What's Happening?
Limited Run Games has announced the revival of 13 classic MARVEL games, which will be part of the 'MARVEL MaXimum Collection'. This collection includes titles such as 'X-Men: The Arcade Game', 'Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge', and 'Captain America
and the Avengers'. The games will feature new enhancements like rollback netcode, save anywhere functionality, and in-game rewind. The collection will be available on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC via Steam, although a specific release date has not been provided.
Why It's Important?
The re-release of these classic MARVEL games is significant for both nostalgic gamers and new players. It highlights the enduring popularity of MARVEL's intellectual properties and the potential for classic games to find new audiences on modern platforms. This move could also influence other game developers to consider reviving older titles, potentially leading to a trend of remastering and re-releasing classic games with modern enhancements.
