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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

Capcom · released Sep 19, 2017

ActionPCPlayStation 4Xbox One

The epic clash between two storied universes returns with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Ultron Sigma has begun the eradication of all biological life. Against all odds, heroes stand together against the ultimate threat, their only hope laying with the all-powerful Infinity Stones.

65
VGC Score
Stablemedium confidence
62%
At launch
67%
Steam all-time
72%
Press
52%
Player sentiment
81%
Recent sentiment

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Review sentiment over time

Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (OpenCritic)7232
Creator reviews (4 tracked)741
All-time Steam reviews67%651000
Metacritic user ratings5224
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)81%754
Calibration prior (typical game)7250

Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 11 reviews sampled · 10 total reviews in window · weighted 5.2 up / 1.2 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (136)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 70
    trust 84CreatorSep 19, 2017

    Overall, the core of Marvel vs Capcom Infinite is there, but it feels significantly held back by its adherence to only use MCU marvel characters. It hampered the roster and character design, two constant elements of the experience, and it's hard to overlook those and see the strong fighting system underneath.

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  • 70
    trust 78Oct 2, 2017

    Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite can be recommended to all fans of the genre, as well as users, who likes noisy gaming parties with friends. Despite the mediocre graphics and weak story campaign, this is an extremely fun game with an excellent combat system and legendary characters.

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  • 40
    trust 77Sep 20, 2017

    The Capcom game's flippant approach to its pedigree is evident right from the beginning of its Story Mode.

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  • 70
    trust 77Oct 7, 2017

    Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is a title that divides opinions. Despite a rocky start and the absence of classic figures like the X-Men, the game manages to sustain itself thanks to its solid, innovative and fun gameplay. The Infinity Stone system brings freshness to the formula, and Capcom's cast shines with accurate choices. Still, it's hard to ignore the visual flaws and the feeling that the game was shaped more by the MCU's marketing than by the franchise's legacy. Ultimately, Infinite delivers a competent experience that can please both newcomers and fighting game veterans, even if with some reservations. For fans of the series, it's still worth checking out, especially if the focus is on the gameplay. But those looking for a complete package, with visual appeal and a nostalgic cast, may end up a little disappointed.

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  • 60
    trust 76Sep 18, 2017

    At the moment though, as an overall package, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is far from what it could be.

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  • 75
    trust 75Nov 21, 2017

    The epic clash between two storied universes returns with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, the next era of the action-fighting game series. Marvel and Capcom universes collide like never before as iconic characters team up for action-packed player-versus-player combat.

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  • 70
    trust 72Sep 29, 2017

    Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite is an addition to a series that adds deeper gameplay mechanics at the removal of some of the characters and aesthetic that made the game popular in the first place.

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  • 60
    trust 72CreatorSep 27, 2017
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  • 76
    trust 72Sep 20, 2017

    Enjoyable both by newcomers as well as experienced players, Marvel vs Capcom Infinite lacks impulse in several aspects. There is a lack of extra characters, although those who accept its 2vs2 fights and its arcade gameplay will enjoy a game made for fans.

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  • 50
    trust 70Nov 13, 2017

    For some hardcore fans and for some casual players, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite will do the job. The online and training modes are there for the former, whilst the arcade and accessible gameplay is there for the latter, but it doesn't make an effort to go all out and do all it can for both sets of players. Add to this the inexcusable locking out of characters as DLC, the weak overall roster, and rubbish presentation, and it is clear Capcom didn't want to put the effort into what could have been a great revival for the series. No doubt Infinite will still have appeal when it comes to the esports scene, but in the face of stiff competition, this one is likely to fall by the wayside before too long.

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  • 80
    trust 70Sep 20, 2017

    On the surface MvCI looks bland and lazy, but once you dive in you will find a fighting game that can stand with any other out there.

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  • 60
    trust 69Sep 20, 2017

    Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is more complete than Street Fighter V, and its accessible bouts fare favourably, even though they’re likely to divide long-time franchise fans. But this package lacks the polish that you’d expect from such a high-profile title, and even accounting for its forgettable story, it still winds up feeling light. While it’s all largely agreeable, we’re yet to be convinced that this title is a knockout, let alone a Hyper Combo finish.

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