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Capcom vs SNK 2 - Millionaire Fighting 2001
カプコン バーサス エス・エヌ・ケイ2 ミリオネア ファイティング2001

3 Aug 2001


   
Released less than a year after Capcom vs SNK (2000), CVS2 presents two major amendments: the limited 'Character Ratio' system is dropped in favour of a more flexible points system, and there are now 6 different gameplay 'Grooves' to choose from, each one based on a play system by Capcom (C, A, P) and SNK (S, N, K).
The result is a remarkably varied, open-ended and enduring fighting game; quite a feat considering the sheer variety on offer: with a total of 44 characters and 6 different 'Grooves' to choose from, something was bound to go wrong.
Yet only a few things did: a few characters are a little over-powered (Sagat, Blanka, Vega, Balrog) , the A-Groove 'Original Combo' mode is by far the best - and then there's the 'Roll Cancel' bug.
Essentially, if you use a 'Roll' based groove, you can cancel rolls with a special move. For example, if you roll with Ryu and input his 'fireball' command almost simultaneously, Ryu will roll for one frame, and suddenly break out of it and do his fireball move - this while his body keeps all of the advantages of a roll, and be invincible.
This is clearly a 'bug', that sees tons of outrageous things happen during a high-level game: Blanka's ball goes through fireballs, Ken's roundhouse kick becomes an unstoppable anti-air... anything goes.
A major problem, yes, but somehow it works and the game holds together. The sheer variety on offer somehow manages to out-flood this flaw, and if you steer clear of the usual top-tier team (A-Groove Blanka, Vega etc.) there is an absolutely massive amount of material to get your teeth into.
 

Character Art 1 (Kinu Nishimura)

Character Art 2 (Shinkiro)


 
The GameCube and Xbox versions of CVS2 were subtitled 'EO' - they introduce an 'Easy Operation' mode for beginners, in which a few 'Special Moves' can be set to a single button. More importantly though, the controversial 'Roll Cancel' bug was completely eliminated. And that, as hard as it is to believe, is where the game went wrong: the 'Roll Cancel' bug is the most controversial aspect of the game yes, but in a perverse and masochistic way it is also one of the core elements of the gameplay.
As a result of this the 'EO' edition is mostly overlooked, but hey: the Xbox version supports good (but not perfect) online play, and the 'EO' beginners mode is a very welcome addition: there are many people out there who enjoy fighting games but still struggle with special commands - a small amount of leeway in their favour can only be a good thing.
 

 
Capcom vs SNK 2
カプコン バーサス エス・エヌ・ケイ2
DREAMCAST
DETAILS
Format Dreamcast
Released 13 Sep 2001
Publisher Capcom
Product ID T-1249M
Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1
Weight (kg) 0.10
PRICE
STATUS
Perfect port of the Naomi-based 2D fighting feast for the Dreamcast!
The best version - if you have a nice DC setup with 2 sticks, this one is not to be missed.

CD case, Dreamcast GD-ROM disc, 52-page colour manual, spine card.

Capcom Taisen Fan Disc [Hibai Hin]
カプコン対戦ファンディスク [非売品]
DREAMCAST
DETAILS
Format Dreamcast
Released 13 Sep 2001
Publisher Capcom
Product ID 610-8086
Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1
Weight (kg) 0.10
PRICE
STATUS
Promotional 'Not For Sale' bonus disc initially given away with pre-orders of the DC Capcom vs SNK 2 (2001).
Features an interactive art gallery with profiles for the entire CVS2 cast, a software catalogue that lists every single Capcom Dreamcast release from Power Stone (1999) through to Heavy Metal Geomatrix (2001), and a selection of VMU save files.
A great Capcom item!

CD case, Dreamcast GD-ROM disc, colour inlay.

Capcom vs SNK 2
カプコン バーサス エス・エヌ・ケイ2
PLAYSTATION 2
DETAILS
Format PlayStation 2
Released 13 Sep 2001
Publisher Capcom
Product ID SLPM-65047
Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5
Weight (kg) 0.18
PRICE
STATUS
The PlayStation 2 also gets itself a superb port of Capcom's all-star fighting extravaganza.
This is the one to go for if you don't have a Dreamcast - it remains to this very day one of the best 2D fighters around.

PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, 52-page colour manual.

Capcom vs SNK 2 Modem Pack
カプコン バーサス エス・エヌ・ケイ2 モデムパック
PLAYSTATION 2
DETAILS
Format PlayStation 2
Released 13 Sep 2001
Publisher Capcom
Product ID CPCS-01001
Size (cm) 19.7 x 14 x 5.8
Weight (kg) 0.60
PRICE
STATUS
Special 'Modem Pack' presentation of the PS2 CVS2, the very first release of the Capcom Box Set collection.
Bundles the standard PlayStation 2 version [SLPM-65047] along with the Japan-only P2Gate modem.

Very difficult to find complete with cardboard box in good condition!

Capcom vs SNK 2 Original Soundtrack
カプコン バーサス エス・エヌ・ケイ2
オリジナルサウンドトラック
SOUNDTRACK
DETAILS
Format Audio CD
Released 19 Sep 2001
Publisher Suleputer
Product ID CPCA-1055
Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1
Weight (kg) 0.10
PRICE
STATUS
Official soundtrack release for CVS2, featuring the complete score, two bonus tracks and individual voice collections for the entire cast.
Note that the silver cover doesn't scan very well (it goes all black) - so sorry for the dodgy angled photo!

CD case, 29-track audio CD, 8 page colour booklet, spine card.

Capcom vs SNK 2 Another Play Guide
CAPCOM vs SNK2 アナザープレイガイド
CAPCOM KANPEKI KŌRYAKU SERIES #6
DETAILS
Format Guide Book
Released 15 Oct 2001
Publisher Futabasha
Product ID ISBN4-575-16288-4
Size (cm) 21 x 15 x 1.1
Weight (kg) 0.30
PRICE
STATUS
The first official CVS2 book is more of a tribute / art book than a guide.
It features a massive 95-page 'Look' artwork section, followed by staff and player interviews, online features & play analysis, and an 18-page 'Quick Reference' move list.
Number #6 in the 'Capcom Perfect Capture Series'.

176 pages, full colour, Japanese.

Capcom vs SNK 2 Kōshiki Guide Book
CAPCOM vs SNK2 公式ガイドブック
GUIDE BOOK
DETAILS
Format Guide Book
Released 22 Dec 2001
Publisher EnterBrain
Product ID ISBN4-7577-0677-4
Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 2.8 (A5)
Weight (kg) 0.92
PRICE
STATUS
CVS2 gets itself an absolutely MASSIVE 'Official Guide Book' from Capcom and Enterbrain.
Features extensive 8-page bios and move lists for every single character, along with 'Vs 2P Battle', 'Game Mode Guide' and 'Database' sections.
Complete, meticulous, and ridiculously in-depth.
Essential.

576 pages, 480 in colour, Japanese.

Capcom vs SNK 2 EO
カプコン バーサス エス・エヌ・ケイ 2 EO
GAME CUBE
DETAILS
Format GameCube
Released 4 July 2002
Publisher Capcom
Product ID DOL-GEOJ-JPN
Size (cm) 14.7 x 10.5 x 1.5
Weight (kg) 0.10
PRICE
STATUS
The GameCube version of CVS2 was the first to get the 'EO' (Easy Operation) tag: easy special moves for beginners, and no 'roll cancel' for experts.
Includes a 'Memory Card 59'.

Standard GC packaging, GameCube game disc, manual, memory card.

Capcom vs SNK 2 EO
カプコン バーサス エス・エヌ・ケイ 2 EO
XBOX
DETAILS
Format Xbox
Released 16 Jan 2003
Publisher Capcom
Product ID EI5-00001
Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4
Weight (kg) 0.18
PRICE
STATUS
CVS2EO hits the Xbox - the game remains the same as the GC version, but with two added bonuses: online play and progressive scan high resolution.

Xbox case, Xbox DVD-ROM disc, colour manual.

Capcom vs SNK 2 [Best] (1)
CAPCOM vs SNK2 [ベスト] (1)
PLAYSTATION 2 THE BEST
DETAILS
Format PlayStation 2
Released 10 July 2003
Publisher Capcom
Product ID SLPM-74402
Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4
Weight (kg) 0.18
PRICE
STATUS
Standard 'PlayStation 2 The Best' re-release of the PS2 version.
Identical contents, white packaging, budget price.

PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour manual.

Capcom vs SNK 2 [Best] (2)
CAPCOM vs SNK2 [ベスト] (2)
PLAYSTATION 2 THE BEST
DETAILS
Format PlayStation 2
Released 2 Aug 2007
Publisher Capcom
Product ID SLPM-74246
Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4
Weight (kg) 0.18
PRICE
STATUS
Second re-issue of the PS2 CVS2, this time for the grey box 'PlayStation 2 the Best' range.

Grey PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour manual.

Capcom vs SNK 2 Millionaire Fighting 2001
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike Fight for the Future Value Pack
CAPCOM vs SNK2 ミリオネア ファイティング2001
ストリートファイターIII サードストライク ファイトフォーザフューチャー バリューパック
DETAILS
Format PlayStation 2
Released 18 Sep 2008
Publisher Capcom
Product ID CPCS-01040
Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 3
Weight (kg) 0.30
PRICE
STATUS
Second Capcom Box Set re-issue 'Value Pack' for PS2.
Cardboard sleeve includes:
- Capcom vs SNK 2
'PS2 the Best' edition [SLPM-74246]
- Street Fighter III 3rd Strike
'Capcore' edition [SLPM-66639]

If you haven't got these two gems in your library yet, this is a great deal.

 



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