SNK VS. CAPCOM: CARD FIGHTERS' CLASH

Critic reviews

• Game Skinny

  Ashley Shankle · Jan 27, 2022

  9.0

  SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash was a game I loved dearly at one time and have had a wonderful time coming back to in 2022. Fans of both SNK and Capcom can find plenty of enjoyment here, whether in the gameplay itself or just in the card art — just don't expect the bells and whistles one might expect from a modern CCG video game.

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• Pure Nintendo

  Jesse Taylor · Jan 26, 2022

  9.0

  The Switch release of SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters Clash looks wonderful in its pixelated glory and they’ve added bonus features that make the game even more accessible. Features such as rewind, customizable displays, and even a manual truly create a well-rounded experience. It also helps that the Switch release is, quite frankly, really cheap. At $8, I highly recommend checking out this game, even if you’re an extremely casual card fighting game player. The price is cheap enough and the game is so welcoming to newcomers that it could be a great stepping stone into the genre. For those who already love card fighting games, SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters Clash is a great pick up you’ll enjoy immensely.

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• 3rd-strike.com

  SebastiaanRaats · Jan 21, 2022

  7.3

  Combining the two separate releases of the game into one comprehensive version was a stroke of genius as it removes the hassle of finding someone else to trade digital cards with. Keeping the age and hardware limitations of Card Fighters’ Clash in mind, what you’re getting here is great stuff and definitely worth picking up if you’re a fan of digital card games.

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• Gamezebo

  Maria Alexander · Jan 20, 2022

  9.0

  Overall Card Fighters’ Clash holds up very well to modern scrutiny – like most of the top tier NGPC titles – and this sensibly priced port is a must play for anyone with even a passing interest in the card battler genre.

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• Hey Poor Player

  Andrew Thornton · Jan 18, 2022

  8.0

  Even after all these years, SNK VS. Capcom: Card Fighters’ Clash mostly lives up to what I hoped it could be. A more in-depth single-player mode would have been great and online matches are a glaring omission, but you still have an incredibly deep, rewarding card game with a ton of flavor from series many of us have loved for a very long time. This one could steal a lot of hours from your life.

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• Way Too Many Games

  Leo Faria · Jan 18, 2022

  8.5

  Any issues featured in SNK VS. Capcom: Card Fighters’ Clash had nothing to do with the porting process, and were just a consequence of the hardware limitations of the Neo Geo Pocket Color. With that being said, this game has aged surprisingly well. Being able to collect gorgeous renditions of your favorite SNK and Capcom characters in 8-bit card form and battle in simple, but deeply strategic matches, rarely gets old. This game deserves the cult classic status it has held for the past two decades, and it’s a must for RPG enthusiasts and fans of both companies.

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