Info about Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite:

Official game description:
GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW
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The epic clash between two storied universes returns with **Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite**, the next era of the highly revered action-fighting game series. Marvel and Capcom universes collide like never before as iconic characters team up for action-packed player-versus-player combat.  
Imagined and created through a shared vision between the two companies, **Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite** will feature a variety of exciting and accessible single player modes and rich multi-player content for new players and longtime fans alike. In addition to single player Arcade, Training and Mission modes, a visually stunning and immersive cinematic Story Mode will put players at the center of both universes as they battle for survival against a sinister new threat, Ultron Sigma. **Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite** is being built to highlight a combination of iconic locations and fan favorite characters from both universes, including Captain Marvel and Iron Man from the Marvel side, and Ryu and Mega Man X from Capcom.
GAMEPLAY FEATURES
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*   **Reborn Rivalries:** Universes collide once again in this all-new crossover clash for the ages, where players select their favorite Marvel and Capcom characters and engage in accessible and free-form 2v2 team battles, which allow for new gameplay dynamics never-before-seen in the franchise.  
*   **Infinite Power:** Choose one of the six powerful Infinity Stones from the Marvel Universe to influence the outcome of battle. Each Infinity Stone will customize characters with unique abilities and powerful game-changing effects that can quickly turn the tide of battle.  
*   **Iconic Heroes:** More characters join the announce roster (Captain Marvel, Iron Man, Captain America, Ryu, Mega Man X and Morrigan) in the battle for survival, including Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye, Rocket Raccoon, Chun-Li, Strider Hiryu, Chris Redfield and Ultron, bringing the current roster up to 14 characters with more to be revealed in the future.  
*   **Cinematic Story:** The Marvel and Capcom universes collide as heroes and villains battle together to save their merged worlds from a sinister new threat, Ultron Sigma. A combination of the robotic foes known as Ultron from the Marvel Universe and Sigma from the Capcom Universe, this psychotic villain is obsessed with infecting all organic life with a cybernetic virus. History’s greatest gathering of warriors must now unite to fight back against Ultron Sigma and save their newly formed world.  
*   **Accessible Single Player Content:** In addition to the cinematic story experience, players can hone their skills in a variety of accessible single player modes, including Training, Mission, and Arcade modes.  
*   **Vast Multiplayer Features:** Robust online modes and content including ranked and casual matches, global leaderboards, and online lobbies with spectator mode deepen the overall experience.

Release date: 19 Sep, 2017

Categories: Fighting Game, Competitive Multiplayer, Single-player Story, Arcade, Team-based Combat, Character-based Combat


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fun, accessible core gameplay (weight 0.96): The core gameplay is widely praised for being fun, accessible, and well-executed. Many reviewers highlight the game's solid mechanics, responsiveness, and overall enjoyment, even after initial criticisms or despite some flaws. Some reviewers even consider it a return to form for the series.
- 'Beyond' mod greatly improves game (weight 0.87): The 'Infinite & Beyond' mod, spearheaded by Maximilian Dood and others, significantly improves the game's visuals, audio, and overall presentation. Reviewers emphasize that the mod revitalizes the game, addresses major issues, and makes it closer to what it should have been at release, enhancing the experience and adding new content.
- Deep, accessible combo system (weight 0.38): The game features a combo system that is both accessible for beginners and offers depth for advanced players. Reviewers appreciate the fluid and dynamic nature of the combos, as well as the simplified inputs and character-switching mechanics that allow for creative and satisfying gameplay.
- Enjoyable, humorous story mode (weight 0.18): The game includes a story mode that some reviewers find enjoyable, creative, and even humorous. While opinions vary, the story mode is generally seen as a worthwhile addition, especially for those who enjoy character interactions and a lighthearted narrative.
- Infinity Stones add strategic depth (weight 0.17): The Infinity Stone mechanic adds a layer of strategic depth to the gameplay, allowing players to adapt their play styles and create unique combos. Reviewers find the system enjoyable and appreciate the variety it brings to team dynamics and character selection.
- Good netcode improves online play (weight 0.15): The game features decent to excellent netcode, providing a smooth online playing experience. Reviewers note that the online play is a significant improvement over previous titles, with stable connections and minimal lag, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Game received a much-needed facelift (weight 0.09): The game received a facelift that revitalized the audience, making ranked mode online playable again. The updated version feels like a new game.
- Good visuals enhance experience (weight 0.08): The game has good visuals that enhance the fighting game experience. The reviewer likes the chunky character models, similar to the latest Street Fighter entries.
- Varied, unique character roster (weight 0.07): The game features a diverse roster of characters, each with unique movesets and playstyles. Reviewers appreciate the variety and excitement that this brings to each fight, although some characters are considered less appealing than others.

Common complaints:
- Poor graphics and presentation (weight 0.81): The game's visuals, art style, and overall presentation are widely criticized as unappealing, generic, and a significant downgrade from previous entries.  Reviewers cite poor graphics, inconsistent art style, bland UI, and uninspired character models as major issues. The story mode is also criticized for poor writing and presentation.
- Lacking X-Men, small character roster (weight 0.57): The absence of X-Men characters due to licensing issues and a smaller roster compared to previous titles are major disappointments.  Many feel the character selection is limited, with too much focus on MCU characters and a lack of iconic legacy characters. This significantly detracts from the overall experience and series' legacy.
- Lacking single-player content (weight 0.34): The game lacks substantial single-player content beyond basic modes like Arcade and Training. The story mode is short and repetitive, while the Arcade mode lacks meaningful rewards or character endings. This limits the game's appeal for players who prefer offline experiences.
- Online mode is dead (weight 0.26): The online mode is essentially dead due to a lack of active players. This makes it difficult to find matches and experience the game's online features, severely limiting the game's long-term appeal and replayability.  The low player count also impacts game balance.
- Overpriced and incomplete game (weight 0.25): The game is considered overpriced for the content it offers, especially considering the amount of DLC required to complete the roster. Some reviewers feel cheated for buying the game at full price, and recommend waiting for a sale or avoiding it altogether. Some reviewers feel the game was abandoned by Capcom.
- Clunky mechanics and controls (weight 0.21): The game's mechanics and controls feel stiff and clunky compared to previous entries in the series.  The combo system lacks smoothness, and some characters move too slowly, making it difficult to execute moves effectively. Some reviewers feel the game is not as good as previous titles.
- Inferior to previous entries (weight 0.11): Many reviewers feel that the game does not measure up to previous entries in the Marvel vs Capcom series, particularly Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. Some long-time fans were disappointed and felt that the game tainted their memories of the series. Some reviewers feel there are better fighting games available.
- Requires mods to be enjoyable (weight 0.11): The base game has significant issues that some players feel are only resolved by using mods.  Without mods, the game is considered a subpar experience. This highlights the extent of the game's initial problems and the community's efforts to improve it.
- Bland and forgettable soundtrack (weight 0.1): The game's soundtrack is widely considered bland, generic, and forgettable.  Reviewers express disappointment with the uninspired compositions and remixes that fail to enhance the fights or capture the series' legacy. This negatively impacts the overall atmosphere and excitement of the game.
- Character imbalance issues (weight 0.09): The game suffers from character imbalance issues, with some characters being significantly more useful than others. Some characters feel slow and boring to play. Some reviewers question the choice of characters in the game.
- Confusing and difficult fights (weight 0.05): Fights are confusing, and it's hard to distinguish fighters from the background. Enemies have increased damage resistance, health, and defense, making the campaign frustratingly difficult. Blocking enemy attacks is too difficult.

Gameplay feedback:
- 2v2 tag-team battle system (weight 0.38): The game utilizes a 2v2 tag-team battle system, a departure from the 3v3 format of some previous titles, but a return to the roots of the series. This design choice affects combo potential, character selection, and overall pacing of matches, emphasizing synergy between two characters.
- Dynamic active tag system (weight 0.25): The game features an active tag system that allows players to switch characters mid-combo, extending attacks and creating strategic opportunities. This system promotes dynamic gameplay and character synergy, allowing for creative pressure and combo setups.
- Strategic Infinity Stone mechanic (weight 0.19): Infinity Stones replace the X-Factor mechanic, offering unique abilities and strategic advantages during battles. Each stone grants different 'Infinity Surge' and 'Infinity Storm' powers, influencing team composition and match dynamics.
- Accessible, but lacks depth (weight 0.12): The game aims for an easy to pick up, difficult to master design. While some appreciate the accessibility, others feel it sacrifices technical depth.
- Difficult to track characters (weight 0.03): The game's speed and character size can make it difficult to track characters and execute precise inputs, leading to button mashing. This issue is exacerbated by characters like Rocket Raccoon, whose small size and fast movements can be hard to follow.
- Poorly documented system mechanics (weight 0.02): Some players noted that new system mechanics changes since UMvC3 are not well documented, including the removal of chicken blocking. This lack of documentation can make it difficult for players to fully understand and utilize the game's mechanics.
- Active Tag system is unbalanced (weight 0.02): Some players feel that the Active Tag system has too many abuses. This suggests that the system may be unbalanced or exploitable, leading to unfair advantages for certain players or teams.

Performance notes:
- Poor optimization and performance (weight 0.1): The game suffers from optimization issues, leading to long loading times, slowdowns, and stuttering, especially on PC. Some character models look bad, and frame rate drops occur during K.O. animations. The PC version is particularly less optimized compared to other platforms.
- Excellent online netcode (weight 0.06): The game's online netcode is well-received, providing a smooth and responsive experience for players. This is crucial for fighting games, where precise timing and minimal lag are essential for competitive play. Good netcode enhances the overall enjoyment and fairness of online matches.
- Runs well on Steam Deck/older PCs (weight 0.06): The game runs well on Steam Deck and older PCs. This indicates good compatibility and accessibility for players with different hardware configurations.
- Excessive file size (60GB) (weight 0.04): The game's file size is approximately 60GB, which some reviewers consider excessive given the game's graphics and cutscene quality. This large file size can be a concern for players with limited storage space.
- Display settings issues on PC (weight 0.03): The game has issues with display settings on PC, such as launching in windowed mode despite fullscreen settings and starting in an absurd resolution. This requires players to constantly readjust their settings, which can be frustrating.
- Frame rate locked at 30 FPS (weight 0.02): The game's frame rate is locked at 30 FPS by default, requiring players to modify a text document to unlock it. This limitation can be a significant drawback for players who prefer higher frame rates for smoother gameplay.
- Strange end-of-battle slowdown (weight 0.02): The end-of-battle slowdown effect looks strange. This is a minor graphical issue that some players may find visually unappealing.
- Graphics are ok (weight 0.01): The graphics are ok. This is a general statement about the game's graphics quality, without providing specific details or examples.

Recommendations:
- Purchase only on deep sale (weight 0.82): Many reviewers suggest purchasing the game only at a significant discount due to its flaws and limited content. Some suggest waiting for sales with DLC or character packs. Given the game's issues, purchasing at full price is generally not recommended.
- Recommended for specific audiences (weight 0.79): Despite its flaws, some reviewers recommend the game to fighting game enthusiasts, Marvel/Capcom fans, or those new to the series. They suggest it's enjoyable for casual play, local multiplayer, or combo practice, especially if you appreciate the core gameplay.
- Small online player base (weight 0.52): Some reviewers note that the online player base is small, making it difficult to find matches with random players. The game is better suited for playing with friends or focusing on offline modes.
- Technical issues present (weight 0.52): Some reviewers mention technical issues such as audio problems or region-specific issues that detract from the experience. These issues may warrant waiting for fixes before purchasing.
- "Beyond" mod greatly improves game (weight 0.49): The "Infinite & Beyond" mod is frequently mentioned as a way to significantly improve the game, addressing visual and gameplay concerns. Reviewers often recommend purchasing the game specifically to use this free and easily installed mod, especially when combined with a sale.
- Game is "dead" (weight 0.36): Some reviewers express strong negative opinions, with some stating that the game is "dead" or poorly made. These reviews often lack specific details and may be influenced by initial negative reception.
- Inferior to previous entries (weight 0.18): Many reviewers express disappointment, citing better alternatives like "Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3" or older titles. They highlight issues with content, roster, and overall quality compared to previous entries, making it hard to recommend.
- Numerical scores given (weight 0): These clusters contain numerical scores without any context. Therefore, they are not useful for summarizing the reviews.
- Hopes for future improvements (weight 0): These clusters contain expressions of hope for future installments or improvements to the game. This is not useful for summarizing the reviews.

Other player notes:
- Initial reception was overly negative (weight 0.1): The game initially received negative reception due to bad press, presentation, and character licensing issues, leading to a poor first impression. However, some reviewers feel the initial hatred was overblown, especially regarding the graphics, and acknowledge unrealized potential.
- Popular free mod available (weight 0.07): A free mod, particularly Max's MvCIB mod, is available and popular, with some reviewers installing it immediately and exclusively playing with it. This mod changes the graphics to a more comic art style and reviewers hope it will inspire both fans and developers in the fighting game community.
- Underwhelming character roster (weight 0.05): The roster is considered underwhelming due to the absence of key X-Men and some Capcom characters. Licensing issues and Disney's involvement during development are cited as contributing factors to these omissions.
- Playable characters added (weight 0.02): Characters like X, Sigma, and Jedah are finally playable in this installment of the Marvel vs. Capcom series. This is a positive point for fans who have been waiting to play as these characters.
- Active community on Discord (weight 0.02): The game maintains an active community within the Gauntlet Discord server. This provides a platform for players to connect, share strategies, and find opponents for online matches.
- Unlockable character colors (weight 0.02): Each character has four color variations, with two unlocked by default and two unlockable by completing Arcade mode. This provides a small incentive for players to engage with the single-player content.

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