Capcom Arcade Stadium (2021)

Rediscover the era of 1up's and quarter eaters with Capcom Arcade Stadium, a collection of Capcom's most beloved arcade games spanning three decades! With 32 action-packed classics featuring some of the best games in Capcom history, such as Street Fighter II: The World Warrior and Strider, this compilation of retro games allows you to travel back in time to scratch that nostalgic itch or share your fond childhood memories with friends or family members!

Fighting Shooter Platform Arcade Action arcade compilation oldschool previously on - luna plusPlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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Metro GameCentralFeb 20219/10
One of the best coin-op collections ever produced, not just in terms of the games included but the excellent presentation and range of options.
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CGMagazineJoel CoutureFeb 20219/10
Capcom Arcade Stadium is a staggeringly good port of many solid games, breathing new life into them with unique challenges and through a robust suite of difficulty options.
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GameSpewRichard SeagraveMay 20219/10
A great amount of love has been put into the creation of Capcom Arcade Stadium, and it shows. It has all the features you’d expect of a retro collection and then some, alongside a wonderfully curated selection of games. Even better, you’re not forced into buying all of the games available. Granted they’re pretty much split into three packs rather then being available separately, but at least it puts you somewhat in control of the games you have access to. And here’s hoping that it’s a selection that continues to grow, as there’s no better way to enjoy Capcom’s back catalogue of classic arcade games.
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TheGamerDave AubreyMay 20212/5 stars
There’s no doubt that this is an incredibly fun way to play Capcom arcade classics - better than throwing all of your loose change at a game you’ll never actually finish, at least - but the selection available here hasn’t left me feeling inspired. The games in this collection feel like the last options, the games that could never be sold individually. Cult classics like Darkstalkers and every other version of Street Fighter are entirely missing - instead we have a bunch of Capcom arcade games that, for the most part, weren’t deserving of sequels, or any other recognition this far removed from their release. It sounds harsh, but these are the rejects, propped up by Street Fighter 2 and Ghosts ‘N Goblins. There’s fun to be had here, but without nostalgia you probably won’t find much to love.
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DestructoidChris MoyseFeb 20217/10
Capcom Arcade Stadium is a nostalgic look at a time when stained space carpets and deafening cacophonies were all the rage, performing admirably in its role at offering classic thrills in portable form. The lack of online multiplayer is disappointing, and the package will never feel truly complete until certain titles break free from licensing limbo, but as a way to while away lazy afternoons or dull commutes, CAS is worth its weight in credits.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Released: February 17, 2021
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric, Side view

IGDB rating 7.8/10 from 15 ratings.

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