SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters’ Clash is a mobile game that pits the best of two fighting games, SNK and Capcom’s classic fighters from the 90s, against each other in card battles. The game takes elements from both fan favorites with deck building mechanics similar to MTG and Street Fighter IV style gameplay for one-on-one battles
The “snk vs capcom” is a game that has been around for years. This review will be about the 2016 release of SNK vs Capcom: Card Fighters’ Clash, which was released on May 25th, 2016.
SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters’ Clash brings back a game I personally had long forgotten but very much enjoyed at the time of its release on SNK’s Neo Geo Pocket Color. One of a smattering of hidden gems on the platform, SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters’ Clash was a must-have for anyone that owned the handheld in the United States at the time.
Card Fighters’ Clash has held up well in terms of playability in the 20 years since its introduction. None of the experience is a hindrance in this collecting card game in an RPG-lite wrapper. Those who are acquainted with CCG-RPGs from the time period, such as Digimon Card Battle or Pokemon Trading Card Game, will feel right at home with SNK’s entry.
SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters’ Clash Review – An Age-Old Debate Resurrected
To enjoy SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters’ Clash, you don’t need to be an expert in old CCG video games. This is a card game that’s as simple to learn as it is to master, with just enough material to keep things interesting. Plus, you get to relive the ancient dispute about who was superior, SNK versus Capcom, in the guise of a card game!
You may choose whether to start with a Capcom-centric deck or an SNK-centric deck in Card Fighters’ Clash. Of course, whatever one you select the first time around will be determined by which publisher you choose. It’s a lot more practical than the original, which came in two different variants a la Pokemon.
Card warriors come from a variety of both corporations’ properties. Characters from old SNK titles such as Metal Slug, King of Fighters, and Samurai Showdown are available to SNK fans. Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, and even Resident Evil characters are available as cards for Capcom fans.
Card fights have a straightforward flow to them. On a turn, you may put one character card alone and one as a backup (to improve their offensive value) to a previously placed card, as well as play an ability card if you have the SP.
Some character cards have special powers, and all of them have a supporting cast of characters. Some characters can be bolstered by cards from the opposite side, therefore SNK characters may be bolstered by Capcom characters, and vice versa. This implies that a winning deck does not have to be based on a single faction.
SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters’ Clash isn’t very challenging, like other CCGs of the period. You should be able to tackle most of the game’s material from start to end if you keep your deck updated as you rack up cards of B rarity or above after you understand the combat system and how to gain cards via willing fights and trading around the game’s arcades and other locales.
The deck editing UI is still the most inconvenient component of the game, exactly as it was when I first played it 21 years ago. The primitive UI makes tinkering with your decks a hassle, but it’s hardly a dealbreaker, especially if you like SNK or Capcom’s ’90s games.
A faux Neo Geo Pocket Color HUD surrounds the playable section of the screen by default on this Switch version. It’s a wonderful gesture for SNK fans, particularly those who remember the handheld platform. I did, however, find myself quickly extending the playable section of the screen.
The Bottom Line: SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters’ Clash Review
Pros
- Easy-to-understand card combat system that’s as entertaining as it is straightforward.
- Each famous character and its variations have adorable chibi pixel imagery.
- This is a rock-solid port that works flawlessly and requires no adjustments.
Cons
- Some aspects of its UI may irritate gamers who are expecting something more current.
SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters’ Clash was a game I used to like and have had a great time revisiting in 2022. Fans of SNK and Capcom will like this game, whether it’s for the gameplay or simply for the card graphics – but don’t expect all the bells and whistles that come with a current CCG video game.
[Note: The copy of SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters’ Clash used for this review was given by SNK.]
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