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Capcom Arcade Stadium
Developer(s)Capcom
Publisher(s)Capcom
Director(s)Takashi Matsuda
Producer(s)Tairoku Nozoe
Michiteru Okabe
Composer(s)Azusa Kato
EngineRE Engine
Platform(s)
ReleaseNintendo Switch
February 17, 2021
PS4, Windows, Xbox One
May 25, 2021
Luna
May 2022
Genre(s)Various
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Capcom Arcade Stadium is a 2021 video game compilation by Capcom released for digital distribution. It includes 32 arcade games originally published by Capcom between 1984 and 2001.[1][2] The compilation was initially released on Nintendo Switch, then on PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One,[3][4] and later Amazon Luna. A second compilation, Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, was released in 2022.[5]

Overview

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Capcom Arcade Stadium

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Capcom Arcade Stadium features 1943: The Battle of Midway as a free inclusion, with the remaining 31 games purchasable as downloadable content (DLC). Ghosts 'n Goblins was made individually purchasable,[6] and the rest were initially grouped into three packs of ten games. Each pack spans a particular time period: Dawn of the Arcade (1984–1988), Arcade Revolution (1989–1992), and Arcade Evolution (1992–2001).[6][7][8][9][10] In October 2021, the games also became individual purchases.[11] In June 2022, Street Fighter II was made free to download until July 2022 to celebrate the game's first anniversary, Capcom's 39th anniversary, and the upcoming release of Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium.[12]

The games run in an emulator which adds the ability to rewind gameplay, select difficulty, adjust game speed, and use nostalgic visual filters to simulate vintage arcade CRT screens.[13] Minor graphical alterations to the Street Fighter II games include the removal of the Rising Sun in E. Honda's stage, and the replacement of the Flag of Hong Kong SAR with the flag of the People's Republic of China for Fei Long in the character selection screen.[14] In May 2021, Capcom released paid DLC enabling an invincibility cheat for each game.[15]

Games

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Dawn of the Arcade (1984–1988)
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Arcade Revolution (1989–1992)
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Arcade Evolution (1992–2001)
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Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium

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Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
Developer(s)Capcom
Publisher(s)Capcom
EngineRE Engine
Platform(s)
ReleaseJuly 22, 2022
Genre(s)Various
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

In May 2021, Capcom announced the expansion of the collection, and invited fans' suggestions through Twitter.[16] On April 11, 2022, Capcom announced a sequel called Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium,[17] which was released on July 22, 2022, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One.[5] The collection features 32 new games, including SonSon as a free inclusion, and Three Wonders as a launch bonus for pre-orders and early purchases of Capcom Fighting Collection.[17]

Games

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Reception

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Upon Capcom Arcade Stadium's initial December 2020 announcement, Comic Book Resources found it to be an improvement over the 2013 predecessor Capcom Arcade Cabinet for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, by almost doubling the library. However, it lamented the trend of emulation "retreads" from Nintendo and Capcom: "The downside is that these companies have normalized the practice of re-selling consumers classic games every console generation, and that's a price gamers shouldn't have to pay."[7]

Although noting that several of the games have been available in previous compilations such as Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle, Nintendo Life praised the selection of shoot 'em ups in Capcom Arcade Stadium, which includes the console debuts of games such as Progear and 1944: The Loop Master.[24]

As of December 2023, Capcom Arcade Stadium sold 1.8 million units and Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium sold 1.2 million units.[25]

References

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  2. ^ Romano, Sal (December 10, 2020). "Capcom Arcade Stadium announced for Switch - 32 Capcom arcade classics". Gematsu. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  3. ^ Romano, Sal (February 17, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC". Gematsu. Archived from the original on February 21, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  4. ^ Romano, Sal (April 26, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium for PS4, Xbox One, and PC launches May 25". Gematsu. Archived from the original on July 25, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Romano, Sal (June 9, 2022). "Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium debut trailer, games list announced". Gematsu. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Saed, Sherif (January 30, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium fact sheet, screenshots". Nintendo Everything. Archived from the original on January 30, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Curran, Robert (December 17, 2020). "Capcom's Arcade Stadium Was Done Once Already... by Capcom". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on December 19, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  8. ^ Doolan, Liam (December 10, 2020). "Capcom Arcade Stadium Brings More Retro Action To Switch Early Next Year". NintendoLife. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  9. ^ Moyse, Chris (December 11, 2020). "Capcom Arcade Stadium brings these 32 coin-op classics to Nintendo Switch". Destructoid. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  10. ^ Saed, Sherif (December 11, 2020). "Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection, Capcom Arcade Stadium coming to Switch in February". VG247. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  11. ^ "Capcom Arcade Stadium individual games now available to purchase". Nintendo Everything. October 21, 2021. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  12. ^ "Reminder: Street Fighter II Free For A Limited Time In Capcom Arcade Stadium". Nintendo Life. June 14, 2022. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  13. ^ Russell, Graham (December 10, 2020). "Capcom Arcade Stadium Brings Retro Hits to Switch in February 2021". Siliconera. Enthusiast Gaming. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  14. ^ Ashcraft, Brian (February 19, 2020). "Rising Sun Removed From Street Fighter II In Capcom Arcade Stadium". Kotaku. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  15. ^ Phillips, Tom (April 27, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium has invincibility cheat paid DLC". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  16. ^ "Capcom Arcade Stadium: The Stadium is being expanded!". Capcom. Archived from the original on May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  17. ^ a b Dinsdale, Ryan (April 11, 2022). "Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Announced With 32 New Classics". IGN. Archived from the original on July 7, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  18. ^ "Capcom Arcade Stadium for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  19. ^ Schmid, Matthias (February 24, 2021). "Test: Capcom Arcade Stadium (Arcade-Action), Nintendo Switch". 4Players (in German). Computec. Archived from the original on March 4, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  20. ^ Moyse, Chris (February 23, 2021). "Review: Capcom Arcade Stadium - Continue...? Capcom Arcade Stadium (Nintendo Switch [reviewed], PS4, PC, Xbox One)". Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. Retrieved February 24, 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  21. ^ Shive, Chris (February 21, 2021). "Review: Capcom Arcade Stadium (Version Reviewed: Nintendo Switch)". Hardcore Gamer. Hardcore Gamer LLC. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  22. ^ Martínez, David (February 19, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium con 32 juegos. Análisis para Nintendo Switch". HobbyConsolas (in Spanish). Axel Springer SE. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  23. ^ Ayden_ (February 22, 2021). "Test : Capcom Arcade Stadium : La compilation grand spectacle ? (Switch)". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  24. ^ a b Freeman, Will (February 24, 2021). "Capcom Arcade Stadium Review (Switch eShop) - Keep your loose change". Nintendo Life. Nlife Media. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  25. ^ "Platinum Titles". Capcom. December 31, 2023. Archived from the original on May 5, 2009. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
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