Capcom Classics Collection

Capcom Classics Collection is a compilation of arcade games that was released by Capcom for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox on September 27, 2005. It was developed by Digital Eclipse Software (now Backbone Entertainment). A second volume, Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 2 was released on November 14, 2006, for PlayStation 2 and Xbox

Two handheld compilations, Capcom Classics Collection Remixed (for the PSP) and Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded (for the DS) were released on March 22 and October 24, 2006 respectively. A Game Boy Advance compilation, Capcom Classics Mini-Mix, released on September 19, 2006.

Overview

In 1998, Capcom produced a series of five video game compilations titled Capcom Generations for the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn, released in Japan and the PAL region. The series as a whole compiled over 15 arcade games and the Super NES game Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts. Each volume was accompanied by extra features such as a historical overview of each title, artwork gallery, hints and even cast profiles. All games in these compilations also contained enhanced gameplay options such as rapid fire, a bigger screen, and remixed soundtrack.

Volume 1 of Capcom Classics Collection contains all sixteen games from Capcom Generations (emulated from these ports rather than the arcade originals) and six added titles, while Volume 2 features titles not included in the Capcom Generations series. As with the Capcom Generations titles, all games contain extra features, which consists of gameplay tips, artwork, listenable music and cast profiles (in Volume 1 only), although the contents are not identical. All the extra features are typically unlocked by getting high scores or achieving unusual gameplay objectives, such as collecting the Yashichi item in several games or picking up Edi. E's gum in Final Fight. High scores can be saved for all the games for three different difficulty settings, Normal, Hardcore (in which only the minimum number of lives and continues are available and the AI is at its best), or Custom (if the player changes the options from the Normal or Hardcore settings).

The console volumes features one bonus game each. The first volume features a "Deluxe Versus Mode" for the Street Fighter II games which allows two players to compete against each other by offering the players a selection of characters from all three installments of the Street Fighter II series included in the compilation. This game mode was originally from the Street Fighter Collection 2 compilation for the PlayStation and Saturn, which are the versions emulated in Capcom Classics Collection. Volume 2 contains a version of Quiz and Dragons that is exclusively composed of Capcom-related questions.

Lineup by volume

Volume 1

1942
1943: The Battle of Midway
1943 Kai
Bionic Commando
Commando
Exed Exes
Final Fight
Forgotten Worlds
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Gun.Smoke
Legendary Wings
Mercs
Pirate Ship Higemaru
Section Z
SonSon
Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II': Champion Edition
Street Fighter II' Turbo: Hyper Fighting
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Trojan
Vulgus

Volume 2

Portable versions

Remixed and Reloaded, contain the same lineup of games from the two console volumes. Reloaded for the DS contains the 16 games from the Capcom Generations lineup plus Knights of the Round, Eco Fighters and King of Dragons. Remixed for the PSP contains the remaining games from Vol. 1 and 2.

Capcom Classics Collection: Reloaded

Capcom Classics Collection: Remixed

Capcom Classics Mini-Mix for the Game Boy Advance does not contain any arcade games. Instead it includes the NES versions of Strider and Bionic Commando, and Mighty Final Fight.

External links

Capcom Classics Collection at MobyGames