The Marvel vs Capcom Infinite September 19 release date is almost here on PS4 and Xbox One.
And while it’s too early for a review, it’s clear that the success of the game hinges on how fighting fans take to the Infinity Stones system.
Returning from the original Marvel Super Heroes arcade brawler, Infinity Stones grant players unique moves and abilities, such as the power to revive a fallen teammate, or trap opponents in a force cage and restrict their movement.
Not only do Infinity Stones add a layer of strategy not found in other brawlers, but the whole thing ties in nicely to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the imminent showdown with Thanos.
It’s also a great way of papering over some of your character’s weaknesses.
It’s rare that I choose Hulk, for example, because despite being a bonafide powerhouse, he’s also slower than a line at the post office.
Fortunately, that’s where the Infinity Stones come in.
Equip Hulk with the Time stone and you can cross the screen in an instant and unleash one of his devastating combos.
On the flipside, characters like Arthur from Ghosts ‘n’ Goblins don’t have a problem with speed, but they’re not the most powerful fighters on the roster.
Give Arthur the Power Stone and you’ll be able to knock enemies back with a powerful attack and eventually be able to raise his attack power.
It’s good that so far, my experiments with Marvel vs Capcom Infinite’s new Infinity Stones system has led to some thrilling battles against friends – some of whom have barely touched a fighting game since Street Fighter 2.
But as with any fighting game, the biggest concern right now is balance, and whether or not Infinity Stones will tip the scales too far in the favour of the pros.
Will one Infinity Stone prove more popular than the rest? Is there one Infinity Stone that’s more effective than the others?
I guess we’ll find out all these answers and more when Marvel vs Capcom Infinite makes its Xbox One and PS4 debut on September 19.
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