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In addition, it introduces a new gameplay mechanic known as the "Variable Assist", which would be used in future Marvel vs. Capcom titles.
According to former Capcom USA community manager and fighting game advisor Seth Killian, one of the primary goals for Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter was to "tone down the insanity" that occurred onscreen when compared to X-Men vs. Street Fighter.
The Sega Saturn version of Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter received "favorable" reviews, while the PlayStation version received "average" reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.
Jeff Gerstmann of GameSpot praised the Saturn port for its gameplay, character roster, graphics, sprite animations, and additional RAM support, labeling it an "arcade-perfect conversion".
Randy Nelson of IGN stated that the lack of tag team fights negated one of the major elements that made Capcom's Vs. series stand apart, resulting in a game that was "nothing truly special or different".
The Sega Saturn version, utilizing the 4 MB RAM expansion cartridge, was praised for being an arcade-perfect conversion.
These changes, however, were met with negative reception from fans, who criticized the game for offering less freedom.
Jeff Gerstmann of GameSpot praised the Saturn port for its gameplay, character roster, graphics, sprite animations, and additional RAM support, labeling it an "arcade-perfect conversion".
It took 8th place for the Grand Prix in the 11th Gamest Grand Prix (1997) run in the magazine Gamest (Shinseisha), as well as 5th for Best Fighting Game, 4th for Best Presentation, 5th for Best VGM, 14th among the year's hit games and 13th for income popularity, and for Best Character Kenmaharo took 9th place, Chun-Li 35th and Mecha Zangief 43rd.
The game debuted in Japanese and North American arcades in 1997.
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