Those who haven't kept up with Infinite ‘s development might be shocked by how different it is compared to its predecessor Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 . The frantic three-on-three combat has been replaced with two-on-two battles (although the action is still very much fast-paced), and the core...

Great online options; Story mode is often hilarious; Infinity Stones add new strategy

Mission mode could be better; Despite great animations; characters models don't impress; Arcade mode boss isn't fun

Street Fighter may have the most esteemed legacy and tightest controls, Tekken may be the best at depicting close-up brawls, but few fi...

New combo system is basic; but responsive; Infinity Stones are a unique and useful mechanic

Fights are slower and toned down; Lackluster roster of fighters; Unappealing character models; particularly faces; Story mode doesn't justify its existence

Every gamer has been in a situation where they just can't get a game off their mind. They are at work staring at the clock watching it move painfully slow. Possibly having a conversation with someone not remembering what you said or talk about because you were day dreaming about the trailer you just...

Positives + Mission Mode + Online Matches + Voice Acting + Arenas

Negatives; Character Designs; Short Story Mode; Value

Video games and comic books are bursting with larger-than-life characters. These fictional heroes are so dynamic that most fans dream about the epic throwdowns that might ensue if these titans ever meet. Games like Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite brilliantly tap into that geeky dream.

It seems like everyone is fighting each other lately, doesn't it Whether it's in the increasingly depressing real-world news or in the numerous comics and comic-related movies out there, it alway

Accessible for everyone; Deep and flowing combo system; Use Infinity Stones during fights

Loading screens break the flow of story mode; Characters don't look quite right

The opening moments of Marvel vs Capcom Infinite 's story mode are perhaps the worst opening of any videogame story around, and seemingly confirm the sort of fears and cynicism that's surrounded the game's promotional build up.

All sorts of rumours and claims cropped up before and after the release of Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite , suggesting a short development time and tiny budget resulting in the end product that was put out last month.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is a serviceable, albeit disappointing fighting game release. Solid enough gameplay mechanics and flair dampened by a terrible main story mode, unappealing character designs and a lack of general polish.

Marvel and Capcom universes collide like never before as iconic characters team up for action-packed player-versus-player combat in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.

The real accomplishment of Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite is that it's able to make a schmo like me feel as if I'm pulling off the same jaw-dropping feats of combo ingenuity as those experts.