Capcom Classics Collection PS2/Xbox

[IntvGene]

In the flurry of news today, some might be interested to know that Capcom is releasing a classics collection for PS2/Xbox in September.

Announced arcade games included are:
1942
Final Fight
Ghosts N' Goblins
Commando
Bionic Commando

Plus 17 more games to be announced later.

Source: HERE (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/puzzle/capcomclassicscollection/preview_6124762.html)

[GrandAmChandler]

Well no Mega Man games will be on it most likely because of the collection already released...

I also doubt any of the disney games will make an appearance...

Gun.Smoke would be nice, and so would Trojan....

[Aussie2B]

Sounds pretty snazzy. I'm eager to hear what the other 17 games are.

[pragmatic insanester]

-prays for arcade exclusives, since he hates using mame-

[norkusa]

Ohhh, I can't wait. It's nice to see a completely new & fresh classic compilation on its way. I'm getting fed-up with those damn Namco compilations that come out every time a new system is released. It's good to finally see some new titles.

[kainemaxwell]

Exciting news!

[Lady Jaye]

Well, out of the 5 confirmed games out of 22, 3 are good enough reasons for me to warrant getting it: 1942, Bionic Commando and Commando. And this despite the fact that I have 1942 for the NES, Bionic Commando for the NES and its semi-sequel for the GBC and Commando for the Atari 2600 (plus in emulation via Activision Anthology PS2). :D

I just hope that the bulk of the remaining 17 games won't be all variants of Fatal Fury, Street Fighter, etc. I don't mind fighting games, but variety's nice.

Oh, and please, not Knights of the Round! After playing in the MAMe tournament, I can't say that I fell madly in love with that game (not bad, but ooh the collision detection!).

[buttasuperb]

This compilation needs Punisher, Saturday Night Slam Masters, AvP and both the D&D games

[Lady Jaye]

I doubt that they'd be included, except maybe Saturday Night Slam Masters, because you've listed games under license.

[buttasuperb]

Well aint that some shit. LOL

[NintendoMan]

If there is no GC love for this game, I seriously am probably going to finally buy an XBOX system. I am currently waiting for another price drop, whether that's in 2 months or 2 years, it doesn't matter. i do have enough games to hold me over til then.
Anything for Bionic Commando!

[Retsudo]

Do I really need to buy those games again?

[video_game_addict]

Well, out of the 5 confirmed games out of 22, 3 are good enough reasons for me to warrant getting it: 1942, Bionic Commando and Commando. And this despite the fact that I have 1942 for the NES, Bionic Commando for the NES and its semi-sequel for the GBC and Commando for the Atari 2600 (plus in emulation via Activision Anthology PS2). :D
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Bionic Commando was changed quite a bit from the arcade to NES port. It's worth owning both versions. The GBC version I've never played or even looked at screenshots.

I'll be looking for this collection for sure!

It's definitely a plus packing 20 games on a collection instead of the 4-6 game sets some companies still try to pass off as collections.

[Cthulhu]

-prays for arcade exclusives, since he hates using mame-

Well, these are all the arcade games, so you've got a couple of arcade exclusives already... and there are 17 more to go! :D

[Tron 2.0]

The collection better have (1941 Counter Attack) and (19XX) on it or else ;)

It would be nice if (Willow) was on it too, but since it's a lincense game. I know that is out of the question @_@

[pragmatic insanester]

the arcade version of bionic commando is still edited of nazi content and most of the graphic violence?

[syd]

This sounds awesome! I hope the rest of the games they pick are good ones!


the arcade version of bionic commando is still edited of nazi content and most of the graphic violence?

There was an arcade version of Bionic Commando? I've got to check that out! @_@

[Neil Koch]

This sounds very cool... I'll probably get it just for Final Fight -- I hope Forgoteen Worlds is on there as well.

[THATinkjar]

September? Bah!

[MegaDrive20XX]

GnG Wants it!! We must have our precious! Arcade perfect Ghosts N Goblins *drools*! :-P

[mark-rkrd]

Note that if the screenshots Gamespot has posted are anything to go by, Forgotten Worlds is in there, too.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/puzzle/capcomclassicscollection/screens.html?page=21

[Captain Wrong]

The collection better have (1941 Counter Attack) and (19XX) on it or else ;)

Not bloody likely, but man, I'd be just happy with a 194X collection with all the games.

Comment on this thread, it's funny to me how judging by many people's posts it seems like most people are only familiar with these games from the NES ports. I know back in the day, unless an arcade near us had one of these games, we had no idea these were ports and not originals for the NES. Rest ashured, as good as the NES ports are, this will be better.

Oh, and I'd love a Capcom Disney collection too, though I know for licensing reasons it'll never happen. Man, I loved those games, back in the day. :)

[Daft Punk]

This compilation needs Punisher, Saturday Night Slam Masters, AvP and both the D&D games

Word to that I hate having to use mame for those. 8-)

[Tron 2.0]

The collection better have (1941 Counter Attack) and (19XX) on it or else ;)

Not bloody likely, but man, I'd be just happy with a 194X collection with all the games.

Comment on this thread, it's funny to me how judging by many people's posts it seems like most people are only familiar with these games from the NES ports. I know back in the day, unless an arcade near us had one of these games, we had no idea these were ports and not originals for the NES. Rest ashured, as good as the NES ports are, this will be better.

Oh, and I'd love a Capcom Disney collection too, though I know for licensing reasons it'll never happen. Man, I loved those games, back in the day. :)
Yeah ppl do remember the NES version more.

Then agian Capcom effort to distribute there games back then didn't seem, like much for the arcades any ways :hmm:

Heck i was lucky to even play Bionic Commando,Willow and Strider in the arcades.... so long ago.

[bargora]

Schweeet. I was just thinking (once again) about importing Capcom Generation Vols. 1-4 (not all at once, of course). Maybe I'll be able to get most of what I wanted from this tasty domestic compilation instead. :-P

And even if some of the games from the Capcom Generation compilations are missing, maybe the release of this collection will bring down the prices for the PSX/Saturn CG compilations. :)

[Graham Mitchell]

the arcade version of bionic commando is still edited of nazi content and most of the graphic violence?

I haven't played the arcade version too much (mostly on the C64) but it's such a different game that I don't think it had any of that content to begin with.

[DigitalSpace]

Awesome news. Definitely planning to get this! :D

[Neil Koch]

Note that if the screenshots Gamespot has posted are anything to go by, Forgotten Worlds is in there, too.

Nice! The game's control makes it hard to play on MAME and the Genesis version is missing a couple of levels. Forgotten Worlds is one of my all-time favorites, so this definitely seals the deal for me.

[pookninja]

oh yes,i will be buying this for sure.even if it was just the games that are listed,i would still buy it if the games are arcade perfect.i cant wait to hear what the other games will be.

[kainemaxwell]

I'd prefer 1943 or another 19XX game to 1942. 1942 to me just seems to average...

[Crush Crawfish]

I'm AAAAALLLLLLLLLL over this!!!! :D I can't wait to hear what else will be in it! I'd love to see Strider, Section Z and Armored warriors in it as well. Those are the only ones I can think of that haven't already been confirmed for it. Beleive it or not, I'm not all that familiar with Capcom's arcade stuff. That's good though---this collection will have some great surprises then! :D

[Dire 51]

the arcade version of bionic commando is still edited of nazi content and most of the graphic violence?

I haven't played the arcade version too much (mostly on the C64) but it's such a different game that I don't think it had any of that content to begin with.

After reading this, I had to go and play through the arcade game again. Here's the scoop on the differences:

1. There's more of an emphasis on action. Remember all that stuff like the map, communicators and such from the NES game? Forget 'em, they aren't in the arcade. No neutral zones, no radio rooms, no subselection of weapons and items - new guns parachute down from the sky.

2. Virtually no bosses. At the end, there's a couple, but that's it.

3. No Nazis, or Badds, or whatever other name you want to call them. Just a bunch of generic Nazi-esque bad guys - a lot of which did make it to the NES game, like the midgets that drive things - led by Santa in a military uniform (one of the aforementioned bosses).

4. No Hitler-resurrection plot. Therefore, no exploding Hitler head at the end.

5. You respawn from where you died, even after continuing, and since you parachute in with every new life, you can sometimes jump ahead of where you were.

6. It's REALLY short. It must have taken me about 15 minutes to go through it from start to finish, if that.

Still, it's quite fun. I may play through it again soon.

[sharp]

Schweeet. I was just thinking (once again) about importing Capcom Generation Vols. 1-4 (not all at once, of course). Maybe I'll be able to get most of what I wanted from this tasty domestic compilation instead. :-P

And even if some of the games from the Capcom Generation compilations are missing, maybe the release of this collection will bring down the prices for the PSX/Saturn CG compilations. :)

I don't think the prices of the Capcom Generations will go down. Hey and if you want to buy them, I still have a PS1 PAL version for sale. I think it's cheaper to get this version then Japanese versions.

[VACRMH]

Looks like we have a list... according to the-magicbox.

1942
1943
1943 Kai
Bionic Commando
Commando
Exed Eyes
Final Fight
Forgotten Worlds
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Gun.Smoke
Hige Maru
Legendary Wings
Mercs
Section Z
SonSon
Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition
Street Fighter II: Turbo
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Trojan
Vulgus

Plenty of good stuff, but not my AvsP :bawling:

[GarrettCRW]

Looks like we have a list... according to the-magicbox.

1942
1943
1943 Kai

Damn it! I was hoping that they'd leave out Kai so that I wouldn't have to ry and sell off my copy of Capcom Generation 1 (which is mildly f'ed up-you can't access 1942 via the main menu).

[Kroogah]

Looks like we have a list... according to the-magicbox.

Commando
Final Fight
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Gun.Smoke
Hige Maru
Legendary Wings
Mercs
SonSon
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts

AHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA GOOD GOD JESUS YES

*cough*

[norkusa]

Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition
Street Fighter II: Turbo

Woah. Didn't expect these. It's nice to have the originals released on their own. Playing with that mess of characters on SF Anniversary Collection just isn't the same.

Guess I should probably sell my Street Fighter Collection 2 PS1 disc now.

[-hellvin-]

Looks like a pretty cool list. Too bad they're all on my xbox CPS rom collection though....

[EricRyan34]

sounds good! 8-)

[pragmatic insanester]

-sigh- well, at least i won't have to sell out for final fight cd...i guess.

[SoulBlazer]

Sounds like a VERY good collection.

The only games I have'nt played are Exed Eyes, Hige Maru, and SonSon. I'm assuming those are all Japanese games.

Has this been confirmed for US release?

[sharp]

Sounds like a VERY good collection.

The only games I have'nt played are Exed Eyes, Hige Maru, and SonSon. I'm assuming those are all Japanese games.

Has this been confirmed for US release?

Those were all on Capcom Generation 3 together with Vulgus. Personal I really like Son Son, it's a bit like a much older version of Psycho Soldier. It's a forced side-scrolling platform game where you have to shoot all the enemies. Only negative point is that the game can be frustrating as when you die you're new player can be placed on the screen on a place you don't have time to hide which makes it cost you another life. But I finished the game.

Higemaru is a simple action-puzzle game a bit like Pengo on a pirate ship, I don't think it's that great.

Exed Eyes is a shooter like Vulgus but with an other theme. Love it or hate, personally I think it's abit outdated and boring now.

[Graham Mitchell]

Sounds like a fantastic collection. Oddly enough, buying that disc will fill many holes in my collection. Right now, I don't have any version of a single game on there, except Section Z. I can't wait for this.

[felix]

what!!?? A version of Final Fight thats 2 players on a console???!!! Too bad its about 15 years late..

I remember the day I got my SNES. I got it on my 10th birthday (14 years ago on June 1st) JUST for final fight. My little heart was broken when I took my new system and game to my friends house to only find out that not only was it missing my favorite character, but it wasnt even 2 players.

Final fight was THE ONLY game that me and my best friend Dustin played. We rode down to the local arcade/Bowling ally ever weekend and blew our 5 bucks allowance. It was a good 5 miles to the bowling ally so this was a BIG sacrifice for us..

It will be nice to finally have a copy of Final Fight that is true to its arcade version..

I also have to say that having the SF2 arcade ports will be a nice perk :)

[Neil Koch]

what!!?? A version of Final Fight thats 2 players on a console???!!! Too bad its about 15 years late..


The Sega CD version has all the characters and was 2-player simultaneous (it also had the bits that were censored from the SNES version).

[Putney]

Not quite all the bits that were censored are in the Sega CD version. The female enemies' outfits are a bit less revealing (I know the shorts became at least knee length).

[GrandAmChandler]

MERCS

I forgot about this one! I am really excited to see this version on a console! I can't wait! Good Job Capcom!

[GamerNerd]

In the flurry of news today, some might be interested to know that Capcom is releasing a classics collection for PS2/Xbox in September.

Announced arcade games included are:
1942
Final Fight
Ghosts N' Goblins
Commando
Bionic Commando

Plus 17 more games to be announced later.

Source: HERE (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/puzzle/capcomclassicscollection/preview_6124762.html)

That is music to my ears! If you're a classic gaming compilation collector like me, Capcom Classics Collection is a must have for any classic gaming fan.

[bargora]

Schweeet. I was just thinking (once again) about importing Capcom Generation Vols. 1-4 (not all at once, of course). Maybe I'll be able to get most of what I wanted from this tasty domestic compilation instead. :-P

And even if some of the games from the Capcom Generation compilations are missing, maybe the release of this collection will bring down the prices for the PSX/Saturn CG compilations. :)

I don't think the prices of the Capcom Generations will go down. Hey and if you want to buy them, I still have a PS1 PAL version for sale. I think it's cheaper to get this version then Japanese versions.
Hey, thanks, but it's looking like (if that magic-box list is right) the compilation will have everything from the Capcom Generation volumes 1-5 plus Final Fight, Forgotten Worlds, Legendary Wing, Section Z, and Trojan. So I'm going to take a wait-and-see attitude in the hopes that (1) the magic box is right, and (2) this gets released in the U.S.

Even if I buy it new on release, it'd probably cost less than buying the PAL CG 1-5, and definitely a bunch less than importing the JP NTSC versions.

[GamerNerd]

The very 1st Capcom game I played since January, 1987 was Commando & I was hooked on playing it. The score I had was 994,300 when I finished it.

[Dire 51]

Looks like we have a list... according to the-magicbox.

1942
1943
1943 Kai
Bionic Commando
Commando
Exed Eyes
Final Fight
Forgotten Worlds
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Gun.Smoke
Hige Maru
Legendary Wings
Mercs
Section Z
SonSon
Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition
Street Fighter II: Turbo
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Trojan
Vulgus

Plenty of good stuff, but not my AvsP :bawling:

AvP would have been nice, but there's that pesky licensing issue... and why does everyone keep calling Exed Exes Exed Eyes? For that matter, where's Strider (I know about its inclusion on Strider 2, but that set's been damned near forgotten)? And why does there have to be three versions of Street Fighter II, instead of just including the best one and sticking a few more unique games on the disc? And where's 1941 and SideArms, damn it?

All that aside, if this makes it to the U.S. I'll have to pick it up... it'll make a nice replacement for my long-lost Saturn Capcom Generation collection. Plus it'll be nice to finally play the arcade versions of Forgotten Worlds, Final Fight, Bionic Commando, Trojan and Legendary Wings on a console.

[norkusa]

The very 1st Capcom game I played since January, 1987 was Commando & I was hooked on playing it. The score I had was 994,300 when I finished it.

Jesus, was that on the NES or something? I had a Commando arcade cab (my friend has it now) and played it constantly. My best score was 133,360.

Almost a million points on Commando? Thats fucking incredible.

[klausien]

The lack of 1941 is a real letdown. I will still have to get it for Final Fight.

[GamerNerd]

The very 1st Capcom game I played since January, 1987 was Commando & I was hooked on playing it. The score I had was 994,300 when I finished it.

Jesus, was that on the NES or something? I had a Commando arcade cab (my friend has it now) and played it constantly. My best score was 133,360.

Almost a million points on Commando? Thats fucking incredible.

Exactamundo, my friend! 994,300 points which is the ONLY record I set on the 8-bit NES 18 years ago & now, it is still being held by me today.

[vincewy]

This is LONG OVER DUE, no longer would I have to use mame to play those games (my primary reason for setting up emulation).

I'm a Final Fight fanatic, I had thrown over $100 worth of quarters at arcade and almost beat the game w/o continuing, of those 17 games listed, I would've bought the game w/o blinking if they only have those 5 games, Final Fight, 1943, Ghost'n Goblin (strangely I don't like the 2 sequals), Gun.Smoke, and Trojan.

Now, can some companies release the same compilation of classics from Taito and Tecmo (I want the original arcade Rygar).

[Graham Mitchell]

I think the Tecmo one is going to be released, actually. I saw an interview about it on Coin-op.tv.

[s1lence]

Since there really hasnt been an update on this, any word if its coming to the states yet?

[MegaDrive20XX]

Since there really hasnt been an update on this, any word if its coming to the states yet?

Yes, Sept 25th, for $19.99

Yet others claims the 28th
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=281398

[DragonMaster Sam]

I'm definitely gonna get it. I hope more companies continue to release old-school compilations.

[Nirvana]

All those great games just for $19.99?! That's awesome! Although I wish there wasn't three different versions of Street Fighter. Even though it's my favorite fighting game series of all time, they could have just used the best one. Oh well.

They should have included one of the Mega Man X games, due to the fact that Mega Man's Anniversary Collection only included original Mega Man games. Nevertheless, this is worth buying, especially for a measly 20 bucks.

[DragonMaster Sam]

Well, Capcom is making a MegaMan X Collection, so there wouldn't be a need for that.

[segagamer4life]

I'm definitely gonna get it. I hope more companies continue to release old-school compilations.


I am with you on that, I hope alot more companies do old-school comps... I will support em.. :)

[MegaDrive20XX]

Well, Capcom is making a MegaMan X Collection, so there wouldn't be a need for that.

This November for PS2 and GameCube :) Capcom love all around the world!

[vincewy]

Maybe there'll be volume 2, considering the amount of good arcade games from Capcom, I want Side Arms and Magic Sword.

[MegaDrive20XX]

Maybe there'll be volume 2, considering the amount of good arcade games from Capcom, I want Side Arms and Magic Sword.

Black Tiger and Magic Sword would be awesome as hell

http://www.theretroroom.com/arcadeblacktiger.html

[pragmatic insanester]

damnit. that's still a month away. at least the price is great.

[VACRMH]

While this is a great alternative to the Capcom Generation series not only in price, but region (At least for people in the US).... what games are we missing out on from the 5 Generation titles?

Also, anyone know if the extras from the Generation series will be included? (Flyers and such)

[VACRMH]

Bumpo, almost out! :)

Are POG's? And can anyone answer my previous questions?

[bargora]

While this is a great alternative to the Capcom Generation series not only in price, but region (At least for people in the US).... what games are we missing out on from the 5 Generation titles?

Also, anyone know if the extras from the Generation series will be included? (Flyers and such)
That list that you gave on the previous page included all of the games that were on the Generation releases, plus a few extras (Final Fight, Forgotten Worlds, Legendary Wing, Section Z, and Trojan). So we shouldn't be missing any of the previously released games.

As for the extras, I doubt that they're going to be included.

[Damaramu]

Yeah, I was hoping Magic Sword and Sidearms would be on this one...ah well. There's plenty of good stuff there to play! Maybe on a Vol. 2....? @_@

[dethink]

still drooling anxiously for this...

still no strider though. bummer.

but the good original versions of SF2 (sorry, once they got past SF2 Turbo they lost me) seal the deal.

this and ninja gaiden black are probably the last games i'm buying...i just don't see anything next gen interesting me, unless they have actual good, fleshed-out single player/offline modes. :(

[Six Switch]

this looks pretty hot.i think i'll pick it up

[TEXASGAMEPLAYER]

Now, can some companies release the same compilation of classics from Taito and Tecmo (I want the original arcade Rygar).

TAITO ARCADE CLASSICS tba 2005

[Leo_A]

nm

[VACRMH]

Now, can some companies release the same compilation of classics from Taito and Tecmo (I want the original arcade Rygar).

Tecmo Classic Arcade -

# Tecmo Bowl

# Rygar

# Starforce

# Solomon's Key

# Bomb Jack

# Tecmo Cup

# Pinball Action

# Pleiads

# Senjyo

# Swimmer

# Strato Fighter

According to ebgames.com, this should be out on tuesday.