Gorath (and don’t forget about the six powerful hidden characters).