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[7.5/10] Reviews the PlayStation 2 release. "Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is a fighting game no one should be without, for two very good reasons, firstly it's great over the top fun and secondly there is a great nostalgia value."
Game Revolution Review
"It's essentially a pre-chewed bone that has long since been digested by most fans. So come on Capcom - throw us fans a new bone and stop repackaging your hits over and over again." Given a B- by Joe Dodson.
GamePro Review
"Although it's essentially a port of an arcade game that's two years old, this is one matchup that's a pleasure to kill hours with at home." Reviewed by Major Mike.
GameSpot
"It represents the first major set of changes the series had ever seen. That said, this game has been surpassed on nearly every front since its original release." Rated 7.0/10 by Jeff Gerstmann. [PlayStation 2]
GameSpot
"Fans of the off-kilter action found in the previous versus games will surely be pleased with Marvel vs. Capcom 2, as it represents the first major set of changes the series has ever seen." Reviewed by Jeff Gerstmann (8.4/10). [Dreamcast]
GameSpot
"Marvel vs. Capcom 2's extremely disappointing lack of online play makes it totally obsolete." Reviewed by Jeff Gerstmann(6.3/10) [Xbox]
GameSpy.com
Reviewed by Bryan Stratton (2/5). "Longtime fans of the series that absolutely must play MVC2 on the Xbox are the only gamers who stand a chance of getting their forty bucks' worth out of the game; most other gamers will probably find Marvel vs. Capcom 2 to be an overpriced blast from the past." Includes screen shots. [Xbox]
GameSpy.com
"The only new feature in the PS2 version is an art gallery, so when you factor in the worse sound and lack of VGA, I'd have to say that the Dreamcast version is still the best." Rated 3.5/5 by Benjamin Turner.
GameZone Review
"Bringing 56 well-known characters to the screen in tag-team combat, while maintaining the general animation style of the original characters is terrific." Rated 8/10 by Michael Lafferty.
Gaming Age Review
"The PS2 port is an excellent adaptation of a classic fighter." Given a B+ by Marcus Lai.
IGN Review
"Only slightly slower on the draw in terms of load times compared to its arcade and Dreamcast counterparts, it's an otherwise perfect conversion." Rated 8.4/10 by Jeremy Dunham.
PSX Nation Review
"Learn to live with the darn "Tonight Show"-type BGM tunes, and Marvel vs. Capcom 2's over-the-top madness will win you over as well." Rated 7.0/10 by J.M. Vargas.
Realm of Gaming
Offers a review of the game. [Dreamcast]
Total Games Review
"In the end if you are fan of the Marvel characters and style then this is the perfect game. Otherwise best stick with Capcom vs. SNK 2." Rated 61/100 by Ian Dean.
Total Video Games Review
"Games such as "Guilty Gear X" have shown what true next-gen 2D titles can look like, whilst other titles have more depth and a sufficiently more detailed fighting system for fighting fanatics." Given a 7/10 by Chris Leyton.