Capcom has become a big supporter of the Switch, with upcoming releases like Ghosts ‘n Goblins Ressurection and Capcom Arcade Stadium, and Nintendo is not a stranger to pursuing exclusive games for Nintendo Switch as we saw with Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3. As such I began thinking of the various Capcom games I would like to see on the system. I then realized there is one that I would like to see more than others and that is Tatsunoko vs Capcom 2.
I realize this is an odd choice, but TvC was an amazing fighting game on the Wii, and one Capcom considered a success. I think a second game with an expanded roster and maybe even a couple of guest fighters from Nintendo themselves would be amazing. TvC brought not only characters unknown in the west but also characters from Capcom games who hadn’t been seen in years like Alex from Street Fighter, who has since reappeared in Street Fighter V.
Licensing
The issue of course would be the licensing and the fact that it was a nightmare to get the rights cleared up for the international release. This is where Nintendo comes in, as I feel Nintendo should step in and try and help Capcom get this made, and perhaps loan a few characters of their own. I could easily see this be expanded into its own side series, and I would love to see more characters from various Tatsunoko series and more Capcom characters appear, especially on the Capcom side, because it could give characters who did not appear in MvCI, a chance to shine again.
If Nintendo were to get involved, their lawyers could help deal with the licensing issues and allow Capcom more freedom in terms of what they could make with the game. TvC was the best fighting game on the Wii, and yes it was even better than Smash. It stood out above all others. at the time and was also different enough from the Marvel vs Capcom series with its own mechanics. This is a game that deserves to be revived with a new entry.
Original Game
In addition, I would also like to see the original TvC get re-released on the Switch, in HD if possible, and with the online restored. Considering that TvC sold well enough on the Wii for Capcom to call it a success, I think this is not a bad idea. The game could sell even better now, considering the Switch is a system that appeals to hardcore gamers just as much as casuals. The Switch is no stranger to fighting games either, as we discussed here.
But I am curious as to what you all think. Would you buy such a game? Let me know!
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