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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 brings a selection of arcade-era fighting games to modern platforms, pairing familiar favorites with titles that have been harder to revisit. Its lineup includes 2D fighters and 3D arena brawlers, with options designed to make the games easier to explore today. A hands-on preview included most, but not all, of the eight games planned for the collection.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 revisits classic fighters
Capcom has spent years making parts of its back catalog available on newer systems through collections focused on series such as Mega Man and Street Fighter. Earlier fighting-game compilations brought together well-known releases alongside less familiar games. This follow-up continues that approach, featuring Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper as well as several titles that have had fewer opportunities to reach modern audiences.
Two games in the preview build were unavailable to play: Power Stone and Capcom Fighting Evolution. The rest offered a chance to revisit both established favorites and games that some players may know mainly from older coverage. For anyone approaching the collection as a newcomer, the variety of styles is part of its appeal.
Power Stone 2 brings chaotic arena battles
Power Stone 2 stands out for its fast-moving, arena-based fights. Players scramble to collect three Power Stones to trigger a transformation, while weapons, vehicles, and battles with up to four players add to the on-screen mayhem. Its return is especially notable for players who remember the series from the Dreamcast era and have wanted to play it on current systems.
Its 3D visuals and combat naturally feel older than those of the collection’s 2D fighters. Project Justice and Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein show similar signs of age. That does not erase their historical interest, but players accustomed to modern fighting games may find their presentation and pacing less familiar.
Project Justice and the 3D lineup
Project Justice is the sequel to Rival Schools and features a distinctive story mode that encourages experimenting with different characters. Its playful character designs and moves give it a personality of its own. However, Rival Schools is not included in the collection, and Project Justice may feel more like a piece of gaming history than a contemporary release.
Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein offers more fluid combat, with a style reminiscent of early Soulcalibur games. It is another example of the collection’s range, though its 3D format may appeal less to players primarily seeking classic 2D matchups.
2D matchups and training options
The 2D games available in the preview offer a different kind of replay value. Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro and Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 bring together characters from the two publishers, using variations on familiar fighting-game mechanics.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper is an enhanced version that was previously released only in Japan. It includes balance updates, glitch fixes, and characters from the console version. The collection also provides practical options for adjusting the experience:
- Change difficulty settings and customize controls.
- Adjust the display ratio and enhanced sound options.
- Choose whether secret characters are unlocked.
- View arcade marquee instruction cards.
- Use training modes to review input history and practice combos.
These settings can help returning players tailor familiar games and give newcomers a place to learn before entering a match. Online play and the option to use one-button specials offer further ways to approach the games.
What to expect from Capcom Fighting Collection 2
The preview included six of the eight games planned for the final release, so it did not provide a chance to assess every title. Even so, the mix of 2D and 3D fighters, customization features, training options, and online play gives the collection more than one way to appeal to fans of older games. Some entries may feel dated, but their inclusion makes them accessible to players who missed them the first time around.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is scheduled to arrive on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on May 16. For players interested in classic arcade fighters, it offers a convenient way to revisit several games and discover others from Capcom’s back catalog.
