ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3
Deal overview
ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 is currently 80% off on Xbox — down to $4.99 from $24.99.
At 80% off, this is one of the deepest discounts ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 reaches on Xbox — near its typical floor.
That works out to $20 off the Xbox list price of $24.99.
This deal is for the XBOX version. Click View Deal to open the official Xbox page — prices and regional availability are confirmed at checkout, not by GamesCreed.
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About this game
If you spent any time in fighting game circles in the last decade, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 needs no introduction. It’s the definitive version of Capcom’s tag-team crossover brawler, the one that pits Marvel’s roster against Capcom’s own cast of icons in fast, chaotic 3-on-3 battles. This release wraps in everything Capcom put out for the game after launch, so what you’re getting is the full package rather than a starting point you’d need to build on later.
How it plays
The basic idea is simple even if the execution gets wild fast: pick three characters, build a team, and tag between them mid-combo to extend damage, escape pressure, or set up big assists. Every character brings a different assist move to the table, and figuring out which three characters cover each other’s weaknesses is a big part of what keeps people coming back to this game. There’s also Heroes and Heralds mode, which lets you customize your team further and shake up the usual matchups. Once you’ve got a team you like, you can take it online and see how it holds up against other players. The whole thing runs at 1080p and 60 frames per second, which matters a lot in a game where reaction time and frame-perfect inputs decide fights.
Who it’s for
This one’s for people who like their fighting games loud, fast, and a little absurd. If you grew up on Marvel vs. Capcom 2 or just like the idea of Spider-Man teaming up with a Capcom mainstay to juggle an opponent across the screen, you’ll feel right at home. It also rewards players willing to put in lab time. Combos here are longer and more assist-dependent than in a lot of modern fighters, so if you’re looking for something you can pick up for five minutes and walk away from, this might frustrate more than it delights. Casual players can still have fun mashing with flashy characters, but the ceiling here is high, and you’ll notice that ceiling the moment you go online.
Is it worth it?
For fans of tag fighters or anyone with fond memories of the Marvel vs. Capcom series, this is a complete, no-asterisks version of the game, which counts for a lot. You’re not missing content that got carved off for later purchase. If you’re the type who’ll actually sit with a fighting game, learn a team, and take it online, the value is straightforward. If fighting games generally aren’t your thing, or you’re just curious about the crossover novelty, it’s the kind of title that makes a lot more sense to pick up when it’s discounted rather than at full price. Either way, it’s a safe pickup on sale for genre fans and a reasonable gamble for the curious.
Quick facts
Genre: Fighting. Developer and publisher: Capcom Co., Ltd. Platform: PC (via Xbox app/store). Released: March 7, 2017.