Capcom is no stranger to remastered old glories or pseudo collector's editions that encapsulate the entire anthology in memory of the good old days. With Capcom Arcade Stadium the software house proposes this time on Nintendo Switch a complete - almost - anthological collection of the old classics, attracting to itself all the players who have quietly passed the age of 30 and are still attracted to the old glories of the past. After several collections by Namco, Konami, Atari e Sega the time has come Capcom, probably the software house to which the real 90 pieces for the nostalgic belong.
Over the last 10/15 years, the Osaka software house has produced endless classic collections and this latest release on Nintendo Switch in exclusive time does not differ much from the Capcom Arcade Cabinet view up PlayStation 3 e Xbox 360. Capcom Arcade Stadium includes 32 titles published between 1984 and 2001 and, we tell you right away, several big pieces are missing in the collection. The distribution formula chosen for Capcom Arcade Stadium is very similar to that already seen in Capcom Arcade Cabinet, where the collection is only available in digital version only on Nintendo eShop; at the moment the edition PC, PlayStation e Xbox are planned, but do not have a launch window yet.
By downloading Capcom Arcade Stadium you have immediate access to "1943", historical scrolling shooter: this title, regardless of the purchase of the complete product or not, remains free forever. Alongside "1943" is present Ghosts' n Goblins free until the release of Ghosts' n Goblins Resurrection (then the title will become available for purchase separately). As was the case with Capcom Arcade Cabinet, even with Capcom Arcade Stadium the player can choose to buy the full game at a price of € 39,99 or expand their library with small packages at a price of € 14,99, divided as follows:
Capcom Arcade Stadium Pack 1: Dawn of the Arcade (84′-88 ′)
- Vulgus;
- Pirate Ship Higemaru;
- 1942;
- Commando;
- Section Z;
- Tatakai no Banka;
- Legendary Wings;
- Bionic Commando;
- Forgotten Worlds;
- Ghouls' n Ghosts;
Capcom Arcade Stadium Pack 2: Arcade Revolution (89′-92 ′)
- 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;
- Varth - Operation Thunderstorm;
Capcom Arcade Stadium Pack 3: Aercade Evolution (92′-01 ′) vulgus
- 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 Giga Wing;
- 1994 - The Loop Master;
- progear
It is undeniable that Capcom he has a priceless treasure of old glories in his hands, but as has happened on other occasions it is a pity that he is unable to compose a complete and curated collector's edition. The game variety is not lacking, indeed, but it is incomprehensible to find three versions of Street Fighter II and leave out of the collection games such as: The King of Dragons, Black Tiger, Cadillacs & Dinosaurs or Alien Vs. Predator, games that could have been part of the selection instead of some versions of Street Fighter. With this collector's edition we can spend endless hours on Commando, Ghouls' n Ghosts, The World Warrior, Pirate Ship Higemaru, 1942 and at least partially consoles the presence of some new pearls for the western market, but at the same time misses the goal to attract new users.
After analyzing the list of titles present in Capcom Arcade Stadium the time has come to analyze the technical and outline aspect of this collection. In terms of options and aesthetic features, it is to be admired how Capcom has left nothing to chance. The collection inside it, albeit in a reduced way, presents historical information and extra material that acts as a sort of encyclopedia for the most passionate players.
This time, then, Capcom also wanted to focus on the competitive aspect: within this collection we find for each game in the collection a competitive mode that allows the player to test and compete with other players, thanks to the presence of the ranking. world, based on points or time trial challenges. They are also present hardcore challenges like the one that requires you to play a game at double speed and without tokens to continue the match in case of Game Over.
Capcom Arcade Stadium offers several local cooperative and competitive modes that allow you to take advantage of the JoyCon duo and create a last-second challenge from the comfort of your living room. In addition to these game modes, there are numerous customization options that allow you to play the titles present:
- in cabinet or full screen mode;
- attribute various types of graphic filters to the game image;
- customize the games featured in up to five speed levels;
- enable infinite lives and save your game sessions at any time.
Capcom Arcade Stadium is a partially incomplete collection but overall of good quality; recommended for all longtime players and those who want to lose a few hours with the old glories of the past comfortably seated at home or in portable mode on Nintendo Switch Lite.
