The most nostalgic (and veteran) Nintendo Switch users can now add a few virtual coins to this new collection of arcade classics that is called Capcom Arcade Stadium and that allows you to enjoy more than 30 video games with some new functions.
Nintendo’s hybrid console continues to be a worldwide phenomenon. With more than 80 million units sold and no indicator that suggests that this trend will vary one iota, this machine has become an object of desire for video game companies and development studios, especially when it comes to launching content digital. Capcom is one of the companies that is betting the most on this machine, and in fact in a matter of weeks they will put much-awaited works such as Monster Hunter Rise, Ghosts’n Goblins Resurrection, Monster Hunter Stories 2 … and maybe some surprise at the end of the year, if recent rumors about Resident Evil Outrage are confirmed.
Even so, the first to arrive is this compilation that concerns us, Capcom Arcade Stadium, a product that has somewhat particular characteristics since it can be acquired in its entirety, in parts or simply download a free trial. And we explain it. For about 28 euros it is possible to get all the content, which actually consists of three packs corresponding to different times and containing ten titles each. And these are joined by Ghosts’n Goblins, which in principle is available temporarily, as well as 1943: Battle for Midway, a classic that we can download for free in the trial version. Some packages that we can also purchase separately at a rate of about 15 euros per beard and that we detail below.
PACK 1: Dawn of the arcade (years 1984 to 1988): Vulgus, Pirate Ship Higemaru, 1942, Commando, Section Z, Tatakai no banka, Legendary Wings, Bionic Commando, Forgotten Worlds, and Ghouls’ n Ghosts.
PACK 2: Arcade revolution (years 1989 to 1992): Strider, Dynasty Wars, Final Fight, 1941: Counter Attack, Senjo no Okami II, Mega Twins, Carrier Air Wing, Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, Captain Commando, and Varth: Operation Thunderstorm.
PACK 3: Arcade evolution (years 1992 to 2001): Warriors of Fate, Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting -, Super Street Fighter II Turbo, Powered Gear: Strategic Variant Armor Equipment, Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness, 19xx: the War Against Destiny, Battle Circuit, GigaWing, 1944: The Loop Master and Progear .
Capcom’s arcade games for Nintendo Switch
The first thing that is necessary to comment is that the emulation of the 32 games included has seemed very good to me. As always happens with this type of collection, the most purists may notice minimal differences in details such as color, speed, etc., but in general, they are a carbon copy of the original machines.
It is possible to choose from a wide range of filters and display options, some of them quite striking.
Obviously, I am not going to start to analyze each of the titles individually because it would be crazy as extensive as I think it is uninteresting, since surely most of you know perfectly well what each of the works that are part of this is about. compilation. What I would like to say is that, in general, it seems to me that the choice of titles is quite correct, although surely many they will miss some games or others depending on your tastes. The Punisher, Darkstalkers, Cadillacs & Dinosaurs or Street Fighter Alpha are some of the most striking absences that come to mind like that soon, but considering the impressive grandeur of Capcom’s legacy in arcade games, it is of course not all his masterpieces were going to enter.
The most purists may notice slight differences in details, but in general, the emulation is a carbon copy of the original machinesOn the other hand, it is convenient to review what this compilation offers us beyond the accumulation of titles, starting with a detail that I personally always like to find in these cases: the possibility of choosing between the American and Japanese ROMS. In more than one case, they slightly modify their development, soundtrack, name and logo and other elements beyond the language of the texts.
The 32 titles offered by this compilation have a very high overall quality.
More interesting still has to do with extensive display possibilities that puts this compilation on the table. It is possible to choose between a good number of CRT filters, side frames, simulate the fact of standing in front of an arcade machine … it even allows us to play in 16: 9 format, the favorite option of a member of this editorial whose name I prefer not remember. Jokes aside, what is clear is that in this matter little or nothing can be thrown in the face of this work, being able of course to choose between many other additional options such as difficulty, speed, reassign the buttons on the remote, etc.
The rewind and temporary save functions make the difficulty of some titles much easier, especially shooters.
On the other hand, and just as interesting, they have also been integrated additional game modes to give more life to certain titles, the possibility of rewinding the game at any time to undo our mistakes, make temporary saves and other characteristics already common in this type of compilations that are always appreciated. What has not been incorporated, and it seems to me an error, is the possibility of playing online, since the vast majority of the titles have competitive or cooperative multiplayer mode depending on the case. Yes, at least it integrates leaderboards, but one thing has nothing to do with the other.
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