Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite & Beyond: Fans Turn Disaster into Delight

[Ian Burton]

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“Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite & Beyond” is the fan project we never knew we needed but are so glad we got. It’s the work of 40 passionate fans, spearheaded by Maximilian Dood, a YouTube content creator known for his epic fighting game gameplay videos and his famous “Marvel vs. Capcom 3” combos tutorial series called “Assist Me.” They were like, “We can fix this.” Remember “Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite” from 2017? It was supposed to be the next big thing for the series, but instead, it became the franchise’s biggest letdown. They went all realistic with the graphics, which just didn’t cut it. And let’s not even start on Chun-Li – they made her look like she got hit with the ugly stick. The game changed the beloved 3 vs. 3 battles from “Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3” to 2 vs. 2, which felt like a downgrade. On top of that, they decided to ditch the X-Men in favor of MCU characters because Disney hadn’t bought out Fox yet, meaning no Wolverine or Cyclops in sight. But here’s where it gets interesting. The “Infinite & Beyond” team, with Dood’s leadership and his $30,000 investment, decided to do what Capcom and […]
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"Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite & Beyond" is the fan project we never knew we needed but are so glad we got. It's the work of 40 passionate fans, spearheaded by Maximilian Dood, a YouTube content creator known for his epic fighting game gameplay videos and his famous "Marvel vs. Capcom 3" combos...

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[Gibletsnearby]

Damn, it's frigging embarrassing for Capcom and Marvel. Fans just made a better game than those so-called "professionals" with their mod. "Infinite" was a shitshow, and now some dudes, not even game devs, come along and make it actually good? That's just fucking sad. They fixed the graphics, added new **** to play, and made it fun again. What were those "pros" smoking when they put out the original? Pathetic.

 

[Wanda]

I was so hyped for "Infinite" until I saw the roster and the graphics. Marvel and Capcom really messed that up. It's like they didn't even care about what the fans wanted. This mod though? It's doing what they should have done from the start. But still, I'm mad at how they handled the series.

 

[gohan210]

I've been playing MvC since the arcade days, and "Infinite" was a slap in the face to all of us who loved the X-Men. Capcom and Marvel should be ashamed for that release. But hey, this "Beyond" mod? That's the love for the series we needed. They're doing the work Capcom should've done.

 

[TIME TRAVEL]

Finally, someone understood what was wrong with "Infinite" and did something about it. This "Infinite & Beyond" mod is like a dream come true for the eyes. The new art style is spot on - it's like they've taken the essence of comic books and plastered it all over the game. As a graphic designer, this is the kind of visual overhaul that gets me excited. Not only that, but expanding the gameplay back to what made MvC fun, with the addition of 4 vs. 4, is brilliant. I've already downloaded it and I'm planning a gaming night with my friends to give it a whirl. It's amazing how a community can come together to fix something that was so off the mark. Props to Max and the team for this. It's a testament to the power of fan love and creativity.

 

[IllustriousSyntax3]

This sounds solid. Arc knows how to make fighting games, and Marvel characters give them a great canvas. I’m not sure how the 4v4 format will work in practice, but it has potential if the pacing is right. The graphics being anime-style instead of comic-book is a bold choice, but probably the right one. I’ll keep an eye on it. If the netcode is strong and the roster is good, I’m in.