This X-Men character will make Marvel Vs. Capcom 2’s online mode hell

Those who were born before the era of online patches for consoles will never understand the struggles of playing poorly made multiplayer games. Nowadays, if a game is glitchy or flawed, it can be easily fixed, but in the past, you were stuck with the game as it was.

Those who have experienced the oppressive gameplay of Meta Knight in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Oddjob in GoldenEye 007, or even Ned Flanders in Simpsons Wrestling can attest to the unfairness of certain video games.

The highly intense and uneven fighting game, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, will be making its long-awaited comeback in 2024. Its debut was announced during the June Nintendo Direct and it will be included in the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. This release will provide a new group of gamers the opportunity to experience the true definition of agony.

Cable: The Beam Spam Monster from Your Worst Nightmares

Cable's official art in Marvel vs. Capcom 2 — Capcom

Cable gained immense popularity in the nineties comic books, particularly after his appearance in the X-Men animated series. However, he is not as well-received by fans of fighting games.

The Marvel vs. Capcom games are notorious for their characters who excessively use beam attacks, with Cyclops being a notable culprit. However, Cable is widely considered to be the most egregious offender among them.

Cable’s Viper Beam, Hyper Viper Beam, and their aerial counterparts are infamous. The move has a short startup time, covers a significant portion of the screen, and is effortlessly executed.

Cable is known for spamming Viper Beams in Marvel vs. Capcom 2, particularly the aerial one, which is highly effective against players who are not familiar with the game’s mechanics.

As soon as Cable’s impressive skills with minimal training time become known, he will inevitably gain widespread popularity (and possibly become bothersome) in Marvel vs. Capcom 2’s updated online features.

Superheroes: The Most Powerful

X-Men enemies in the Marvel vs. Capcom games — Capcom

Despite being a formidable character, Cable is not the strongest in the game. He is actually ranked fourth in terms of strength, with Storm, Magneto, and the Sentinel being considered even more powerful.

The issue with the other highly ranked X-Men characters is that they require a significant amount of time to master. While Magneto and Storm are capable of executing impressive infinites, this requires a deep understanding of the game’s mechanics. Additionally, the Sentinel possesses a vast array of powerful moves, but its large size can be exploited by a skilled opponent.

Cable is a character that requires minimal effort to learn, yet even top characters (such as the Sentinel) can have a hard time combating his constant use of his beam attack. This is the reason for his frustration and why he is expected to be a popular choice in the new online mode of Marvel vs. Capcom 2.

Cable’s popularity has been on the rise due to his appearances in various TV shows and movies, making him a fan-favorite character. The added bonus of being able to easily master him is just the cherry on top.

It’s Not Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Without a Wildly Unbalanced Roster

Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics release date — Capcom

The website for the official Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics has confirmed that Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will undergo some adjustments, specifically toning down certain flashing effects.

Despite this, there has been no mention of any gameplay alterations or balance changes. This presents an opportunity to make adjustments to the heroes, specifically addressing the top four characters and boosting some of the weaker ones, particularly those from the Capcom franchise.

However, is that truly what Marvel vs. Capcom fans desire?

The main focus of the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise is on showmanship and executing impressive maneuvers. Unlike Street Fighter or Tekken, where the balance of the game can heavily impact its competitive community.

Fans have been eagerly anticipating a remastered version of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for modern systems, hoping to experience the game in its original form. Instead of altering a beloved classic, the developers would be better off focusing their efforts on creating a new installment in the series.

Fans of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 are overjoyed to see the return of the game, complete with moves like Hyper Viper Beam. Only new players will have to face the challenge of learning how to defend against Cable’s effortless yet agonizing maneuvers.