

The imbalance of characters is a larger, overall issue for the game. As fun as they are, some of them, combined with assists, are overpowered and can lead to nearly unbreakable combos. UMvC3 also features flashy Hyper Combos, special techniques that can only be activated by filling a gauge. It can only be used once per match, and its power level is dependent on how much of your team remains alive, which has the ability to produce salt-inducing comebacks. The X-Factor is a power-up that buffs up any character’s attributes significantly. Other significant mechanics include X-Factor and Hyper Combos. While there are other great parts about the gameplay, the well-implemented tag-team mechanic helps the game stand out from the pack. The high permutations of teams ensure that no fight is the same as players carefully try to achieve synergy between their characters. There are combos and assist moves that you can only perform with teammates in the sidelines, and the necessity to keep fighters alive even with a sliver of health makes each round exciting. The ability to switch between your fighters at any time is liberating, establishing that you must master three characters to dominate this game. Each player comes in with three fighters, and the match ends when an entire team is defeated. The gameplay is top-notch, featuring the three-on-three tag-team fighting that the series has become known for. The alternate costume DLC is also included with the purchase, which means you can technically play with remodeled costumes of Mega Man X and the Scarlet Spider.Įnough gushing about the roster, though. The fanservice is off-the-charts, and each character has a moveset worthy of its legacy.

Capcom has an array of fighting games to draw from but still lovingly inserts Okami’s Amaterasu, Viewtiful Joe, and even the Ace Attorney himself, Phoenix Wright. For instance, Marvel has fan-favorites Captain America and Iron Man, but also includes the crazier heroes like Deadpool and Rocket Raccoon. Both Marvel and Capcom were liberal with their characters, allowing more than just the traditional pugilists to enter the fray.

UMvC3 sports an impressive 50-character roster, including the free DLC characters Jill Valentine and Shuma-Gorath.
