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''Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3'' includes the original 36 characters from ''Marvel vs. Capcom 3'' and introduces 12 new playable fighters. Downloadable characters [[Jill Valentine]] and [[Shuma-Gorath]] remain available through downloadable content. |
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''Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3'' includes the original 36 characters from ''Marvel vs. Capcom 3'' and introduces 12 new playable fighters. Download characters [[Jill Valentine]] and [[Shuma-Gorath]] remain available through downloadable content. The following characters are exclusive to the ''Ultimate'' update.<ref name="Official"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://comic-con.gamespot.com/story/6324583/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-roster-leaked|title=Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 roster leaked|author=Sinclair, Brendan|date=July 20, 2011|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|accessdate=July 20, 2010}}</ref> |
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! ''Marvel'' |
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! ''Capcom'' |
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| [[Captain America]]<!-- Do not add Bucky Barnes, it has confirmed to be returning Steve Rogers --> || [[Akuma (Street Fighter)|Akuma]] |
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| [[Deadpool]] || [[Albert Wesker]] |
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| [[Doctor Doom]] || [[Ōkami|Amaterasu]] |
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| [[Dormammu]] || [[Ghosts 'n Goblins (series)#Characters|Arthur]] |
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| [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]] || [[Chris Redfield]] |
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| [[Iron Man]] || [[Chun-Li]] |
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| [[Magneto (comics)|Magneto]] || [[Crimson Viper]] |
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| [[M.O.D.O.K.]] || [[Dante (Devil May Cry)|Dante]] |
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| [[Jean Grey|Phoenix]] || [[Felicia (Darkstalkers)|Felicia]] |
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| [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinel]] || [[Hsien-Ko]] |
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| [[She-Hulk]] || [[Jill Valentine]]{{ref|a|a}} |
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| [[Shuma-Gorath]]{{ref|a|a}} || [[Mike Haggar]] |
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| [[Spider-Man]] || [[Morrigan Aensland]] |
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| [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]] || [[Bionic Commando (2009 video game)|Nathan Spencer]] |
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| [[Super-Skrull]] || [[Ryu (Street Fighter)|Ryu]] |
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| [[Taskmaster]] || [[Trish (Devil May Cry)|Trish]] |
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| [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] || [[Tron Bonne]] |
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| [[Wolverine (comics)|Wolverine]] || [[Viewtiful Joe (character)|Viewtiful Joe]] |
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| [[X-23]] || [[Zero (Mega Man)|Zero]] |
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<small>{{note|a|a}}: Available as [[downloadable content]].</small> |
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| [[Doctor Strange]] || [[Ghosts 'n Goblins (series)|Firebrand]] |
| [[Doctor Strange]] || [[Ghosts 'n Goblins (series)|Firebrand]] |
Revision as of 10:37, 18 August 2011
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Developer(s) | Capcom |
Publisher(s) | Capcom |
Director(s) | Ryota Niitsuma |
Producer(s) | Ryota Niitsuma |
Series | Marvel vs. Capcom |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360[1] |
Genre(s) | Fighting |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (アルティメット マーヴル VS. カプコン3, Arutimetto Māvuru bāsasu Kapukon Surī) is a 2011 crossover fighting game developed by Capcom. It is an updated version of Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. After the events of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami disrupted the development schedule for downloadable content for Marvel vs. Capcom 3, the additional content was made into a standalone title for a discount retail price.[2] The game is currently set to be released in November 2011 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.[1]
Gameplay
The gameplay of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is largely similar to that of Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Players select a team of three different characters to fight a one-on-one battle. The game utilizes the same tag-team feature as its predecessor, where a player may choose to swap between their three characters at any point during a match. During combat, each player can call in one of their off-screen characters to do a selected special move, known as an “assist”, by pressing the corresponding assist button. As characters attack, the team’s Hyper Combo gauge fills with energy, which can be expended by the player to execute powerful Hyper Combos. The goal is to use various attacks to exhaust the opponent’s health meter and defeat the entire enemy team or have the most cumulative health when the timer runs out.
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 features three-dimensional character models and backgrounds; however, gameplay remains restricted to a two-dimensional plane. The game utilizes an eight-way directional system that allows the player to jump, crouch, and move toward and away from the opponent. The game also uses the simplified, three-button control scheme of undefined light, medium, and heavy attacks introduced in Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. The exchange button, used to launch opponents into the air and switch characters while performing an air combo, returns. The aerial exchange feature has been slightly changed in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3; players can remove a meter from their opponent's Hyper Combo gauge, add a meter to their own gauge, or simply extend the combo to deal more damage.
The “X-Factor” mechanic, which grants increased damage output, speed, and health regeneration for a limited time upon activation, also reappears. In Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, X-Factor lasts for a shorter duration and grants a decreased strength boost compared to its predecessor, but may now be activated in the air.[3][4]
While the core mechanics remain the same, a number of aesthetic changes have been made in the update, including new character and stage select screens.[5] The game's HUD has also been redesigned.[3] In addition, many returning characters receive balancing changes. This includes new moves and animation tweaks for certain characters. Other characters will not receive new moves.[5][6]
An improved netcode will be present in the game, along with a spectator mode that will allow players to watch online matches between other players.[3]
Playable characters
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 includes the original 36 characters from Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and introduces 12 new playable fighters. Downloadable characters Jill Valentine and Shuma-Gorath remain available through downloadable content.
^a : Available as downloadable content.
New Characters
Marvel | Capcom |
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Doctor Strange | Firebrand |
Ghost Rider | Frank West |
Hawkeye | Nemesis T-Type |
Iron Fist | Phoenix Wright |
Nova | Strider Hiryu |
Rocket Raccoon | Vergil |
Development
On July 20, 2011, at the San Diego Comic-Con International, Capcom announced that an updated version of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was under development. Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 would add new characters, stages, modes, and many other enhancements to improve the game's balance and online functionality for a budget price. Many new features and refinements, such as the addition of a spectator mode and tweaks to the X-Factor mechanic, were the results of Capcom taking fan feedback into consideration.[7]
After the release of Marvel vs. Capcom 3, the game's development team had plans to release more downloadable content (DLC). However, after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and staff health issues delayed the development schedule, director and producer Ryota Niitsuma and his team decided to release the proposed DLC on a new disc, along with rebalanced gameplay and new content. As a result, the makeup of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is split "about half and half" between DLC meant for Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and brand new content.[2][8]
References
- ^ a b c d "Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Announced". Capcom-Unity. 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2011-07-24.
- ^ a b North, Dale (2011-07-21). "SDCC: Interview: Niitsuma on Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3". Destructoid. Retrieved 2011-07-24.
- ^ a b c "Improved match making and online play for UMvC3, other details". EventHubs. 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
- ^ Spencer (2011-07-22). "Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Interview On Character Choices And Rebalancing". Siliconera. Retrieved 2011-07-29.
- ^ a b Shuman, Sid (2011-08-04). "EVO: Capcom's Seth Killian on PSN Street Fighter III, Street Fighter X Tekken". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved 2011-08-04.
- ^ Torres, Ricardo (2011-07-31). "Evo 2011: Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Past, Present, and Future". GameSpot. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
- ^ Makuch, Eddie (2011-07-23). "Putting the 'Ultimate' in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3". GameSpot. Retrieved 2011-07-24.
- ^ Thompson, Mike (2011-07-23). "Tsunami's To Blame For Lack Of Marvel Vs. Capcom DLC". The Escapist. Retrieved 2011-07-29.
External links
- Capcom games
- Capcom Versus (series)
- Crossover video games
- PlayStation 3 games
- Superhero video games
- Fighting games used at the Evolution Championship Series tournament
- Versus fighting games
- Video game sequels
- Video games based on Marvel Comics
- Video games with 2.5D graphics
- Video games developed in Japan
- Xbox 360 games
- Upcoming video games
- Upcoming video games scheduled for 2011