Thomas Williams
GREETINGS, TRUE BELIEVERS!!!
While Limited Run Games might not have the best reputation at the moment, that isn’t stopping this Marvel fan from being excited about their upcoming collection of classic Marvel Games, the Marvel Maximum Collection!
It ‘assembles’ 13 retro Marvel Games across Arcade games to smaller titles that were on the Gameboy!
Which games you ask? BEHOLD!! (All the following information is from the Marvel Maximum Collection‘s Steam Page!
X-Men: The Arcade Game (Arcade):
The definitive mutant beat-’em-up returns! Experience the legendary cabinet action with full online multiplayer support for up to 6 players, including Rollback Netcode. Choose your favorite X-Men and take on Magneto’s army with the ultimate team-up experience.
Captain America and The Avengers (Arcade, Genesis, 8-bit):
“I can’t move!” Take control of Cap, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Vision. Experience the cinematic arcade original or the unique platforming spin of the 8-bit version.
Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage (SUPER, Genesis):
Based on the iconic comic crossover. Battle through the streets of NYC to the sound of a 16-bit rock soundtrack. Switch between the SUPER version’s rich colors and the Genesis version’s gritty vibe.
Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety (SUPER, Genesis):
The symbiote sequel! Team up in 2-player co-op to take on the Life Foundation and Carnage’s offspring.
Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge (SUPER, Genesis, PORTABLE, GEAR):
Navigate Arcade’s deadly “Murderworld.” This collection includes the handheld versions, offering a fascinating look at Marvel history on the go.
Silver Surfer (8-Bit):
Test your skills against one of the most infamously challenging shooters ever made. Features one of the greatest soundtracks in 8-bit history.
MaXimum Features
We’ve added modern bells and whistles to ensure these classics are more playable than ever:
● X-Men: The Arcade Game Online: Online multiplayer for up to 6 players with Rollback Netcode!
● Archives: Dive into a digital archive featuring high-resolution scans of original box art, instruction manuals, and vintage advertisements.
● Music Player: Kick back and listen to the iconic chip-tune scores from every version of every game in the collection.
● Integrated CHEATS menu: Enable Infinite Lives and more in selected games
● Rewind & Save States: Finally conquer the “Deadly Walls” of Silver Surfer or the boss gauntlets of Arcade’s Revenge with the ability to rewind gameplay and save anywhere.
● Display Options: Play with crisp, modern pixels or recreate the Saturday morning experience with CRT and scanline filters.
Soooooo…when will you be able to JOIN FORCES with all this Marvel greatness?
MARCH 27TH, BAY-BAY!
Get ready, Brah, because this Mighty Marvel collection will be here before you know it on the PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series, and PC!
