Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Fighting

Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreFighting
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMarvel vs. Capcom
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Capcom, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes arrived on the Sega Dreamcast as a fighting game.

Among the 38 Dreamcast fighting games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

It is part of the Marvel vs. Capcom series; on the Dreamcast you can also try Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes. The series also appears on other systems with X-Men vs. Street Fighter (Saturn) and Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (Saturn). Capcom also made Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and Street Fighter III for the Dreamcast.

Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

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Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes FAQ

Who made Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes multiplayer?

Yes. Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes supports up to 2 players.

How long does Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes take to play?

As a fighting game, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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