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Capcom Classics Collection [Xbox, PS2]

2005-08-26, 8:35 pm

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/puzzle...-2.htmlAlthough the current generation of game systems--both home consoles andportable systems--offer players a wide breadth of high-quality games toenjoy, this wasn't always the
case. No, back in the era of the sprite andvector graphic, home consoles were cool diversions to play around with whenyou were stuck at home, but gamers looking for some graphical flash knewthat arcades held the real hotness. A throwback to that era is t
he upcomingCapcom Classics Collection, a compilation of 21 arcade titles from theveteran developer's history that are a potent reminder of why, of the myriadof companies that made arcade games and are now gone, Capcom is stillaround. We had the chance to
get an exclusive look at the upcomingPlayStation 2 and Xbox compilation and were mightily pleased at itsoffering.In many ways, Capcom Classic Collection is akin to a grade-school-era orhigh-school-era snapshot of the publisher/developer; long before it wa
sbeloved for its Street Fighter and Resident Evil franchises, Capcom wasknown for some truly kick-XXX arcade games. The compilation contains a totalof 22 games, which span Capcom's arcade offerings between 1984 and 1992. Thegames cover the key genres from
the heyday of arcade games: shooters,side-scrolling beat-'em-ups, and fighters. We've been cleared to talk about13 of the titles in the collection--which include some of our personalfavorites--and about how they play.1942 is a World War II-themed shooter
that appeared in arcades in 1984. Thegame has you blasting enemy planes out of the sky and collecting power-upsto upgrade your ship's weapons. Though the odds are daunting, you'll be ableto perform loop-the-loops to avoid enemy fire; of course, you're li
mited tothree per level, to keep things challenging.1943, the sequel to 1942, followed in 1987 and features enhanced graphicsand gameplay. You'll take control of a P-38 jet fighter packing six secretweapons. Besides being able to loop-the-loop, as in 1942
, you're also ableto make use of natural phenomena, including lightning, cyclones, andtsunamis, to help you.Bionic Commando is the side-scrolling action game that appeared in 1987.You'll be charged with making the most of a bionic arm fitted with awire-gr
appling hook and a gun as you set out to infiltrate the enemy'ssecret base, discover their top secret plans, and put a stop to them.Final Fight plays every bit as well today as it did back in 1989.Final Fight is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up that hit in 19
89. The gamecharged you with cleaning up the streets of Metro City by playing as one ofthree characters: Cody, Guy, or Mike Haggar. Rather than using social reformor the legislature, the three men fall back on the late-'80s/early-'90sstyle of peacekeeping
: knocking the smack out of the criminal element withyour hands, feet, and anything else that's handy.Forgotten Worlds is a 1988 side-scrolling shooter that marked a milestonefor Capcom, being the first title to be released on the developer'sproprietary C
PS arcade hardware. Besides having improved graphics, the gameadded some new elements not traditionally seen in an arcade shooter--namely,a shop.Ghosts 'n Goblins is a side-scrolling platformer released in 1985 that castyou as Sir Arthur, a knight out to
rescue his honey from the depths of hell.The game features a number of memorable elements, such as Arthur rockingboxer shorts when his armor is hit and a level of difficulty that makesgrown men cry.Ghouls 'n Ghosts is the 1988 sequel to Ghosts 'n Goblins
and finds Arthurback on the hunt for his special lady, who has wound up in hell again. Thiswas a common problem back in those days; Mario was having similar problemswith Princess Peach, who wound up with Bowser all the time. Gun.Smoke is a1985 western-the
med shooter that cast you as Billy the Cowboy, a bountyhunter who seemed to be OK with bringing in his targets more dead thanalive. The game put a western spin on traditional shooter elements, such aspower-ups from picking up boots, horses, bullets, and r
ifles. LegendaryWings is a unique shooter released in 1986 that combined vertical andside-scrolling action shooting. You'll play as Michelle Heart or KevinWalker, a pair of humans empowered by the gods with the gift of flight. Ofcourse, the gift has a pri
ce: You have to use your newly bestowed powers todefeat Dark, an evil computer wreaking havoc on the land.Mercs, the 1990 sequel to Commando, is a third-person action shooter thatcast you as a mercenary sent out to rescue the president of the UnitedStates
from kidnappers. The three-player cooperative game offered a morepolished experience than its predecessor and featured plenty of differentweapons and vehicles for you to play with.Street Fighter II Championship Edition is the 1992 sequel to the originalS
treet Fighter II. The new release offered better gameplay-balancing and theability to play as the four boss characters, Balrog, Vega, Sagat, and M.Bison. The game was part of the wave of titles that marked both a change inthe fighting genre and a shift in
Capcom's forte, as this was the start ofthe developer's reign as the preeminent developer of 2D fighters.Trojan is a 1986 side-scrolling beat-'em-up set in a postapocalyptic world;this game sent you off to defeat the evil king, who is oppressing thelocal
s. The game armed you with a sword and a shield, which you could lose,forcing you to rely on hand-to-hand combat to stay alive.Son Son is the 1984 side-scrolling shooter that marked Capcom's debut in USarcades. You'll take control of one of two brothers,
Son Son or Ton Ton, whoare on a quest to rescue their friends. As you would expect, much shootingand collecting of food ensues as they conduct their mission of mercy.In addition to the above titles, Capcom Classics Collection will contain1943 Kai, Command
o, Exed Exes, Pirate Ship Higemaru, Section Z, StreetFighter II, Street Fighter II Hyperfighting, Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts, andVulgus.The emulation on all the games appears to be quite good, thanks to developerDigital Eclipse's experience with previous clas
sic compilations. Each of thegames runs well, although we noticed some inconsistency in the audio in afew places, and each offers multiplayer support--if it was originallyoffered in the game. We also noticed some loading in Street Fighter II thatwe're hop
ing will be cleaned up. The compilation runs fine on both systems,although you'll notice that the Xbox version loads a hair faster. Visually,you won't be able to tell the difference between the two versions of thegame.In addition to offering all the games
, Capcom Classics Collection lets youtweak the display in each game to suit your taste. The shooters offer anenhanced-screen option that removes the display information from thegameplay and moves it along the right side of the screen. The side-scrollersle
t you finesse screen size to fit your television. Control maps well to thePS2 and Xbox controllers for the most part, although we're sure purists willwant to hop in and customize their button layouts. Best of all, you'll finda host of unlockable content i
n the bonus section of each game. By meetingcertain conditions in the game, such as clearing a certain number of levelsor earning a set number of points, you'll open up art, tips, music, andother content that will shed light on the individual games.Based
on what we've played, Capcom Classics Collection is shaping up to be awelcome bit of nostalgia. The selection of games offers a good sampling ofthe company's rich arcade heritage and touches upon most of the highlights.Not every game we wanted was include
d, but that just leaves ample room for amuch-needed sequel. The only quibbles we have are a few sound hiccups thatpopped up intermittently, but they're on the "to-do" list of fixes that arehappening as development wraps up. All told, whether you're a youn
g'un who'scurious about old-school games or a veteran player with a hankering for someold favorites, you'd do well to keep an eye out for Capcom ClassicsCollection. The game is slated to ship late next month for the PlayStation 2and Xbox.

Paul Heslop

2005-08-26, 8:35 pm

once again too much info crammed into too small a space. Am I assuming
you are changing your name every so often to stop people killfiling
you? If so that's not on and apart from anything else once folks have
read the first post by you they know it's you and add you to their KF
again.

--
Paul (And I'm, like, "yeah, whatever!")
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Stop and Look
http://www.geocities.com/dreamst8me/

The Space Boss

2005-08-27, 8:33 pm

It's on topic and informative. What is the problem?

Paul Heslop

2005-08-27, 8:33 pm

The Space Boss wrote:

quote:

>
> It's on topic and informative. What is the problem?

The problem is he changes his name so his huge files become available
again to those who have killfiled him. If it is on tpoic is
irrelevant, he's in my killfile because he's boring.
--
Paul (And I'm, like, "yeah, whatever!")
-------------------------------------------------------
Stop and Look
http://www.geocities.com/dreamst8me/

Jordan

2005-09-05, 9:07 pm

Fixed your post:

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/puzzle...ew_6131995.html

Capcom Classic Collection Hands-On

Although the current generation of game systems--both home consoles and
portable systems--offer players a wide breadth of high-quality games to
enjoy, this wasn't always the case. No, back in the era of the sprite
and vector graphic, home consoles were cool diversions to play around
with when you were stuck at home, but gamers looking for some graphical
flash knew that arcades held the real hotness. A throwback to that era
is the upcoming Capcom Classics Collection, a compilation of 21 arcade
titles from the veteran developer's history that are a potent reminder
of why, of the myriad of companies that made arcade games and are now
gone, Capcom is still around. We had the chance to get an exclusive
look at the upcoming PlayStation 2 and Xbox compilation and were
mightily pleased at its offering.

In many ways, Capcom Classic Collection is akin to a grade-school-era
or high-school-era snapshot of the publisher/developer; long before it
was beloved for its Street Fighter and Resident Evil franchises, Capcom
was known for some truly kick-XXX arcade games. The compilation
contains a total of 22 games, which span Capcom's arcade offerings
between 1984 and 1992. The games cover the key genres from the heyday
of arcade games: shooters, side-scrolling beat-'em-ups, and fighters.
We've been cleared to talk about 13 of the titles in the
collection--which include some of our personal favorites--and about how
they play.

1942 is a World War II-themed shooter that appeared in arcades in 1984.
The game has you blasting enemy planes out of the sky and collecting
power-ups to upgrade your ship's weapons. Though the odds are daunting,
you'll be able to perform loop-the-loops to avoid enemy fire; of
course, you're limited to three per level, to keep things challenging.

1943, the sequel to 1942, followed in 1987 and features enhanced
graphics and gameplay. You'll take control of a P-38 jet fighter
packing six secret weapons. Besides being able to loop-the-loop, as in
1942, you're also able to make use of natural phenomena, including
lightning, cyclones, and tsunamis, to help you.

Bionic Commando is the side-scrolling action game that appeared in
1987. You'll be charged with making the most of a bionic arm fitted
with a wire-grappling hook and a gun as you set out to infiltrate the
enemy's secret base, discover their top secret plans, and put a stop to
them.

Final Fight is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up that hit in 1989. The game
charged you with cleaning up the streets of Metro City by playing as
one of three characters: Cody, Guy, or Mike Haggar. Rather than using
social reform or the legislature, the three men fall back on the
late-'80s/early-'90s style of peacekeeping: knocking the smack out of
the criminal element with your hands, feet, and anything else that's
handy.

Forgotten Worlds is a 1988 side-scrolling shooter that marked a
milestone for Capcom, being the first title to be released on the
developer's proprietary CPS arcade hardware. Besides having improved
graphics, the game added some new elements not traditionally seen in an
arcade shooter--namely, a shop.

Ghosts 'n Goblins is a side-scrolling platformer released in 1985 that
cast you as Sir Arthur, a knight out to rescue his honey from the
depths of hell. The game features a number of memorable elements, such
as Arthur rocking boxer shorts when his armor is hit and a level of
difficulty that makes grown men cry.

Ghouls 'n Ghosts is the 1988 sequel to Ghosts 'n Goblins and finds
Arthur back on the hunt for his special lady, who has wound up in hell
again. This was a common problem back in those days; Mario was having
similar problems with Princess Peach, who wound up with Bowser all the
time. Gun.Smoke is a 1985 western-themed shooter that cast you as Billy
the Cowboy, a bounty hunter who seemed to be OK with bringing in his
targets more dead than alive. The game put a western spin on
traditional shooter elements, such as power-ups from picking up boots,
horses, bullets, and rifles. Legendary Wings is a unique shooter
released in 1986 that combined vertical and side-scrolling action
shooting. You'll play as Michelle Heart or Kevin Walker, a pair of
humans empowered by the gods with the gift of flight. Of course, the
gift has a price: You have to use your newly bestowed powers to defeat
Dark, an evil computer wreaking havoc on the land.

Rescue the President

Mercs, the 1990 sequel to Commando, is a third-person action shooter
that cast you as a mercenary sent out to rescue the president of the
United States from kidnappers. The three-player cooperative game
offered a more polished experience than its predecessor and featured
plenty of different weapons and vehicles for you to play with.

Street Fighter II Championship Edition is the 1992 sequel to the
original Street Fighter II. The new release offered better
gameplay-balancing and the ability to play as the four boss characters,
Balrog, Vega, Sagat, and M. Bison. The game was part of the wave of
titles that marked both a change in the fighting genre and a shift in
Capcom's forte, as this was the start of the developer's reign as the
preeminent developer of 2D fighters.

Trojan is a 1986 side-scrolling beat-'em-up set in a postapocalyptic
world; this game sent you off to defeat the evil king, who is
oppressing the locals. The game armed you with a sword and a shield,
which you could lose, forcing you to rely on hand-to-hand combat to
stay alive.

Son Son is the 1984 side-scrolling shooter that marked Capcom's debut
in US arcades. You'll take control of one of two brothers, Son Son or
Ton Ton, who are on a quest to rescue their friends. As you would
expect, much shooting and collecting of food ensues as they conduct
their mission of mercy.

In addition to the above titles, Capcom Classics Collection will
contain 1943 Kai, Commando, Exed Exes, Pirate Ship Higemaru, Section Z,
Street Fighter II, Street Fighter II Hyperfighting, Super Ghouls 'N
Ghosts, and Vulgus.

The emulation on all the games appears to be quite good, thanks to
developer Digital Eclipse's experience with previous classic
compilations. Each of the games runs well, although we noticed some
inconsistency in the audio in a few places, and each offers multiplayer
support--if it was originally offered in the game. We also noticed some
loading in Street Fighter II that we're hoping will be cleaned up. The
compilation runs fine on both systems, although you'll notice that the
Xbox version loads a hair faster. Visually, you won't be able to tell
the difference between the two versions of the game.

In addition to offering all the games, Capcom Classics Collection lets
you tweak the display in each game to suit your taste. The shooters
offer an enhanced-screen option that removes the display information
from the gameplay and moves it along the right side of the screen. The
side-scrollers let you finesse screen size to fit your television.
Control maps well to the PS2 and Xbox controllers for the most part,
although we're sure purists will want to hop in and customize their
button layouts. Best of all, you'll find a host of unlockable content
in the bonus section of each game. By meeting certain conditions in the
game, such as clearing a certain number of levels or earning a set
number of points, you'll open up art, tips, music, and other content
that will shed light on the individual games.

Based on what we've played, Capcom Classics Collection is shaping up to
be a welcome bit of nostalgia. The selection of games offers a good
sampling of the company's rich arcade heritage and touches upon most of
the highlights. Not every game we wanted was included, but that just
leaves ample room for a much-needed sequel. The only quibbles we have
are a few sound hiccups that popped up intermittently, but they're on
the "to-do" list of fixes that are happening as development wraps up.
All told, whether you're a young'un who's curious about old-school
games or a veteran player with a hankering for some old favorites,
you'd do well to keep an eye out for Capcom Classics Collection. The
game is slated to ship late next month for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

By Ricardo Torres, GameSpot POSTED: 08/25/05 06:13 PM

Jordan

2005-09-05, 9:07 pm

The worst part is, that's actually a fairly interesting article. I do
wonder why Capcom limited them to only talking about 13 of the 22
titles on the release though.

I need to pick up that Namco 50th Anniversary pack too...

- Jordan

Jordan

2005-09-05, 9:07 pm

Here's the complete list of titles too...

http://www.capcom.com/ccc/

1942
1943
1943 Kai
Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting
Street Fighter II Champion Edition
Ghost' N Goblins
Ghouls' N Ghosts
Super Ghouls' N Ghost
Son Son
Exed Exes
Pirate Ship Higemaru
Vulgus (Capcom's 1st game ever)
Commando
Mercs
Gun.Smoke
Section Z
Bionic Commando
Forgotten Worlds
Legendary Wings
Trojan
Final Fight

Kinda bummed they didn't include Fighting Street as a curiosity, oh
well...

Chuck Whitby

2005-09-06, 12:38 am

"Jordan" <lundj@earthlink.net> wrote in news:1125947259.170154.216160
@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com:

quote:

> Here's the complete list of titles too...
>
> http://www.capcom.com/ccc/
>
> 1942
> 1943
> 1943 Kai
> Street Fighter II
> Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting
> Street Fighter II Champion Edition
> Ghost' N Goblins
> Ghouls' N Ghosts
> Super Ghouls' N Ghost
> Son Son
> Exed Exes
> Pirate Ship Higemaru
> Vulgus (Capcom's 1st game ever)
> Commando
> Mercs
> Gun.Smoke
> Section Z
> Bionic Commando
> Forgotten Worlds
> Legendary Wings
> Trojan
> Final Fight
>
> Kinda bummed they didn't include Fighting Street as a curiosity, oh
> well...
>
>

If it isn't coming out for Gamecube, I don't give a god damn... damn
Capcom, screwing me with no Gamecube release.

--
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East Coast Gaming Expo
http://www.ecgxpo.com
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