Gaminez: Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (Character impressions part 1)

Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (Character impressions part 1)

Friday 22 July 2011 09:36 Posted by desmondykw

Here comes the Ultimate battle! A upgrade version of the original marvel vs capcom 3 i would say, something new to expect eh? Yes, of course there will definitely be something new awaiting us. 12 new characters, 8 new stages and a refined fighting system! This ultimate version makes up for the flaws previously in marvel vs capcom 3, for example the spectator mode etc. Spectator mode is now available for players online to view matches instead of just watching cards bang one another. Previously in mvc3, there is a total of 38 characters. In this ultimate version, there will be a roster of 50 characters to choose from, a wider variety to choose from!
A refined fighting system, i would guess they make certain characters with better combo capability and way cooler hypers. One example would be Ryu's shinkuu hadoken able to bounce off the wall, covering almost 3/4 of the screen. Previously in mvc3, it was just a straight wave. Another example would be spencer, he is now able to do a air stomp, which can help in strengthening combo's. Previoulsy in mvc3, he could only do a downward anchor grab when he is in the air. Character's hp and hyper bars are also modified, making it seems like a whole new package.

Despite all the new changes being implemented, the main issue is about the characters! And yes, i will be giving my 1st impressions of 4 chracters, basically the ones that are already being officially known to the world. Strider, Firebrand, Ghost rider and Hawkeye. The other 8 characters are already being leaked online last 1-2 days though, so we just have to wait for capcom to release offiical trailers for these remaining 8. Ok, i have talked too much crap, lets get down to the characters right away!

Starting on the capcom side, we have Strider Hiryu, a highly demanded character! I have never played him on mvc2, so i cant do a comparison. In UMVC3, his movement is real fast and even possessing the ability to teleport. A real threat to anyone i would say. His normal hyper is OTG, with mecha's rushing forward and his level 3 hyper is just way awesome. Putting him in UMVC3 would just mean challenging wesker in terms of speed! Character design is cool and i am really looking forward to using him. Great stuff!

Strider gameplay-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyTK0jOmN6s

Next up, Firebrand. I have never seen this creature before. Some midget i would say, similar to viewtiful joe and arthur, however still a decent character. In UMVC3, he has good combo capability, being able to drag opponent to one corner for a wall bounce and then carry on comboing. Sick technique! His normal hyper is also OTG, some purple flame blast. The hyper where he turns white, i dont know what the hell that does, maybe some increased stats? His level 3 hyper is lame i would say, summoning a mini creature like himself and it will attack randomly, quite similar to one of felicia's hyper. Character design is pretty fine. I would not mind him jioning the roster, but still i wont use him as much as strider.

Firebrand gameplay-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFnhK0bgf98&feature=related

Moving to the marvel side, we have Ghost rider! Kinda glad he is in the game, since he is one of my wished DLC character for marvel. A melee dormammu eh, thats my view of him. In UMVC3, he looks great, being able do decent combos with his chain. He is also able to OTG with his hellfire and then a immediate hyper, good stuff! His normal hyper is cool, swinging his fire chain over a wide range. The other hyper is OTG, where he uses his flame bike to lift you off the damn ground!! His level 3 hyper is plain but still stylish in a way.'Look into my eyes....', and his opponent just burst out in flames after that. Divine punishment eh? Character design is good. I will be anticipating ghost rider as well, cool stuff he has there!

Ghost rider gameplay-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNDJM5txOmA&feature=related

Last character for the day, Hawkeye. I have heard about this faggot before, some kind of a archer. Nothing impressive about him i would say. In UMVC3, he will be shooting all kinds of arrows (triple arrows, ice arrow etc.) and meleeing with his bow. Wtf? Melee with his bow you serious!? He just looks like a complete idiot doing that. One of his skill is able to OTG and then a immediate hyper, but all i could say are his hypers are shit! His normal hyper, which shoots a gold arrow presents weakass damage. His other normal hyper would be shooting arrows in the sky and then descending down, kinda similar to taskmaster's hyper. Nothing special i would say. His level 3 hyper combo shows him shooting a arrow with a really small guy standing on the tip of the arrow. This small guy then transforms into a giant, kicks and punch the opponent, and then ending with a stomp. Wtf is this man, some circus shit? Deadpool level 3 hyper would owned it anytime. Character design is boring, no comments. I dont think i will ever use him in the game.

Hawkeye gameplay-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlwR3svsdV4&feature=related

Concluding, i have done my impressions for the 4 current official characters. Stay tune as capcom releases official trailers for the rest of the new members, and i will do my 1st impressions on them as well. I am just hoping that capcom will put all of these as a DLC for the original mvc3, although the chances are low but still there is a 1% chance!

Have a nice day!